- Level 5
- 3 Weeks
- queenstown
- Intakes in August & November 2025
Practical Cloud Cybersecurity
This follow-up course builds on the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in Cloud Fundamentals. The aim of this micro credential is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding in the fundamentals of cloud security. Learners will use cloud computing components in business scenarios, secure the cloud components, and provide access to those components to the people and cloud services that need that access, describe, and discuss the key concepts of modern cloud security, understand the core security services of the modern cloud, and demonstrate operational knowledge for cloud security and compliance.
Upon completion of this micro-credential learners will have gained the necessary skills and knowledge to proceed into further training in cloud security and computing, and further study in software development and management. On completion of this micro-credential, learners/ākonga will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of cloud security with storage buckets and Role Based Access Control (RBAC).
- Implement a secure cloud environment and provide appropriate access to different groups of people and applications.
Graduates of the micro-credential will be able to apply the fundamentals of Cloud Security to entry level roles in the New Zealand Tech, Corporate and Health and Education sectors as:
- Entry-level Cloud Administrator
- Entry-level IT support specialist
- Entry-level Cloud Solution Architect
- Entry-level Cloud Security Analyst
Who is this course for?
- This course is open to anyone having completed Cloud Fundamentals who wants to get ahead of the curve.
- Education providers, Business Owners, Management or Entrepreneurs.
Programme at a glance
3 Weeks | Level 5 | Credits: 10
Micro-credential: Certificate in Practical Cloud Cybersecurity
Delivered in: Queenstown
Learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of cloud security with storage buckets and Role Based Access Control (RBAC).
- Implement a secure cloud environment and provide appropriate access to different groups of people and applications.
2025 Fees
| 2025 Tuition Fees | |
|---|---|
| Domestic & Australian Students | $640 |
| International Students | $1800 |
Still interested?
FAQ
- It’s open to anyone who has successfully completed the Cloud Fundamentals course. Those who don’t want to miss out on the transformative innovations, whilst understanding their limitations and responsible use.
- Great for CEO’s, Managers, Teachers, Business Owners, Career-changers, or High School Students.
- Not at all, no prior technical knowledge other than the completion of Cloud Fundamentals.
- English language or NCEA Level 2 is required.
- This course is offered in person or online.
- With online learning you are assessed via weekly quizzes, tutor check-ins and an e-workbook.
- 3-weeks.
- The course is offered either face to face in Queenstown, or yes, can be via online learning.
- It is a full time schedule, comprised of 100 hours of work over 3 weeks.
- In person this consists of 45 hours of teaching/practical/assessments, and 55 hours of self-directed learning and teamwork.
- Online is the same timeframe with a weekly tutorial session where students check in to discuss coursework or assignments.
- There is a weekly check in with the teaching team as well as forums to ask questions should you need help.
- Our student services team can guide you in the right direction for assistance.
- New Zealand Domestic Students and Australian students: $640
- International students: $2240
- Successful completion of the Cloud Fundamentals course.
- 18 years+ at time of course.
- A New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident
- International students: If English is not your first language, evidence of competency in English is required: Achievement of NCEA Level 3 and met New Zealand University requirements, OR English proficiency of an IELTS score of 6 with no band less than 5.5 or Pearson Test of English score of 50 with no band score lower than 42 AND English proficiency outcome needs to have been achieved in the last two years before enrolment and in one sitting.
- Yes.
- Fees: $1800 NZD
- If English is not your first language, evidence of competency in English is required: Achievement of NCEA Level 3 and met New Zealand University requirements, OR English proficiency of an IELTS score of 6 with no band less than 5.5 or Pearson Test of English score of 50 with no band score lower than 42 AND English proficiency outcome needs to have been achieved in the last two years before enrolment and in one sitting.
- Yes. This course is offered online, and the in-person version in Queenstown is held in the morning, allowing an open afternoon.