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About the course
This Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security introduces core cybersecurity principles and concepts, along with critical thinking and problem-solving for cyber challenges. You’ll learn to communicate technical ideas to different audiences and consider global standards and perspectives. The course is designed as an entry pathway, providing credit towards further study such as Curtin’s Bachelor of Computing majoring in Cyber Security. The programme builds programming, systems thinking, and data skills for technology-driven industries and startups.
What you might learn
You’ll learn to apply cyber security principles in varied contexts, use critical and creative problem-solving to generate solutions, and communicate cyber concepts using appropriate technologies. The course also covers global cyber security perspectives and standards, incorporating Indigenous perspectives and values. You’ll develop professional skills for teamwork, independent work and ongoing learning relevant to paraprofessional roles and further study in computing.
Career outcome
Graduates gain foundational skills for entry-level or paraprofessional work that supports cybersecurity and broader computing teams. The certificate can help you pursue roles assisting with cyber awareness, basic security practices, and operational support in organisations that manage digital systems. It also provides a pathway with credit into further undergraduate study in computing, building towards careers in the cyber security and IT sector. Preparing graduates for software development, IT support, data analysis, and technology consultancy entry roles.
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