As content and operations increasingly move into digital spaces, there is a growing need for business leaders with the expertise to drive and manage best practice in the Cloud.
The Microcredential in Cyber Security and the Cloud equips you with the practical understanding and knowledge required to drive value through the effective use of cloud-based technologies. It will help you better identify and understand key risks and threats brought about through an increasingly digital operating environment, positively informing your strategic and operational decision-making.
Learning Outcomes
Following completion of this Microcredential, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate the benefits, opportunities, and implications of cloud computing and its related operations
- Evaluate the use of cloud technologies to create business value
- Distinguish between risk, threats, and vulnerabilities that organisations may face with regards to cybersecurity
- Identify the potential and severity for business implications brought about through emerging cyber threats
- Prepare relevant policies and procedures to enable effective handling of incidents and vulnerabilities
- Lead the development of best-practice policies and procedures to proactively develop a culture of secure operational practice to prevent against cyber threats
What is a Microcredential?
Microcredentials are certifications of assessed competency in high-demand skillsets and knowledge areas that are industry-recognised and can be achieved in shorter timeframes than other AQF award qualifications. Aligned with the individual units of our MBA+ program, a Microcredential from AIM demonstrates the high standard of learning you have achieved and bolsters your career outcomes. On successful completion, share your Microcredential on LinkedIn and other digital platforms to display your growing professional value to current and future employers.
Your Microcredential can stand alone as an independent credential or be used as recognition towards an ABS postgraduate qualification.
Learn Online
with Expert
Instructors
Progress online through theory study over 7 weeks guided by learning experts
Complete
Three
Assessments
Test and demonstrate your understanding of curriculum with online facilitator-marked assessments
Earn a
Respected
Credential
Complete your study and gain a highly recognised and respected credential
Seize
Your Career
Future
Leverage your Microcredential with current and future employers to demonstrate your skills and commitment to development
Is this Microcredential right for you?
This Microcredential is for people seeking a thorough, working understanding of Cyber Security needs with cloud-based technology to ensure effective, risk-mitigated business operations.
You can study this Microcredential as a standalone course or stack it together with other related Microcredentials to build towards ABS postgraduate qualifications, such as:
- Master of Business Administration
Learn it. Earn it. Share it.
Upon successfully completing the Microcredential in Cyber Security and the Cloud, you will be awarded with a digital certificate to recognise your high standard of learning and commitment to professional development. You can print your certificate or share it digitally, such as on LinkedIn or your personal resume, to demonstrate your ability to your peers and current or future employers
Delivery mode
Online Study - 7 weeks
This Microcredential is delivered fully online and students receive support from expert facilitators in the form of feedback to drive progress.
Our state-of-the-art online learning management system, myABS, offers a community approach to self-directed study and provides students with the opportunity to share their experiences, ideas, and questions through features such as live chat forums and integrated social media platforms.
Designed to accommodate the schedule of full-time working professionals, this Microcredential is highly accessible and provides a guided experience for students.
Assessment
There are three assessment tasks for this Microcredential.
| Assessment Task | Due Date | Length | % of Overall Grade Period |
| Report: Advice on the Cloud | Week 3 | 2500 words | 35% |
| Report: Improving Cyber Security | Week 7 | 3500 words | 50% |
| Engagement and Participation |
Ongoing but completed by Week 7 | 10 multiple choice questions per topic | 15% |
Additional Information
What’s included?
- Access to myABS.
- Downloadable course notes.
- Downloadable tools and resources
Payment Method
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to accessing the online short course.
Separate Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policies apply for AIM Business School Microcredentials.
Credit Transfer
If you wish to transfer the credit of a successfully completed Postgraduate Microcredential to a qualification, please note that it is subject to our Credit and RPL Policy as described in these Terms and Conditions.
Login Restriction Statement
Unique log-in details are provided to each student. Students must not share their log in details with other students.
Payment Options
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to attending the training. Payment options we offer include:
- Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Amex)
- Direct Deposit (EFT)
