Beginner friendly
Level 5 Diploma
StudyLink eligible
Mentoring

AI-Powered Advanced Full Stack Developer Diploma

32 Weeks

From Beginner to Advanced – Become a Job-Ready, AI-Powered Developer in Just 8 Months. Master full stack, cloud, and AI skills, then gain real-world experience through a mentored industry placement.

About This Programme

Ready to go from the basics to become the centre of AI innovation?

Launch your tech career with our structured 32-week Diploma, combines two powerful Accelerators. You'll start by learning to create modern full stack applications from scratch, then level up with Cloud, AI and DevOps skills, and then apply everything you've learned during a 10-week mentored work placement. Graduate job-ready and confident, with a portfolio that showcases your ability to build intelligent, scalable applications.

Get a recognised Diploma and Industry-recognised Micro-credentials:

AI-Powered Developer DIPLOMA: Diploma in Digital Technology Development and Design (Level 5, 120 Credits)

The Diploma is structured in three phases. On completion of a phase, you are going to be awarded a micro-credential to recognise your achievements and progress. Each phase is 'by invite' only.

What You'll Learn

Phase 1: Full Stack Developer (12 Weeks)

Master the fundamentals of full stack development.
Build your coding confidence while creating mobile-first web applications. Learn how to use Professional tools to accelerate your development process, problem-solving, and productivity. End with a project that showcases your skills.

Skills You’ll Gain

    • Build responsive, mobile-first web applications using foundational front-end development skills.
    • Effectively manage your projects and collaborate with teams using professional version control practices
    • Develop engaging and interactive user experiences by mastering client-side scripting and web interactivity.
    • Use industry-standard IDEs and developer tools effectively
    • Create maintainable, efficient, and scalable applications using software development standards and best practices.
    • Create backend solutions and APIs that power your applications behind the scenes.
    • Develop databases that underpin dynamic, data-driven applications.
    • Understand best practices in software testing, software licensing, cybersecurity, continuous integration.
    Phase 2: AI-Powered Advanced Full Stack Developer (10 Weeks)

    Level up your skills with generative AI integrations, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and advanced AI-powered development. This phase prepares you to build scalable, intelligent applications using cloud-native tools, automation pipelines, and AI integrations. Apply agile practices and design thinking to plan and execute a real-world project.

    • End-to-End Application Development: Build complete applications using front-end, back-end, and cloud technologies.
    • Cloud Deployment & DevOps: Deploy full applications to the cloud using Microsoft Azure and containerise with Docker.
    • Commercial API Services: Integrate external APIs to power real-world features.
    • Generative AI Integration: Use tools like OpenAI to build smart app features.
    • AI-Enhanced Development: Boost productivity with AI-assisted coding and prompt engineering.
    • Agile & Design Thinking Best Practices: Apply Agile, Scrum, TDD, and design thinking in your projects.
    • Software and Data Architecture: An glimpse of the knowledge that senior developers know
    • Security, Ethics and Legal: Build with cybersecurity principles in mind and apply ethical and legal development practices.
    • Communication & Career Prep: Strengthen your presentation, collaboration, and personal branding for industry readiness.

    Phase 3: Professional Mentored Work Placement (10 Weeks)

    Gain hands-on industry experience to launch your career with confidence.

    Apply your new skills in a real-world setting with one of our partner companies. You’ll work on live projects, contribute to a professional team, and receive regular mentorship from experienced industry professionals. This is where everything comes together—your skills, your confidence, and your career pathway.

    What You’ll Gain

    • Work on real-world projects with one of our 250+ industry partners  
    • Real-world experience working on meaningful projects
    • Mentorship from tech professionals
    • Exposure to agile workplace practices
    • Confidence presenting and collaborating in a professional environment
    • Enhanced portfolio and career-ready outcomes

    TOOLS YOU'LL LEARN

    CSS
    Docker
    Github
    Github Actions
    HTML
    JavaScript
    MySQL
    Node JS
    React JS
    Postman
    SQL
    Visual Studio

    Find Your Schedule

    Schedule

    Full-time

    Component 1: 7:30 am to 11:00 am with optional coding session (Tue & Fri 12 pm to 1 pm) AEST

    Component 2: 4 pm to 7 pm AEST

    Component 3: Normal work hrs as agreed with Host Company

    Full-Time

    13
    Jul
    2026
    Coach led
    Live sessions
    28
    Sep
    2026
    Coach led
    Live sessions

    Part-Time

    No intakes planned

    INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

    AUD 

    $13,500

    AUD 

    $9,000

      With AI-Ready Scholarship

    5 Fully funded scholarships available in April 2026

    FUNDING SUPPORT AVAILABLE

    Mission Ready Support

    • AI-Ready Career Grant – your first component is zero-fees. You must enrol in 2025.
    • You can combine this with Pay When Successful (PWS) for the rest of your programme, so you only pay later once you’ve passed.

