Flexible program designed to upskill and reskill women in the IT industry
As part of the Australian Government's commitment to support women who are working in paid employment to study an industry-relevant, higher education degree in a STEM field, Griffith University has secured 50 places in a newly developed Diploma of Computing and Data Analytics.
Griffith University has a long-standing commitment to gender equity, we were one of the first Australian institutions to receive an Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. We have rigorously examined our gender equity data in STEM fields and identified areas for improvement.
Diploma of Computing and Data Analytics
This program is designed for women currently employed and will provide an opportunity to develop their skills in computing and data analytics. It will provide working learners an opportunity to establish and progress a career in critical future roles in computing, data analytics and cyber security and address skill shortages in these areas.
The program has a practical problem-solving approach in its delivery, where students are taken through a journey of requirement analysis, system design, implementation and evaluation, focusing on practical problems.
Regular guest speakers from a range of industries providing broad exposure to IT opportunities are incorporated in this flexibly delivered program. As a female only cohort of students, the program is designed to ease some of the barriers women face entering the technology sector.
The program is offered in online, part-time mode.
Course details and eligibility
To view eligibility and course details visit: Diploma of Computing and Data Analytics
Limited places available – Register your interest today
Partner with us
Employer benefit
Support career development for eligible staff within your organisation in the high-growth area of IT and computer science and address skill shortages in these areas.
Out of pocket cost: $0 (Commonwealth funded grant)
Commitment: Employer’s will provide in-kind support to their employees to facilitate successful completion of the Diploma.
Next steps: Get in touch to discuss how Griffith can support your employees through this program.
Employee benefit
Gain access to a flexibly delivered program with a female only cohort designed specifically to upskill women in the workforce with an interest in IT and computer science.
Out of pocket cost: $0 (Commonwealth funded grant)
Commitment: Flexible study options to fit with life-work balance. Study four courses per year over two or three trimesters. Reduced study load available on a case-by-case basis.
Next steps: Get in touch to discuss how Griffith can work with your employer to gain access to the program.
Contact us to get involved:
Employers engaged prior to 2024
For more information or for general enquiries please contact the team at gsc_admin@griffith.edu.au
Women in STEM mini masterclasses
Learn about the core skills you'll develop as part of the Diploma of Computing and Data Analytics in these 30 minute webinars.
Overview of coding
Dr Gervase Tuxworth delivers an overview session on creative coding, exploring projects that Griffith University students have produced. Followed by a presentation about the Diploma of Computing and Data Analytics.
Cyber security
This session provides a sneak peek into the dynamic and critical concepts that form the backbone of cyber security, and is particularly suited for women looking to reskill or upskill into areas of computing and data analytics.