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Batchelor Institute would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sovereign people of the lands on which our campuses are located. As we share our knowledge, teaching and learning and engage in research practices within this Institution and/or conduct business with a variety of external agencies and organisations, we must always pay respect to the sovereign status of our hosts. May their Ancestors always be remembered and honoured, their Elders listened to and respected, all members treated with dignity and fairness — in the present and well into the future.

We also acknowledge and pay respect to the knowledge embedded forever with our hosts, custodianship of country and the binding relationship they have with the land. Batchelor Institute extends this acknowledgment and expression of respect to all sovereign custodians — past, present and emerging. By expressing Acknowledgement of Country we encourage all to extend and practice respect to all First Nations people wherever their lands are located.

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Graduate Certificates

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Lead change. Build capability.

Batchelor Institute’s new graduate certificates are for people already working in communities, organisations and workplaces who want to build their practice without leaving the job. Study is part-time, online, and shaped around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.

Three courses start in 2027. Each is a 40-credit-point qualification, studied part-time over one year. Applications open 4 November 2026.

If you are ready to look at cost, eligibility or how to apply, the questions below cover the points we are asked most often.

Who can apply?

You need a bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent, or relevant professional experience in leadership, management, community or Indigenous-sector roles. If you are applying on experience, contact the Course Coordinator before you apply.

The courses are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous applicants. You need a computer and reliable internet.

How do I apply?

Step 1
If you do not have a USI, you will need to create your Unique Student Identifier (USI) before you start your application.

Step 2
Create an account and apply online via the Applicant Portal.

  • Please complete the application steps and upload any required supporting documents.

Step 3
Once your application is submitted, it will be assessed against the entry requirements for the course.

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer by email with instructions on how to accept and enrol.

Key dates

Application dates are listed on the Important Dates page and on individual course pages.

How long does it take?

One year part-time. The courses are not offered full-time. Each course has four units. You normally take two units in Semester 1 and two in Semester 2. You need a pass in every unit.

How are the courses delivered?

All three courses are external and online through Canvas. No campus attendance is required. Timetables and unit resources are on Canvas after you enrol.

What will it cost?

Fees are $2,200 per unit. Each course has four units, so the total is $8,800.

Limited Commonwealth Supported Places. Priority is given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. You must also be an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, a permanent visa holder, or a Pacific Engagement Visa holder studying the whole course in Australia. International students on a student visa are not eligible.

There are no full-fee places. The student contribution is paid upfront by the census date, or through HECS-HELP if you are eligible. Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP) support may be available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Fees and support for current students: https://www.batchelor.edu.au/future-students

Who do I contact?

For course questions, email herdadmin@batchelor.edu.au or call 1800 677 095. Include the course name in your message so it can be sent to the right coordinator.

For study support after you enrol, contact Student Services at student.support@batchelor.edu.au or 1800 677 095.

Graduate Certificates

Graduate Certificate in Indigenous and Cross-Cultural Leadership

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Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Research

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Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Workforce Development

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