Nationally Recognised · ICT30120

How to Get Started in Cloud Computing

If you want a first job in IT, this is a doorway. You cover cloud services, online threats, databases and a first taste of Python. Nothing is asked of you before you begin.

ICT30120national code
From $69a week
12-18 Monthsfor most students
AWS Academycloud foundations
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaCloud computing and IT support
National CodeICT30120
DeliveryOnline, self paced
StartStart immediately
AssessmentProjects and a digital portfolio
PaymentsFrom $69 per week
Comes with
  • Nationally recognised, ICT30120
  • No formal entry requirements
  • AWS Academy Cloud Foundations included
  • Work in a simulated IT workplace
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

A Way In Without Experience

Built for people starting IT from scratch.

Move Off The Help Desk

Cloud skills are the step past basic support work.

A Portfolio To Show

You finish with digital work you can hand over.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Cloud work sits behind almost every business system now. A day looks like tickets, access requests and checking that services stay up.

Cloud Support Technician

Keep cloud services running for the people using them.

IT Help Desk Officer

First stop when something stops working.

Junior Cloud Administrator

Set up and watch over cloud accounts.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every workplace is different, and some ask for more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

The basics, then the cloud, then keeping it safe.

01
IT Foundations
Where every IT job starts.
Provide ICT advice to clients
Apply introductory programming techniques
Create technical documentation
Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
02
Cloud And Emerging Tech
The systems companies are moving onto.
Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services
Configure cloud services
Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning
03
Security And Teamwork
Keeping data safe, and working with others.
Identify and report online security threats
Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
Maintain security of digital devices
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
Work in a team
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Cloud, evaluate and configure cloud services
  • Code, introductory programming in Python
  • Security, spot and report online threats
  • Clients, provide ICT advice to clients

As a Student

  • Pace, self paced, start immediately
  • No exams, projects and a portfolio
  • Practice, a simulated IT workplace
  • Credit, prior learning may count
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things that make this one land.

01
AWS Content Included

The AWS Academy Cloud Foundations course comes with it.

02
A Simulated Workplace

You work through tasks on the college platform.

03
AI Sits In The Course

Spot where machine learning is worth applying.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED

ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

Studied with a cloud computing focus

ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology, on the register.

AWS Academy

Cloud Foundations content comes with the course.

A Pathway Up

It leads on to the Certificate IV in IT.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Ask For The Topics

The full set of topics, sent to you.

Step two

Check Your Setup

A modern computer and fast internet.

Step three

Sort The Payments

Upfront, or spread fortnightly or monthly.

Step four

Start Immediately

Enrol and open the first topic.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From $69 / week
Pay upfront, or spread the cost fortnightly or monthly.
Flexible payment plans
Pay fortnightly or monthly
Government funding may be available in some states
Skilling South Australia and User Choice schemes apply
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need IT experience?

None. This is built for beginners.

What computer do I need?

A modern one, with fast internet and a camera.

How long will it take?

Most students take twelve to eighteen months.

Are there exams?

None. Projects and a digital portfolio instead.

Where does it lead?

On to the Certificate IV in Information Technology.

Is this nationally recognised?

Yes. ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology sits on the national register, taken here with a cloud computing focus.

Can I pay it off over time?

Yes, fortnightly or monthly on a plan.

Delivered By

About the College

Upskilled is a Registered Training Organisation, RTO number 40374.

IT trainers run Zoom sessions, and support sits with an Australian team.

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