USQ’s Postgraduate Certificate in Learning & Development (Career Development and Lifelong Learning) is ideal if you work in teaching, counselling, training,employment or community development roles and support the career planning and development of students, clients, and organisations.

This degree is for new and experienced practitioners looking to focus on big picture issues in career development, including policy, employability and evaluation. Designed to tap into your work environment,with learning that is relevant and useful, this degree enables you to complete a work-based project for assessment.

Alternate entry is available for those who do not have an undergraduate degree but have other qualications and work experience which are equivalent to normal entry requirements.

Further study

After you complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning & Development, you will have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Master of Learning and Development.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this degree will have the knowledge and skills to help people manage their careers, make occupational and study decisions, plan career transitions and find career information. Career options include Education Officer, Community Development Officer, Job Placement Officer in an array of work environments from schools, TAFEs and universities to government agencies and industry.

Endorsed by Careers Industry Council of Australia

The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has endorsed USQ’s Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Career Development) and the Master of Learning and Development (Career Development) as meeting the Professional Standarsd for Australian Career Development Practioners.