Best Courses in Information Technology
There's no single "best" IT course — the right pick depends on where you're starting from and what career you're chasing, but Australia's strongest options span everything from entry-level certificates to specialist master's degrees. We've matched 27 information technology courses, including Academy IT's Certificate III and IV streams in networking, programming, web development and systems administration, Torrens University's Diploma and Bachelor of Information Technology, and postgraduate options like La Trobe's Master of Information Technology and Master of Artificial Intelligence. If you're after a fast way to test the waters, short courses from Learning People (like CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) run as little as 20 to 80 guided learning hours. For deeper career-building, TAFE-style certificates and diplomas typically take 12 to 18 months, while bachelor's degrees run 3 years full time and master's degrees around 14 to 24 months. Most of these courses are delivered online or in a blended format, so you can study around work, and a handful of Certificate III/IV and diploma courses through Academy IT and Industry Skills Training come with government subsidies in South Australia and Western Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best course in information technology?
It depends on your goals. If you're new to IT, a Certificate III or IV (like Academy IT's Certificate IV in Information Technology - Programming or Networking) builds practical, job-ready skills in about 12 months full time. If you want a formal degree for broader career options, the Bachelor of Information Technology at Torrens University (3 years full time) or a postgraduate option like La Trobe's Master of Information Technology (14 to 24 months) can open up more senior roles.
Which IT course is best in Australia?
Among the matched courses, popular choices include the Diploma of Information Technology and Bachelor of Information Technology at Torrens University, Academy IT's vocational certificates in networking, programming and web development, and La Trobe's Master of Information Technology and Master of Artificial Intelligence for postgraduate study. The best fit depends on whether you want hands-on technical training or a university qualification.
Which IT course is most in demand?
Courses tied to high-growth specialisations tend to be in strongest demand, including networking and systems administration (Academy IT's Certificate IV streams), cloud and DevOps skills (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional), and artificial intelligence (La Trobe's Graduate Certificate and Master of Artificial Intelligence).
What is the best IT course to take if I want to study quickly?
Short courses are your fastest route — options like CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate through Learning People take between 20 and 80 guided learning hours and are fully online, making them ideal for upskilling quickly alongside work.
Are any of these IT courses government-funded?
Some are. Academy IT's Certificate III and IV courses (SA only) and the Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking) (SA only), plus Industry Skills Training's Certificate III (WA only), carry government subsidies. Funding eligibility depends on your state and personal circumstances, so check directly with the provider before enrolling.
