Cyber Security & Data Science Microcredentials

Cyber Smart Workplace: Lead Awareness and Best Practice: Part 1 – Promoting Cyber Security Awareness

This is the first microlearning in the Cyber Smart Workplace: Lead Awareness and Best Practice learning path. As the first part, you will learn how to identify organisational cyber security requirements and promote awareness through clear communication and behaviour-focused training.

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13-20 hours (Self-paced).

learning mode

100% Online

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Assessments

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What You'll Learn?

  • Analyse organisational cyber security obligations and user behaviour.

  • Communicate cyber risks in clear, simple, and accessible language.

  • Develop cyber awareness materials such as guides, presentations, and digital resources.

  • Tailor cyber security messages for different workplace audiences.

  • Promote safe online behaviour through practical awareness activities.

  • Encourage teams to adopt secure digital habits in day-to-day work.

Additional Learning Benefits

  • Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.

  • Many ICT units align with industry-recognised certifications from global technology partners, such as Microsoft, Google, and other leading providers—offering clear pathways to international recognition.

Topics Covered

  • Cyber Security Responsibilities
    Organisational Obligations Compliance
  • User Risk Behaviour
    Human error Unsafe Digital Habits
  • Cyber Risk Communication
    Clear Messaging Awareness Strategies
  • Awareness Content Creation
    Guides Campaigns Training Materials
  • Workplace Audience Targeting
    Tailored Messaging Role-based Needs
  • Secure Digital Practices
    Safe Browsing Device Hygiene

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Explain organisational cyber security requirements in clear, accessible language.

  • Identify behavioural risks and common cyber threats affecting staff.

  • Communicate cyber risks and safe practices confidently across workplace teams.

  • Develop cyber awareness materials such as guides, presentations, and digital messages.

  • Tailor cyber security communication to different audiences and roles.

  • Promote secure digital behaviour to strengthen workplace cyber awareness.

Learning Pathway

SSC Online provides a flexible learning journey designed to support your goals—whether you’re upskilling, pursuing formal qualifications, or preparing for university or industry certification.

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Essential / Premium Plan: Build your knowledge and skills with flexible, self-paced learning. Access up to 100 microlearnings across high-demand fields like business, IT, project management, and cyber security.

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Complete the Learning Pathway

Microlearnings: Finish all microlearnings in this pathway to build practical skills and prepare for the accredited unit.

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Accredited Units (available via Professional Plan or pay-per-certification). Complete formal assessments to earn a Statement of Attainment for nationally recognized units of competency.

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Full Qualifications: Stack your accredited units to progress toward a full nationally recognised qualification.

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Your Future Pathways

After completing full qualifications or selected accredited units, you can::

  • Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
  • Sit for industry-recognised certification exams (e.g., CompTIA, Azure, AWS, and others) in selected ICT units only.
  • Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.

*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.


This microlearning is part of the Cyber Smart Workplace: Lead Awareness and Best Practice learning path, aligned with the nationally recognised unit BSBXCS402 – Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices.

The full learning path includes:

  • Part 1: Promoting Cyber Security Awareness
  • Part 2: Supporting Secure Practices in the Workplace
  • Part 3: Reviewing and Improving Cyber Security Awareness

Once you complete all three microlearnings, you can upgrade to the Professional plan. This provides access to the accredited unit. Successful completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment for BSBXCS402 – Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279). This nationally recognised outcome positions you to lead and influence workplace cyber safety culture.

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Certificates Included

Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)

(Available through formal qualification pathway - Professional Track)

Statement of Attainment for accredited unit

(Unlock when you add Accredited Certification or Professional Track)

SkillX Professional Certificate

(Essential & Premium)

Cyber Smart Workplace: Lead Awareness and Best Practice: Part 1 – Promoting Cyber Security Awareness
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