Course Overview

About This Course

The Diploma of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Collins Academy will provide graduates with a range of skills and knowledge in pragmatically applying AI technologies to enhance business outcomes. It is applicable to a wide range of workplaces and industries aiming to improve their AI plans, strategies and practices. This course will assist those wanting to complete a qualification for professional development, career advancement or upskilling in the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

301-311 Flinders Lane, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Age Requirements: Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.
Academic Requirements: Applicants should have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or an international secondary school year which is equivalent to Australian Year 12) with satisfactory results.
English Language Requirements: Applicants must provide evidence of completion of the International English Language Testing system (IELTS Test), either Academic (A) or General (G) band 6 overall, or its equivalent completed within 2 years from the application date.
IELTS 6 Equivalent English proficiency tests and scores:
- CELPIP General: Overall band score of 7
- IELTS Academic: Average band score of 6.0
- IELTS General Training: Average band score of 6.0
- LANGUAGECERT Academic Test: Overall band score of 61
- Michigan English Test: Overall band score of 53
- Occupational English Test: Overall band score of 1210
- Pearson Test of English Academic: Overall band score of 47
- TOEFL iBT: Total band score of 67
Alternative English pathways:
- The completion of IELTS Academic or General band 5.5 and 10 weeks of ELICOS
- The completion of IELTS Academic or General band 5.0 and 20 weeks of ELICOS
English requirement exemptions apply to students who can prove one of the following:
- A minimum five (5) years of study in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Britain, America, South Africa or Ireland.
- Being a citizen of, and a passport issued by the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland.
- Completed in Australia (within the past 2 years) in English a substantial component (at least 70%) of a qualification at AQF level 4 or higher.
- Successfully completed in Australia (within the past 2 years) the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in English.
- Completed an ELICOS program from a CRICOS institution and achieved an upper intermediate English level or equivalent within 2 years from the application date or its equivalent.
DHA Requirements: Applicants must also provide documentation according to Department of Home Affairs requirements.
Pre-training review: All international learners will undertake a pre-training review to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
LLND Assessment: All students will be required to complete an LLND evaluation prior to enrolment.
Hardware/Software Requirements: All learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with Windows operating system and Microsoft Office software applications at their own cost.
USI: Students will be required to provide Collins Academy with their Unique Student Identifier (USI) number when they enrol.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The Diploma of Artificial Intelligence (AI) aims to provide graduates with skills and knowledge in Artificial Intelligence for job roles such as: Artificial Intelligence Optimisation (AIO) Writer, Customer Experience Manager, Data and AI Sales Specialist, AI Ethicist, Content Creator, Copywriter, AI Data Analyst, AI Operations Manager, AI Talent Acquisition Manager, Business Owner.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

VRQA / ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units8 units

NAT11287001

Apply prompt engineering for generative Artificial Intelligence

NAT11287002

Use Artificial Intelligence technologies to produce engaging content

NAT11287003

Analyse data and make forecasts using Artificial Intelligence

NAT11287004

Optimise a brand's digital presence using Artificial Intelligence

NAT11287005

Use Artificial Intelligence technologies to enhance business operations

NAT11287006

Apply Artificial Intelligence technology to improve an organisation's customer experience

NAT11287007

Apply critical thinking and Artificial Intelligence ethics

ICTAII401

Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a coding or technical background to enrol in the Diploma of Artificial Intelligence?

No coding is required. The course is designed for professionals from non-technical backgrounds to apply AI in real business settings, making it accessible to a wide range of industries and workplaces.

How long is the Diploma of Artificial Intelligence and what does it cost?

The course runs for 52 weeks (including holidays). The tuition fee is $18,000, with an enrolment fee of $250 and a material fee of $2,000. Collins Academy also has a promotional pricelist available upon request.

What English language requirements do international students need to meet?

Applicants must provide evidence of an IELTS score of band 6 overall (Academic or General), or an equivalent test score such as TOEFL iBT 67, Pearson Test of English Academic 47, or CELPIP General band 7, completed within 2 years of the application date. Alternatively, students with IELTS 5.5 can complete 10 weeks of ELICOS, or those with IELTS 5.0 can complete 20 weeks of ELICOS.

What are the intake dates for the Diploma of Artificial Intelligence in 2026?

There are multiple intake dates in 2026: 12 January, 16 February, 9 March, 13 April, 18 May, 8 June, 13 July, 17 August, 7 September, 12 October, and 16 November 2026.

What job roles can I pursue after completing the Diploma of Artificial Intelligence?

Graduates can pursue roles such as Artificial Intelligence Optimisation (AIO) Writer, Customer Experience Manager, Data and AI Sales Specialist, AI Ethicist, Content Creator, Copywriter, AI Data Analyst, AI Operations Manager, AI Talent Acquisition Manager, and Business Owner.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $80,000 to $105,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $105,000 to $140,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $140,000 to $180,000 per year

Career Paths

Machine Learning EngineerData ScientistAI EngineerDeep Learning EngineerNatural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer

Key Skills

Machine learning model design, training, and evaluationDeep learning and neural network architecture (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers)Natural language processing (NLP) and large language model (LLM) integrationData wrangling, cleaning, and feature engineering using Python, R, and SQLStatistical modelling and probabilistic reasoning

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