Course overview
Looking to further sharpen your IT skills? Our ICT40120 – Certificate IV in Information Technology is your ideal launchpad to acquiring introductory skills in programming, cybersecurity, website development, and other fundamental areas of tech.
Through exploring both the technical and transferable skills necessary for an IT career, you’ll be well-equipped to pursue numerous pathways, including a computer technician or a help desk officer.
Get AWS certified!
Students who enrol into this qualification receive access to official AWS content.
Upskilled offers the AWS Academy Cloud Foundations course as an additional learning content, providing knowledge around IT services and their uses in the AWS Cloud, cloud fluency, and setting up AWS-focused projects. Finally, the course will prepare you for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.
AWS IT certifications are one of the hottest around, and are highly valued by those interested in enhancing their career as an AWS IT professional.
In addition, Upskilled students who complete this course will receive a discount voucher for 70% off their certification exam.
Job outcomes
- Help Desk Officer
- Computer Technician
Recognition

Study method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Duration study load
- 12 months
Entry requirements
Upskilled always want to ensure that our students are enrolled in the right course for them.
These entry requirements are here as a guide and it’s always best to talk to one of our Education Consultants, as they’re trained to ensure that you’re enrolled in a course that aligns with your career goals.
As a guide, entrants to this program may:
- Have completed Year 10 OR
- A qualification at a Certificate III level or higher OR
- 2 years of relevant industry experience
You’ll also need to be at least 18 years at the time of admission.
If you’re under 18, please speak with our Education Consultants to find out about your eligibility.
Course features
By choosing Upskilled, you will gain access to supplementary resources that can help with your studies. These inclusions aim to enhance your online learning experience, making it interactive and engaging. These include:
- Access to Upskilled’s customised learning platform, MyUpskilled
- Student Support Team
- Specialist trainers
- Online tutorials
Video content access to:
- Pluralsight
LinkedIn Learning
AWS Academy Cloud Foundations course inclusion:
- Students enrolled in Upskilled’s ICT40120 – Certificate IV in Information Technology will be automatically enrolled into the AWS short course once they commence the Upskilled unit: “ICTCLD301 Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services”. Once enrolled students have access for 3 months to complete the modules
- AWS Academy Cloud Foundations students will also receive a certification exam discount code for 70% off their exam. Students who successfully complete the course will also receive a digital credential from AWS
Recognition of prior learning
- You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) provided that you have supporting evidence of any prior education and work experience. This can either reduce your study load or shorten the duration of your course. Prior to enrolment, please speak with your Education Consultant for further details
- Following enrolment, you can request further information from Student Support. A trainer will then be assigned to assess your eligibility for RPL and/or CT
Assessment
- This course will have you undertake summative and formative assessments, write reports and/or create a portfolio, and participate in role-playing scenarios
- You’ll also be working on a variety of projects that require your own research as well as answering various written/oral questions that apply the theory you learn into practice
Materials
To ensure that you’re able to seamlessly access our online learning platform and video content, you’ll need access to a modern computer with high-speed internet. You’ll also need to possess basic computing skills, and may be required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy skills assessment before enrolment can be confirmed.
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About Upskilled
Upskilled is a leading RTO that innovates the effective and efficient delivery of vocational qualifications to working professionals at certificate and diploma level. As one of the largest Registered Training Organisations in Australia, we partner with businesses and career-minded individuals to secure superior measurable outcomes. (RTO code: #40374).
Upskilled Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO code #40374)