Information Technology and Security
Study Information Communication Technology and Security at Melbourne Polytechnic and gain industry-ready skills with the latest technologies.
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Use technology to create new and improved solutions
Melbourne Polytechnic has a range of new and exciting courses that range from certificates through to Bachelor of Information Technology.
You’ll learn the fundamentals of the ICT industry and develop skills across a range of IT disciplines, including software development, web design and development, server administration, virtualisation, networking, database design and development, IT project management, and systems analysis.
All our ICT and Security courses have been designed to provide theoretical knowledge and high-level practical skills in information technology and computer systems, with a business and technical focus. You can learn industry certifications like IT Essentials, Cisco CCNA and Microsoft Technology Associate.
Our teachers focus on your progress throughout the course, providing quality personal attention to ensure that you are industry-ready upon graduation. Employers seek skilled applicants to work in developing the latest technologies in networking, ICT support, database development, programming, and web development support. You might find work as a network administrator, network engineer, systems developer, web programmer, database developer, computer programmer, ICT support or security specialist.
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