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Location
Commencing
- Online: February, September
Fees
$4,768+
$16,084^
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estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load, based on 24 credit points. Please note this estimate is variable and subject to fluctuation depending on choice of elective subjects.
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estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load, based on 24 credit points.
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible.
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee. Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Currently displaying fees for 2026, which are subject to change in following years.
Duration
1 year part-time
Entry Requirements
Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree in any discipline, from this or another university; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academy as equivalent to the above.
English language requirements
Band 1
If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course.
Course Code
130211
Course detail
This certificate covers the enterprise and operational side of IT, from networking and security infrastructure through to database modelling and cloud computing.
Teaching follows a flipped-classroom model, so class time is spent applying concepts to real infrastructure and technology management scenarios.
The curriculum also draws on standards set by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), through its alignment with JCU's ACS-accredited Master of Information Technology program.
This certificate stands on its own as a qualification, with the added option of advanced standing into further study if you choose to continue.
Graduates typically build on their existing ICT experience, taking on more technology management responsibilities as they progress. That might mean managing cloud infrastructure, databases or networked systems within an existing role. Others move toward organisation-wide technology planning, supporting digital transformation and scalability.
With relevant experience, some graduates move into senior technical roles, or positions focused on technology consulting or broader transformation leadership.
Common destinations include database administrator roles, along with a wider range of specialist positions managing complex systems.
Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $4,768
Estimated annual tuition fee: $16,084
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
Learn more about fees and financial support
JCU offers multiple Pathways to University. If you do not meet the entry requirements for this Diploma, consider exploring our available Pathways options.
Contact our friendly team today to discover which pathway is right for you.
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