Lead the room. Earn a Diploma.
A Diploma is the credential employers test for when they're hiring managers, not staff. Senior, AQF Level 5 qualifications in IT, Business and Community Services — all online, all built around your life.
Choose your specialisation.
Filter by faculty to see every Diploma we offer. Each one is nationally recognised, AQF Level 5, and delivered fully online.
Information Technology
Three senior IT Diplomas, including a Cyber Security specialisation aligned to industry certifications and a deep-dive Advanced Networking program.
Diploma of Information Technology
Diploma of IT (Cyber Security)
Diploma of IT (Advanced Networking)
Diploma of Business
Diploma of Human Resource Management
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Diploma of Project Management
Diploma of Social Media Marketing
Diploma of Business (Leadership)
Diploma of Business (Operations)
Diploma of Business (Organisational Development)
Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
Diploma of Counselling
Diploma of Community Services
The Diploma Difference
Where execution ends, and management begins.
A Diploma is what you study when you're ready to stop reporting to managers and start being one. It's AQF Level 5, one step above a Certificate IV, the qualification employers expect for middle-management roles.
You won't just learn how to do the work. You'll learn how to plan it, lead the team that does it, and answer for the outcomes. Strategic thinking. Operational planning. Performance accountability. The qualifications that promotion conversations are built on.
Diplomas also open the door to higher study. Most credits can be applied toward a Bachelor's degree, often shaving 6 to 12 months off a degree pathway.
WHY STUDY ONLINE
Designed for senior learners, not full-time students.
Upskilled's Diploma courses are designed for people balancing work, family and study. No campus, no exams, no fixed timetable.
Move through your course at a speed that suits you. Faster in busy weeks, slower when life gets in the way.
Access course materials, video tutorials and assessments through the MyUpskilled platform on your laptop, tablet or phone.
A dedicated Program Coordinator and trainers with industry experience are available through one-on-one Zoom sessions.
Assessments are practical, scenario-based and workplace-relevant. Show what you can do, not how well you remember a textbook.
The roles a Diploma unlocks.
Diploma-level qualifications open management, specialist and senior-coordinator positions. Here are the roles graduates commonly move into.
Information Technology
$95,000 – $135,000
- IT Manager
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Senior Network Administrator
- Systems Engineer
- IT Project Lead
Business
$85,000 – $125,000
- Business Manager
- HR Manager / People & Culture Lead
- Marketing Manager
- Project Manager
- Operations Manager
Community Services
$75,000 – $105,000
- Counsellor
- Case Manager
- Community Services Coordinator
- Family Support Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
Salary ranges are indicative and based on SEEK and Jobs and Skills Australia data, 2026. Actual earnings vary by location, employer and experience.
WHY UPSKILLED
Australia's online specialists, since 2009.
Upskilled (RTO 40374) is one of Australia's largest online registered training organisations, with thousands of students enrolled across IT, Business and Community Services every year.
Every Diploma sits under the AQF and is recognised by employers across Australia.
We've delivered vocational training since 2009. Our online platform is built for it, not retrofitted.
Pay upfront and save, or split into weekly instalments starting from $61 per week. Speak to us about payment options.
Dedicated Program Coordinators, an Australian-based support team, and trainers with industry experience.
From job portals to internships, we care about your career success. We actively help with work placements as well.
Ladder up. Many Australian universities accept a Diploma as credit toward a Bachelor's degree, often shortening your pathway by 6 to 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
A Diploma sits at AQF Level 5, one step above a Certificate IV. Where a Cert IV equips you with supervisory and specialist skills, a Diploma is built for genuine management capability: strategic thinking, organisational planning, and decision-making at scale. It's the qualification employers typically look for when promoting into middle-management roles.
Most Upskilled Diplomas take 18 to 24 months to complete. The exact duration depends on your qualifications and weekly study hours. Self-paced study means you can move faster when you have capacity.
Yes. Many Australian universities accept a Diploma as credit toward a Bachelor's degree, often shortening your degree by 6 to 12 months. The pathway varies by university and field. Speak to an Education Consultant about how your chosen Diploma articulates into higher study.
Not for most courses. Upskilled's Diplomas don't have strict pre-requisites, though we recommend you have either prior study at Cert IV level, equivalent work experience, or strong English and numeracy at Year 12 level. An Education Consultant will help confirm you're set up to succeed.
Diploma payment plans start from around $78 per week, paid fortnightly or monthly. Upfront payment options offer significant savings off the RRP. Government funding maybe available in some states for eligible students. Speak with an Education Consultant on 1300 009 924 for the exact figures for your chosen course.
Yes. Every Upskilled Diploma is delivered online and self-paced. Course materials, video tutorials and assessments are accessible 24/7 through the MyUpskilled learning platform, so you can fit study around your existing work and family commitments.
Every Upskilled Diploma is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Upskilled is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40374), and the qualifications carry the same weight as those issued by TAFE.
Yes. Eligible students can apply for a 12-week internship with top host companies through Career Success Australia after completing 80% of the course. Upskilled also runs dedicated Tech and Health job portals connecting graduates with hiring employers.