University of Newcastle
Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Foundations)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Tailored for professionals with diverse backgrounds, this program teaches core competencies for success in AI's changing environment.
Course overview
Many industries are now looking for professionals who understand data and can leverage AI for predictive analytics, optimisation, automation and other advanced tasks. The Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Foundations) program will provide you with the skills and knowledge to use AI to your advantage. Enhance your career trajectory in this high-demand field.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Foundations), you must fulfil four courses (40 units).
Core Courses
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
- Introduction to Programming
- Applied Artificial Intelligence
Directed Courses
Choose two courses (two units) from the following directed courses to fulfill the requirements of this program.
- Artificial Intelligence for Business Management
- Big Data
- Data Analytics for Business Intelligence
- Data Wrangling and Visualisation
- Predictive Analytics
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
English language requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. The English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy contains further information regarding English language proficiency requirements. Contact the university for more details.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub-Test Minimum: 6
Recognition of Prior Learning
The University of Newcastle wants to help you fast track your degree and recognising your prior study is just one way they can do that. If your application is successful you can reduce the number of courses you need to study, saving you time and money. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- A broad knowledge of the concepts, principles and technologies in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
- The ability to identify and apply a range of AI methods, tools and techniques for solving real-world problems across different problem domains.
- The ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders using appropriate technical and user-centric terminologies through a variety of communication modes and media.
- Capacity of continuous learning, staying updated with the latest developments in AI and Information Communication Technology (ICT) and adapting to the evolving landscape of technology and tools.
Career Outcomes
Upon graduation, this program will allow you to add AI skills to your expertise to work in various industry sectors.
Career options may include:
- AI Business Analyst
- Business Intelligence Developer
- AI Technology Consultant
- AI Policy Advisor
- Customer Insights Analyst
- Operations Analyst
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $14,770 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full-time study load of 40 units.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied.
- Choice of courses.
- 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.