Key benefits of this course
A general version:
This course has been designed to equip you with
- Practical cybersecurity skills to recognise and respond to common digital threats
- Confidence in applying safe online behaviours at work and at home
- The capability to identify risks such as phishing, spoofing and social engineering
- An enhanced understanding of foundational cybersecurity concepts and protective measures
- to the ability to support and promote a security-aware culture within your organisation
- Skills to strengthen your employability with in-demand digital safety skills recognised across all sectors
- The capacity to support small businesses, community groups and individuals in protecting sensitive information
- Beginner-friendly, accessible content shaped by academic and industry insights.
Digital badge and certificate
A digital badge and certificate will be awarded following the successful completion of any necessary tasks or assessments to demonstrate acquired learning of the short course or for meeting attendance and/or participation requirements.
Learn more about UTS Open digital badges.
Price
Full price: $100 (GST-free)*
*Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase.
Payment on invoice requests must be paid in full and reconciled by our Finance team before you can access your online course materials. Please make sure your invoice payments reference the UTS Open invoice number. You should also forward remittance advice to support@open.uts.edu.au for more efficient reconciliation.
Enrolment conditions
Course purchase is subject to UTS Open Terms and Conditions.
Course outline
This course has been designed to be completed in approximately two hours and is structured to provide an engaging and practical introduction to cybersecurity for individuals with little to no prior experience. The course is delivered entirely online via the UTS Open platform, allowing you to start at any time and progress at your own pace.
The learning experience is modular and scenario-driven, featuring interactive elements such as short quizzes, knowledge checks, and gamified challenges. These activities are deliberately low-stakes and designed to build confidence while reinforcing core concepts in a fun and memorable way. The course includes character-led narratives and real-world examples relevant to not-for-profit and small organisation settings, making the material highly relatable and accessible.
Each module contains concise, easy-to-understand explanations of key cybersecurity topics, including:
- Introduction to cybersecurity and digital risks
- Recognising phishing, spoofing, and social engineering
- Safe browsing and secure password practices
- Protecting devices and sensitive information
- Building a security-aware culture.
Throughout the course you will encounter mnemonic tools, downloadable reference materials and visual aids that reinforce critical takeaways. These resources are designed to be shared within organisations to support broader cyber awareness and workplace behaviour change.
The course begins with an orientation module that introduces you to the structure and navigation of the course. From there, you’ll move through a series of self-contained sections that culminate in a final reflective task, encouraging you to identify one practical action to implement immediately in a personal or professional context.
Key pedagogical features include:
- Self-paced delivery - ideal for busy professionals or volunteers with limited availability
- Interactive content - promotes active learning through relatable and playful scenarios
- Practical application - designed to embed safe online behaviours into everyday practice
- Downloadable resources - support ongoing learning and promote internal knowledge-sharing.
The course concludes with a summary module that reinforces the learning outcomes and invites you to advocate for cybersecurity awareness within your networks. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a UTS short course certificate and a digital badge recognising the newly acquired skills in cybersecurity fundamentals. This format has been deliberately crafted to lower access barriers, reduce intimidation around technical topics, and ensure immediate relevance to everyday work and life. It encourages behaviour change through storytelling, humour, and practical demonstration—building cyber resilience from the ground up.
Course learning objectives
By the conclusion of this course you should be able to:
- Explain basic cyber security concepts, including gaining a foundational understanding of cyber security, including common threats, vulnerabilities and basic protective measures
- Recognise cyber threats, including identifying common types of cyber threats and understanding the potential impact on the organisation
- Apply cyber security best practices, including applying basic cyber security practices to protect organisational data and personal information
- Promote a security-aware culture, understanding the importance of a cyber security culture and how to promote safe practices within the organisation.
Requirements
To participate in this online course, you will need a personal computer with adequate internet access, web conferencing capability and an operating system with a web browser compatible with Canvas, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Contact us
For any questions on enrolment or payment, please email support@open.uts.edu.au
If you have a specific question on course content or requirements, please email Brett.Oberstein@uts.edu.au
