Do You Need a Cyber Security Certification to Work in the Field?
With over 67,500 cybercrime reports between the 2020-21 financial year (a nearly 13% increase from the previous year), cyber security remains in higher demand than ever. The rise of telecommuting further adds to the urgency of greater awareness; as those working from home, with often weaker security protocols, are now ever more vulnerable to the […]
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How the Rapid Adoption of Cloud Computing in the COVID Era Creates New IT Jobs
With most of our communications, transactions, and entertainment now in the digital realm – cloud computing services have grown into a business (and personal) tech staple of recent years; with nearly half of the nation’s businesses using paid cloud platforms in 2019. Designed to outsource data storage and management, the technology has proven to bring […]
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What the Reopening of Australia’s Borders Means for IT Hiring
Having closed its borders in the midst of COVID-19, Australia has been battling an ever-widening gap in tech skills. A country once landing over 100,000 skilled migrants each year (many of them headed towards ICT roles) such closures have nearly stopped this stream of talent altogether – that is, until the recent re-opening of borders […]
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Front-End, Back-End or Full-Stack Developer: Which Should You Pursue?
The web development field is currently a hot one, as businesses strive to build a presence in an increasingly digital era. As our economy reels from the impacts of COVID-19, the need for talent in this evolving field has grown ever-more critical. According to Job Outlook statistics, the sector is set to experience a boom […]
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What is cyber security awareness and why is it important?
In an era of rampant cybercrime, a little vigilance goes a long way. Recent reports show an increasing prioritisation of cyber security among Australian businesses, with 8 in 10 large companies now increasing their spending on such initiatives. With remote working on the rise – leaving plenty of workers vulnerable to often lacking, small-scale security […]
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3 ways AI will change your job forever
Automation is the future, boding both plenty of negative and positive changes for the Australian workforce. While a significant chunk of workers is set to see their roles replaced – AI technologies have the massive potential to revolutionise the way we work and recruit talent for the better. With COVID-19 limiting human interactions, such tools […]
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Skills employers will look for in 2022 and beyond
New year; new in-demand work skills. As we navigate a reeling landscape from the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia’s industries have seen the rising need for digital talents, leadership skills, and the ability to bring forth innovative business growth. If you’re after that promotion, dream career, or simply a skills bump this 2022, it pays to keep […]
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The best jobs for Australian graduates in 2022
Stepping foot in the workforce (or a new industry) for the new year? With the pandemic giving rise to a growing demand for digital, business, and leadership skills – there’s never been a better time to pursue such fields. Whether you’re qualified specifically in these areas, or possess the transferable skills to explore them, ICT […]
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The benefits of micro-credentials
Looking to switch fields? Seeking new roles in the job market? Perhaps aiming to snag that promotion as a new year’s goal? Whatever your 2022 career goals may be, undertaking an online course (or two) is an often recommended pathway. Not only are they highly accessible, but they also offer students the flexibility of studying […]
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The 5 pros and cons of working in web development
Web developers currently face a growing demand for talent, making it one of the most attractive sectors for a flourishing IT career. Focused on the design, development, and maintenance of innovative, quality websites – web development offers blooming opportunities for those with a more “creative” flair for digital technology. As the world grows ever more […]
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Industry Partnerships
A BALANCED APPROACH TO TRAINING WITH DDLS
DDLS is Australia’s largest provider of corporate IT and process training, with the widest portfolio of strategic partners and courses in Australia. For more than 25 years, DDLS has been an award-winning non-accredited training provider, spanning across Australia and into Asia.
DDLS partners with world-class companies to help organisations and individuals in the IT industry remain up-to-date with new processes, technology and platforms to reduce risk and enable efficient business practices.
GAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE WITH THE MICROSOFT AZURE
Azure Dev Tools for Teaching provides developer tools and learning resources that students need to build their cloud-based skills. It also allows students to build, deploy, and manage applications with comprehensive Azure cloud services. Whether you’re a student getting started, or just interested in building cloud-based skills in your community, this platform has got the cloud development resources you need. Azure based tools and environments are profoundly used during the AIICT learning cycle and assist the students in becoming familiar with the Microsoft Azure environment utilised in the IT industry.
Specifically designed around building your expertise in today’s most popular technologies, the Microsoft Imagine Academy is focused on helping you to gain Microsoft Certification, a globally recognised credential that will give you a distinctive edge in the competitive job market.
SUPPLEMENT YOUR QUALIFICATION WITH LINKEDIN LEARNING
As an AIICT student, you will gain unlimited access to the global leader in online video training, Linkedin Learning, an on-demand library of high-quality instructional videos covering a vast range of software, business and creative skills. LinkedIn Learning combines industry-leading content from Lynda.com with personalized course recommendations based on insights from LinkedIn’s network.
GLOBALLY RECOGNISED CERTIFICATIONS TO PUT YOU AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION
For our Certified Cybersecurity Professional course offering, AIICT has partnered with the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). CompTIA is the leading provider of vendor-neutral IT certifications in the world. These certifications are accredited by International Organisation for Standardisation and the American National Standards Institute (ISO/ANSI)
CONNECTING THE HUMANS OF DEVOPS
Partners of DevOps Institute represent an exclusive group of organizations who have gone through the rigor & investment in supporting the advancement of the Humans of DevOps. Partners represent a crucial pillar in enabling individuals & organizations to equip them for DevOps success.
THE GLOBAL AUTHORITY ON DIGITAL MARKETING CAPABILITY
Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) is the world leader in digital marketing skills development with a proven track record in transforming the skills of digital professionals to help build successful careers and promote continuous learning, to shape the workforce of the future.
BE MORE THAN CLOUD TRAINED. GET AWS CERTIFIED
Amazon Web Services (AWS) helps learners build credibility and confidence by validating their expertise with an industry recognised credential, and organisations identify skills professionals to leave initiatives using AWS. AIICT partnered with AWS to provide beginner-friendly certification for our Cloud Computing Certified Professional course and curated content for the Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional course. AWS is a comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform that will allow students to innovate, experiment and iterate.
GLOBAL ACCREDITATION BODY FOR SCRUM AND AGILE CERTIFICATIONS
Scrum is one of the most popular Agile methodologies. It is an adaptive, iterative, fast, flexible, and effective methodology designed to deliver significant value quickly and throughout a project. Scrum ensures transparency in communication and creates an environment of collective accountability and continuous progress. The Scrum framework, as defined in the SBOK® Guide, is structured in such a way that it supports product and service development in all types of industries and in any type of project, irrespective of its complexity.
BUILDING VICTORIA’S DIGITAL WORKFORCE
DDLS and the Australian Institute of ICT (AIICT) were recently successful in becoming an approved training provider of the Victorian Digital Jobs Program which is a 6-month program that takes experienced mid-career Victorians and helps them transition into digital careers.
TRANSITION TO A MEANINGFUL CAREER IN TECH
Microsoft and AIICT are committed to empowering transitioning Australian Defence Force (ADF) service members and former serving/already separated members through relevant training that leads to meaningful careers in tech.