Certificate IV in Cyber Security

The Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22603VIC is a technician level course. It provides participants with knowledge and a range of technical skills to enable them to seek employment as a cyber security technician in a range of organisations and government bodies.

Upon completion of this course you will have gained knowledge and skills in:

• Network security support officer
• Website security support officer
• IT helpdesk technician
• Entry level security penetration tester
• Information systems security officer
• Cyber security (CSOC) analyst.

The delivery of this course is available on campus, blended delivery, face-to-face and eLearning, and also fully online.

Unique to Victoria University's cyber security course are the amazing connections to industry that are embedded early on in your training. You can access expert panel discussions, inspirational story-telling and industry events.

By learning in our Cyber Security Training Centre, you will have the opportunity to get hands-on training in a simulated working environment. In this practical experience you'll learn to collaborate, forming teams to produce solutions to industry standard problems.

Australia's cybersecurity sector will experience a huge worker shortage over the coming years as cyber attacks grow. There is expected to be a shortfall of 3,000 cybersecurity workers in Australia by 2026. At the same time, the number of cyber attacks in Australia is expected to double in the next five years. Read more.

Upon completion of the Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22603VIC you will have gained the skills to prepare you for careers such as:

• cyber security support officer
• security penetration tester
• information systems security support officer
• network security support officer
• website security support officer.

Technology is deeply rooted in our professional and personal lives and the need for skilled workers is growing fast.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Credit transfer/Recognition of prior learning (RPL): If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.