Diploma of Information Technology

The Diploma of Information Technology is a higher education qualification that will prepare you for employment in entry-level roles in the Information Technology (IT) industry.You will gain introductory knowledge in computing, programming, databases, internetworking as well as the critical thinking and communication skills that you will need as an IT professional.Gain core industry knowledge as well as practical workplace skills like technical report and presentation creation, so you graduate with a diverse set of professional skills.Upon completion of this higher education diploma, you will be eligible to receive 1 year advanced standing in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber and Network Security) or the Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering).Learning Outcomes:Through a mix of theory and practical course work, learn to:Use physical networking equipment and network simulatorsNavigate database management systemsWrite code using programming language to solve problemsWork in network administration and managementSet up and deploy virtual machinesWrite business reports, technical documents and create presentationsApply cybersecurity methods to develop secure ICT solutionsCourse Outcomes:Develop professional skills for your career:Graduate with a higher education diplomaEligibility to complete industry-based certifications like the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification and CompTIA Security+Confidence to identify key security issues associated with networkingTechniques to troubleshoot common IT network issuesThe skills and knowledge to apply software programming tools to develop correct, readable and reusable solutions from problem specificationsThe ability to step into entry level roles in the information technology industry