Technology Courses Online
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Compare Upskilled's online technology courses across six study areas: general IT, cyber security, cloud computing, networking and systems administration, programming and web development, and data and AI. Choose from 16 nationally recognised qualifications, from foundation Certificate III to advanced Diploma, all self-paced with payment plans from $58 per week.
Choose your study area, then your level.
Six study areas across the technology faculty. Switch areas, then pick the level that fits: Certificate III to start, Certificate IV to specialise, Diploma to advance.
General IT
The generalist pathway: one qualification per level, from first helpdesk skills to advanced IT.
View all general IT qualifications →Cyber Security
Four security-stream qualifications, from awareness units at Certificate III to a specialist Diploma.
View all cyber security qualifications →Cloud Computing
Two cloud-stream qualifications: a foundation Certificate III stream and an engineering Diploma.
View all cloud computing qualifications →Networking & Sys Admin
Two Certificate IV streams for networks and systems, capped by an advanced networking Diploma.
View all networking and systems administration qualifications →Programming & Web Dev
Coding and web streams at Certificate III and IV, plus two on-campus SAE degrees.
View all programming and web development qualifications →Data & AI
There is no dedicated data qualification yet: the pathway runs through the general IT levels and the cyber security and AI stream.
View all data and AI qualifications →Certificate III in Information Technology
- Nationally recognised (ICT30120)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Certificate IV in Information Technology
- Nationally recognised (ICT40120)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Diploma of Information Technology
- Nationally recognised (ICT50220)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Certificate III in IT - Focus on Basic Cyber Security Awareness
- Nationally recognised (ICT30120)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Certificate IV in IT - Focus on Cyber Security
- Nationally recognised (ICT40120)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Certificate IV in IT - Focus on Cyber Security and AI
- Nationally recognised (ICT40120)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
- Nationally recognised (ICT50220)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Certificate III in IT - Focus on Basic Cloud Computing
- Nationally recognised (ICT30120)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Diploma of Information Technology (Cloud Engineering)
- Nationally recognised (ICT50220)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
- Nationally recognised (ICT40120)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Certificate IV in IT (Systems Administration Support)
- Nationally recognised (ICT40120)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)
- Nationally recognised (ICT50220)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Certificate III in IT - Focus on Programming
- Nationally recognised (ICT30120)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Certificate III in IT - Focus on Web Development
- Nationally recognised (ICT30120)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
- Nationally recognised (ICT40120)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development)
- Nationally recognised (ICT40120)
- 100% online, self-paced, no exams
- Payment plans available
Bachelor of Games Development
- Delivered by SAE University College
- On campus, not online
- Entry requirements apply
Bachelor of Animation
- Delivered by SAE University College
- On campus, not online
- Entry requirements apply
Which study area fits?
Every area runs from foundation to advanced level, 100% online. Pick by the work you want to be doing, not the technology that sounds most impressive.
| Study area | Start here if you want to.. | Qualification levels |
|---|---|---|
| General IT | keep options open: helpdesk, support and a taste of every specialism | Certificate III, IV and Diploma |
| Cyber security | defend systems: security operations, monitoring and incident response | Certificate III stream to Diploma |
| Cloud computing | build and run platform infrastructure on AWS and Azure foundations | Certificate III stream and Diploma |
| Networking & systems admin | own the network and the servers a business runs on | Certificate IV streams and Diploma |
| Programming & web development | build software and websites, from first code to working applications | Certificate III and IV streams, plus SAE degrees |
| Data & AI | work with data and applied AI - the pathway runs through the general levels and the cyber security and AI stream | Certificate III to Diploma |
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 (ICT40120) is the product built for it.
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What career outcomes can you achieve in technology?
Studying technology equips you with essential skills for roles in an ever-evolving industry, including problem-solving, cybersecurity, and network management. This path opens doors to dynamic careers across various tech sectors
Technology course FAQs
Upskilled offers 16 nationally recognised online technology qualifications across six study areas, from the Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120) to the Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220), with specialist streams in cyber security, cloud computing, networking, systems administration, programming and web development. Two on-campus degrees delivered by SAE University College are also available.
Choose by the work you want to do. General IT suits first roles and career changers who want options; cyber security suits defence and operations work; networking and systems administration suits infrastructure; programming and web development suits building software; cloud computing suits platform engineering. Data and AI careers usually start from the general IT levels.
Yes. The 16 ICT qualifications on this page are nationally recognised training delivered by Upskilled (RTO 40374), from Certificate III to Diploma, and every course page shows its national code. The Bachelor of Games Development and Bachelor of Animation are accredited higher education degrees delivered on campus by SAE University College.
For most Certificate III and Certificate IV courses, no formal IT experience is required: you typically need basic literacy and numeracy, around a Year 10 to 12 level. Diploma streams suit people with some prior study or work exposure. The SAE degrees have their own entry requirements, set by SAE University College.
Yes, many online technology courses are recognised by employers, particularly when they offer industry-aligned certifications or skills. These courses often focus on relevant tech skills such as cloud computing, data analysis, and cybersecurity, making them highly valuable in the job market. Completing such courses demonstrates your commitment to professional development and upskilling, which employers value.
Additionally, courses from accredited providers are often seen as equivalent to traditional training, provided they cover practical skills and up-to-date technologies. To ensure maximum recognition, look for programs that include certifications from respected industry bodies, as these add credibility to your resume and validate your expertise.
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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