La Trobe University

Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Explore the fundamentals of AI technology and their roles in different industries, including health, manufacturing, smart cities, sustainable energy infrastructure and precision agriculture.

Course overview

You’ll learn from educators who are leading the way in virtual reality and computer engineering. Whether you want to upskill or break into the AI industry, they’ll work closely with you to understand your career goals – then help you achieve them.

Or, if you want to keep advancing your AI knowledge after you finish the graduate certificate: continue on to our Master of Artificial Intelligence. You could specialise in key areas including interactive media and computer vision, intelligent systems and robotics, or natural language processing.

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
12 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,150
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The estimated per units fees are calculated based on the annual average first year fee.The estimated fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load of 60 credit points.

From $1,164.2 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) where the government pays part of your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative and are based on normal course length and progression.
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
4
Fees
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HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
HECS, CSP

What you will study

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence, students must complete 60 credit points consisting of:

  • Academic Integrity Module
  • Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
  • Computer Vision
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Machine Learning

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

  • Successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
  • Specialisation - compulsory: Computer science, information technology or information systems.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee a place offer. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection, and limited places may be available.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.

The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.

To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Apply advanced understanding of fundamental issues and techniques in information technology to a specialised area in artificial intelligence.
  • Critically evaluate and design solutions to technical problems in artificial intelligence.
  • Test theories in artificial intelligence using research and technical skill.
  • Apply information technology principles and research to develop artificial intelligence solutions.
  • Apply awareness of contemporary social and ethical issues to professional decision-making in artificial intelligence and computer science.

Career outcomes

  • Artificial Intelligence Architect
  • Software Engineer
  • Computer Vision Scientist
  • Speech Recognition Engineer
     

Fees and CSP

Estimated fees per year (2025): $16,600 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Estimated fees per year (2025): $4,657 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 120 CP for one year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower. 

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

  • Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
  • Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount. 

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.