Overview
This course will provide you with specialist skills in technical network cyber security capabilities, organisational requirements under cybersecurity law, vigilance and adaptability to edge network security solutions and cyber security management concepts and risk management. This course meets the needs for network engineers, currently in or aiming for upper management positions, with a range of high-level IT networking, cyber security, and analytic skills. You will be able to obtain industry recognised certifications.
Qualification: |
Graduate Certificate in Networking and Cyber Security 10907NAT |
Next Intake: | Semester 2 2023 |
Course No: |
GC-BD66 |
Campus: |
CIT Reid |
Duration: |
Full time - 6 months (4 sessions per week on campus) Part time - 1 year (2 sessions per week on campus) Each session is 3 hours and available during the day and/or evenings You will also be required to complete an additional 3-5 hours each week of self-directed learning activities. |
Cost Info: |
Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. Subject costs identified as Full Fee receive no government subsidy. Concessions are not available. The fees below apply unless training as an apprentice or trainee. |
Indicative Cost: |
$7,200 |
Likely Job Outcome: |
This qualification provides job outcomes across the wider industry in the following cyber security and network security areas: - Ethical hacking - Systems administration - Network Security Engineering - Data forensics - Cyber security - Forensics |
Application Type: |
Full Fee |
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Timetable Information
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Additional Information
Graduates of this course will be able to obtain the following certifications:
- CISCO certified professional (security)
- CISCO Cyber Ops
- Paloalto certified network security engineering
- Certified ethical hacker
Skills Recognition
Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
- have a relevant higher education qualification
OR
- have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in related fields of study and have at least one year full-time equivalent workplace experience with exposure to networking and cyber security
OR
- have at least two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience with exposure to networking and cyber security.
It is recommended that entrants:
- are currently working in a public or private sector agency that undertakes networking and cyber security work
- have relevant industry certifications in networking and cyber security
You may be required have an interview to confirm that prior experience on IT networking and computing operating systems are proficient to ensure successful course completion.
To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 4 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.
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 4
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More Information
For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au