Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
This certificate offers an opportunity to gain valuable competencies in the IT field of cybersecurity. It combines foundation theoretical knowledge with practical skills to train workers to protect resources from unauthorized access or attacks. Successful completion will prepare students to earn industry-recognized credentials, such as Microsoft Server, and CompTIA certifications. Requires 25 credit hours.
Established in 2020
CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151231 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Network+
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
52 Weeks ( 476.00 Hours / 25.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,000.00 |
| Tests | $938.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,938.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
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
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
This certificate offers an opportunity to gain valuable competencies in the IT field of cybersecurity. It combines foundation theoretical knowledge with practical skills to train workers to protect resources from unauthorized access or attacks. Successful completion will prepare students to earn industry-recognized credentials, such as Microsoft Server, and CompTIA certifications. Requires 25 credit hours.
Established in 2020
CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151231 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Network+
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
52 Weeks ( 476.00 Hours / 25.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,000.00 |
| Tests | $938.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,938.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
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
- Online/E-Learning Instruction