Computer Programming

Computare, Software and Applications Programmers design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.

Common duties that a computer programmer would undertake include:
• researching, consulting, analysing and evaluating system program needs
• identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods
• testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications perform to specification
• writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards
• writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end user documentation and operational procedures
• providing advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades

You can study to become a computer programmer in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, The Gold Coast or Perth

You can work as a Software or Applications Programmer without formal qualifications if you are able to demonstrate your technical competency to employers. However, most computer programmers will have a minimum Cert IV in Programming.

As per job outlook, the average computer programmer in Australia makes on average $2,003 per week

You can complete the Cert IV in computer programming in as short as 9 months. You could then look to progress the Diploma of Website development or other relevant courses.

If you complete this questionnaire, we will be able to run through the different course options available to you and what documents you will need for the enrolment.

These qualifications are part of the Australian Qualification Framework. Most countries, specifically European or North American countries accept qualifications issued by Australia. So yes, generally speaking, the qualifications will be accepted and allow you to work in your home country. Please note, we would always recommend you check specifically with your home country.

Some related courses to computer programming are:

• Diploma of Website Development
• Diploma of Digital Media
• Diploma of Software Development
• Adv Diploma of Telecommunications and Networking