This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

Get started in cyber security and prepare for a role in a rapidly growing industry

Prepare for a rewarding career as a cyber security paraprofessional and protect organisations from evolving threats. Cyber security is one of the fastest growing fields in IT. This means professionals are in high demand as organisations prioritise protecting their systems and data.

The Certificate IV in Cyber Security equips you with the skills to detect breaches, respond to security incidents, and collaborate with key stakeholders to address vulnerabilities.

Designed in collaboration with industry leaders like Cisco, PWC, Equans, NAB, and Microsoft, this course ensures your training is aligned with real-world needs. You'll learn essential skills in network security, incident response, data analysis, and ethical practices within the ICT environment. You'll develop the technical skills to monitor cyber threats, mitigate risks, and assist in implementing privacy policies under Australian Cyber Law.

Upon graduating, you'll be ready for diverse career paths. Roles that are available to you could be in penetration testing, human hacking, and network security. This program also offers a pathway to the Advanced Diploma of IT and Cyber Security.

Free TAFE Pathways

In addition to being a Free TAFE course, this course is also part of the Free TAFE Pathways initiative.

Course code
22603VIC
Delivery location
Berwick, Dandenong, Frankston
International
Not available for International students
Length
Full Time, 12 months. Part Time, 22 months.
Start dates
February, July

Please note: Students may be required to undertake an assessment of their literacy and numeracy as part of their application process.


Nationally Recognised Training logoChisholm is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides Nationally Recognised Training (NRT). This means you can be assured that our training will provide you with a qualification that is recognised and respected across Australia.

Chisholm courses are subject to minimum and maximum group numbers. Courses may be cancelled or postponed if minimum numbers are not achieved by the start date of the course. Courses may close prior to the start date if the maximum numbers are reached. In that situation, eligible applicants will be offered a place in the next available intake.