Diploma
Accelerate your career in a dynamic industry such as information technology with Melbourne Polytechnic's Diploma of Information Technology ICT50220. Developed in consultation with industry to teach you general ICT skills, this course helps you turn your passion for innovation and technology into developing a range of practical skills. According to Australian Computer Society (ACS), the demand for skilled ICT professionals is likely to continue growing over the next decade. Secure your future today with essential ICT problem solving skills that will keep you in demand.
Multiple qualifications from a single courseYou'll learn fundamental skills across a range of ICT disciplines. This includes software development, web design, server administration, virtualisation, networking, database design and development, IT project management and systems analysis. Our industry-experienced teachers are passionate and focus on each student's individual progress. Alongside your Diploma, you'll also gain highly sought after training and hands-on experience with Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching in our fully functioning Cisco Lab.
Worldwide work for qualified IT professionalsOnce you complete this course, you'll have gained the practical skills and experience to impress employers and carve out your own career path based on your passions and interests. You could help develop the latest technologies in networking, ICT support, database development, programming and web development. Potential career paths range from a network administrator or engineer to a systems developer, computer programmer, or web development.
This direct entry course is open to post-Year 12 students, mature aged applicants and people who have sufficient relevant vocational experience.
Hardware and operating system requirementsThe minimum hardware and operating system requirements to satisfactorily complete all the units from the Diploma course are as follows:
IMPORTANT NOTE: All of our teaching resources are based on Windows and software that runs on a Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise or Education operating system.