Diploma of Information Technology (Front and Back End Web Development)
ICT50220
Duration: Up to two and half years
Price: $4,550 upfront | $210 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
When you choose Monarch for your studies, you’re gaining not just a qualification but a gateway to endless possibilities in the tech world.
When you choose Monarch for your studies, you’re gaining not just a qualification but a gateway to endless possibilities in the tech world.
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Course Summary
When you choose Monarch for your studies, you’re gaining not just a qualification but a gateway to endless possibilities in the tech world.
Monarch's unique approach combines practical, project-based learning with the comprehensive knowledge you need to become a front and back-end web development pro. With real IT experts guiding you, flexible study options, and a nationally recognised qualification, you're set for success.
This diploma not only equips you with in-demand technical skills but also FREE membership to the Australian Information Security Association (AISA), where you'll get practical training, research, mentoring, and specialist news.
Get in touch with one of our friendly course consultants and start your journey today!
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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"The study structure through this has allowed me to become more independently efficient with problem solving, brain storming, documenting, and improve my critical thinking. It has given me more technical skills than I expected to gain."
- Dev Emerald. 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.
You will need access to the following equipment to successfully complete the course:
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
The Diploma of IT (Front and Back-End Web Development) is a great launching pad for a career specialising in web development. 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.
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
Multi-award winning training provider
Amongst it’s swag of awards, Monarch has been recognised as ‘Training Provider of the Year’ at the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) 2024 LUCA Awards.
Virtual workplace activities
Simulated workplace activities in the Diploma of IT offer practical experience to get you job-ready. Thoughtfully designed for completion online, you’ll apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
By taking a hands-on approach you’ll enhance your problem-solving skills and prepare yourself for actual workplace challenges.
Free AISA membership
Through our partnership with the Australian Information Security Association (AISA), Australia’s leading cyber security body, you gain access to essential training, industry events, resources, and a professional community to support your career growth and keep you up-to-date with the latest in digital security.
Nationally recognised
This course is nationally recognised. It’s structured and delivered under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This means you may be able to use it as a pathway to uni courses around Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You could work on websites and web applications for a software company, a digital agency, or the technology team inside a business in another industry. Roles you could pursue include:
Assistant software developer or applications programmer
Web support programmer
Database support programmer
Digital media developer or authoring specialist
Business analyst or information technology analyst
Assistant IT team leader or project leader
We designed this diploma for people with basic IT experience and for those moving across from a related industry. Motivated beginners also do well here, as you don’t need formal experience to apply. You’ll get the most from it if you enjoy solving problems by making things, since you’ll spend the course simulating workplace activities and applying what you learn to practical scenarios.
On the front end, you’ll create markup language documents, develop complex web page layouts and cascading style sheets, produce client-side scripts and design user experience solutions. On the back end, you’ll apply structured query language in relational databases, integrate those databases with websites, manage data persistence using noSQL data stores and create REST APIs. You’ll also develop a website information architecture and implement quality assurance processes.
Yes, you’ll study entirely online, taking 12 to 30 months depending on the hours you commit each week. You’ll complete simulated workplace activities designed for online delivery, applying what you learn to practical scenarios. Your trainer will answer your questions by phone, Zoom or email between 9am and 5.30pm, Monday through Friday.
No, you don’t need to have any coding experience, and there are no formal prerequisites to apply. All you need is basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel before you start. Some IT familiarity will help you get through the material faster, though we’ve structured the course so beginners can follow it from the foundation units onwards
You’ll work with markup languages for structuring web pages, cascading style sheets for styling them and client-side scripting for interactivity. On the data side, you’ll use structured query language for relational databases and noSQL data stores for other data models. You’ll also work with extensible markup language and create REST APIs, which let different systems exchange data.
Front-end developers work on what users see and interact with, covering layout, styling and behaviour in the browser. Back-end developers handle the databases, servers and APIs behind it. Full-stack developers work on both, which is what this diploma covers across its 20 units.
The diploma may suit you if you want to work on both sides of a website instead of specialising early. You’ll finish with a working knowledge of front-end and back-end development, so you can decide later which area to concentrate on. If cyber security and networking appeal more, our Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security and Advanced Networking) covers that area instead.
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