Graduate Certificate in Public Health at Flinders University

The Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management will grow your leadership, management and business skills. In just six months of full-time study (or one year part-time equivalent), you'll develop the skills, knowledge and capabilities to make informed decisions in a managerial capacity in the health and aged care sectors. You'll develop the skills and knowledge to: Understand theoretical and practical knowledge of organisational behaviour and the psychology of individuals and groups, including motivation and leadership. Lead a multi-stakeholder environment and handle social leadership challenges responsibly. Learn what it means to be an effective and responsible leader. Provide planning, budgeting and identify cost efficiencies to contribute to financial decision-making. Prepare for leadership roles in health within Australia and internationally. You can also tailor your studies by choosing an elective subject aligned to your area of interest. For example, you may wish to gain skills required to design and evaluate complex health interventions, or pick an elective which will enhance your analytical skills.

The University of Canberra Graduate Certificate in Health Research is for health care and health policy professionals looking to advance their understanding of research methodologies, analysis and outcomes. This course offers the freedom and flexibility to explore a variety of areas in Health Research on a full time (one semester) or part-time (two-semesters) basis. Explore topics such as epidemiology, planning research, how to perform statistical analyses and to understand the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the research. Examine the ways that research contributes to advancements in the healthcare field. As part of this course, you'll learn industry methodologies as well as using ethical and economic considerations for research and advanced writing skills to apply with confidence to your existing role in health.