5 Most Popular IT & Tech Courses

IT Courses will skill you in occupations that are in demand in Australia and over the world. The courses below are some of the most popular IT courses and technology courses that international students can learn in Australia.

Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineer

Location

Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne

Intake Dates

Monthly

Cost

$10,000 – $12,000 per year

Study Mode

Full time/On campus

Duration

24 months

Additional information

This course will give you the training to work as a technical specialist with high level skills and knowledge in telecommunications and information technology networks using internet protocol (IP) systems. In this course you will learn how to forecast network growth for enterprise network planning, design and manage IP based network telecommunications equipment, implement convergence technologies in enterprise telecommunications networks and design and manage optical and wireless network telecommunications architectures for high speed broadband capability.

Career Opportunities: Telecommunications Network Administrator, Telecommunications Network Planner, Telecommunications Technical Office, Telecommunications Field Engineer, Telecommunications Network Designer

Industry Analysis: According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service the number of people working as Telecommunications Network Engineers grew moderately over the past 5 years and is expected to experience very strong growth in the next 5 years.

Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Location

Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane

Intake Dates

January, February, July

Cost

$12,000 – $14,000 per year

Study Mode

Full time/On campus

Duration

12 months

Additional information

Description: Set yourself apart in the IT industry with this specialised course in cyber security. Develop the technical skills you need to protect organisations against malicious cyber activity and seek work as a cyber security practitioner. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who have strong computer literacy, can communicate clearly and work well in a team. In this course you will learn a range of technical skills including how to implement network security infrastructure and detect breaches in network security, as well as essential soft skills such as stakeholder management.

Successful completion of this course will provide you with a range of foundation knowledge and skills in website security, IT network testing, and ICT security.

Career Opportunities: Cyber Security Support Officer, Security Penetration Tester, Information Systems Security Support Officer, Network Security Support Officer, Website Security Support Officer

Industry Analysis: According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service, the number of people working as ICT security specialists grew very strongly over the last five years and is expected to continue to grow in the future

Diploma of Software Development

Location

Gold Coast, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra

Intake Dates

January and July

Cost

$14,000 – $16,000 per year

Study Mode

Full time/On campus

Duration

12 months

Additional information

The Diploma of Software Development provides students with the specialised skills and knowledge required to create and test software programs and design and develop web-related products.

Through hands-on training, you will gain an understanding about the software development lifecycle including program design/development, database design/development, debugging, testing, and software deployment.

The course framework will ensure you get the most out of your studies by providing valuable experience with data gathering techniques, data validation, critical documentation, analysis of system/client requirements, team dynamics and project management tools.

Career Opportunities:  Software Developer, Software Programmer, Web Developer, Mobile Applications Developer

Industry Analysis: According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service, there is strong future job growth predicted for computer network professionals. This large occupation is expected to create around 17,000 job openings over the next five years.

Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games

Location

Gold Coast, Melbourne

Intake Dates

January, February, July

Cost

$13,000 – $15,000 per year

Study Mode

Full time/On campus

Duration

12 months

Additional information

Take the next step in your career in the games design environment with this diploma qualification. This course will give you the advanced skills to excel in the digital and interactive games industry. This course gives you specialised knowledge and skills to work within a collaborative design sector. You will also develop advanced understanding of design concepts and interactive computer game development. Industry experienced teaching staff can provide you with real-world skills which can be readily transferred to the competitive digital and interactive games workplace.

Career Opportunities: Interactive Digital Media Developer, Animator, Games Designer, 3D Modeller, VR Developer, Game Programmer, Interactive Media Developer

Industry Analysis: The Australian Government’s Job Outlook service says that demand for multimedia specialists including game developers is rising. The industry is experiencing very strong growth with over 10,000 job openings expected over the next five years.

Diploma of Website Development

Location

Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney

Intake Dates

January, February, July

Cost

$14,000 – $16,000 per year

Study Mode

Full time/On campus

Duration

12 months

Additional information

The Diploma of Website Development is the ideal pathway into the industry. You’ll learn to build elegant, responsive websites and web applications using the tools and techniques required in industry. This course provides the skills and knowledge to become a full-stack web developer, able to design, build and manage websites as an independent web developer or as part of a team.

Career Opportunities: Website Developer, Web Programmer, Web Applications Developer, Web Marketing Analyst, UX & UI Designer, Full Stack Developer

Industry Analysis: According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service the number of people working as Web Developers grew very strongly over the past 5 years and is expected to continue to do so over the next 5 years.

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5 Most Popular IT & Tech Courses was last modified: January 21st, 2023 by Nick Yock