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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

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6 months full-time or part-time equivalent

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AUD $ 4,800

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Course overview

Upskill in the ever-evolving field of cyber security

Cyber security professionals continue to be sought after as organisations prepare contingencies to deal with the escalation of cyber security threats. This course equips you with the skills to investigate and address cyber security and networking challenges, applying industry-recognised methods to design secure systems and evaluate risk.

You’ll build foundational knowledge in information security and network management, while developing the interpersonal and communication skills needed to engage effectively with stakeholders.

The course is delivered fully online and is designed for professionals with an IT background seeking to deepen their expertise in cyber security. If you are transitioning from a non-IT background, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Cyber Security) will equip you with fundamental IT skills and provide a pathway to specialise in cyber security.

 

Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security with QUT Online.

Course units

Students need to complete 48 credit points from:
2 – Core units (Must be taken in the same teaching period)
2 – Core option units

Cyber Security and Governance

12 credit points

Human Factors in Cyber Security

12 credit points

Choose two of the following

Applied Cryptography

12 credit points

Software Security

12 credit points

Networks and Security

12 credit points

Enterprise and Security Architecture

12 credit points

Entry requirements

You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security with the following:

6-month program

  • A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in information technology or related discipline

or

  • A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline, with three years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in an information technology-related field

or

  • A completed diploma (or higher qualification) in information technology or related discipline, with at least two years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in a relevant area

or

  • Five years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in information technology or related area

Course outcomes

Graduates of this course build advanced expertise in cyber security, with a strong grounding in the legal and ethical dimensions of data storage. Through a curriculum aligned with the ACS’s Core Body of Knowledge, you’ll sharpen your problem-solving and design capabilities while collaborating in team-based contexts. The course also provides the development of leadership qualities essential for navigating complex cyber security environments.

Skills and tools in this course

  • Problem-solving
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the cyber security discipline
  • Core Body of Knowledge
  • Employ industry best practices to develop systems, networks and/or software
  • Work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative contexts
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Microsoft Azure
Oracle VirtualBox
Jupyter Notebook
React

Visual Studio

Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft used to create powerful and scalable applications, programs and websites. It allows you to use almost any programming language to edit code, create designs and debug applications on your preferred platforms and devices. Join the millions of developers worldwide using Visual Studio’s flexible and collaborative features.

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure is a public cloud platform that is used for virtual computing, analytics, storage, networking and much more. Azure is comprised of more than 200 products and cloud services, and is fast becoming a central platform for industries to innovate their technological capabilities, including healthcare, financial services and banking, manufacturing, gaming, retail and government.

Oracle VirtualBox

Oracle VM VirtualBox is a powerful cross-platform virtualisation software tool. It’s intuitive and allows you to set up your computer to run multiple operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Oracle Solaris. As one of the oldest companies to provide database management solutions, Oracle focuses on keeping up to date with the latest technological trends.

Jupyter Notebook

Jupyter Notebook is a web-based interactive development environment for notebooks, code and data. It has a flexible interface that allows you to configure and arrange workflows in data science, scientific computing, computational journalism and machine learning. Jupyter Notebooks is used by large-scale companies such as Trivago, Delivery Hero and Yelp.

React

React is an open-source JavaScript library developed by Facebook and is used to build fast user interfaces for mobile and web applications. It’s widely used within the technology industry and is one of the most commonly used front-end libraries for web development. React is popular with tech giants like Facebook, Netflix, Airbnb and Uber.

Potential career opportunities

Programmer

Write, test, and modify programming code to create and manage software.

  • Average Salary

    $120,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +27%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

Cyber security analyst

Implement security measures to protect organisations and their information systems. This could include installing software that protects data, testing systems for vulnerabilities and educating staff on the best ways to prevent cyber threats.

  • Average Salary

    $100,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4.5/5

  • Industry Growth

    +38.9%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

Network architect

Plan, design and implement data communication networks that meet the organisation's needs.

  • Average Salary

    $180,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

, 2026

Security consultant

Shape security strategy and ensure information assets remain safeguarded. This consulting role involves solving information security challenges with clarity based on national and international standards and best practices.

  • Average Salary

    $115,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Visual Studio; Microsoft Azure; Jupyter Notebook; Node.js; React; React Native.

Yes, in this course you will develop a greater understanding of problem-solving, abstraction, design, teamwork concepts and issues through ACS’s Core Body of ICT Knowledge (CBoK).

Yes, CSPs are available for all Information Technology courses, including bootcamps. CSPs allow domestic students to have a significant portion of their university or higher education fees subsidised by the Australian government.

Yes, completed units in this Graduate Certificate can be used as credit towards the Graduate Diploma in IT (Computer Science) and the Master of IT (Computer Science).

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