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Certificate IV in Information Technology

An entry-level qualification for people starting out in IT, covering the groundwork across several areas rather than a single speciality.

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  • Duration: 4 months to 1 year
  • Study mode: Online, on campus and workplace based
  • Course code: ICT40120

Where you can study this course

Where
Study mode

  • TAFE NSW

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    Campuses
    21 campuses
    Duration
    4 months to 1 year
    Study mode
    Varies by campus
    Full fee
    $10,600
    Eligible students: subsidised from $1,980, concession $240

    What students say

    Many students speak well of the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching and student support, and some found the organisation and admin frustrating.

  • Victoria University

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    Campuses
    11 campuses
    Duration
    Not yet checked
    Study mode
    Not yet checked
    Full fee
    Not yet checked

    What students say

    Most students praise the student support, while others find it frustrating. Many rate the facilities and campus well, and some criticise the organisation and admin.

  • Charles Darwin University

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    Campuses
    12 campuses
    Duration
    Not yet checked
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    Not yet checked
    Full fee
    Not yet checked

    What students say

    Students often praise the facilities and campus, while some value student support and course content. Some found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on trainers and teaching, with communication also a concern.

  • Swinburne University of Technology

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    Campuses
    8 campuses
    Duration
    Not yet checked
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    Full fee
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    What students say

    Some students praise the facilities and campus, while some criticise organisation and admin for being frustrating, and opinions are mixed on course content. A number also mention student support and teaching positively or negatively.

  • RMIT University

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    Campuses
    15 campuses
    Duration
    Not yet checked
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    Full fee
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    What students say

    Students often find organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, while some praise the facilities and campus and student support.

  • TAFE Queensland

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    Campuses
    South Bank
    Duration
    Not stated by provider
    Study mode
    Not stated by provider
    Full fee
    Not stated by provider

    What students say

    Many students rate the facilities and campus highly. Some found course content and organisation and admin frustrating, while opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching.

  • Monarch Institute Pty Ltd

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    Campuses
    Monarch Institute
    Duration
    Not yet checked
    Study mode
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    Full fee
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    What students say

    Many students rate the student support highly, and many also praise the trainers, teaching and course content, though some found the course content mixed and a number questioned the cost and value.

  • TAFE SA

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    Campuses
    26 campuses
    Duration
    Not yet checked
    Study mode
    Not yet checked
    Full fee
    Not yet checked

    What students say

    Students rate the trainers, teaching, facilities and campus highly, though some found the organisation, admin and communication frustrating; opinions are mixed on facilities and campus.

Last reviewed 20 September 2026.

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Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Nil

  • Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:

  • an interest in how computers and software work
  • patience for troubleshooting problems step by step
  • a willingness to keep learning as technology changes
  • good communication skills for working with clients and colleagues

What will you learn?

You learn to write basic code, work through client IT problems, understand cyber security risks and handle data privacy and intellectual property properly. There is also a focus on how quickly technology changes, so you get used to assessing new tools and practices rather than learning one fixed set. No prior qualification or experience is needed to enrol.

  • Writing basic code
  • Cyber security risk management
  • Evaluating emerging technology
  • Working in ICT teams
  • Privacy and intellectual property
  • Troubleshooting client IT problems

Units of competency (7 core, 13 elective)

The qualification is made up of 20 units. Everyone completes the 7 core units below, and the remaining 13 are electives chosen from the list on training.gov.au, so they vary by provider. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Career pathways

Roles this qualification is a recognised route into, and what else you need.

Where this fits

Certificate IV in Information Technology in information technology: the study that leads into it, the study that follows, and other routes at the same level.

Before

Certificate IIICertificate III in Information TechnologyIf you want to get into paid IT support sooner, this Certificate III covers troubleshooting, privacy and teamwork, and needs no prior experience.

You are looking at

Certificate IV

Certificate IV in Information Technology

After

DiplomaDiploma of Information TechnologyIf you want a specialised technical focus and roles like cyber security analyst or database administrator, this diploma goes further and can be started without prior qualifications.
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Data from training.gov.au and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).