The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has joined with the University of Canberra (UC) to promote its Certificate in Government Informatics for graduates in the Australian Public Service (APS).
Delivered by UC’s Faculty of Science and Technology, the year-long course is aimed at helping foster future IT leaders in Government.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the DTA, Peter Alexander said the Graduate Certificate delved into topics like APS values, policy development, administrative law and legislation.
“However, it also goes broader on how to add digital elements in new policy proposals, the alignment of IT with Agency business objectives, project management, presentation skills and working collaboratively in a team,” he said.
Mr Alexander said Graduate Certificate participants came away with a knowledge of technology and contemporary approaches; knowledge of how to approach problems; and greater confidence overall.
“What we have seen is that people who finish the course are practical, pragmatic and more work-ready,” he said.
“The Graduate Certificate is a part of the Digital Emerging Talent Program.
“Originally set up by the DTA, it is now a Program with the Public Service Commission.”
Mr Alexander said the Program was important in keeping graduates more enthused, excited and ahead of the pack.
“The graduates are more informed, able to hit the ground running, work in teams really well, they can deliver and speak up and can present really well,” he said.
“Overall, it is a really positive environment,” Mr Alexander said.
