Learn to think like a cybersecurity professional by assessing threats and mitigating risks.
A collaboration between
Next start date:
13 May
Time to complete:
24 weeks, part-time
Live online classes:
9 hours per week
The support you need to transform your career
Cybersecurity is one of the most in-demand global fields today. We’re committed to equipping you with the fundamental skills you need to make an impact while providing unparalleled support and resources before, during, and after your boot camp.
Join the front lines of digital defence
Cyber crime is growing: Over the 2020–21 financial year, there were more than 67,500 cybercrime reports received by the Australian Cyber Security Centre — up 13% from the previous year.1
You can help protect organisations and populations — and change your entire career trajectory. As the world grows more connected and automated (and therefore, more vulnerable), the demand for cybersecurity specialists is on the rise, with nearly 17,000 more cybersecurity workers needed by 2026.2
Further your career
Our Career Engagement Network will help you apply the tools and knowledge you have learned to advance your career. We will help you optimise your resume and LinkedIn profile, prepare for interviews, and build your portfolio. You’ll also have access to free career resources throughout your professional life.
We know how important certification is for our course participants; that’s why we chose CompTIA as a partner to provide you with a complimentary CertMaster test prep tool and an exam voucher* to take the CompTIA certification exam of your choice: Security+, Network+, Linux+, Server+, or Cloud+.
While the boot camp itself does not provide test preparation, a portion of the final module is dedicated to helping you learn and leverage the CertMaster Test Prep Tool for the Security+ exam and some CEH content to get you started.
*CompTIA is a third-party provider. Students of the cybersecurity boot camp receive an exam voucher and access to a ComptTIA exam preparation tool.
In 24 weeks, the Cybersecurity Boot Camp at the University of Sydney will prepare you with the technical skills you need to protect digital environments. Through an immersive hands-on curriculum, you will not only learn fundamental cybersecurity methods, but also put them into action through practical exercises.
The curriculum is delivered through live, online classes and high-quality coursework. Our trainers are fully vetted by the university and offer 1-on-1 virtual guidance to learners throughout the program.
Learn to think like a cybersecurity professional by assessing threats and mitigating risks.
What you will learn:
Gain hands-on experience working with the command line and bash commands that are prominent in IT roles. You will configure and audit servers, as well as harden and secure them from malicious attacks.
What you will learn:
Dive into network configuration, design, protocols, and data communication.
What you will learn:
Dive into SIEMs and network security monitoring, practice responding to different breaches and attacks, and learn how to recover deleted data as part of preparing evidence for a legal case.
What you will learn:
Gain a thorough understanding of web applications, databases, and the vulnerabilities and hardening associated with them.
What you will learn:
Focus on certification prep for Security+ and CEH exams, and conclude the program with a final group project.
Now you’re ready
By the time you’ve completed the boot camp, you will have mastered in-demand skills, built an impressive portfolio of projects applying your new skills in practical scenarios, and earned a valuable Statement of Completion.
This is a part-time program designed for working professionals like you who want to learn cybersecurity to advance careers, enhance skills for a current role, or change career paths.
| Time to complete | 24 weeks |
| Live online classes | 9 hrs/week |
| Homework & projects | 20+ hrs/week |
| Class time | 3 weekday evenings (3 hrs/class) |
Cybersecurity boot camp fee: $12,250 excluding GST
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A history of thinking forward
The University of Sydney was founded in 1850 on the principle of providing people from all backgrounds with the opportunity to realise their potential to make a positive impact in the world through education. The University’s regular ranking in the top 50 universities worldwide reflects our outstanding reputation (QS World University Rankings 2020). Our community includes more than 70,000 students, 8,100 staff and 350,000 alumni in more than 170 countries.
We’re also a world-renowned research institution, with 100 percent of our research ranked at world standard or above by the Australian Government’s Excellence in Research for Australia report. Our research is driven by the big picture and a desire to make a positive impact. We tackle problems by looking at them from all angles, combining expertise and talents of scholars from many disciplines.
Our founding principle as Australia’s first university was that we would be a modern and progressive institution. It’s an ideal we still hold dear today.
The Cybersecurity Boot Camp is a collaboration between the University of Sydney and edX.
edX, part of 2U Inc., works with respected universities and organizations to deliver innovative, skills-based training to a community of over 45 million learners around the world to support them at every stage of their lives and careers. edX delivers boot camps through an immersive learning experience with expert services and valuable resources. As of 2021, graduates have been hired by 6,700+ companies, including more than 62% of the Fortune 100.
The next cybersecurity boot camp starts 13 May. Reserve your spot today!
It only takes a minute to request information and be put in touch with a member of the admissions team who can answer questions and get your application started.