Achieve your dream of becoming an in-demand IT professional. Our diploma offers a practical, supportive program directly leading into the second year of Bachelor of Information Technology. Our Diploma of Information Technology has been designed for students taking the first step towards our bachelor degree, and professionals building their current IT knowledge and skills. We help you prepare for a degree with targeted support and tuition. Over an extended 15-week semester, we’ll work with you to enhance your professional-communication and academic-writing skills. You’ll also learn up-to-date skills and knowledge for a career in IT, including: networking (CISCO CCENT) designing databases writing computer programs in Python connecting databases to dynamic websites scheduling ICT development using Microsoft Project using Linux (LPI) Careers in IT When you graduate, you’ll be qualified for entry-level work in the IT industry, including: computer and network support website development database support. Pathways to further study On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study: Bachelor of Information Technology You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study. Course structure To qualify for the award of Diploma of Information Technology, a total of 96 credit points must be completed. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply a broad body of fundamental knowledge of information technologies in selected areas of study from the areas of: networking, ICT management, web application development, operating systems and database. 2. Use the latest information technologies, and with self- learning capabilities, solve real-world ICT related problems. 3. Exhibit a range interpersonal and academic skills with a strong focus on development practice in an independent or collaborative environment. 4. Present foundation technical and theoretical knowledge and skills for industry certifications from reputable international vendors CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1).