The University of Technology Sydney and Microsoft are about to offer an online Graduate Certificate in Business Consulting and Technology Implementation.
The course has been designed to reflect the requirements of job posted by Microsoft and top-tier consulting firms, and covers human-centric skills, functional product knowledge and technical capabilities.
Electives in business operations, analytics and marketing are available.
There will be six intakes a year, with the first commencing on 17 October 2022.
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The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Microsoft co-designed the curriculum, educational materials and course, with input from leading tech and consulting firms.
Course director Dr Mai Hansford said: “Our collaboration to build an accelerated course to bring more functional consultants into the jobs market is a world first. There is an urgent need for more professionals equipped with business application skills to meet the demands of organisations seeking technological solutions. With this Graduate Certificate, UTS hopes to boost the supply of technology consultants amidst a huge shortage in Australia and worldwide.”
She added “Graduates will have skills most in demand from some of the world’s leading consulting and IT firms.
“As well as foundational knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform, the course will help professionals achieve strategic, insightful stakeholder engagement skills relevant to digital transformation. They will gain critical soft skills to communicate, influence and collaborate with people in various levels and functions in an organisation, from those on the warehouse floor to chief executives.”
Microsoft ANZ education lead Tiffany Wright said “Organisations and individuals are looking to grasp the huge opportunity offered by business applications, but there is a shortage of skilled consultants right now. This UTS Graduate Certificate helps provide students with real-world skills and experience they can use straight away. As businesses evolve to require new knowledge and skills, graduates will be equipped with the ability to make a real impact.”
“Technology consultants cultivate relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders to identify drivers of satisfaction and establish recovery actions to improve the experience,” she added.
According to the Insight Intelligent Technology Report, 72% of senior executives surveyed worldwide said the pandemic had accelerated digital transformation within their business. However, 31% of executives cited “lack of skills and expertise” in talent as a key roadblock to IT modernisation.
Furthermore, the Tech Council of Australia has estimated that 286,000 additional skilled technology workers will be needed over the next two years.
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