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Cyberwomen NSW fOUNDATIONS Program

APRIL - OCTOBER 2024

In Partnership WITH

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Empowering Women in Cybersecurity: Join the CyberWomEn NSW Program

 

Are you a woman looking to make your mark in the exciting world of cybersecurity? The Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN), in partnership with Akkodis, the Institute of Applied Technology - Digital (IAT-D), and Microsoft, is thrilled to introduce the CyberWomen NSW Program. This initiative is designed to bridge the gender gap in the cybersecurity industry and provide unparalleled opportunities for women to thrive in this dynamic field. 

 

Our Mission


The CyberWomen NSW Foundations Program aims to empower women by:​

  • Supporting Aspiring IT/Cyber Professionals: For women currently studying IT/Cyber, we want to help you find employment and provide invaluable mentoring opportunities to kickstart your career.

  • Encouraging Career Transitions: If you're contemplating switching to a career in cybersecurity from a different field, we're here to guide you through the transition and help you thrive.​

PROGRAM DETAILS

COST

None!

This is a free program supported by AWSN, IAT-D, NSW Government, Microsoft and Akkodis.​

COMMITMENT

~10 - 20 hours per week

Micro-credentials: ~10 hours per week

Case study & career workshops: ~20 hours per week

DURATION

28 weeks consisting:

8 week bootcamp

2 x 8-week micro-credentials

4 weeks of career workshops & group case study project

DELIVERY

Hybrid: instructor-led sessions and self-paced learning
In-person: graduation event at the IAT-D, Meadowbank campus

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Note: all live sessions will be recorded and can be viewed later. ​

INCLUSIONS

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MICRO-CREDENTIALS

Learn the latest in Cyber Security - cloud computing, cloud security, information privacy and more!

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MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION

Opportunity to take a Microsoft Fundamental Certification Exam.

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INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Interact with industry experts in exclusive live sessions.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Get advice from industry experts on what it takes to land a career in cybersecurity and tech.

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AWSN MEMBERSHIP

Receive support and advice from passionate AWSN mentors on how to thrive in the tech industry.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • ​Identify as a woman​

  • NSW resident

  • Working rights in Australia

  • You must also fall into one of the categories below:

    • Recent Graduates: completed IT courses ranging from Cyber CertIV to various IT degrees, seeking to enhance their job prospects in the cybersecurity field; or

    • Career Changers: aged 25 and above, considering a transition into cybersecurity and want to explore if it's the right fit for them.

SCHEDULE

Title
Dates
Duration
Class
Security Bootcamp
1 Apr - 24 May 2024
8 weeks
TBC
Cyber Security Threat Assessment and Risk Management
27 May - 19 Jul 2024
8 weeks
Thursday 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Cyber Incident Threat Detection and Prevention
22 Jul - 13 Sep 2024
8 weeks
Tuesday 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Case Study Project & Career Workshops
16 Sep - 11 Oct 2024
4 weeks
TBC
Graduation Night
17 Oct 2024 (TBC)
3 hours
NA

INTERESTED IN THE CYBERWOMEN NSW FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM?

Registrations now closed. Please only submit an EOI if you want to be contacted for any future programs.

Already in the cybersecurity or tech sector?

Check out our CyberWomen NSW Intermediate Program

NON-NSW RESIDENTS

INTERESTED IN THE CYBERWOMEN PROGRAM BUT NOT BASED IN NSW?

EMPLOYERS

INTERESTED IN HIRING TALENT FROM THE NSW CYBERWOMEN PROGRAM?

More questions?

Contact the team via Akkodis Academy at: TechAcademyAU@akkodisgroup.com

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