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Diploma of Information Technology
A diploma for people who want a technical role in information technology. It covers developing new ideas, cyber security, leading a small team and matching technology to a business, and it has no set entry requirements.
- How long it takes
- 6 to 12 months
- full time at TAFE NSW
- What it costs
- From $4,520
- Subsidised at TAFE Queensland, full fee up to $18,094
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 26 providers
- 7 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
It can be started without earlier qualifications or experience, and it suits people who want a specialised technical focus.
It helps to have
- an interest in how technology works
- good communication skills for working with clients
- a careful approach to privacy and security
- the confidence to lead and support a small team
Before you start
The qualification has no set entry requirements, but each provider can add its own.
Diploma or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Information Technology is the higher level. This diploma involves carrying out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
None of these jobs needs a set qualification, but the diploma's units support the work. The Bachelor of Information Technology is the next level up.
Jobs this course can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Cyber Security Analyst
Cyber security analysts watch an organisation's networks and systems for signs of attack, then investigate and contain the ones that get through.
Median pay$128,000
IT Service Delivery Manager
IT service delivery managers run the teams and processes that keep an organisation's technology services working to agreed standards.
Median pay$130,000 (estimate)
Solutions Architect
A solutions architect designs the technology that solves a particular business problem, deciding how the platforms, applications and data involved should fit together.
Median pay$137,800 (estimate)
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
What it costs
Subsidised place
From $4,520
at TAFE Queensland. Whether you get a subsidised place depends on your state, residency, age and earlier study.
Paying the full fee
$8,240 to $18,094
across the TAFEs listed below. Private providers set their own fees.
| TAFE | State | Subsidised | Concession | Full fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Institute | VIC | $11,554 | $18,094 | |
| Holmesglen Institute | VIC | $7,719 | $13,857 | |
| TAFE Queensland | QLD | $4,520 | $3,400 | $8,240 |
Chisholm InstituteVIC
- Subsidised
- $11,554
- Full fee
- $18,094
Holmesglen InstituteVIC
- Subsidised
- $7,719
- Full fee
- $13,857
TAFE QueenslandQLD
- Subsidised
- $4,520
- Concession
- $3,400
- Full fee
- $8,240
Fees as each TAFE shows them on its website, read 20 September 2026. Private providers set their own fees.
Where you can study this course
There are 26 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Melbourne Polytechnic (opens in a new tab)
Melbourne Polytechnic
13 campuses, VIC
3.7from 485 Google reviews
What students like
- Some teachers are supportive and go out of their way
- Student services offer understanding and compassion
What to weigh up
- Messages to staff can go unanswered
- Enrolment mistakes can take time to fix
- Course page for TAFE NSW (opens in a new tab)
TAFE NSW
19 campuses, NSW
4.0from 2,410 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- How long
- 6 to 12 months
What students like
- Teachers are supportive and ready to help
- Staff are helpful and friendly
- Course content is practical and industry relevant
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find front desk staff less helpful
- Website for Stanley College (opens in a new tab)
Stanley College
4 campuses, SA, WA
4.3from 882 Google reviews
What students like
- Finance staff are patient and explain fees clearly
- Student services staff are friendly and helpful
- Trainers explain clearly and give practical examples
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Swinburne University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
Swinburne University of Technology
8 campuses, VIC
4.0from 1,190 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and want students to succeed
- Student HQ and support staff are helpful and responsive
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- You may be passed between departments
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable and care about learning
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for TAFE Queensland (opens in a new tab)
TAFE Queensland
8 campuses, QLD
4.1from 2,040 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- Fee
- From $4,520 subsidised
What students like
- Teachers are helpful and supportive
What to weigh up
- Poor communication from admin
- Website for Monarch Institute Pty Ltd (opens in a new tab)
Monarch Institute Pty Ltd
Monarch Institute, VIC
4.4from 182 Google reviews
What students like
- Trainers and assessors are supportive and reply promptly
- Assessments and marking are clear and prompt
What to weigh up
- Course content can feel loosely structured
- Website for TAFE SA (opens in a new tab)
TAFE SA
26 campuses, SA
4.4from 1,339 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers are nice and helpful
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course information can be unclear
What you’ll learn
20 units: 6 that everyone takes and 14 you choose.
- Developing new ICT ideas
- Workplace cyber security practices
- Leading a small team
- Matching technology to business strategy
- IP, ethics and privacy
- Managing client problems
See all 6 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Electives, intakes and delivery are set by each provider, so the answers differ from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how often does it start?
- What is the total cost, including any materials or software?
- Can I study online or part time, and how does that change how long it takes?
- Which electives are offered, and do they lean towards an area such as cyber security or networking?
- Do the units count towards the Bachelor of Information Technology if I go on to study it?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It suits people who want a specialised technical focus in information technology. You carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
The qualification itself has no entry requirements, but individual providers can set their own conditions. Check with the provider you choose before enrolling.
How is it different from Bachelor of Information Technology?
The Bachelor of Information Technology is the higher level. This diploma involves carrying out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable.