ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Data Science and AI)
Learn the language of AI. Work with real data. Step into one of tech's biggest growth areas.
Build practical foundations in data science, Python, machine learning and AI. Work with frameworks like PyTorch, learn to evaluate AI ethics and risk, and prepare for further study at Diploma level or junior data roles.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus East Perth
When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026
How On campus
AI is moving from headlines into every industry and the people who understand how to work with data, models and AI tools are in short supply.
This Certificate IV is your practical entry point. You will write Python, analyse real datasets, get hands-on with PyTorch, and learn the ethical considerations that responsible AI work demands.
What you will build
- Working Python skills for data manipulation and analysis
- Object-oriented programming foundations applied to real data
- Working knowledge of PyTorch - defining and loading datasets
- Live data apps, plus the testing and debugging skills to ship them
- A grounded understanding of AI risks and ethics
- Critically assess and validate data sources
- Analyse and present research information
- Perform data manipulation in Python
- Apply statistics to data analysis tasks programmatically
- Apply object-oriented programming principles
- Develop and test live data apps
- Use debugging systems
- Define and load datasets in pytorch
- Perform data warehousing tasks related to Machine Learning
This course may suit you if any of the following sounds like you:
- You are comfortable with numbers and basic statistics (ACSF Numeracy Level 3)
- You can navigate file systems and do online research confidently
- You enjoy interpreting tables, graphs and charts
- You like solving problems in digital contexts
- You are curious about how AI actually works under the hood
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $10.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $36.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $10.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $15.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $10.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $10.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $36.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $10.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $15.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $10.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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