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
16th March, 2026
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
To gain the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics Leadership award, students must complete the following four core units:
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
- Applicants 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.
Outcomes
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, graduate ready to create change and deliver superior patient outcomes.
Fees and CSP
Total cost for four units in 2026: $3,858 (Commonwealth Supported Places)
Total cost for four units in 2026: $11,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The total cost of completing your degree at Victoria University (VU) Online depends on the number of units you study and whether you are eligible for advanced standing, which is assessed after you submit your application. 2026 student fees shown are subject to change.
Note that you may be eligible for the Australian Government’s loan scheme, FEE-HELP. The loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying students with the cost of a university program. It can be used for all or part of the tuition.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a place where the government pays for part of your unit fees. This is a subsidy, not a loan, so you do not need to pay it back. Your remaining fees may also be eligible for FEE-HELP. Limited places available.
