AI & Cyber Security Short Courses
CDU TAFE is pleased to offer a new suite of professional development courses designed to build essential AI literacy and cybersecurity skills for Northern Territory workplaces and communities.
January 2026 Intake Now Open
Whether you are a professional seeking to understand AI capabilities and security risks in your organisation, or a community member wanting to protect yourself and your family online, we have a course designed for you.
Our courses cover the fundamentals of how AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot work, alongside practical guidance on responsible data handling, privacy compliance, and protection against emerging cyber threats including deepfakes and online scams.
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AI and Cyber Essentials
Essential AI literacy balanced with comprehensive cybersecurity awareness. Designed for NT professionals seeking practical competency to leverage AI innovation whilst maintaining robust information security.
Learning Focus
- AI fundamentals and media generation
- Responsible AI use for NT workplaces
- Shadow AI and data security risks
- Online threat awareness
- Privacy and NT Information Act compliance
AI Security Bootcamp
Enterprise-level AI literacy with intensive cybersecurity training. For NT professionals in administration, business and government seeking to understand AI capabilities and protect organisations from emerging security risks.
Day 1 - Security Foundations
- Threat landscape and data protection
- Privacy Act 1988 and NT Information Act
- AI Safety Standard and Shadow AI control
Day 2 - AI Applications
- How LLMs and transformers work
- Agentic AI and emerging developments
- Responsible enterprise AI strategy
AI and Online Cyber Safety Skills
Accessible workshop for NT community members, parents and families seeking essential AI literacy and personal cybersecurity skills. Learn to make the most of AI tools while protecting yourself and your family online.
Learning Focus
- AI basics for everyday use
- Online safety and data privacy for families
- Cybersecurity for home users
- Identifying scams and deepfakes
- Children's online safety for parents
Cyber Safety Tip
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication
MFA adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. Even if your password is compromised, attackers cannot access your account without the second factor.
Verify Before You Click
Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated with AI. Always verify unexpected emails or messages, especially those requesting personal information or urgent action.
Protect Your Data with AI Tools
Never share identifiable personal information, sensitive documents, or confidential business data with proprietary AI tools. Once submitted, your data may be used for training or stored on external servers beyond your control.
January 2026 Dates
AI Security Bootcamp (2 Days)
6-7 January (Tue-Wed)
13-14 January (Tue-Wed)
Casuarina Campus
AI & Cyber Essentials (1 Day)
9 January - Casuarina
16 January - Casuarina
23 January - Alice Springs
30 January - Katherine
Community Workshop (Saturday)
10 January - Casuarina
17 January - Casuarina
24 January - Alice Springs
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Entry Requirements
All courses require basic computer literacy (email, web browsing, document creation). No prior AI or cybersecurity experience is required. These courses are designed for beginners through to professionals seeking to upskill.