This course provides learners with software development skills: program design, code development, systems analysis and design, project management and client interaction. Major studies include: programming, the analysis and design of computer systems, the implementation and maintenance of systems, project management and the provision of technical advice and support.
The Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) is designed to:

    * Prepare students for employment.
    * Provide students extensive knowledge in the area of Systems Analysis and Programming, Web Technologies and Object Oriented Technologies.
    * Prepares students for higher studies at a University Level.

Career Opportunities:

A graduate of the Diploma in Information Technology (Software Development) training program could work in the following position throughout an organization:

    * Programmer
    * Analyst/Programmer
    * Systems Analyst
    * Software Application Specialist
    * Alternatively, students are well prepared to continue on to degree studies in computing and information technology.

Course Structure

    * Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans
    * Translate business needs and technical requirements
    * Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise
    * Perform systems test  
    * Apply intermediate programming skills in another language
    * Maintain functionality of legacy code programs  
    * Maintain custom software  
    * Select new technology models for business  
    * Gather data to identify business requirements  
    * Evaluate and negotiate vendor offerings  
    * Evaluate vendor products and equipment  
    * Ensure team effectiveness  
    * Plan process reengineering strategies for business  
    * Implement process reengineering strategies in an organization
    * Monitor and improve knowledge management systems  
    * Create dynamic pages  
    * Create a website testing procedure  
    * Ensure site usability for a full range of users  
    * Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites  
    * Manage project quality  
    * Manage complex projects
    * Ensure Privacy for Users

Sydney

Brisbane

    * If you don’t have any background in IT and you start with the beginning, to complete a Diploma in IT usually takes anywhere between 1 year and 2 years;
    * It all depends on the school’s curriculum;
    * Please contact us for your chosen school’s duration and intake dates;

    * A Diploma in IT price is anywhere between $8000 and $12000;
    * Again, it all depends on the school’s facilities, location and services offered to students;
    * Please contact us for special prices and promotions available for every intake.