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Key details
Duration
This short course is delivered over a period of 1 day.
Intake
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Entry requirements
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Overview
This intensive one-day professional development course provides participants with essential AI literacy skills balanced with comprehensive cybersecurity awareness.
Designed for NT professionals, the course covers the fundamentals of how the technology behind ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot works. In addition to an introductory exploration of these main AI proprietary tools, the course also covers responsible data handling for organisations, managing the use of unauthorised or `Shadow AI' risks, and compliance with Australian Privacy Principles and NT Information ACT frameworks.
Participants gain practical, actionable competency to leverage AI innovation whilst maintaining robust information security practices.
Learning Focus:
AI fundamentals; exploring text and media generation models
Responsible AI use for NT Workplaces
Shadow AI and data security risk mitigation
Building cyber security skills & online threat awareness
Privacy & NT Information Act compliance
| Delivery Details | |
| Location | Casuarina Alice Springs Katherine |
| Duration | This short course is delivered over 1 day 9:00am - 4:30pm (including lunch break) |
| Study Mode | Face-to-face |
| Available Dates | Casuarina Campus Casuarina Campus |
| Proposed Dates | Alice Springs Campus Katherine Campus |
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Fees
2026 fees for this course are $350.00 per participant.
International VET Package
Course information flyer(s)
Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
What will I study?
Participants enrol in the unit listed below to undertake ZSCV009 AI and Cyber Essentials 1-Day Course (Non-Award).Upon successful completion, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued.
Course structure
Participants enrol in the unit listed below to undertake ZSCV009 AI and Cyber Essentials 1-Day Course (Non-Award).
Upon successful completion, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued.
The total nominal hours for this short course is 8.
| Unit Code | Unit | Hours |
| ZSCVICT009 | AI and Cyber Essentials 1-Day Course | 8 |
| Total nominal hours for the training program | 8 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Entry requirements for this short course include:
- Basic computer literacy (email, web browsing, document creation)
- No prior AI or cybersecurity experience required
- Interest in professional development and AI literacy.
Resources
Comprehensive presentation materials
Participants are provided with take-home guidebooks that include:
- companion notes for the course content
- activities
- scenario-based discussion topics
- digital resources including reference materials and links
- Australian AI Safety Standards documentation and NT Government frameworks
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The people-first approach to flexibility and supportive learning environment at CDU meant I could find a balance with study, work and family life.
Nikki
CDU student
I have decided to stay in Darwin because I found an amazing job here. I wouldn’t be exposed to this variety of roles and experience anywhere else in Australia.
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Course details
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine
Study Mode: On campus
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
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You make CDU
Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.
Learn about information technology at CDU
Kalyani is from India studying a Master of Information Technology (Information Systems and Data Science) at CDU. Hear more about her experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
How to apply
How to apply direct to CDU
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Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
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