Application Developer Courses
An Application Developer creates software for websites and devices, collaborating with clients to meet their needs and manage updates.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Application Developer
Get qualified to work as a Application Developer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
ICT40120
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4 months - 15 months
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Become an expert coder with the ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to write scripts for software applications, automate processes, and develop mobile apps in a range of different programming languages. Working with the latest technologies you’ll graduate a confident programmer ready for client work or part of the ICT team.
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4 months - 15 months
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ICT60220
Are you an experienced web developer looking to expand your skillset? How about the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Full Stack Web Development)? This nationally recognised diploma will develop your leadership, critical thinking and problem solving skills, at the same time teaching you how to develop applications using both client and server software. The course covers: designing user experience solutions, building advanced user interfaces, creating and developing REST APIs, implementi...
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ICT60220
Become a multilingual programmer with the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Further Programming). This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to code advanced data structures and algorithms in another language. During your studies you’ll be writing applications using third-party libraries, then debugging and testing the code. At the same time you’ll be levelling-up your skills in leadership, critical thinking and problem solving, client relationships, and business analysis. So...
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ICT60220
Are you a senior IT Technician needing skills in leadership and systems design? The ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Development and Analysis) gives you the skills and confidence you need to analyse your organisation’s existing IT systems, then design suitable upgrades. The course delivers a full range of technical skills in systems analysis, design and containerisation, as well as complementary competencies in team leadership, problem solving, business analysis, stakeholder li...
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How much does an Application Developer earn?
In Australia, a full time Application Developer generally earns $2,350 per week ($122,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for an Application Developer?
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 30,600 people employed in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as an Application Developer. Application Developers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become an Application Developer?
If a career as an Application Developer interests you, a Bachelor of Computer Science could be an ideal qualification. This course will give you the skills to develop software, apps and algorithms in areas such as ecommerce, networking, security, database systems, artificial intelligence, gaming and mobile technologies. A Bachelor of Information Technology may also be suitable.
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An Application Developer creates new programs for use on websites, mobile devices or computing systems. You might liaise with clients to determine their needs and design applications to meet requirements. Application Developers might oversee the development and installation of programs and manage problem issues and updates.
Application Developers should be creative and able to use their technical skills for a range of purposes. It’s important you can communicate well and understand the needs of your clients. Application Developers must be able to manage their time well and work within given timeframes.
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