Programming & Web Development Qualifications
Nationally recognised training
Become the person who builds the software. Study a nationally recognised Certificate III or Certificate IV in Information Technology with a dedicated programming or web development stream, 100% online and self-paced, with support from qualified trainers and no exams.
Certificate III vs Certificate IV in Information Technology
A Certificate III in Information Technology suits people starting out in tech and has no formal entry requirements. A Certificate IV suits people with some IT knowledge who are ready to specialise in programming or web development and build production-level projects. Both are nationally recognised and studied fully online with Upskilled.
| Certificate III (ICT30120) | Certificate IV (ICT40120) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Starting out in tech, first coding skills | Specialising in programming or web development |
| Streams | Focus on Programming, Focus on Web Development | Programming, Web Development |
| Typical duration | Up to 12 months, self-paced | Up to 12 months, self-paced |
| Entry requirements | None | None formal; some IT knowledge helps |
| Pathway | Certificate IV | Diploma-level IT study or specialised certifications |
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 (Programming) (ICT40120) is the product built for it.
Where a programming or web development qualification can take you
These qualifications are designed to prepare you for roles across software and web development. Indicative advertised ranges for related roles in Australia:
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Upskilled made the learning extremely user friendly and engaging for remote Study. The only downside being my overall commitment to finishing! Through the education and learning I took from the CERT IV in ICT I was able to obtain an ICT Manager position at my work which was the goal of mine when I first commenced study through Upskilled.
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Completing the Certificate IV IT Web Development course with Upskilled was a great experience. Upskilled provides a straightforward training plan. Following it is key, especially if you're working full time. The course covers what you need for real-world application in IT web development.
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I have just completed a Certificate III in Information Technology (IT) completely online through Upskilled. Overall, the course lasted just over 12 months and I found it to be a very enjoyable experience. Any challenges I did face where quickly solved under guidance of the teachers and assistants of Upskilled in a kind and caring manner, which I have appreciated tremendously. I plan to complete a certificate IV in IT through upskilled in the near future as I found their online system works well and is very flexible. I recommend anyone use Upskilled for their online learning journey.
I had a great time learning computer programming in upskilled. The support is amazing and the study aid is amazing. Trainers MD and Matthew are very helpful. Vikram who is my instructor for cloud computing is very supportive and patient. I have enjoyed every bit of my subject even the most boring ones. I recommend upskilled. It is a great learning institution that encourages a supportive and a holistic learning environment. They also make you think beyond the box. My study here enabled me to perform a lot of process improvement, and near automation of some of the most important process we do at our work. I only wish upskilled offers gaming development and gaming art in their future courses as i am leaning to those specialties. But overall, the study is definitely worth it. Do it now. Start your year and build something your future self would thank you. I know i did. I mean thanking myself. Not you.
FAQs
Yes. The Certificate III in Information Technology - Focus on Programming (ICT30120), Certificate III in Information Technology - Focus on Web Development (ICT30120), Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) (ICT40120) and Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development) (ICT40120) are all nationally recognised training under the Australian Qualifications Framework, delivered online by Upskilled (RTO 40374). The two SAE University College bachelor degrees are accredited higher education delivered on campus by SAE.
Choose programming if you want to write software: applications, scripts, automation and back-end logic. Choose web development if you want to build websites and web apps: front-end code, dynamic pages and client-side scripting. Both streams share the same national code at each level. Compare the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) and the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development) unit lists to see the difference in practice.
Certificate III and Certificate IV qualifications typically take up to 12 months online and self-paced. Because study is self-paced, many students finish faster by putting in more hours per week, and you can start any time.
Payment plans start at $58 per week for the Certificate III in Information Technology - Focus on Programming (ICT30120) and $71 per week for the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) (ICT40120). Accredited qualifications are GST-free, and upfront payment prices are lower than the plan total - each course page shows both.
No. The Certificate III streams are designed for people starting out and have no formal entry requirements. The Certificate IV streams suit people with some IT knowledge or a completed Certificate III. An Upskilled education consultant can help you pick the right level for your experience.
They stack: the Certificate III in Information Technology leads to the Certificate IV, so you can build up step by step. If you want a degree, Upskilled's partner SAE University College offers the on-campus Bachelor of Games Development and Bachelor of Animation, which you apply for directly.
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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