CPE: Cybersecurity Professional+
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/17/2025
Program Description
With the increasing demand for skilled professionals to protect digital systems and data, the CPE: Cybersecurity Professinoal+ program offers a robust curriculum designed to prepare participants for success in the cybersecurity field. This program addresses key areas such as network defense, system security, ethical hacking, and risk management. Core components include CompTIA Security+ for foundational security principles, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) for advanced threat detection and response, and CompTIA PenTest+ for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment skills. Learners also benefit from the CISSP course, which prepares individuals for high-level roles in cybersecurity leadership and strategy. Optional courses expand the learning experience, allowing participants to explore Python programming, cybersecurity in the smart energy environment, emerging technologies, and foundational certifications such as CompTIA A+, Linux, and Network+. This comprehensive training path equips students with practical, in-demand skills and prepares them for industry-recognized certifications, making them valuable contributors to todays complex cybersecurity landscape.
Established in 2024
CIP: 43-0404
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Harper College
Program Contact Info
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151211 )
- (151212 )
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
College Certificate
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: CompTIA
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
40 Weeks ( 160.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,000.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Learn more about Harper's College Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs at www.harpercollege.edu/pro or by calling (847) 925-6340.
WIOA-eligible students should contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. WIOA vouchers must be also be sent to wioa@harpercollege.edu
Digital badges are issued by Harper College.
The certification exams are through the credentialing organizations, such as CompTIA and ISC2. An exam voucher is provided for CompTIA courses. ISC2 ISCCP exam costs are not covered by the tuition and fees paid to Harper College. The maximum tuition and Fees for this occupation are $8000.00
Entry Requirements:
- Language - Must be able to comprehend the english language
- Other - Basic Internet and Microsoft Windows
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
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: CPE: Cybersecurity Professional+
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/17/2025
Program Description
With the increasing demand for skilled professionals to protect digital systems and data, the CPE: Cybersecurity Professinoal+ program offers a robust curriculum designed to prepare participants for success in the cybersecurity field. This program addresses key areas such as network defense, system security, ethical hacking, and risk management. Core components include CompTIA Security+ for foundational security principles, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) for advanced threat detection and response, and CompTIA PenTest+ for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment skills. Learners also benefit from the CISSP course, which prepares individuals for high-level roles in cybersecurity leadership and strategy. Optional courses expand the learning experience, allowing participants to explore Python programming, cybersecurity in the smart energy environment, emerging technologies, and foundational certifications such as CompTIA A+, Linux, and Network+. This comprehensive training path equips students with practical, in-demand skills and prepares them for industry-recognized certifications, making them valuable contributors to todays complex cybersecurity landscape.
Established in 2024
CIP: 43-0404
Provider Information
Harper College
Program Contact Info
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151211 )
- (151212 )
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
College Certificate
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: CompTIA
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
40 Weeks ( 160.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,000.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Learn more about Harper's College Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs at www.harpercollege.edu/pro or by calling (847) 925-6340.
WIOA-eligible students should contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. WIOA vouchers must be also be sent to wioa@harpercollege.edu
Digital badges are issued by Harper College.
The certification exams are through the credentialing organizations, such as CompTIA and ISC2. An exam voucher is provided for CompTIA courses. ISC2 ISCCP exam costs are not covered by the tuition and fees paid to Harper College. The maximum tuition and Fees for this occupation are $8000.00
Entry Requirements:
- Language - Must be able to comprehend the english language
- Other - Basic Internet and Microsoft Windows
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
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction