Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
32 weeks (2 semesters of 16 weeks each)
Gain industry-ready IT skills through specialized pathways in network administration or programming and web applications. This full-time Certificate IV combines hands-on training with Cisco Academy standards, preparing you for diverse ICT career opportunities.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, for the Network Administration pathway, it is recommended that learners have IT industry experience, understanding of IP addressing, networked environments, Active Directory infrastructure, or completion of Certificate III in Information Technology. For the Programming and Web Applications pathway, students with no previous coding experience may prefer to start with Certificate III or a Statement of Attainment. All students must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 4 across reading, writing, learning, and oral communication. Students should have access to a device with camera and microphone capability and a 1TB hard drive or SSD card.
The course comprises 20 subjects total: 7 core units covering workplace collaboration, introductory programming, IP and ethics compliance, critical thinking, cyber security risk management, emerging technologies, and client support. Students then select 13 electives from either the Networking pathway (router installation, enterprise routers/switches, server management, desktop configuration, cloud computing, network scripting, network security, data integrity, branch networks, IP networks, hardware installation, and disaster recovery) or the Programming pathway (markup language and CSS, client-side scripting, web-based programs, database integration, SQL, user interface design, process automation, object-oriented programming, database queries, data modeling, and programming in multiple languages).
CIT (Canberra Institute of Technology) is an accredited RTO (0101) offering industry-aligned training with direct integration of Cisco Academy standards and learning platforms. The institution provides flexible delivery options including face-to-face and virtual learning, experienced instruction, and pathways to recognized industry certifications like CCNA. CIT's commitment to current industry needs ensures graduates develop practical, job-ready skills with strong employment outcomes.
Graduates are prepared for diverse ICT career pathways including ICT Technician/Customer Support, Information Systems Operator/Administrator, User Support Technician, Network Operations Technician, Web Developer, Database Management and Development specialist, and Object-Oriented Programming roles. The Networking pathway leads to network administration and infrastructure positions, while the Programming pathway opens opportunities in web development, software development, and database management. Completing the optional CCNA certification significantly enhances employability and technical credentials in the IT industry.
Qualification
Course fee
Start date
You will be redirected to the training provider to enquire directly. Workinitiatives is not the course or training provider. We aggregate and list courses only.