Australia and the wider world are currently experiencing a global shortage of qualified cyber security professionals. With information technology professionals already in high demand, adding a specialisation in cyber security to your skill set will ensure you enter the job market with highly sought-after expertise.
As cyber attacks are becoming increasingly common and more harmful, organisations are looking for ways to protect themselves and mitigate the risks of future attacks. Demand for creative problem solvers is at an all time high across a range of industries including banking and finance, healthcare, law, retail, defence, and government.
TAFE Queensland offers a Certificate IV in Cyber Security as well as short courses for you to add to your existing skill set. Get the technical skills you need to protect organisations against malicious cyber activity and launch your cyber security career.
View cyber security courses- Cyber security support officer
- Information systems security support officer
- Network security support officer
- Security penetration tester
- Website security support officer
Popular courses
Develop the technical skills you need to protect organisations against malicious cyber activity and seek work as a cyber security practitioner.
Take the next step towards a career in cyber security with this non-accredited short course.
Kick start your career in cyber security with this introductory non-accredited short course.
Popular courses
Develop the technical skills you need to protect organisations against malicious cyber activity and seek work as a cyber security practitioner.
Take the next step towards a career in cyber security with this non-accredited short course.
Kick start your career in cyber security with this introductory non-accredited short course.
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Tayla Adams, decided to study cyber security because it's one of the most in-demand industries with ever increasing job opportunities! Meanwhile, Daniel Schwass, chose to study cyber security at TAFE Queensland over university because of the hands-on, industry relevant learning experience.
See what they have to say about the Certificate IV in Cyber Security (22334VIC) offered at the Coomera campus on the Gold Coast.
