Edith Cowan University

Graduate Certificate of People and Culture (Accelerated)

Delivery: Online
Study Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 6 months
Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Learn how to adopt a person-centred approach to mental wellness, culture and inclusion in the workplace.

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Course overview

The world of work is changing faster than ever before, creating opportunities for Human Resource Management (HRM) professionals who champion positive workplace cultures. With ECU’s Accelerated Online Graduate Certificate of People and Culture, you will learn how to take a person-centred approach to mental wellness, culture and inclusion in the workplace. Upon completing your degree, you will understand how positive spaces create positive business results and be empowered to make meaningful workplace changes. You may also continue your studies to complete a Master of Human Resource Management.

Key facts

Delivery

Online

Course Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

6 months (Part time)

Intake

January, 2026
March, 2026
May, 2026
July, 2026
November, 2025

Units

Fees

FEE-HELP

What you will study

The course has three units of study.

Healthy Work and Wellbeing
Diversity and Inclusion
People Analytics

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of People and Culture (Accelerated), you will need to have one of the following qualifications:

Bachelor of Commerce/Business/Management/Work and Employment Relations with a focus on these major areas: Human Resource, Management, Business Administration, Industrial and/or Employment Relations.
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management.

English language requirements

Applicants must meet English Language Requirements (Band 4). This can include an IELTS academic overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).

Recognition of Prior Learning

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.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Upon completing the Graduate Certificate of People and Culture (Accelerated), you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed in several roles, including:

People and Culture Manager
Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Employment Relations Manager
Diversity and Inclusion Consultant

Learning outcomes

Prepare for the changing world of work—Build your leadership capacity, strengthen your understanding of contemporary issues in HRM, and prepare for the future of work.
Champion positive workplace cultures - Become an HRM professional with a holistic, person-centred approach to workplace success and an understanding of the role of mental wellness and inclusion in the success of a business.
Develop people analytics skills - Learn to make evidence-based decisions through data analytics and digital HRM systems.

Fees and FEE-HELP

The cost for all three units in 2025: $15,210 (domestic full-fee paying place)

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

The number of units studied per term.
The choice of major or specialisation.
Choice of units.
Credit from previous study or work experience.
Eligibility for government-funded loans.

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.