In a nutshell
Accelerate your career and gain a specialised HR qualification with this online Graduate Certificate of People and Culture course from Edith Cowan University.
In a rapidly changing business world, skilled professionals are in high demand. With this qualification, you’ll be well-equipped to help businesses recruit and support the talent they need, and build a thriving workplace culture that supports people to succeed.
Designed for current human resources professionals, this qualification provides specialised knowledge and skills in the area of people and culture. Across three subjects you’ll study workplace wellbeing and diversity and inclusion, and learn how to analyse and evaluate team members’ success.
This qualification is designed and delivered by industry-connected academics, and is closely aligned with the changing needs of today’s business world. Delivered entirely online, it offers flexibility, and fits in with your life. Edith Cowan University’s dedicated team of Student Success Advisors means your learning experience is well-supported and connected.
If you’re looking for the opportunity to build new skills and enhance your career prospects, this qualification offers a pathway to a rewarding and in-demand HR specialisation.
Upon completing your degree, you will have a deep understanding of how positive spaces create positive business results, and be empowered to make meaningful change in the workplace. You may also choose to continue your studies to complete a Master of Human Resource Management.
What you’ll need
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor of Commerce, Business, Management, Work or Employment Relations, with a focus or major in one of the following areas areas: HR, management, business administration, industrial relations, or employment relations; OR
- Hold a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
Applicants must also meet minimum English language requirements.
Subject summary
In this human resources course, the subjects you may study include:
- Healthy Work and Wellbeing
- Diversity and Inclusion
- People Analytics
Why Edith Cowan University Online?

Edith Cowan University is consistently rated in the top Australian universities for student experience and teaching quality and ranked #9 in the world for quality education in 2020.
Accessible, Flexible and Accelerated: Study anywhere, anytime with our flexible online format delivered in accelerated mode, allowing you to earn your degree and put your skills into practice sooner
Fully Supported: Be supported throughout your study journey by a personal Student Success Advisor and online learning community of like-minded students and friendly, accessible staff.
Job-Ready Skills, Relevant to Industry: Gain a wide range of skills, identified and designed by industry experts, to meet the complex and evolving needs of the industry. Our accelerated program means you graduate and put your skills into practice sooner than traditional part-time study options.
Edith Cowan University provides ongoing support to all students enrolled in online courses that encourages them to reach their potential.