Diploma in Information Technology (Online)
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100% online delivery
Real-world impact
Industry connected
Apply by 15 January 2027
Build job-ready, in-demand IT skills
From supporting day-to-day operations to enabling innovation and growth in business, organisations need skilled IT professionals to ensure they remain productive, robust and competitive in the modern world.
ACU’s Diploma in Information Technology (Online) equips you with the real-world technical skills and confidence to help you thrive in IT. Built for career changers and school leavers ready to future-proof their prospects, you’ll learn core IT principles across a range of disciplines, including programming, cyber security and emerging technologies. The course also provides a clear pathway into the Bachelor of Information Technology (Online) so you can achieve your career goals faster.
Delivered 100 per cent online, this degree combines flexible study with strong academic support, industry-aligned learning and a values-led approach to technology. Graduate job-ready to make a difference – whether you’re starting fresh or changing careers.
- Complete 8 units over 12 months full-time (or part-time equivalent).
- Benefit from an industry-aligned curriculum with applied assessments.
- Direct pathway to the bachelor’s degree.
- Limited Commonwealth supported places (CSP) available for domestic students.
Your way into IT
ACU’s Diploma in Information Technology (Online) is a practical, flexible and supportive pathway that creates future-ready graduates ready to step into a career in technology. Develop core IT skills from a range of IT areas, including programming, cyber security, data management and data science.
With lower entry requirements than the bachelor’s degree, this online diploma is ideal for those seeking an alternative entry point to university.
If you successfully complete the Diploma in Information Technology (Online), you could receive credit for up to the first year of study and articulate into the second year of ACU’s associated bachelor’s degrees.
Thrive in a future-forward industry
With the Diploma in Information Technology (Online), you’ll be well positioned to solve problems, drive innovation and make an impact in today’s ever evolving tech landscape. Whether you pursue higher study or launch into your career, the course prepares you with strong foundational knowledge, technical skills and professional confidence to build the pathway that suits you.
Career pathways may include:
IT Support Officer $71k per year1
IT Support Technician $63k per year1
Systems Administrator $82k per year1
About ACU
ACU has five stars in Australia for learner engagement and student support for computing and information systems*. Our mission-driven approach combines academic excellence with a commitment to ethics, social responsibility, community and real-world impact. Studying with ACU means joining a global network of innovators who believe technology should serve humanity.
Online learning experience
Study 100 per cent online, anytime, and wherever you are. ACU’s digital learning platform connects you with expert educators, live tutorials, and interactive coursework designed for flexibility and support. Whether you’re balancing work, family or other commitments, you’ll have the tools, structure and guidance to learn, succeed and excel at your own pace.
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*Good Universities Guide 2026, undergraduate.