Diploma of Information Technology
ICT50220
Duration: Up to two and a half years
Price: $4,450 up front | $205.38 per week (payment plan)
How it works: Study online. With a difference.
Start date: Immediately, or whenever you’re ready.
Entry requirements: No formal prerequisites | RPL available | Some equipment needed
Qualification type: Diploma
Looking for a future-proof, well-paid, and rewarding career you can do from anywhere? No, it’s not a made-up job or a sketchy MLM pitch.
Looking for a future-proof, well-paid, and rewarding career you can do from anywhere? No, it’s not a made-up job or a sketchy MLM pitch.
Multi-award winning course
Learn from industry experts
Nationally recognised
Free AISA membership
Course Summary
Looking for a future-proof, well-paid, and rewarding career you can do from anywhere? No, it’s not a made-up job or a sketchy MLM pitch. In fact, it’s the reality for thousands of Aussies right now. Just ask a professional web developer.
Monarch Institute’s Diploma of Information Technology lets you specialise in two in-demand industries, offering comprehensive, practical, and flexible learning. You'll get project-based learning, expert knowledge, personal support from trainers, and additional resources through your FREE membership to the Australian Information Security Association (AISA).
This diploma is designed for candidates with basic IT experience, or those in related industries looking to switch into the tech side of things. It’s also a great option for motivated and switched-on industry newbies.
Diploma graduates may be eligible for a range of different mid-level and lead developer positions.
Key opportunities include:
Analyst programmer support
Assistant programming developer
Assistant software applications programmer
Assistant software developer
Assistant IT team leader
Assistant IT project leader
Database support programmer
Web support programmer
Digital media authoring specialist
Digital media developer
Business analyst
Information technology analyst
This course is designed to be completed within 12-30 months.
There is no minimum timeframe to complete this course. Students who are highly motivated and well organised can complete the full course at an accelerated pace.
The key factors that influence course completion are a student’s experience, time availability, how fast they work and how committed they are!
More than online
You’ll get:
Easy-to-follow course materials
Videos and webinars
Heaps of support from your course trainers (phone, email, Zoom)
A dedicated admin team on hand to guide you
Online assessments
Student Facebook group
How does it work?
This course has been developed to give you absolute flexibility. Study on your couch, on public transport, on your break at work, out in the park – wherever and whenever you like. The best part is, with Monarch Institute, ‘online’ doesn’t mean ‘alone’. You’ll be backed by our trainers at every step along the way.
What support will I get?
Your trainer will be happy to contact you via phone, Zoom, or email (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm). So you definitely won’t feel alone. You’ll also have access to our student Facebook groups, so you can discuss the material with other students. It’s a handy way to stay in touch with trainers and others in the same course.
The experts who design and deliver our courses (click back to Course trainers to meet some of them) have developed an assessment framework that’s uniquely designed to help you gain a deep understanding of the material.
Assessment formats include:
Case studies
Short-answer questions
Workplace scenarios
Projects
Roleplays: video self-recording and upload of the file
Immediately, or whenever you’re ready.
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"Completing my Diploma in IT has been a transformative experience. The hands-on projects and supportive instructors made learning engaging and practical."
- Ranjan, Diploma of Information Technology graduate
Entry Requirements
There aren’t any formal prerequisites. But to make sure you get the most out of training with us, the following enrolment process applies:
Once we receive your enrolment, our friendly course consultants will touch base to undertake a pre-training review to ensure the training is right for you.
For students without an equal or higher-level qualification, there’s a short language, literacy and numeracy quiz you complete online.
You should have basic skills and understanding of MS Word and Excel.
We may be able to take into account relevant knowledge and skills you’ve gained through previous formal or informal training, education and employment. To find out more, refer to our Student Information Handbook by clicking here, or get in touch with one of our friendly Course Consultants.
We recommend access to the following equipment to successfully complete the course.
A laptop or PC with:
2 GHz or faster processor
Quad Core CPU
8GB of RAM
200GB of Storage
Operating System: Windows 10
Monitor: 21 inch (dual monitor preferred)
Google Drive or Dropbox account recommended for storage
Microsoft Office (2016 or later)
Access to the internet (minimum ADSL 2+)
Access to a smart phone, video camera or web camera
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Pathways
A Diploma of IT is a great launching pad for a career specialising in web development, cyber security or networking. With this qualification, you can start working straight away. On top of technical skills, you’ll have the confidence and study skills needed to stay on top of your professional development. Or you could keep your options open and continue studying at university level, with a Bachelor-level qualification in ICT or computer science. Some universities even offer advanced placement (course credit) for units you complete in your Diploma, cutting time off your degree.
It’s best to check with the university of your choice before enrolling in a Diploma with Monarch Institute.
Units
You’ll need to complete 20 units to obtain your Diploma of Information Technology. Chat to us to find out about a Diploma of Information Technology with a specialisation in Front and Back End Web Development or Cyber Security and Advanced Networking.
Module 1
Foundation skills
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
ICTICT530 Design user experience solutions
Module 2
Client-side development
ICTWEB522 Develop website information architecture
ICTWEB452 Create a markup language document
ICTWEB519 Develop complex web page layouts
ICTWEB520 Develop complex cascading style sheets
Module 3
Dynamic website development
ICTWEB441 Produce basic client-side script
ICTWEB518 Build a document using extensible markup language
ICTWEB451 Apply structured query language in relational databases
ICTWEB513 Build dynamic websites
Module 4
Website services
ICTDBS507 Integrate databases with websites
ICTWEB514 Create dynamic web pages
ICTPRG554 Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores
ICTPRG553 Create and develop REST APIs
Module 5
Web development team skills
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
ICTWEB525 Implement quality assurance process for websites
Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security and Advanced Networking)
Module 1
Foundation skills
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
ICTNWK424 Install and operate small enterprise branch networks
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
ICTPRG430 Apply introductory object-oriented language skills – Java
Module 2
Cyber Security
ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
Module 3
Networking
ICTNWK559 Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
ICTSAS518 Install and upgrade operating systems
ICTNWK557 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
Module 4
Incidents and testing
ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICTNWK536 Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers
Module 5
Leadership skills
ICTNWK546 Manage network security
ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
Multi-award winning course
Monarch is a multi-award winning provider, including taking out the ‘Training Provider of the Year’ award at the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) 2024 LUCA Awards.
Learn from industry experts
You deserve a Diploma trainer who knows what they’re talking about. Someone who’s worked on hundreds of web dev projects, and can tell you what it’s like in the real world. With Monarch Institute, you’ll learn independently but with the full support and guidance of trainers who can help you through any challenge.
Free AISA membership
We’ve partnered with the Australian Information Security Association (AISA), Australia’s leading cyber security industry body, to give you access to training, industry events, valuable resources, and a professional network—supporting your career growth and keeping you up-to-date on digital safety and security trends.
Nationally recognised
The course is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. You can use it as a pathway to further studies, including university degrees.
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