Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
This certificate provides a firm foundation in basic principles of cybersecurity. It covers function of networks, operating systems, and security principles. This program prepares students for employment in entry level positions in infomration system departments.
Established in 2017
CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151212 )
- (151244 )
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CompTIA, Red Hat
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: CompTIA, Red Hat
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
64 Weeks ( 768.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,648.00 |
| Books | $798.00 |
| Fees | $165.00 |
| Tests | $781.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,392.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
This certificate provides a firm foundation in basic principles of cybersecurity. It covers function of networks, operating systems, and security principles. This program prepares students for employment in entry level positions in infomration system departments.
Established in 2017
CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151212 )
- (151244 )
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CompTIA, Red Hat
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: CompTIA, Red Hat
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
64 Weeks ( 768.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,648.00 |
| Books | $798.00 |
| Fees | $165.00 |
| Tests | $781.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,392.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction