Diploma of IT Courses
Advance your technical skills with Upskilled’s Diploma of Information Technology courses. Choose from general IT, Cyber Security or Advanced Networking pathways and build practical capability for more specialised roles across IT support, systems, security and network environments.
What a Diploma of IT can do for you
A Diploma of Information Technology can help you build more specialised technical skills and take the next step towards advanced IT roles. Whether you want to strengthen your general IT knowledge, move into cyber security or focus on advanced networking, this qualification can support your confidence, capability and career growth in the technology sector.
Develop practical capability across areas like systems support, networking, cyber security, cloud concepts, troubleshooting and IT operations.
Choose a pathway in general IT, Cyber Security or Advanced Networking to align your study with the type of technical role you want to pursue.
Build the knowledge and confidence to move beyond entry-level support and work towards roles in infrastructure, network administration, cyber security or systems support.
What is a Diploma of IT?
Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50120) is a nationally recognised AQF Level 5 qualification that develops advanced, specialist IT skills and prepares you for senior technical and supervisory roles. It gives you a comprehensive grounding across key IT disciplines, including networking, programming, cyber security, database management and cloud computing, alongside the critical thinking and leadership skills employers value in team leaders and aspiring IT managers.
The course code ICT50120 helps explain the qualification. ICT refers to the Information and Communications Technology Training Package, 50 indicates it is an AQF Level 5 qualification, and 120 reflects the 2020 version of the course. This version aligns the diploma with the practical, industry-relevant skills used across today's technology workplaces, including networking, programming, cyber security, database management and cloud computing.
It is ideal for people ready to move beyond foundational IT into specialist and leadership roles, whether you have completed a Certificate IV or bring existing industry experience. You can study fully online and choose a focus such as Cyber Security, Advanced Networking, Web Development, Systems Administration or Business Analysis. As an AQF Level 5 qualification, the diploma can also support a pathway into higher education and senior IT positions.
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FAQs
Diploma of IT: your questions answered
Upskilled offers Diploma of Information Technology pathways in general IT, Cyber Security and Advanced Networking.
Yes. ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology is listed on the National Training Register as a current qualification, and Upskilled lists its Diploma of IT courses as nationally recognised
Yes. Upskilled lists the Diploma of Information Technology, Diploma of IT Cyber Security and Diploma of IT Advanced Networking as 100% online and self-paced.
Choose based on your career goals. The general Diploma of IT may suit students wanting broader technical capability, Cyber Security may suit those interested in protecting systems and managing cyber risk, and Advanced Networking may suit learners focused on network design, administration, security and infrastructure.
Depending on the pathway, students may build skills in IT support, networking, cyber security, systems administration, database management, cloud computing, network design, risk management, incident response and secure systems administration. Upskilled’s cyber security pathway highlights network security, risk management, incident response and secure systems administration, while the advanced networking pathway focuses on network design, security and administration.
Yes. The Diploma of IT Cyber Security pathway is designed to build skills in protecting organisations from cyber threats, including network security, risk management, incident response and secure systems administration.
Yes. The Diploma of IT Advanced Networking pathway is designed for learners wanting to develop expertise in network design, security and administration, including enterprise networking and cyber security measures.
Yes. A Diploma of IT can support further study into advanced IT, cyber security, networking, cloud computing or higher education pathways, depending on the student’s goals and chosen specialisation.