About Certificates of Advanced Training

Certificates of Advanced Training allow you to specialise in an area of psychiatry. Across all certificate programs you will complete a mix of supervised training, formal education via a course or self-directed learning, and workplace-based assessments.

Entry requirements

See more about entry requirements and how to apply.

Available Certificates

You can focus on:

There is also the option to complete a dual certificate.

Duration

You are required to complete 24 months of full-time equivalent training to complete an Advanced Certificate.

There are some situations where you can have prior learning taken into account, which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete a certificate. You can also complete certificates part-time, keeping in mind that the maximum timeframe to complete a Certificate is 6 calendar years.

Key dates

There are typically several application intakes each year.

Closing dates and the selection process are managed by your local branch training program.

Fees

You will need to pay:

RANZCP annual training fees
fees to the provider of formal education courses may be required.

Disclaimer

Please note the Certificate programs offered by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists are vocational training for graduate medical practitioners and are not higher education awards in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework.