Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Auckland offers a Certificate of Proficiency in Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Regulation, a 10-week online course that provides students with an understanding of organisational cybersecurity concepts and their practical applications.

Course Details

Duration

The course is 10 weeks long, with the next start date being 13 April 2026.

Fees

The estimated domestic fee for the course is $1,453, which includes 15% GST but excludes the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, and living costs.

Admission Criteria

To be admitted to the course, students must meet the University Entrance requirements or have an equivalent qualification. The course is only available to New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents over 20 years old.

Course Structure

The course comprises 10 modules, including:

• Module 1: Introduction to the course
• Module 2: Security and risk management (Part 1)
• Module 3: Security and risk management (Part 2)
• Module 4: Asset security
• Module 5: Security architecture
• Module 6: Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
• Module 7: Network security
• Module 8: Identity and access management, and software security
• Module 9: Security assessment and training
• Module 10: Cyber breach Post-incident analysis

Assignments

Students will be required to complete three assignments:

• Risk assessment plan
• Disaster Recovery Plan
• Cybersecurity breach case study

Benefits

Upon completion of the course, students will be awarded 15 credit points from the University of Auckland and may be eligible to progress their studies further towards a Master of Information Governance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Application FAQs

• What are the entry requirements? The course is designed for working professionals, and students must meet the University Entrance requirements or have an equivalent qualification.
• Is the course fee a one-off lump sum? Yes, the course fee is a one-off sum.

Studying FAQs

• Can I study the course in my own time? Yes, the course is flexible and can be studied at a time that suits the student.
• How is the course structured? The course will run over 10 weeks and will comprise weekly modules.

Assessment FAQs

• How will I be assessed? Students will be assessed through a combination of activities that address the learning objectives from each of the modules.

Benefits FAQs

• What is a Certificate of Proficiency (CoP)? A Certificate of Proficiency is a course-only study option that allows students to take a course at the University of Auckland without studying a full programme.
• Does the course enable me to take further study at the University? Yes, students who complete the course may be eligible to progress their studies further towards a Master of Information Governance.