Cyber Security Specialist Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 25
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/19/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 9/24/2026

Program Description

This program provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to detect and mitigate cyber attacks. Students are taught how to understand cyber attack vectors and investigate cyber intrusions, as well as proactive defense methods.

Established in 2015

CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

468 North Ken Gray Parkway
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5321

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Rend Lake College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 496.00 Hours / 25.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,750.00
Fees$1,000.00
Total Cost$3,750.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program

Application Procedure

Open admission. ID and proof of residency needed.

Entry Requirements:

  • Prerequisites - Typing 25wpm

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs

Performance Data

Program: Cyber Security Specialist Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 25
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/19/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 9/24/2026

Program Description

This program provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to detect and mitigate cyber attacks. Students are taught how to understand cyber attack vectors and investigate cyber intrusions, as well as proactive defense methods.

Established in 2015

CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

468 North Ken Gray Parkway
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5321

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Rend Lake College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 496.00 Hours / 25.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,750.00
Fees$1,000.00
Total Cost$3,750.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program

Application Procedure

Open admission. ID and proof of residency needed.

Entry Requirements:

  • Prerequisites - Typing 25wpm

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs