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About the course
This Graduate Certificate in Public Policy is designed for middle-level managers and professionals working in sectors that serve the community. It develops practical capability to analyse policy problems, understand policy processes, and apply evidence to decision-making. Delivered online with UC support, it provides a focused postgraduate credential in public policy within the Canberra School of Government. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.
Career outcome
Graduates can use this qualification to strengthen or pivot into policy-focused roles across government, NGOs and community-service organisations. It supports work in policy analysis, program and project support, stakeholder engagement, and advisory roles where evidence, governance and implementation skills are needed. The graduate certificate provides a postgraduate pathway for professional practice in public policy. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.
Average Salary***
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)
