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 Advanced

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 Advanced

Backend Developer

A Backend Developer manages server, database, and application functions, ensuring website efficiency while communicating with clients and working within a team.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

PHP Developer

A PHP Developer writes digital software using PHP, collaborates with clients to gather requirements, tests new applications, and resolves coding issues.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Advanced

Application Developer

An Application Developer creates software for websites and devices, collaborating with clients to meet their needs and manage updates.

Avg yearly income $122,200
Skill level Advanced

Mobile Application Developer

A Mobile Application Developer creates software for mobile devices, collaborating with clients to design, plan, and update applications.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

Salesforce Developer

A Salesforce Developer creates software for businesses using Salesforce technology, collaborating with clients to meet their needs and troubleshoot issues.

Avg yearly income $150,020
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

Information Architect

An Information Architect designs and organises information structures to improve usability, collaborating with stakeholders and conducting user research.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Integration Engineer

An Integration Engineer manages software installations, designs IT systems, and ensures clear communication, technical skills, and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $124,800
Skill level Advanced

Systems Designer

A Systems Designer analyses and designs efficient systems, gathers requirements, creates specifications, and collaborates with developers for integration.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

Application Support Analyst

An Application Support Analyst provides technical support for software applications, troubleshooting issues and performing maintenance to enhance performance.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Javascript Developer

A JavaScript Developer creates and maintains software and websites, collaborates with stakeholders, and ensures systems meet user needs and deadlines.

Avg yearly income $109,980
Skill level Beginner

E-Commerce Developer

An E-Commerce Developer creates and maintains online shopping platforms, focusing on user experience, functionality, and performance optimisation.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced
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.
Programmer Software Developer Frontend Developer
Web Developer Application Developer Mobile Application Developer Backend Developer PHP Developer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Programmer Software Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer Application Developer Mobile Application Developer Backend Developer PHP Developer + 5 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development)
Online
15 - 24 months
$1,500 - $5,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Backend Developer Full Stack Developer Javascript Developer
Web Developer Frontend Developer Website Designer E-learning Developer UX Developer E-Commerce Developer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Backend Developer Full Stack Developer Javascript Developer Web Developer Frontend Developer Website Designer E-learning Developer UX Developer E-Commerce Developer + 6 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology
On Campus, Online
18 months
$6,026 - $8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Support Analyst Cyber Security Analyst IT Consultant
Network Administrator IT Project Manager Systems Analyst Systems Administrator Database Administrator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Support Analyst Cyber Security Analyst IT Consultant Network Administrator IT Project Manager Systems Analyst Systems Administrator Database Administrator + 5 more

Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Chief Engineer Maintenance Engineer
Industrial Engineer Integration Engineer Robotics Engineer Control Systems Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Chief Engineer Maintenance Engineer Industrial Engineer Integration Engineer Robotics Engineer Control Systems Engineer + 4 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology
Online
18 months
$5,270
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Desk Analyst Systems Tester Software Developer
Web Developer IT Support Officer Application Support Analyst IT Specialist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Desk Analyst Systems Tester Software Developer Web Developer IT Support Officer Application Support Analyst IT Specialist + 4 more
52911WA

Graduate Certificate in Internet of Things (loT) for Engineering (Foundations)
Online
6 months
$5,634
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Mechatronics Engineer Control Systems Engineer
Solutions Architect Systems Designer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Mechatronics Engineer Control Systems Engineer Solutions Architect Systems Designer + 2 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Battery Energy Storage and Applications
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research and Development Engineer Energy Analyst Integration Engineer
Systems Engineer Power Systems Engineer Maintenance Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research and Development Engineer Energy Analyst Integration Engineer Systems Engineer Power Systems Engineer Maintenance Engineer + 3 more

UX/UI Design: Elevate
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UX Researcher Product Designer UX Designer
UI Designer Digital Designer Information Architect
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UX Researcher Product Designer UX Designer UI Designer Digital Designer Information Architect + 3 more
ICT60220

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
On Campus
78 weeks
$8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Desk Analyst Systems Administrator IT Business Analyst
Network Specialist Integration Analyst Integration Developer Systems Designer Network Analyst
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Desk Analyst Systems Administrator IT Business Analyst Network Specialist Integration Analyst Integration Developer Systems Designer Network Analyst + 5 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.
PHP Developer Backend Developer SQL Developer
Database Developer Devops Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PHP Developer Backend Developer SQL Developer Database Developer Devops Engineer + 2 more
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology (Web Development)
Online
12 months
$4,424
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Frontend Developer Website Designer Backend Developer
Full Stack Developer Javascript Developer Web Content Manager React Developer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Frontend Developer Website Designer Backend Developer Full Stack Developer Javascript Developer Web Content Manager React Developer + 4 more
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology (Programming)
Online
12 months
$4,424
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Support Analyst Software Tester Database Administrator
Help Desk Support Web Developer Software Developer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Support Analyst Software Tester Database Administrator Help Desk Support Web Developer Software Developer + 3 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.
Javascript Developer Frontend Developer Website Designer
UI Designer UX Designer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Javascript Developer Frontend Developer Website Designer UI Designer UX Designer + 2 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Cloud Computing)
Online
15 months
$5,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Tester Help Desk Support Service Desk Analyst
IT Support Officer Cloud Support Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Tester Help Desk Support Service Desk Analyst IT Support Officer Cloud Support Technician + 2 more

UX/UI Design: Transform
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Information Architect Digital Designer Application Designer
UI Designer UX Designer Product Designer UX Researcher
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Information Architect Digital Designer Application Designer UI Designer UX Designer Product Designer UX Researcher + 4 more

User Experience Design: Foundations
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Information Architect Digital Designer UI Designer
UX Designer UX Researcher Interaction Designer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Information Architect Digital Designer UI Designer UX Designer UX Researcher Interaction Designer + 3 more

Software Engineering: Transform
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cloud Engineer Data Engineer Full Stack Developer
Backend Developer Software Architect Software Engineer Devops Engineer Machine Learning Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cloud Engineer Data Engineer Full Stack Developer Backend Developer Software Architect Software Engineer Devops Engineer Machine Learning Engineer + 5 more

Front-End Web Development: Transform
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Javascript Developer Web Developer Frontend Developer
React Developer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Javascript Developer Web Developer Frontend Developer React Developer + 1 more

Data Analytics with Python: Elevate
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Engineer SQL Developer Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Analyst Machine Learning Engineer Data Miner Business Analyst Data Scientist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Engineer SQL Developer Business Intelligence Analyst Data Analyst Machine Learning Engineer Data Miner Business Analyst Data Scientist + 5 more

Front-End Web Development: Elevate
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Content Coordinator Javascript Developer Frontend Developer
Junior Web Developer Web Developer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Content Coordinator Javascript Developer Frontend Developer Junior Web Developer Web Developer + 2 more
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