Cyber security is one of the fastest-growing career fields globally, with Australia facing a significant skills shortage. Courses in this field cover network security, ethical hacking, incident response, and compliance. Graduates are in high demand across government, finance, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Options range from Certificate IV in Cyber Security to Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels, often including industry certifications like CompTIA Security+.
What salary can I expect in cyber security?
Entry-level roles start at $65,000-$80,000. Experienced security analysts and engineers earn $100,000-$150,000+.
Do I need coding experience for cyber security?
Not for entry-level courses. Certificate IV covers fundamentals. Some advanced units involve scripting, but courses teach these skills from scratch.
19 Cyber Security Courses
Graduate Certificate Cybersecurity Management
Swinburne Online
OnlineBusiness
Expand your understanding of the anatomy of cyber threats to better protect an organisation's most valuable data
The course guides contain everything you need to know about Cyber Security Analysis & Risk courses, including… Cyber Security is the practice of protecting electronic information from unauthorised access or theft. As the world increasingly relies on technology, Cyber Security has become a top priority for businesses and individuals. There are many types of cyber threats, including viruses, malware, phishing scams, and hacking. To protect against these threats, Cyber Security Professionals implement countermeasures that eliminate, or at least drastically reduce the risk of cyber attacks. In a world where more and more businesses and individuals are relying on digital information, Cyber Security has become an essential part of keeping data safe. With the rapid evolution of technology and the internet, the need for Cyber Security is more important than ever before. In Australia, there is a current shortage of Cyber Security Professionals, with a forecasted 30,000 additional Cyber Security workers needed by 2026 (CyberCX, 2022).
Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development)/ Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Networking and Cyber Security - Adelaide Uni Pathway
TAFE SA
In-PersonSAInformation Technology
Take the next step in your web development career with this advanced nationally recognised course. You will learn the art of designing, building and managing websites and begin your coding career with a position as a web developer. Entry Recommendations
If you do not have a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development) but have other relevant qualifications or industry experience, please email details to [email protected] and a lecturer will contact you to discuss. Attendance Requirements
(subject to change)
Full time study is approximately 20 hours of class time per week with 15-20 hours of self-study.
Diploma of IT (Advanced Programming)/Bachelor of IT (Networking and Cyber Security Systems) - Flinders Uni Pathway
TAFE SA
In-PersonSAInformation Technology
Gain advanced knowledge and valuable experience in an industry- standard learning environment with the latest technology. This nationally recognised course will enable you to enhance your programming skills and advance your IT career. Entry Recommendations
If you do not have a relevant Certificate IV in IT but have other relevant qualifications or industry experience, please apply for the Diploma and add the Certificate IV as a preference and then email your 9-digit reference number and details of your relevant skills and experience to [email protected] A lecturer may contact you to discuss further. Attendance Requirements
(subject to change)
Full time study is approximately 20 hours of class time per week with 15-20 hours of self-study.
Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming)/ Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Networking and Cyber Security - Adelaide Uni Pathway
TAFE SA
In-PersonSAInformation Technology
Gain advanced knowledge and valuable experience in an industry- standard learning environment with the latest technology. This nationally recognised course will enable you to enhance your programming skills and advance your IT career. Entry Recommendations
If you do not have a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) but have other relevant qualifications or industry experience, please email details to [email protected] and a lecturer will contact you to discuss. Attendance Requirements
(subject to change)
Full time study is around 20 hours of class time a week with 15 to 20 hours of self-directed study.
Diploma of IT (Advanced Networking)&(Cloud Engineering)/Bachelor of IT (Networking and Cyber Security Systems) - Flinders Uni Pathway
TAFE SA
In-PersonSAInformation Technology
Become an IT Network and cloud engineering specialist with this nationally recognised course. Learn how to install and manage complex ICT networks, design and build network servers, install enterprise virtual computing environments, and network security. Entry Recommendations
If you do not have a relevant Certificate IV in IT but have other relevant qualifications or industry experience, please apply for the Diploma and add the Certificate IV as a preference and then email your 9-digit reference number and details of your relevant skills and experience to [email protected] A lecturer may contact you to discuss further. Attendance Requirements
(subject to change)
Full time study is approximately 20 hours of class time per week with 15-20 hours of self-study.
Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking) & (Cloud Engineering)/ Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Networking and Cyber Security- Adelaide Uni Pathway
TAFE SA
In-PersonSAInformation Technology
Become an IT Network and cloud engineering specialist with this nationally recognised course. Learn how to install and manage complex ICT networks, design and build network servers, install enterprise virtual computing environments, and network security. Entry Recommendations
If you do not have a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) but have other relevant qualifications or industry experience, please email details to [email protected] and a lecturer will contact you to discuss. Attendance Requirements
(subject to change)
Full time study is around 20 hours of class time a week with 15 to 20 hours of self-directed study.
Diploma of IT (Systems Administration)&(Cloud Engineering)/Bachelor of IT (Networking and Cyber Security Systems) - Flinders Uni Pathway
TAFE SA
In-PersonSAInformation Technology
Become an IT Systems Administrator and Cloud Engineering specialist with this nationally recognised course. Learn the skills required to create cloud services and IT. Entry Recommendations
If you do not have a relevant Certificate IV in IT but have other relevant qualifications or industry experience, please apply for the Diploma and add the Certificate IV as a preference and then email your 9-digit reference number and details of your relevant skills and experience to [email protected] A lecturer may contact you to discuss further. Attendance Requirements
(subject to change)
Full time study is approximately 20 hours of class time per week with 15-20 hours of self-study.
Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration) & (Cloud Engineering)/ Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Networking and Cyber Security - Adelaide Uni Pathway
TAFE SA
In-PersonSAInformation Technology
Become an IT Systems Administrator and Cloud Engineering specialist with this nationally recognised course. Learn the skills required to create cloud services and IT. Entry Recommendations
If you do not have a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Administration Support) but have other relevant qualifications or industry experience, please email details to [email protected] and a lecturer will contact you to discuss. Attendance Requirements
(subject to change)
Full time study is approximately 20 hours of class time per week with 15-20 hours of self-study.
Diploma of IT (Cyber Security)/Bachelor of IT (Networking and Cyber Security Systems) - Flinders Uni Pathway
TAFE SA
In-PersonSAInformation Technology
Become an IT Cyber Security engineering specialist with this nationally recognised course. Learn foundational skills for aspiring cyber security engineers to promote workplace cyber security awareness as well as designing systems to prepare for and respond to cyber security threats. Entry Recommendations
If you do not have a Certificate IV in Cyber Security but have other relevant qualifications or industry experience, please apply for the Diploma and add the Certificate IV as a preference and then email your 9-digit reference number and details of your relevant skills and experience to [email protected] A lecturer may contact you to discuss further. Attendance Requirements
(subject to change)
Full time study is approximately 20 hours of class time per week with 15-20 hours of self-study.