Cyber Security Micro Credential

Essential Cyber Skills for Everyone — No IT Experience Required

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Safeguard your business and personal data from cyber threats.

Cyber security is no longer just an IT concern. In today’s digital landscape, cyber attacks—like phishing scams, ransomware, and data breaches—are hitting businesses of all sizes. The consequences? Lost data, financial damage, and broken customer trust.

That’s why cyber security training is now a must for every business owner, manager, and employee — not just the tech team.

Learn Cyber Security in Plain English

The Cyber Security Micro Credential from Applied Education is a short, practical course that teaches you:

  • How to spot and stop common cyber threats
  • How to protect business data and systems
  • How to build safer digital habits across your team
  • All explained in plain English — no tech jargon or coding required.

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Choose Your Cyber Security Learning Path

$295

 

Skills Development

Perfect for professionals who want to learn cyber security essentials without formal assessments.

  • ✓ Self-paced, 100% online learning
  • ✓ Up to 12 months course access
  • ✓ 10 hours of video tutorials
  • ✓ Downloadable templates & resources
  • ✓ Practical workplace skills
  • ✓ Ideal for: Business owners, admin staff, team leaders

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$795

 

Nationally Recognised Training

Official accreditation for compliance and professional development requirements. Includes all in skills package plus assessments

    • ✓ 12 months flexible online access
    • ✓ Nationally Recognised Qualification
    • ✓ 10 hours of video tutorials
    • ✓ Statement of Attainment
    • ✓ Comprehensive resources & templates
    • ✓ 3 Units of Competency

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Not sure which course is right for you? Completed prior units and may be eligible for credits? Call us on 1800 678 073 for a consultation with a course coordinator or book an enrolment consultation.

Expert Trainers and Assessors

We have been delivering training courses since 1999.

Nationally Recognised

Gain credits towards further nationally recognised qualifications

Amazing Support

Our trainers and assessors have qualifications and experience in business and education

Course Information

This course will prepare you with the skills and knowledge to improve your business security and threats.

On completion of this course, you’ll gain practical knowledge on how to:

  • Identify and mitigate common cyber threats
  • Implement essential security measures across your business
  • Train staff to recognize and respond to online risks
  • Safeguard sensitive customer and company information

Cyber Security Micro Credential consists of 3 units of study:

  • BSBXCS301 Protect Own Personal Online Profile from Cybersecurity Threats
  • BSBXCS302 Identify and Report Online Security Threats
  • BSBXCS303 Securely Manage Personally Identifiable Information and Workplace Information

The units are nationally recognised and may be used as credit towards further qualifications. On completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment.

  • Note if you choose "Skills Development" option when enrolling then you will not be issued with a statement of attainment as no assessments are completed. You will be issued with a "Certificate of Completion"

This Skill Set is delivered via online study.

This is a very effective way to learn, offering students hands-on learning with expert trainers along with the opportunity to complete studies at their own pace, in their own time and environment. 

We provide you with the following:

  • Quality materials
  • Amazing Support from our assessors and student support team
  • Assessments
  • Student Facebook group

You will have up to 12 months to complete the Cyber Security Micro Credential

The time it will take to complete is flexible and dependent on your ability, knowledge and time available. Students familiar with the learning concepts may complete the course faster.

To complete this course, you will need access to:

  • A reliable internet connection at home to complete assessments as all data files and learning activities are available via our student platform.

You will also need to have basic computer skills e.g. know how to download files, open and save documents.

Digital (non-printable and non-editable) training manuals are included as part of the course.

The course content is accessed via our online student portal extra learning materials and classroom recordings also available.

  • If you choose "Skills Development" option the requirements below do not apply.

Pre-course

Before starting this course, you will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) questionnaire. This quick questionnaire is used to determine your LLN skill level so that we can best support you in your studies.

Units

The Unit assessments are completed using a variety of methods and comprise of theoretical and practical exercises. 

If you complete the Nationally Recognised Units of Competency in Introduction to Cyber Security these units may be used as credit toward further study including:

Certificate III in Business

With further advanced training in cyber security, you can pursue roles such as:

  • Cyber Security Support Officer: Assist in protecting an organization's information systems and networks.
  • Security Penetration Tester: Identify and address vulnerabilities by simulating cyber attacks.
  • Information Systems Security Support Officer: Maintain and enhance the security of information systems.

Accreditation & Industry Partners

As a Registered Training Organisation (ID 52240), we comply with the government’s strict quality and consistency standards. We conduct regular audits to ensure we keep this accreditation and deliver the level of training you deserve.

The Units of Competency in this Skill Set are recognised in all states and territories of Australia and may be used as credit toward further qualifications.

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