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Duration
This short course is delivered over a period of 1 day.
Intake
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Overview
This accessible one day Saturday workshop equips NT community members with essential AI literacy and personal cybersecurity skills.
Designed for parents, families and individuals seeking to improve their digital wellbeing, it covers how to make the most of AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot), while also developing resilience against the associated cyber security risks: privacy breaches, online scams, inauthentic online content and deepfake technology. Participants will also learn essential electronic device protection, password security, and safe family technology practices.
The course balances innovation opportunities with building practical online security awareness and skills, empowering participants to access AI tools safely, whilst protecting themselves and their families online.
Learning Focus:
AI basics for everyday use
Online safety & data privacy for families
Cybersecurity for home users
Identifying AI data security risks, scams & manipulated online content.
| Delivery Details | |
| Location | Casuarina campus Alice Springs campus |
| Duration | This course is delivered over 1 day 9:00am - 4:30pm (including lunch breaks) |
| Study Mode | Face-to-face |
| Available Dates | Casuarina Campus Casuarina Campus |
| Proposed Dates | Alice Springs Campus Saturday, 24 January 2026 |
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 $250.00
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 ZSCV011 AI and Online Cyber Safety Skills 1-Day Beginner Course (Non-Award).Upon successful completion, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued.
Course structure
Participants enrol in the unit listed below to undertake ZSCV011 AI and Online Cyber Safety Skills 1-Day Beginner 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 |
| ZSCVICT011 | AI and Online Cyber Safety Skills 1-Day Beginner Course | 8 |
| Total nominal hours for the training program | 8 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Participants for this course should have:
- Basic ability to use a computer, smartphone or tablet
- Interest in learning about AI and cybersecurity for personal/family benefit
- Beginners welcome! No technical background or prior AI experience required.
- Open to all NT community members aged 18+.
Resources
Accessible presentation materials using everyday language and practical examples
Participant take-home guidebook including: Personal AI tools quick-start guide
- Family cybersecurity checklist
- Password security and device protection guidance
- Identifying scams and deepfakes resources
- Children's online safety guide for parents
- Digital resource links to trusted security resources and AI learning tools
- Plain-language guide to Australian privacy rights
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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.
Srijana
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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
Study Mode: On campus
Subject to demand other locations may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
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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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