Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

OP7095

This programme is delivered fully online. Watch our video to see what online study with Open Polytechnic is like.

The fully online Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (Level 7) will provide you with the opportunity to develop and/or broaden your expertise in IT by studying a field suited to your current experience and/or qualifications.

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    Level
    7
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    Credits
    60
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    Cost
    $2,379 NZ Domestic

    Not including any course materials or external exam fees.

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    Student loan

When you achieve this qualification, you will be able to:

  • implement appropriate software application-based information technology solutions to address identified workplace requirements; 
  • operate knowledgeably, productively and professionally to produce specified outcomes in a rapidly changing information technology environment.

You will study three courses from a variety of options to suit your career goals or interests.

If you have completed the Bachelor of Information Technology with Open Polytechnic you are unable to enrol in this programme.

Areas you can study include:

  • Computer Programming
  • Web Development
  • Web Programming
  • Interaction Design
  • Web Technologies
  • Advanced Database
  • Current and Emerging Technologies
  • Software Engineering

Career Opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (Level 7) will provide you with a range of IT specialist skills and practices in a chosen specialist field. If currently employed, you will gain valuable opportunities to incorporate work-related learning that may build on an existing role or equip you for new responsibilities.

Study Pathways

This qualification is the first step towards our Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Level 7)
Learn more about the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Level 7)

  •  
    Level
    7
  •  
    Credits
    60
  •  
    Cost
    $2,379 NZ Domestic

    Not including any course materials or external exam fees.

  •  
    Student loan