Overview
This course provides network engineers, currently in or aiming for upper management positions, with a range of high level specialist IT networking and cyber security knowledge and skills. Graduates of this qualification will also gain the knowledge and skills to:
- design, implement, secure and maintain large enterprise networks
- identify, manage, analyse and use initiative to lead a team in diffusing and preventing cyber security breaches
- enhance the information technology infrastructure of businesses and/or government to increase cyber security.
Graduates will also extend or gain high level business management skills and knowledge. These skills include research, evaluation, project management, strategic change management and continuous improvement of ICT technologies within a business or government context.
Qualification: Qualification: |
Graduate Certificate in Networking and Cyber Security 10198NAT |
Program No: Program No: |
GC-BD17 |
Campus: Campus: |
CIT Reid |
Duration: Duration: |
1-2 years part-time (10-20 hours per week of supervised and unsupervised learning) For successful completion of this course, learners will be required to engage in unsupervised activities including: - practising and applying workplace skills and knowledge acquired through supervised learning activities - completing written assignments/projects - completing self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge - conducting research to expand current industry information - undertaking research on methods of cyber security implementation - collecting and analysing security related data - consulting with organisation and subject matter experts The time required to undertake these activities will vary between learners based on their experience. Extensive and relevant industry experience may allow students to complete in less than one year. |
Cost Info: Cost Info: |
Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance |
Indicative Cost: Indicative Cost: |
$7,200 |
Likely Job Outcome: Likely Job Outcome: |
- Network specialist manager - Network lead engineer - Network lead infrastructure engineer - Senior network administrator - Network and systems manager - ICT lead security specialist - Security engineer manager - Lead communications engineer - Communications security manager |
Enrolment Type: Application Type: |
Portfolio - Full Fee |
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Additional Information
Completion of this course will enable graduates to apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society at the Certified Technician and Certified Professional levels.
If you have completed a Bachelor in IT, to refresh/enhance your Core Networking including Routing and Switching in CISCO platform, it is recommended that you complete the subject CCNA Routing and Switching Stage 2 prior to beginning the Graduate Certificate in Networking and Cyber Security.
CCNA Routing and Switching Stage 2 to refresh/enhance your Core Networking including Routing and Switching in CISCO platform. This subject is part of Non-Accredited Training:
XA-BD04 Preparation for CISCO Assessment
ICT Enrolment Information for:
New Students
Current students (existing CIT ID number)
Skills Recognition
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate IT degree including networking from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent international qualification formally recognised within Australia)
OR a Diploma of Information Technology Networking (or qualification deemed equivalent) PLUS at least two years of full-time equivalent employment in networking including work team experience
OR at least four years of full-time equivalent employment in IT networking with significant exposure to cyber security responsibilities.
International students will need an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0 and with no score below 5.5.
Recommended Entry Attributes:
It is preferred that applicants are currently employed in the IT networking industry OR have recent networking industry experience (this may include qualification-supported work placements).
To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Complete 4 subjects
Core: complete all 3
Electives: complete 1
Related Courses
Certificate IV | Cyber Security 22334VIC |
Statement Attainment training | Introduction to Organisational Cyber Security [extract from 22334VIC] |
More Information
For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au