Become a qualified Information Technology professional and be part of one of the world's fastest growing industries. This course is for graduates from Information Technology, Computer Science or related fields who want to further their knowledge and skills. James Cook University professional programs are internationally recognised and teaching staff are often research leaders in their fields. Career opportunities Advancing your skills and knowledge with our Graduate Certificate of Information Technology will give you the edge on other graduates embarking on a career in this exciting field. Course learning outcomes JCU graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development, and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. JCU graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology, JCU graduates will be able to: Analyse to select appropriate tools and technologies to meet project requirements Consolidate industry standard contexts for project management approaches Advance knowledge of technologies and networking methods Synthesise legal and ethical issues including scope of liability and digital rights management Communicate technical information clearly through presentations, demonstrations and documentation Use independent judgment to synthesise information to solving IT issues Demonstrate a capacity to reflect on progress to tailor self-learning goals for professional development.