Microcredentials

Our specially curated micro-credentials are designed to provide you with targeted skills for a specific area of cybersecurity. All micro-credentials earn university credits and enable you to upskill in the skills you need in the rapidly evolving digital world. Dive in and tailor your learning experience to your professional aspirations.

All our micro-credentials are part-time and online, ensuring they seamlessly integrate with your work schedule and lifestyle.

Secure Network Systems
Blue network wires

The learner will evaluate common cyber security threats and defense in depth techniques to defend against these threats.
Information Security Architecture
Cyber Archiecture

Students will learn about information security and its importance in protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and information.
Cryptography & Protocols
Numbers Code Binary

Students will learn the mathematics and cryptographic tools to analyse and understand the strengths and shortcomings of such security protocols.
Secure Software Development
Software Systems

This module focuses on secure software development practices and how they should be integrated throughout the software development life cycle.
Cybersecurity Standards & Risk
Servers and systems

Students will learn about risk management processes with a focus on how to manage the risk related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of data.
Security Architecture
Software Colour Development

Students will learn the key concepts and techniques employed in designing secure system architectures.
Practical Cryptography
Blue Purple cyber space

Students will gain a hands-on understanding of practical cryptographic applications and their correct implementations in information systems.
Log Files and Event Analysis
Blue and gold cyber

The learner will evaluate log files and learn tools to extract associated valuable data for detecting cyber threats and system performance issues.
Security Assurance
Keypad Cyber

Learn how to locate and identify system vulnerabilities along with methods to identify potential vulnerabilities in a system design.
Secure Network Services
World Internet Connections

At the end of this module learners should have the ability to operate, configure and secure various electronic communication systems, services and networks.
OT/ICS Networks & Protocols
OT_ICS Networks & Protocols

The aim of the module is to provide knowledge, skills and abilities related to communication networks and protocols used in Operational Technology.
Future Focused Professional Portfolio 1
Future Focused Professional Portfolio 1

This module provides learners with an opportunity to demonstrate independent and self-determined learning through the creation of their individual portfolio.
Future Focused Professional Portfolio 2
Future Focused Professional Portfolio 2

This module provides learners with an opportunity to demonstrate independent and self-determined learning through the creation of their individual portfolio.
Secure OT/ICS Networks
Secure OT_ICS Networks

The aim of the module is to enable students to understand the differences between IT and OT security risks, the impacts of user's behaviour and how to establish a Cyber Security Management System (CSMS).
Vulnerability Analysis
Vulnerability Analysis

A vulnerability assessment analyst performs assessments within the network environment and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations.
Evasion and Defense Analysis
Evasion and Defense Analysis

This module will utilize purple teaming to develop evasion and detection skills to maximize the cyber capabilities of the learner.
Penetration Testing
Network Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing is the authorized process of attacking a computer system to evaluate the security of the system by identifying and verifying security weaknesses.
Security Web Penetration Testing
Security Web Penetration Testing

This module explores various web penetration testing techniques and industry-standard tools.
Practical Cybersecurity
Practical Cyber Security

In this module, learners will be provided with the practical skills necessary to secure their networks, data devices, cloud security, VPNs, website security, cell phones, and more.
Computer Forensics
Digital Forensics.

In this module students will learn how to identify, collect and preserve digital evidence on different operating systems.
Cybercrime and Digital Forensics
Cyber Crime and Digital Forensics

This course examines the background and principal features of the laws applicable to cybercrime to equip students with an understanding of the key challenges of this emerging area.
Malware Reverse Engineering
Malware Reverse Engineering

This module teaches students the skills and toolsets required for in-depth investigations of modern malware and understanding what malicious impacts it can have on systems.
Malware Behaviour Analysis
Malware Behaviour Analysis

Malware analysis is used as part of a forensic investigation to understand the behaviour and purpose of malware which is designed to cause harm or exploit any programmable device.
Cyber Security Law and Regulations
People discussing cyber law

The aim of the module is to enable students to be aware of Security Standards and associated laws and regulations for Information Technology (IT) convergence.
Cybersecurity & Digital Operational Resilience
Course image for DORA microcredential

In this module, students will evaluate the implications of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) on the cybersecurity risk management environment for entities subject to DORA regulation.
Cybersecurity Risk Frameworks
Security Locks

This module explores risk management frameworks and their impact on data use, storage, and transmission. Students study laws, compliance, and violations related to personal data. They critically analyze cybersecurity frameworks and their application in minimizing risks for organizations.