Graduate Certificate in International Development

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Overview

If you’re looking to create meaningful change in the world, La Trobe’s Graduate Certificate in International Development will give you strong foundations to launch your career. Learn the latest best practice and gain essential skills from industry experts who will share their experiences and knowledge. You’ll explore global issues such … For more content click the Read more button below. After successfully completing the Graduate Certificate in International Development, you’ll be eligible for one semester of advanced standing – which means you could transfer directly into the Master of International Development, should you decide to further your studies. You'll learn: How to design and deliver development projects Understand how to work in partnership with local communities and create projects that address systemic inequality. The histories, norms and dynamics of international development Understand the history of international development and the challenges it now faces. Explore the meaning of development and how it’s changed over time. How to drive social change From grassroots activism to governmental policy, you’ll learn how to engage with individuals, communities and organisations to create positive change

If you’re looking to create meaningful change in the world, La Trobe’s Graduate Certificate in International Development will give you strong foundations to launch your career.

Learn the latest best practice and gain essential skills from industry experts who will share their experiences and knowledge. You’ll explore global issues such as poverty, justice and social change, while learning how to create sustainable, positive change in areas where we need it most.

After successfully completing the Graduate Certificate in International Development, you’ll be eligible for one semester of advanced standing – which means you could transfer directly into the Master of International Development, should you decide to further your studies.

You'll learn:

How to design and deliver development projects
- Understand how to work in partnership with local communities and create projects that address systemic inequality.
The histories, norms and dynamics of international development
- Understand the history of international development and the challenges it now faces. Explore the meaning of development and how it’s changed over time.
How to drive social change
- From grassroots activism to governmental policy, you’ll learn how to engage with individuals, communities and organisations to create positive change

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Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Brooke Wilmsen

Location(s)

On-Line

Course instance contact

Brooke Wilmsen

Course duration (full time)

N/A

Course duration (part time)

1 year

Course duration (accelerated)

N/A

Study level

Postgraduate

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Certificate

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

International offshore

Completion requirements

The Graduate Certificate in International Development consists of:• Successful completion of 60 credit points of core subjects.

Course structure
60 credit points

Level one60 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply an advanced understanding of complex interventions, procedures and professional practices to evaluate the international development sector.

Critically analyse complex development problems via advanced analytical theories from development studies and related disciplines, which may include geography, anthropology, public health, sociology and economics.

Research, synthesise and professionally communicate advanced development knowledge, skills and ideas to others.

Career outcomes

After graduation, you could work across a wide range of organisations, including international development organisations, government and intergovernmental agencies, media organisations, and research or training institutions.

Possible roles include:

Project officer
- Support development and humanitarian projects. Work closely with communities as you address economic and social inequalities.
Humanitarian/emergency relief officer
- Work closely with communities on humanitarian and emergency-relief efforts..
Campaign or advocacy coordinator
- Help amplify the voices of marginalised communities. Deliver public awareness campaigns and lobby stakeholders, including governments and peak bodies.

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