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The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cloud Engineering & Cloud Architecture) is an Australian nationally recognised course. This is a cloud computing course where you'll develop practical skills in designing, building and managing cloud-based systems for real-world business applications. You'll work hands-on in AWS, from virtual servers, private networks and storage (EC2, VPC and S3) to serverless applications, containers and identity and access management, then learn to monitor, secure and optimise cloud environments.
The course fee for this online diploma is $5,230 (fee for service). Eligible students can pay no fees upfront by deferring the payment to a VET Student Loan. This means the course fee can be deferred and paid out of your take home salary once you meet the income threshold. See below for more information. Course fees paid direct are done so on a monthly cycle.
To enter this qualification you must:
"Recently finished studying a Diploma of Information Technology with EQC and couldn't be more happy with the process. Feel like we were really taught all the necessary information in order to begin a career in the field."
"Great place to learn, great teachers and an encouraging environment that facilitates actual learning unlike large lectures at a major universities."
“I really enjoyed my student life with EQC Institute. Thank you so much for providing this opportunity.”
Active cloud, platform and infrastructure job opportunities listed across Australia on SEEK, based on a broad skills and role search conducted on 31 July 2026.
Average annual salary for Cloud Engineer roles in Australia. Entry-level roles start at around $80K, while senior Cloud Architect roles in major markets can earn up to $235K annually.
Projected growth in Australian cloud-sector jobs, increasing from approximately 47,000–56,000 roles in 2022–23 to 71,000–84,000 roles by 2028–29. Source: AIIA and DT Economics.
EQC Institute's ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology may be recognised for credit towards some university Bachelor programs. Each university assesses your application and decides the credit or entry it offers, so credit and Year 2 entry are not guaranteed. Click here for more information
Terms and conditions may apply at the relevant university and how to inquire with each university is listed below. Contact us for more information.
Credit towards eligible Bachelor programs may be available, subject to Curtin's assessment of your application.
Up to 1 year of credit (120 credit points) towards eligible Bachelor courses, subject to ECU's assessment of your application.
Assessed case by case by Griffith University. We will support you with your application.
From here to enrolled — your six steps
1. Check your eligibility — the criteria above, plus our entry requirements in the VET Student Loans Student Entry Procedure on our Policies & Procedures page.
2. Apply to enrol — submit your application with your evidence of identity, citizenship or residency, and academic suitability.
3. Complete your entry assessment — if you’re relying on an LLN assessment, we’ll arrange it and give you your results promptly.
4. Enrol — before you enrol we’ll give you full written information about your fees, the loan and your rights; once enrolled you’ll receive your Statement of Covered Fees and Fee Notice. Fees listed as covered by your loan can never be charged to you personally.
5. Apply for your VET Student Loan — we set up your eCAF and the system emails you your login. Complete and submit it no earlier than 2 business days after you enrol, and by 11:59 pm AEST on or before the census day of the first unit you want the loan to cover.
6. Start studying. During your course you’ll confirm you’re still studying via short progression forms (about every 4 months) —completing them keeps your loan active. Before each census day you’ll get a Fee Notice showing exactly what you’re being charged, and within 28 days after each census day, a Commonwealth Assistance Notice confirming your loan amount and debt. If anything in a notice is wrong, you have the right to have it corrected.
S01: Operating Systems and Virtualisation
S02: Cloud Networking
S03: Cloud Architecture
S04: Webscale and Hosting
S05: Privacy and Cyber Security
S06: Cloud Operation
We’ve made your units very easy to study by grouping them under subjects, so you have less doubling up and your study is more efficient and meaningful. The elective units have been set for you to fit the Cloud Engineering & Architecture Specialisation.
CORE UNITS
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
ELECTIVE UNITS
ICTCLD502 Design and implement highly-available cloud infrastructure
ICTCLD504 Improve cloud-based infrastructure
ICTCLD503 Implement web-scale cloud infrastructure
ICTCLD501 Develop cloud disaster recovery plans
ICTCLD505 Implement cloud infrastructure with code
ICTCLD506 Implement virtual network in cloud environments
ICTCLD507 Build and deploy resources on cloud platforms
ICTCLD508 Manage infrastructure in cloud environments
ICTCLD513 Develop cloud-based microservices architecture using containers
ICTCLD514 Create and test cloud-based serverless applications
ICTCLD509 Manage cloud identity and access
ICTCLD511 Protect cloud infrastructure and data
ICTNWK420 Install and configure virtual machines
ICTICT424 Address cyber security requirements
On completion of the course, you will have practical skills in cloud infrastructure, virtualisation, networking, hosting, cyber security and cloud operations. These skills can support pathways into roles such as Cloud Support Technician, Cloud Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network Technician, Infrastructure Support Officer or Junior Cloud Architect.
Cloud computing skills are used across almost every industry, including:
Finance & Insurance: supporting secure cloud environments, online banking systems, data storage and business continuity solutions.
Healthcare: maintaining cloud-based patient systems, telehealth platforms, secure data environments and digital health services.
Retail & E-Commerce: supporting online stores, payment systems, customer databases and scalable web hosting infrastructure.
Education: managing cloud-based learning platforms, student systems, virtual classrooms and digital collaboration tools.
Government: supporting secure cloud infrastructure, digital public services, data management and information security.
Technology & Software: deploying applications, managing virtual environments, supporting web hosting and maintaining cloud-based systems.
Telecommunications: assisting with cloud networking, infrastructure monitoring, data services and large-scale system operations.
Media & Entertainment: supporting streaming platforms, digital content storage, online services and high-traffic applications.
Manufacturing & Logistics: maintaining cloud-based inventory systems, supply chain platforms, connected devices and operational data.
Cyber Security: protecting cloud environments, managing access controls, monitoring systems and supporting privacy and compliance requirements.
There are no prior qualifications required before entering this Diploma.
As part of assessing your suitability to study the course, the College will be required to assess your LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills), academic suitability and study load capacity. The College reserves the right to cancel an enrolment application if the suitability requirements are not achieved.
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