These Five Certificate Level Courses Earn You Degree Level Income
Four years, tens of thousands in debt and an uncertain future has taken the shine off a university qualification for Gen Z. With TAFE and businesses desperate to recruit certificate level workers, attractive income incentives and huge demand means Gen Z are turning their sights to Online Certificate Courses and Diplomas that offer excellent return on investment. So where’s the money at?
Certificate IV in Information Technology
Standard Length: 12-18 months
Certificate IV in IT with RPL Approval: 6-12 months
Median Income: $121,000
Demand: Very High.
While this is a lucrative choice and one that is in extremely high demand, entry to this course through a public TAFE or university may have some prerequisites. With no experience in the industry, applicants may need to study through a Registered Training Organisation.
Diploma in Work Health and Safety
Standard Length: 12-18 months
Diploma of Work Health and Safety with RPL Approval: 6-12 months
Median Income: $90,500
Demand: High.
Every big business needs work health and safety officers, not just lucrative industries like mining and manufacturing. This gives graduates the choice of industries, from high paying FIFO work to comfortable corporate jobs.
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Standard Length: 12-18 months
Diploma of Resource Management with RPL Approval: 6-12 months
Median Income: $127,100
Demand: Very High.
Human Resource Management at a diploma level allows graduates to work as a Human Resource Officer with pathways to management, specialist consulting, training and OHT.
Diploma of Business
Standard Length: 12-18 months
Diploma of Business with RPL Approval: 6-12 months
Median Income: $117,100
Demand: Very High.
The Diploma of Business umbrella covers everything from compliance to leadership to communications so is a good choice for applicants who have a specific interest in the business field.
Diploma of Project Management
Standard Length: 12-18 months
Diploma of Business with RPL Approval: 6-12 months
Median Income: $76,600
Demand: High.
The Diploma of Project Management gives graduates the flexibility to work in the industry of their choice – giving a “foot in the door” to lucrative industries like mining, manufacturing and finance.
