Course Catalogue

Availability: Applications are open for 2026.     
Online Application: This course is available for online application.    

This accessible one day Saturday workshop equips NT community members with essential AI literacy and personal cybersecurity skills. 

Designed for parents, families and individuals seeking to improve their digital wellbeing, it covers how to make the most of AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot), while also developing resilience against the associated cyber security risks: privacy breaches, online scams, inauthentic online content and deepfake technology. Participants will also learn essential electronic device protection, password security, and safe family technology practices. 

The course balances innovation opportunities with building practical online security awareness and skills, empowering participants to access AI tools safely, whilst protecting themselves and their families online. 

Learning Focus: 

AI basics for everyday use 
Online safety & data privacy for families 
Cybersecurity for home users 
Identifying AI data security risks, scams & manipulated online content.

Participants for this course should have:

• Basic ability to use a computer, smartphone or tablet
• Interest in learning about AI and cybersecurity for personal/family benefit
• Beginners welcome! No technical background or prior AI experience required.
• Open to all NT community members aged 18+.

Resources

Accessible presentation materials using everyday language and practical examples 

Participant take-home guidebook including: Personal AI tools quick-start guide

• Family cybersecurity checklist
• Password security and device protection guidance
• Identifying scams and deepfakes resources
• Children's online safety guide for parents
• Digital resource links to trusted security resources and AI learning tools
• Plain-language guide to Australian privacy rights