    Flexible Payment Plans

    • Two instalments of $4,500 per component.
    • Or choose a weekly plan (34 weeks, subject to approval).

    Bring a friend referral
    Refer a friend who enrols and you’ll both get $250 off your fees.

    Entry criteria
    • Applicants must have the legal right to work and study in Australia (open to Australian residents and citizens);
    • Have completed 
      • NCEA Level 1 literacy and numeracy 
      • or the Certificate in Tech Career Exploration & Development (Level 3) Micro-credential, 
      • or provide evidence of an equivalent or higher qualification and/or experience.

    In Australia, we accept the following as the minimum entry requirement: Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3 and Year 10 Literacy and numeracy outcomes.

    If English is not your first language, you must provide:

    Alumni network
    Create a job-ready portfolio
    Entrance to Software Developer Accelerator
    Fees free via Studylink
    Learn from industry experts
    Live classes
    Internationally recognised Certificate
    Project based
    Scholarship available
    Weekly payment options
    10-weeks mentored work experience

    FAQ

    What do you need to stand out in a job interview or on LinkedIn today?

    Clarity. Proof. Personality.

    In interviews, stories matter more than buzzwords. Can you describe a time when something didn’t go to plan — and what you did next? Can you speak about your projects with ownership, not as a passive participant?

    On LinkedIn:

    • Make your headline clear: not just your title, but your value (e.g. “UX Designer | Helping businesses build intuitive, human-centred tools”)

    • Use the featured section to showcase work: portfolios, articles, demos

    • Ask for recommendations from those you’ve worked with — they matter more than likes

    LinkedIn isn’t just a CV. It’s a narrative. Make it yours.

    Do your courses include portfolio-worthy projects?

    Absolutely — by design. From week one, you’ll be building things that matter: prototypes, pitch decks, user journeys, apps, dashboards. These aren’t isolated exercises; they’re tied to real briefs and audiences.

    We coach you to reflect on each project, refine it, and document the process — not just the output. A good portfolio doesn’t just say what you built. It shows how you think.

    No prior coding experience required - how does that work?

    Our programme is designed to be accessible to individuals starting from scratch in the field of software development. Here's how it works:

    Structured Curriculum

    We have a carefully structured curriculum that starts with the basics and builds up to more complex topics. This allows beginners to grasp foundational concepts before moving on to advanced material.

    Immersive Learning Experience

    With engaging daily lessons, hands-on projects, and interactive challenges, we make sure you're not just learning – you're applying new concepts in real-time. This supportive approach ensures you quickly gain the practical skills you need, all while enjoying the adventure of discovery.

    Hands-on Projects

    From the start, you work on real-world projects that apply what you're learning in a practical context. This project-based learning approach helps solidify coding principles and practices, even for those without prior experience.

    Mentorship and Support

    You receive guidance from experienced facilitators and mentors who provide personalised feedback and support. This one-on-one mentoring helps address individual learning needs and overcome any hurdles along the way.

    Skill-Focused Learning

    The focus is on developing the skills needed for a tech career, rather than just theoretical knowledge. This means that even those without coding experience can build the competencies required by employers in the tech industry.

    Besides teaching technical skills, we also include components on career preparation, such as CV writing, interview practice, and networking, which are crucial for transitioning into a tech career.

    What is a mentored work experience?

    Mentored work experiences are structured programmes where you engage in practical work activities under the guidance and supervision of experienced mentors. These experiences are designed to provide real-world exposure, skills development, and professional growth within a specific field or industry.

    Mission Ready works with 300+ industry partners to provide mentored work experiences.

    Participants work on actual projects or tasks that contribute to their understanding of the industry, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings. In addition to technical skills, mentored work experiences develop communication and teamwork skills that are so important in the modern work place.

    Our facilitators match participants to mentors to provide you with valuable feedback, insights, and referrals.

    The mentors, are experienced professionals who have agreed to provide guidance, feedback, and support. They help mentees navigate challenges, understand industry norms, and develop professionally.

    These experiences often enable participants to connect with professionals in their field, expanding their professional network and opening doors to future job opportunities.

    For many, these experiences can lead to employment opportunities within the host organisation or with others in the industry, based on the skills and relationships developed during the program.

    Mentored work experiences are part of our Level 6 programmes.

    A selection of our industry partners who provide mentored work experiences to you
    Are there any additional costs?

    You may need to incur the following costs:

    • Travel, accommodation, and food during classes
    • Broadband internet access
    • A computer or laptop. (Loan devices may be available in special cases)

    Note: Fees and details are subject to change based on government policies and other factors.

    Who is this programme designed for?

    The programme is tailored for beginners eager to kickstart a tech career.

    Whether you’re a school leaver, seeking a second chance at learning, contemplating a career shift, or looking to upgrade your skills for the booming tech sector, this program is your gateway.

    Especially if you’re considering alternatives to university, this course offers a fast track to high-wage roles in the tech industry without the traditional tertiary education route.