Victoria University
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics Leadership
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
Gain the skills to bridge the gap between technology and patient care, cultivating leadership skills to drive innovation in digital health solutions.
Course overview
The online Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics Leadership is the first nursing informatics course focusing on this specialist area. Graduate ready to drive innovation and lead improvements in patient outcomes.
In this course, you will develop specialised skills to advise on implementing nursing informatics systems and practices. You will learn to assess information systems' usability and alignment with nursing workflow, patient safety and information needs.
Upon completing the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics Leadership, you can apply to progress to the Master of Nursing with credit.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
September, 2025
October, 2025
What you will study
Students must complete 48 credit points or four units to attain the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics Leadership award.
Core units
- Nursing Informatics Leadership
- Leading Improvement and Innovation
- Nursing Informatics
- Nursing Leadership and Management
Entry requirements
To apply for the online Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics Leadership, you are required to have:
- Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification; AND
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); OR
- pplicants without an AQF 7 bachelor's degree in nursing (or equivalent qualification) who hold current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) clinical work experience will be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics Leadership.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed your studies at another university or institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past studies. Units can be credited if they are part of the course structure you are applying for. Please note that credits relating to prior VU subjects are automatically granted and no further action is required.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Be empowered to lead the way in nursing informatics practices, using innovative techniques to overcome obstacles and improve systems.
The VU Online Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics Leadership is the first postgraduate program focused on the specialised area of nursing informatics leadership. Build a strong foundation in nursing informatics leadership and graduate ready to create change and deliver superior patient outcomes.
Fees and CSP
Estimated total course fee in 2025: $3,858 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative total course fee in 2025: $11,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Student fees shown are subject to change. You may also be required to pay student amenities fees. Contact the university directly to confirm.
The fees shown are per unit and the number of units is listed on this page. Together, they indicate the total costs for the course.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
Commonwealth Supported Places
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is where the government pays for part of your unit fees. This is a subsidy, not a loan, so you do not need to repay it. Your remaining fees may also be eligible for FEE-HELP.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
