Cyber security courses in Australia
Square1 Ai is an online school. It runs three live cyber security bootcamps (Cybersecurity, AI Security and Red-Teaming, and Cloud Security Engineer), each twelve weeks on Zoom with one instructor and 10 projects you keep, for A$200, plus free certification practice for CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Microsoft SC-900, CompTIA CySA+ and CISSP. Australian cohorts meet on weekday evenings from 6:30 PM Sydney and Melbourne time, with full-day sessions at weekends.
Founding price, half the A$400 standard, until 1 December. Self-paced courses from A$45.
What security roles pay in Australia
Annual base salary across Australia, from Glassdoor (read 14 October 2026). The range is the middle half of reported salaries, and each row shows how many salaries it rests on.
| Role | Median a year | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security engineer268 salaries | A$135,624 | A$108,250 to A$174,600 | Cybersecurity, Cloud Security Engineer |
| Penetration tester55 salaries | A$107,750 | A$81,750 to A$172,525 | Cybersecurity, AI Security and Red-Teaming |
| Cyber security analyst469 salaries | A$99,500 | A$79,750 to A$126,250 | Cybersecurity, AI Security and Red-Teaming |
| Information security analyst118 salaries | A$99,500 | A$82,250 to A$130,750 | Cybersecurity |
| GRC analyst17 salaries | A$94,500 | A$78,725 to A$134,250 | Cybersecurity |
| SOC analyst68 salaries | A$87,000 | A$70,000 to A$109,000 | Cybersecurity |
Salaries are what employers in Australia report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in Australia.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Cyber security courses in Australia, side by side
Cyber security courses you can take in Australia in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CompTIA Security+Lumify Work | 5 days | In person in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney, or virtual | A$4,114 incl. GST (exam extra) |
| Cyber Security Foundation + PractitionerALC Training | 5 days | Virtual, or face to face in capital cities | A$3,100 + GST virtual |
| Certificate IV in Cyber Security (22603VIC)TAFE SA | 12 months full time | Online, virtual classroom or Adelaide City campus | A$7,268 full fee (A$3,990 subsidised in SA) |
| Live cyber security bootcamps (3 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 6:30 PM AEDT and weekend days | A$200 (founding price) |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 14 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake, and whether a government-subsidised price applies to you, before you pay.
Four ways into cyber security in Australia
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on whether you need a recognised qualification, a certification or a portfolio.
- Route 1
A degree or graduate certificate in cyber security
Fits when You want a formal qualification, a pathway to a visa, or the theory in depth.
Watch for Years of study and tens of thousands of dollars; check how much of it uses the tools teams work with now.
- Route 2
A TAFE certificate
Fits when You want a nationally recognised cyber security qualification, often at a subsidised price in your state.
Watch for Check what you would pay without a subsidy, and whether you build real projects or mostly complete assessments.
- Route 3
An industry certification course
Fits when You want a university or industry name on a short course, online.
Watch for Exam courses prepare you for the test; pair the certification with projects you can show.
- Route 4
A live online bootcamp
Fits when You are working and want a job-shaped portfolio in twelve weeks, taught live on Sydney evenings.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new and not accredited: the first cohorts have not graduated, so there is no placement rate yet.
Questions people in Australia ask about cyber security
Which cyber security course is best in Australia?
It depends on what you need. Lumify Work's CompTIA Security+ lists A$4,114 incl. GST for 5 days and ALC Training's Cyber Security Foundation + Practitioner lists A$3,100 + GST virtual for 5 days; the table above lists each one's length and fee. If you are working and want hands-on projects an employer can check, Square1 Ai's twelve-week live bootcamps are A$200 at the founding price.
How much does a cyber security course cost in Australia?
A Square1 Ai live cyber security bootcamp is A$200, the founding price until 1 December (the standard price is A$400), and a self-paced course is A$45. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
Are there free cyber security courses in Australia?
Yes. Square1 Ai's certification practice is free: practice questions, timed mock exams and study plans for Security+, ISC2 CC, SC-900, CySA+ and CISSP, with a free 20-question diagnostic for each. The live bootcamps are paid.
What does a cyber security analyst earn in Australia?
Glassdoor puts the median base salary for a cyber security analyst in Australia at A$99,500 a year, with the middle half between A$79,750 and A$126,250. A security engineer's median is A$135,624.
Which cyber security certification should I start with?
If you are new, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) or CompTIA Security+ are the usual first certifications; Microsoft SC-900 suits people heading into Microsoft 365 and Azure work. Square1 Ai's free practice for each tells you where you stand with a 20-question diagnostic before you study.
Can I learn cyber security online in Australia while working full time?
Yes. Australian cohorts meet on weekday evenings from 6:30 PM Sydney and Melbourne time, with full-day sessions at weekends, and the work between sessions is graded by Nova, Square1 Ai's AI tutor, whenever you submit it. Plan for about fifteen hours a week across the twelve weeks.
Is it a nationally recognised qualification, and can I use government funding?
No. Square1 Ai is not a registered training organisation, so its bootcamps are not nationally recognised qualifications and are not eligible for government funding, fee-free TAFE places or VET Student Loans. You get 10 deployed projects and a recorded defence of your work, not a certificate under the AQF.
Does the bootcamp guarantee a job?
No. No placement rate is published because the first cohorts have not graduated. You leave with 10 projects an employer can open and run, a recorded defence of your work, and a hiring plan worked through with your instructor.
How do I pay?
Reserving a seat is free and takes your name, email and country. Nothing is charged until the start date is confirmed and you say yes.
25 spots a cohort. Hold one on Sydney time.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Nothing is charged until you confirm.