{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology", "advertisedTitle": "Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology", "totalCreditPoints": 60, "offerYear": 2026, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Online", "deliveryModeCode": "OL", "deliveryModeDescription": "Online", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": false, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": false, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": null }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2026), Semester 2 (July 2026)", "duration": "1 year part-time", "prerequisite": "Please refer to <a href=\"#entry-requirements\">admission requirements<\/a> for details", "courseDescription": "<p>La Trobe&#39;s Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technolgy provides you with the foundational knowledge to enhance your employability with a digital skillset or pursue a new career in information technology. 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You&#39;ll gain the confidence to directly pathway into a Bachelor of Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science, where you can continue to build your skills in Information Technology while expanding into various sectors of the IT industry.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll learn:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Protecting data, systems and networks<\/strong><ul><li>Understand the core concepts, terminology, and practices of cybersecurity, exploring common attacks, malware, real-world data breaches, and apply basic security controls and risk management approaches.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Programming<\/strong><ul><li>Learn the foundations of the Python programming language as a means of creating executable program code to design and implement working software solutions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Management of database systems<\/strong><ul><li>Explore the different existing database models, including relational database analysis, design, and implementation.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Digital literacy<\/strong><ul><li>Discover how to source information, communicate, collaborate and manage your own digital footprint when you use technology.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Network engineering<\/strong><ul><li>Learn about architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 5 - Undergraduate Certificate.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "<ul><li><p>Completed year 12 in the current or previous two years<\/p><p><br \/>Successful completion of Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education.<br \/>Or<br \/>Completion of an Australian Foundation Studies program.<br \/><br \/><\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Successful completion of at least one Australian higher education subject or equivalent.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Successful completion of an Australian Certificate III or equivalent in any discipline.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p> <\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Successful completion of year 11 of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and a minimum of two years' work experience.<\/p><p> <\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">60 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>60 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE2DBF\" target=\"_blank\">DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE2DBF<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE1ICB\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE1ICB<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE2NEF\" target=\"_blank\">NETWORK ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE2NEF<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE1PE\" target=\"_blank\">PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE1PE<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/TU002O\" target='_blank'>Online<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Apply foundational programming techniques using Python to design, test, and debug simple software solutions.<\/li><li>Analyse common cybersecurity threats and recommend basic protective strategies to mitigate risks.<\/li><li>Interpret and apply core networking concepts, including protocols, topologies, and device functions, in practical scenarios.<\/li><li>Design and query simple relational databases using data modelling techniques and structured query language (SQL).<\/li><li>Apply problem-solving techniques to simple computational and technical challenges across the domains of programming, cybersecurity, networking, and databases.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>The Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology is a direct pathway into a Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Cybersecurity, providing students with solid foundations and essential knowledge across key areas of information technology, such as networking, programming, databases and more.<\/p><p>With further undergraduate studies in information technology, computer science or cybersecurity, students can work across a range of industries, including technology, communications, education, finance, government, defence, healthcare, and energy.<\/p>", "professionalRecognition": "", "fees": { "overview": "Estimated cost per year if studying full time $4,769 <span class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. 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