Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Service Design
Transform your career with the service and strategic design skills, knowledge, and tools to deliver exceptional human-centred experiences.
- Applications close
- 27 Mar 2023
- Duration
- 12 months (9 months accelerated)
- Number of courses
- 4
- Applications close
- 27 Mar 2023
- Duration
- 12 months (9 months accelerated)
- Number of courses
- 4
Program Overview
Why study
Service design takes a human-centred approach to the creation and improvement of experiences by examining all aspects of a service ecosystem – its strategies, structures, people, and processes. This shift in user-centred thinking has seen a rise in demand for service designers, who use empathy and various tools to shape how an organisation delivers its products and services.
Our Graduate Certificate in Service Design is ideal for those looking to start a career in or transition into the field of service design. This program is ideal for:
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New entrants into service design including graduates from communication and industrial design, as well as related fields such as business, technology, the arts, social work, and education
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Mid-senior designers and professionals looking to upskill, including UX designers, business analysts, strategic analysts, and interaction designers
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Mid-senior professionals looking to commission service design work
What you'll learn
- Utilise design research methods to identify and investigate contemporary service problems
- Apply skills and knowledge of service design practices and strategy to engage stakeholders, frame problems, and propose innovative solutions
- Articulate your final design solution using various tools to create artefacts such as customer journey maps, service blueprints, and a service prototype
- Work autonomously and collaborate with others in diverse contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness, and ethical and reflective practice
- Identify the next steps to develop your professional skills and future learning as a service designer
Program outcomes
By the end of this program, walk away with the service design skills, tools, and knowledge, as well as a portfolio showcasing your service design strategy and proposed recommendations.
Course overview
Program structure
Learn with industry experts
Dr Marius Foley is the Program Manager of the Master of Design Futures, RMIT School of Design. His work focuses on the practice of human-centred design in contemporary industry and social organisations. Marius has an active interest in innovation in design, media, and the areas such as education, health, welfare
With over 19 years experience in learning design both domestically and internationally, Joyce has a passion for building dynamic, engaging and world-class learning experiences.
Our student success team are here to help you with 1:1 coaching, tips on how to successfully study online, and any questions or concerns you may have.
Entry requirements
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. You may also be considered for the graduate certificate if you have work experience, or skills required in service design and delivery.
These include any public-facing interfaces such as but not limited to retail, corporate, government, welfare, not-for-profit or cultural organisations. This experience may include creative practice, community engagement, consultancy, transport, customer experience, process analysis, innovation and start-ups, human resources, organisational strategy and design or similar roles.
Applicants will need to submit a statement that details their experience alongside a CV.
English Language
You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.
If you are a local student refer to the English requirements for postgraduate coursework programs.
If you are an international student refer to the English requirements and equivalency information. The program requires a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 in IELTS (Academic).
Australian Student Visas
RMIT’s Online Graduate Certificate in Service Design does not meet Australian student visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study. For more details on RMIT’s on-campus programs visit rmit.edu.au.
Credit Pathways
At RMIT Online, we’re committed to supporting your lifelong learning journey. Our flexible learning pathways can be tailored to align with your individual educational goals. Some of our short courses, when taken in certain combinations, are eligible for credit in the Graduate Certificate in Service Design. For a full list of the short course elective bundles and eligibility, please refer here. To be eligible for a credit transfer, you will also need to meet this program’s entry requirements. The course must be a current credential or completed within the last 10 years. Individual short courses are not recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Some courses within our Graduate Certificate in Service Design may also be eligible for credit into the Master of Design Futures. See individual course descriptions for more information. Eligibility and criteria still apply.
Fees
Full Fee*
3480 per course
13920 all 4 courses
Important information
Fees are indicative only and are subject to change each year.
FEE-HELP
and
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
are subject to eligibility requirements.
Plus a capped
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
based on your credit point enrolment load.
Why choose RMIT Online
Get a world-class education and transform your career.
Real world skills
Develop skills that have been validated by industry, while getting credentialed by a world-leading university.
Industry connected
You'll gain knowledge and practical skills from renowned industry partners who are at the forefront of their field.
Flexible delivery
Advance your career while you study. RMIT Online courses let you balance work, study and life commitments.
Supported community
Be guided by a network of industry experts and peers, and supported by our dedicated success team.
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