Program your way to a great career in IT by learning about programming for websites, scripting and database design, as well as advanced programming skills for mobile applications and games development.
This course will give you experience in a range of programming languages including C#, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and ASP so you will have the competitive edge to advance your career and further study options for a career in information technology.
You'll delve into websites, scripting and database design as well as gain advanced programming skills for mobile applications and games development.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
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Join the top priority IT industry and take on a crucial role in IT programming
Study this course and you'll gain skills in basic and intermediate programming by using at least two different programming languages.
Programming is a crucial part of IT and is constantly innovating and evolving. Completing our Certificate IV in Programming will open the door into this in-demand industry.
The experience you will gain in C#, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and ASP will give you the competitive edge to advance your career and further study options. You'll delve into websites, scripting and database design as well as be exposed to advanced programming skills for mobile applications and games development.
Our ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) is the foundation and core development structure that leads into our Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming). Essential concepts covered include Internet of Things (IoT), Data driven Apps and Mobile App development. You'll be encouraged to develop the independent thinking and problem solving skills needed for communicating and working with clients in the Diploma course.
Develop the technical skills you need to launch your career in IT with this comprehensive course. The Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) at South Metropolitan TAFE covers a range of essential topics, including:
- Programming: learn to code in various programming languages, including Java, C#, and Python, and understand the principles of software development and testing
- Database : gain skills in designing, implementing, and managing databases using quality ORMs like Entity Framework, SQL and other database management systems
- Web Development: develop dynamic websites and applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular frameworks
- Software Development: understand the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment
- Artificial Intelligence: explore the principles of AI and machine learning, including neural networks, natural language processing, and computer vision. Learn how to integrate AI solutions into software applications with our AI Skillset that's included in our Certificate IV.
Specialist facilities on-campus
The Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) at both the Thornlie and Rockingham campuses provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology and creative media. Available pathways are from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in networking, cyber security, systems support, cloud engineering and programming.
Our state-of-the-art Training Cyber Security Operations Centre (TCSOC) at Murdoch provides a secure training environment designed to simulate realistic cyber-attacks relating to attack, defence and monitoring. The TCSOC provides a multi-campus centre based in Murdoch with ‘nodes’ at Thornlie and Rockingham campuses in order for all IT students to experience this leading edge training.
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The Certificate IV in Information Technology is a qualification that provides the skills and knowledge to be job ready and competent in a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) roles and apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using problem solving skills and effective communication with others. This pathway provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to develop basic programming skills in contemporary programming languages.
Our classes are held in computer labs where students have access to a range of Industry Standard Integrated development environments (IDE’s). Every effort is made to utilise freeware and open-source applications where possible. Current industry standard applications, such as Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, SQL Server are also available in the classrooms to ensure that students attain knowledge and skills with the same tools that are utilised by current industry.
As part of the learning program, students also can partake in realistic IT industry tasks in the computer lab which contains up-to-date PCs, Hardware, Networking and Virtualisation Equipment. Learners can be expected to actively work and maintain the Production environment that other IT students and Lectures rely on.
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.