Programming

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Programmer

Programmers write and modify code for software and apps, requiring high-level coding skills and knowledge of various IT systems and infrastructure.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

Software Developer

Software Developers create programs and apps, collaborating with teams while coding, testing functionality, and applying design and problem-solving skills.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

Systems Tester

Systems Testers ensure software integrity and functionality by creating test plans, documenting defects, and producing technical reports and guides.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Beginner

Junior Programmer

Junior Programmers assist senior developers by writing and modifying code, creating specs and user guides, while gaining skills in multiple programming languages and IT systems.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Algorithm Engineer

An Algorithm Engineer designs algorithms to enhance system performance, focusing on data processing and optimisation while collaborating with technical teams.

Avg yearly income $109,200
Skill level Unknown

Python Developer

A Python Developer creates and maintains software applications using Python, collaborating with teams to ensure efficient, high-performance solutions.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Unknown

Developer Programmer

A Developer Programmer creates software applications by writing, testing, and debugging code to meet user needs and ensure functionality.

Avg yearly income $132,496
Skill level Unknown

Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers develop and implement algorithms to solve problems, optimising models and collaborating with teams for data-driven solutions.

Avg yearly income $109,980
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in programming

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
Online
12 - 18 months
$1,500 - $5,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SQL Developer Database Administrator Programmer
Software Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SQL Developer Database Administrator Programmer Software Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer + 3 more
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$4,139 - $7,277
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Animator Help Desk Support Service Desk Analyst
Systems Tester Junior Video Editor Junior Web Developer Junior Programmer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Animator Help Desk Support Service Desk Analyst Systems Tester Junior Video Editor Junior Web Developer Junior Programmer + 4 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Administration Support)
Online
12 - 18 months
$1,500 - $5,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Network Administrator Help Desk Support Systems Tester
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Network Administrator Help Desk Support Systems Tester
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology
Online
18 months
$3,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator 3D Modeller Digital Animator
Video Editor Game Designer Computer Technician Help Desk Support Service Desk Analyst Systems Tester
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator 3D Modeller Digital Animator Video Editor Game Designer Computer Technician Help Desk Support Service Desk Analyst Systems Tester + 6 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Web Development)
On Campus
12 months
$10,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SQL Developer Programmer Software Developer
Frontend Developer Web Developer Junior Web Developer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SQL Developer Programmer Software Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer Junior Web Developer + 3 more
ICT60220

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $28,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) IT Risk Manager Data Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer Systems Administrator IT Manager IT Project Manager IT Business Analyst Programmer Service Desk Analyst
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) IT Risk Manager Data Engineer Senior Systems Engineer Systems Administrator IT Manager IT Project Manager IT Business Analyst Programmer Service Desk Analyst + 7 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology
Online
18 months
$5,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer Systems Analyst Network Administrator
PHP Developer Java Developer IT Technician Analyst Programmer Javascript Developer IT Support Officer IT Support Technician Salesforce Developer Junior Programmer Junior Web Developer ICT Support Engineer Junior Data Analyst ICT Sales Assistant Programmer Systems Tester
+ 15 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development)
Online
18 months
$5,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Programmer Software Developer SQL Developer
Web Developer Backend Developer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Programmer Software Developer SQL Developer Web Developer Backend Developer + 2 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $17,820
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Programmer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Programmer
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology (Programming)
Online
12 months
$2,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Programmer Help Desk Support
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Programmer Help Desk Support
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology (Basic Cyber Security Awareness)
Online
12 months
$4,499
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Help Desk Support Service Desk Analyst Systems Tester
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Help Desk Support Service Desk Analyst Systems Tester

Graduate Certificate in Fluid Power Engineering
Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Applications Engineer Field Service Engineer Hydraulic Engineer
Fluid Power Engineer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Applications Engineer Field Service Engineer Hydraulic Engineer Fluid Power Engineer + 1 more

Bachelor of Computer Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 6 years
$0 - $48,969
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Scientist Programmer Software Developer
Software Engineer Machine Learning Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Scientist Programmer Software Developer Software Engineer Machine Learning Engineer + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Software Architect Software Engineer Systems Analyst
Machine Learning Engineer Programmer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Software Architect Software Engineer Systems Analyst Machine Learning Engineer Programmer + 2 more

Master of Computer Science
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$13,422 - $83,312
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cloud Architect Computer Scientist Cyber Security Analyst
Software Engineer Systems Analyst AI Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cloud Architect Computer Scientist Cyber Security Analyst Software Engineer Systems Analyst AI Engineer + 3 more

Master of Data Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $82,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Scientist Data Architect Analytics Manager
Big Data Engineer Machine Learning Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Scientist Data Architect Analytics Manager Big Data Engineer Machine Learning Engineer + 2 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Front-End Web Design)
Online
15 months
$5,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Frontend Developer Applications Developer Junior Website Designer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Frontend Developer Applications Developer Junior Website Designer

Bachelor of Science (Data Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Data Engineer Data Scientist
Quantitative Analyst Statistical Analyst Machine Learning Engineer Big Data Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Data Engineer Data Scientist Quantitative Analyst Statistical Analyst Machine Learning Engineer Big Data Engineer + 4 more

Bachelor of Science (Software Development)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$24,300 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Database Designer Programmer Software Developer
Software Engineer Mobile Application Developer Applications Developer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Database Designer Programmer Software Developer Software Engineer Mobile Application Developer Applications Developer + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Information Systems Management)
Blended
3 years
$0 - $74,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Applications Developer Data Business Analyst Database Administrator
Enterprise Architect Information Systems Manager Systems Administrator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Applications Developer Data Business Analyst Database Administrator Enterprise Architect Information Systems Manager Systems Administrator + 3 more
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