Unlocking IT Careers at Australia’s Computer Power Institute

This article is sponsored by Computer Power Institute, Australia.

If you haven’t heard, recently the newly elected Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott declared Australia “open for business.” Business indeed is booming in Australia, as evidenced by the growth in urban development and mining production and export. A lot has been made of Aussie mining, specifically iron ore exports, which drive Australia’s trade with neighboring countries. However, fewer people are aware of another key Australian export: education.

Thousands of international students flock to Australian shores each year for tertiary education, partly attracted by the high profile Australian universities enjoy in international tables such as the QS World University Rankings®. Most international students attempt to undertake a degree at renowned Australian universities such as the University of Melbourne or Australian National University, due to the high prestige of these universities, often disregarding smaller schools. Some believe degrees from smaller universities do not afford them the same opportunities when it comes to future careers, especially IT careers, but this could not be further from the truth.

Preparing for future careers

Since 1968, Computer Power Institute has been providing students from all over the world with the skills and qualifications necessary to establish careers in IT and communications technology; training and educating them for future careers. CPI provides IT diplomas which are pathways to a degree, with each course containing internationally recognized vendor certifications required for IT careers.

The IT industry in Australia and beyond holds Computer Power Institute diplomas in very high regard and in the 46 years since opening, over 93% of students and graduates have secured a role in the IT sector, representing over 31,000 information and communications technology jobs. The types of jobs and roles obtained by graduates vary quite significantly depending on the course undertaken. 

Passionate about an employment outcome

The seniority of the positions obtained in future careers also depends on the level of prior experience and proficiency in IT. As a guide, at the three-month point of the course, a Networking Diploma student could hope to gain a first-level help desk role or a customer service role. At the halfway mark of the course, a networking student may gain roles such as a first-level network support position, or that of a help desk support analyst. Upon graduating, more senior roles open up, and a graduate might hope to gain that of a level 1 network engineer, or a support engineer and software installer.

Another benefit of studying at CPI is that students have the option of accessing job placement services either just before graduating or earlier in the course if they choose. The only restriction on this is that CPI will not commence job placement services unless students have reached their census date (which is around three months into the course) and a number of foundation units must have been satisfied too.

The opportunities for IT careers and communications really are endless at learning providers like Computer Power Institute, and post-graduation jobs figures rival those of many of Australia’s premier tertiary institutions. To learn more about the great courses Computer Power Institute has to offer visit the institution’s website.

About the author: Noam Korbl recently graduated from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and is the founder of Infographic Directory.