Network Security Specialist Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This certificate provides students with skills for beginning a profession in cyber security. Network security specialists build firewalls, monitor computer networks to detect unauthorized users, prevent security breaches and resolve compromised environments. They play an important role in preserving information confidentiality, implementing safeguards that protect sensitive data and system integrity. Typical job titles include network security technicians, information security analysts, computer security specialists and cyber security engineers. This program helps students to prepare for the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ industry certifications.
Established in 2010
CIP: 11-1001 Network and System Administration/Administrator.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
52 Weeks ( 624.00 Hours / 22.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,900.00 |
| Books | $1,300.00 |
| Fees | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,500.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Free application to college. Transcripts from other colleges should be brought to advising session.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - College level
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
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Network Security Specialist Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This certificate provides students with skills for beginning a profession in cyber security. Network security specialists build firewalls, monitor computer networks to detect unauthorized users, prevent security breaches and resolve compromised environments. They play an important role in preserving information confidentiality, implementing safeguards that protect sensitive data and system integrity. Typical job titles include network security technicians, information security analysts, computer security specialists and cyber security engineers. This program helps students to prepare for the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ industry certifications.
Established in 2010
CIP: 11-1001 Network and System Administration/Administrator.
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
52 Weeks ( 624.00 Hours / 22.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,900.00 |
| Books | $1,300.00 |
| Fees | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,500.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Free application to college. Transcripts from other colleges should be brought to advising session.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - College level
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
- Open Entry/Exit