Data & AI Qualifications
Nationally recognised training
Build a career in data and AI with nationally recognised training. Upskilled's Certificate IV in Information Technology - Focus on Cyber Security and AI (ICT40120) is delivered 100% online and self-paced, with support from qualified trainers and a stackable pathway from Certificate III to Diploma.
Your pathway: Certificate III to Diploma
Upskilled's IT qualifications stack. The Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120) is the entry point for people new to technology. The Certificate IV with its AI and cyber security focus builds specialist, job-ready capability. The Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) steps up into senior technical study.
| Certificate III | Certificate IV (AI focus) | Diploma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120) | Certificate IV in Information Technology - Focus on Cyber Security and AI (ICT40120) | Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) |
| Best for | Starting out in technology | Specialising in data, AI and security | Senior technical and team study |
| Typical duration | Self-paced, up to 12 months | Self-paced, up to 12 months | Self-paced, 12 to 18 months |
| Pathway | Certificate IV | Diploma | Highest level offered |
What makes a qualification different from a short course?
A nationally recognised qualification is an AQF credential with a national code, delivered by a Registered Training Organisation and recognised by employers across Australia. Non-accredited short courses and bootcamps teach a specific tool or skill and award a certificate of completion instead. If your goal is a formal credential for a career move, a qualification such as the Certificate IV in Information Technology - Focus on Cyber Security and AI (ICT40120) is the product built for it.
Career Outcomes
This qualification pathway is designed to prepare you for roles across data, AI and technology. Indicative salary figures for related roles in Australia:
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I completed my Diploma in IT with Upskilled. I was very happy with my experience. This was done entirely online. I had access to all the online materials required through their portal which was very easy to navigate and find. Each course within my diploma was broken into into smaller modules, covering learning material and then an assessment over the materials provided.
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FAQs - Data & AI qualifications
Yes. The Certificate IV in Information Technology - Focus on Cyber Security and AI (ICT40120) is nationally recognised training under the Australian Qualifications Framework, delivered online by Upskilled (RTO 40374). You graduate with the same credential you would earn on campus.
Upskilled's dedicated data and AI qualification is the Certificate IV in Information Technology - Focus on Cyber Security and AI (ICT40120). It sits inside a stackable IT pathway: the Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120) is the entry point, and the Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) is the step up into senior technical study.
The qualification is delivered online and self-paced, and typically takes up to 12 months to complete. Because study is self-paced, many students finish faster by putting in more hours per week, and you can start at any time of year.
The Certificate IV in Information Technology - Focus on Cyber Security and AI (ICT40120) is $3,705 upfront (RRP $5,700) or from $71 per week on a payment plan. As nationally recognised training, it is GST-free. Current prices are always shown on the course page.
No formal IT qualifications are required to enrol. The Certificate IV suits people starting a technology career as well as workers adding data, AI and security capability to an existing role. An Upskilled education consultant can help you confirm the level is right for your experience and goals.
Yes. Completing the Certificate IV can lead to the Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) Qualifications stack, so you can build towards further study step by step.
Arlaine Berman
Head of Vocational Education — IT, Upskilled
Arlaine leads the Technology stream at Upskilled, with several decades in the IT industry as a networking engineer and trainer. Her credentials include a BSc in Computer Science, an MBA, and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Trainer certifications. She reviews Upskilled's IT and Technology course content to ensure it reflects current industry practice.
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