This graduate certificate is delivered wholly online. Over the duration of the course, you will experience a variety of approaches to teaching and learning.

Enjoy a supportive environment with peers and leading experts to practise concepts and apply new skills, while having the flexibility to study 100% online so you can study around your work and life commitments.

This course was built in collaboration with Palo Alto, the global cybersecurity leader who is continually delivering innovation to enable secure digital transformation—even as the pace of change is accelerating.

Our industry partnerships are instrumental in enriching our educational offerings and preparing our students for success in the dynamic and evolving job market.

The integration of industry partnership collaboration into our future degrees guarantees that our content remains highly relevant to current and emerging industry requirements. As a result, our students leave our programs armed with the knowledge they need to feel confident in their chosen career path.

4 subjects | 9 months full-time, 12 months part-time 

Expect 10–12 hours study per week, per subject, with each term comprising 10 weeks.

In this online graduate certificate, you will complete a total of 4 subjects—2 core subjects and 2 electives:

Core subjects (complete both)

• Introduction to Cyber Security
• Programming Fundamentals

Electives (choose 2)

• Data Communication and Net-Centric Computing
• Practical Data Science with Python
• Digital Risk Management and Information Security
• Ethical Hacking and Security Testing

Introduction to Cyber Security

This course covers the essentials of cyber security, including practices and technologies to protect digital assets from unauthorized access and threats. You'll explore concepts like risk-based security, cryptography, network security, and legal/ethical issues.

Programming fundamentals

This course introduces foundational programming skills, including understanding computer systems, components, and basic programming concepts. You'll learn to solve problems with algorithms and develop the skills necessary to create and maintain effective software solutions.

Data Communication and Net-Centric Computing

You'll gain an understanding of data communication and network technology, including principles, protocols, error handling, and emerging technologies. The course focuses on how these elements apply to software development in networked environments.

Practical Data Science with Python

This course provides hands-on skills for managing and analyzing data in various formats using Python. You'll cover data wrangling, modeling, transformation, and visualization, including applying machine learning tools for data analysis.

Digital Risk Management and Information Security

This course offers a management perspective on information security, covering risk management, protection of assets, and response strategies. It includes a work-integrated learning experience for applying knowledge in a simulated workplace.

Ethical Hacking and Security Testing

You'll learn practical skills for security testing, including monitoring traffic, testing secure applications, and identifying vulnerabilities in various systems. The course covers input validation, man-in-the-middle attacks, and secure software testing techniques.