Wanna Study Cyber Security and Save on the Fees? Here’s How to Do It

You’re lookin’ at courses half the usual price.

This post is presented in partnership with North Metropolitan Tafe.

If you're looking for a sign to pursue your future in cyber security, this is it. 

North Metropolitan TAFE will get you career-ready for a fraction of the cost of studying at university. And there’s a huge range of certs and diplomas to pick from, depending on how full-steam-ahead you wanna go.

We've sussed out the coolest cyber security courses you can study at North Metro TAFE that won't break the bank!

If you want to get a feel for it—check out the Introduction to Cyber Security Skill Set.

You might not feel like jumping straight into the deep end, and North Metro TAFE has got you covered.

This Skill Set course covers key skills and knowledge you need to get job ready and a foot in the door to your career.

It covers how to manage personal and sensitive data and information (like not using ABC123 for all your passwords).

You’ll learn how to identify cybersecurity needs in an organisation—(does no one know what a dodgy link looks like?)—and the fundamentals of security in personal and networked computers.

This course is highly subsidised under the Skills Ready program, from $156 concession price.

If you’re ready to launch into a job or pursue higher study—check out the Certificate IV in Cyber Security.

This option is ideal for newly passionate cyber enthusiasts who are ready to commit and earn a job, or even currently employed IT workers who want to upskill into a cyber security role.

This is a technician level qualification and will give you comprehensive practical skills to make you highly employable.

You will learn how to monitor the risk of a cyber security attack, implement software, protect organisations from security breaches and develop systems to mitigate risks.

Very important stuff, for as low as $434 concession.

If you’ve got some qualifications already—check out the Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security.

You’ll be trained at the paraprofessional level in this course to make you a certified cyber warrior.

Upon graduating, you could be on the front line of protecting the security of companies. You will develop their cyber security policies and overall defence strategies.

This course does have some entry requirements, so ensure you check them out on the TAFE website.

For two whole semesters, these fees go as low as $945 concession.

What are you even waiting for? If you’ve got a burning passion for all things cyber security, pick somewhere that won’t put a burning hole in your pocket.

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