Connecting the IT industry with skilled graduates
Cyber studio offers graduate internships, short courses and vendor certification to forge connections between the IT and cyber security industry and motivated university graduates who are looking to further refine their skillsets and gain employment.
For graduates
Short courses
Griffith University has developed a suite of unique cyber security and IT short courses to address industry needs.
Paid internships
As an intern, you'll work full time within an organisation gaining professional experience.
Certifications
As a graduate, completing vendor certifications will make you more competitive, providing you with tailored skills and knowledge that will benefit your future employer.
Cyber skills enrichment program
A joint initiative between Griffith University and Cyber Audit Team, Cyber skills enrichment program offers paid industry placements to successful applicants. Over 12-weeks, the program aims to equip participants with practical skills to enter the cyber security industry. These placements suit individuals with some IT knowledge, basic cyber knowledge, transferable skills or prior learning.
Microsoft data and AI bootcamp
Join us 1–12 July 2024 for the Microsoft data and AI bootcamp. This two-week learning experience is designed to provide Griffith students and graduates with resources and guidance to grow their skills and gain valuable certifications. As part of the bootcamp, participants can choose one of two certification pathways: DP-900 Microsoft Azure data fundamentals or AI-900 Microsoft Azure AI fundamentals. Participants will also have the opportunity to obtain a Microsoft fundamentals certification exam voucher.
Cyber studio short course catalogue
Griffith University has developed a suite of unique cyber security and IT short courses to address industry needs. To cater for every stage of your career, courses are offered at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level and cover cyber security and computer networking basics; vendor-aligned topics; and operational technologies. See what’s available now on the Professional Learning Hub.
Rising demand for cyber security professionals
Queensland's Chief Information Security Officer outlines future need
Range of backgrounds and disciplines required
Queensland Government Chief Information Security Officer Robert Champion doesn't see the threat environment lessening, having experienced lots of innovation in the sector both by attackers, but also the solutions that are available. Robert says skills from a range of backgrounds and disciplines are needed to meet future cyber security demand.
For industry
Offer a paid internship
Cyber Studio makes it easy for IT and cyber security businesses to connect with skilled graduates for paid internships, offered in a supportive environment.
Secure a company rate
Businesses wishing to secure a company rate for several employees to complete one or more of our short courses should contact Professor Ernest Foo.
Offer vendor certification
As a vendor reseller, you may have access to vendor certification material. Cyber Studio allows you the opportunity to provide vendor training to potential interns, increasing the number of skilled employees in your organisation.
Sponsor an event
You can engage the Cyber Studio community by offering to lead one of our regular events, where you will be able to network with graduates and academic experts while showcasing your organisation and experience.