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Information technology courses
17 information technology qualifications in Australia, from certificates to the degree, compared side by side: cost, duration, providers and where each one leads.
- Qualifications
- 17
on this page
- Providers
- 502
across all qualifications
Which of these is right for you?
We don't recommend one provider over another, but four things usually decide which qualification is the right one to start with.
- How much time can you give it?
- A certificate usually runs months, not years, and gets you working sooner. A degree is a multi-year commitment, but it's the only route into a registered profession like pharmacist.
- Do you want to study online, on campus, or both?
- Check each qualification's study modes below. Some are online only, some require placements or on-campus units even in a mostly online course.
- What's your entry point?
- If you're starting from school leaver or career change with no background in the field, the lowest rung on the ladder is usually the realistic start, not the top qualification.
- Which role are you aiming for?
- Some roles need one specific qualification. Others accept several. The roles section below says which qualification on this page actually gets you there.
The information technology qualifications
17 qualifications, from certificates through to a degree. Each links through to cost, duration and the providers that teach it.
Certificates and diplomas
Certificate III in Information Technology
128 providersThis qualification is a starting point for paid work in IT support and related fields, and it assumes no prior experience.
Certificate IIIView qualification →Certificate IV in Information Technology
92 providersAn entry-level qualification for people starting out in IT, covering the groundwork across several areas rather than a single speciality.
Certificate IVView qualification →Diploma of Information Technology
186 providersThis diploma suits people who want to work in information technology with a specialised technical focus, and it can be started without prior qualifications or experience.
DiplomaView qualification →
Degrees
Bachelor of Information Technology
39 providersBachelor degree2 to 3 yearsView qualification →Diploma of Information Technology
20 providersDiploma0.67 to 1 yearView qualification →Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
6 providersGraduate certificate0.5 yearsView qualification →Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
6 providersOther Undergraduate Award Course0.5 yearsView qualification →Diploma in Information Technology
4 providersDiploma1 yearView qualification →Bachelor of Digital Business
3 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)
3 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
3 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Associate Degree in Information Technology
2 providersAssociate Degree1.25 to 2 yearsView qualification →Associate Degree of Information Technology
2 providersAssociate Degree1.25 to 2 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Information Technology (Cybersecurity)
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
2 providersBachelor degree3.5 to 4 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →