49 weeks
Blended | On Campus, Online (domestic students)
12 October 2026
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Adelaide
Level 1 29 King William St, ADELAIDE, SA 5000
Student Information
Fees & Entry by Student Type
Tuition Fee
$6,600
Duration
Part Time*: 8 terms (approx. 2 year/s); * Part-time option only available for domestic students.
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
- ACADEMIC
- Completion of the superseded (22334VIC) or current (22603VIC) – Certificate IV in Cyber Security or equivalent or
- minimum of two (2) years cyber security work experience.
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY International students must fulfil additional entry requirements as follows:
- Successful completion of UpPer Intermediate General English or
- equivalent English Language proficiency test result
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
- Cyber Security Manager (in private enterprises and government departments)
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Units of Competency
Interpret and utilise key security frameworks, policies and procedures for an organisation pages
Identify and monitor an organisation’s cyber security legal compliance requirements
Design and implement wireless network security
Manage team effectiveness
Plan and implement a cyber security project
Configure identity management processes and procedures for an organisation
Identify Active Directory security concepts
Gather and validate digital forensic data from workstations
Configure enterprise virtual computing environments
Develop software skills for the cyber security practitioner
Assess and secure cloud services
Identify the implications of cloud based security systems
Communicate cyber security incidents within an organisation
Implement processes and procedures to deal with cyber security incidents
Detect and respond to cyber security threats
Plan and conduct a security risk assessment for an organisation
Perform advanced penetration testing for web site vulnerabilities
Protect industrial networks and operational technology infrastructure for an organisation
Select and configure security devices for an organisation
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total cost of the Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security at Australian Pacific College?
The estimated total course cost is AU$13,800, which comprises a tuition fee of AU$13,200 and a non-tuition fee of AU$600.
How long does the Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security take to complete?
The course has a duration of 49 weeks.
Where is the Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security delivered?
The course is delivered across multiple campuses operated by Australian Pacific College, including locations in Sydney (NSW), Adelaide (SA), and Melbourne (VIC).
What is the CRICOS course code for the Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security?
The CRICOS course code is 117124E and the VET National Code is 22610VIC.
Is the Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security eligible for Post-Study Work Rights?
No. Post-Study Work Rights eligibility requires the course to be a Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor, Masters or PhD) with a duration of 92 weeks or greater. This course is an Advanced Diploma with a 49-week duration, so it does not meet these criteria.
Application
How to Apply
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