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Victoria University
Gain skills to navigate ambiguity in your organisation and to successfully lead change as an iterative and innovative process, rather than a reactive process.
VU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Change Management is designed for tomorrow’s leaders who can drive change and adjust quickly to new business conditions.
Upon completion, you can continue your studies to earn the Master of Business Administration (Change Management), where you can unlock your full potential as a change leader.
Studying with VU Online means that you can undertake postgraduate study without having to attend on-campus classes. This makes it easy to fit study around work, family and other life commitments.
You will be able to access your coursework, resources, assignment details and individual feedback from facilitators, all from your online learning environment, VU Collaborate. Chat with fellow students, compare research notes and engage with learning materials – it’s all possible with the university's seamless, community-focused platform.
This course covers four core areas of change management. Each unit of study lasts for seven weeks.
Core units
Applicants must have one of the following requirements:
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Career outcomes
Graduates can undertake a diverse and rewarding career path both locally and overseas. Depending on your career goals and skill set, studying a Graduate Certificate in Change Management with VU Online will open up numerous roles that may interest you.
Cost per unit in 2026: $4,155 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total cost for four units in 2026: $16,620 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four units per year.
Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.
I am receiving a lot of support from my facilitators and my Student Success Advisor, who boosts my confidence and self-esteem.
The flexibility, relevance and opportunity that VU Online brings to higher education are testaments to excellence in teaching and learning.
It was personally satisfying to connect and collaborate with a range of industry professionals. Many have become valuable work contacts, some even lifelong friends and career mentors.
