TAFE NSW
6 months (Full-time) or 12 months (Part-time)
Advance your IT career with this nationally recognised diploma focusing on advanced programming, software development, and .NET technologies. Designed for professionals with Certificate IV in IT or relevant work experience, this course prepares you for senior development roles through practical, industry-aligned training.
To enrol in this course, you must have achieved a Certificate IV in Information Technology as evidenced by a copy of your certificate or transcript, OR have recent or current work experience in the Information Technology programming field as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer or your resume. Before your first day of class, you must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 4 across the five bands of literacy and 4 across one band of numeracy. It is recommended that you have commitment and drive to manage a heavy course load, adequate time to complete coursework and additional study outside of class hours, and access to a desktop PC, laptop or equivalent computing device with a strong internet connection.
The course comprises 20 units of competency including 6 core units and 14 specialty units. Core units cover originating and developing concepts, promoting workplace cyber security awareness, leading and facilitating teams, matching ICT needs with strategic direction, applying IP ethics and privacy in ICT environments, and managing client problems. Specialty units are packaged by TAFE NSW to customise your qualification and include advanced programming languages, object-oriented programming, software development methodologies, database management, cloud computing, cybersecurity, machine learning, artificial intelligence, IoT development, network design, web development, and project management. Students select specialty units based on their career goals and preferred specialisation areas.
TAFE NSW is a nationally recognised training provider offering qualifications that are portable across Australian states, allowing you to train in one state and take work opportunities in another without needing to upskill. The institution provides comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, careers counselling, and access to LinkedIn Learning. TAFE NSW recognises prior learning and offers credit transfers, enabling faster qualification completion. The course is designed in consultation with industry to ensure graduates meet current workplace demands.
Graduates of this diploma can pursue careers as software developers, .NET developers, database and systems administrators, ICT security specialists, software testers, software analysts, mobile app developers, database designers, and database support professionals. The course prepares you for senior development roles with median weekly earnings around $2,000 for full-time positions. Career pathways include specialisation in cyber security, cloud computing, data management, and advanced programming. You may also progress to further study such as the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology or pursue related specialisations in back-end web development, front-end web development, advanced networking, cloud architecture, or cyber security.
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