Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity

Overview

Start your journey towards a career in cybersecurity. From an exploration of unauthorised access of data, to delving into the mind of a hacker, our leading academics and industry practitioners will equip you with the essential skills so that you can be a part of Australia’s human firewall in the … For more content click the Read more button below. You'll learn:Cyber security principlesExplore how to prevent unauthorised access of information and data. Learn how to respond to a data breach or cyberattack and understand how to mitigate their negative impacts.Psychology of cyber criminalsGet inside the minds of hackers and investigate their motivations and techniques. Better understand how to identify digital weaknesses and emerging online threats and learn how to develop more effective defences.Addressing the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, this course offers learners with the opportunity for advanced standing in the Graduate Certificate and Master of Cybersecurity programs. This professional certificate course is a non-award course regarding the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

You'll learn:

Cyber security principles
- Explore how to prevent unauthorised access of information and data. Learn how to respond to a data breach or cyberattack and understand how to mitigate their negative impacts.
Psychology of cyber criminals
- Get inside the minds of hackers and investigate their motivations and techniques. Better understand how to identify digital weaknesses and emerging online threats and learn how to develop more effective defences.

Addressing the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, this course offers learners with the opportunity for advanced standing in the Graduate Certificate and Master of Cybersecurity programs.

This professional certificate course is a non-award course regarding the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Leanne Ngo

Location(s)

On-Line

Course instance contact

Leanne Ngo

Course duration (full time)

0.5 years

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Certificate

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity, students must complete 30 credit points consisting of: 30 core credit points

Course structure
30 credit points

Level one30 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Evaluate key cybersecurity concepts and develop strategies for network security, incident response, and risk management, integrating secure software design and web security practices.

Examine hacker motivations and tactics, and formulate strategies to prevent data breaches and strengthen security

Career outcomes

This course is ideal for professionals seeking to transition into cybersecurity or expand their technical expertise, offering practical insights into threat analysis, risk management, and ethical hacking. Delivered fully online for flexibility, it focuses on real-world applications to help learners:

Explore cybersecurity principles, including preventing unauthorised access, responding to data breaches, and implementing security measures like firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
Develop incident response strategies and risk management practices to safeguard digital assets and mitigate cyber threats.
Understand the psychology of cybercriminals by analysing hacker motivations, tactics, and emerging threats to build more effective defences.

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