- Chair of Computer Science and Technology
- Assistant Professor
- Director of Online Technology Programs
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Certificate
Program Details
The field of cybersecurity is growing rapidly, meaning the job market is ripe and in need of skilled professionals. Cybersecurity professionals know how to troubleshoot security issues while continuing to maintain and evolve IT infrastructure to ensure data and devices stay protected.
The Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate is perfect for career transformation and acceleration in a fast-growing field. If you are skilled in IT and have a passion for security, this certificate will help you take the next step toward your new career.
Why Study Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is an essential skill across industries. Whether working with a business, government agency or non-profit, security is top of mind for professionals that maintain the IT infrastructure.
This certificate will provide you with foundational knowledge of cybersecurity, networking, how policies are developed, how to apply those concepts to a network environment and much more.
The courses you take as part of the certificate program will also prepare you to pass the industry-recognized CompTIA Security+ certification test, should you be interested in furthering your skills.
Related Careers:
Graduates of this program are qualified for a wide range of careers, including:
- Security Analyst
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Penetration and Vulnerability Tester
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Security Architect
How the Certificate is Structured
We’re here to help you reach your career goals—whether you want to get your certificate and go or stack your credits towards a degree later down the road. Here’s how it works:
Take Your Courses
Complete 4 courses: Agile Project Management, Linux, Virtualization and Code Control, and Python Programming
Earn an Industry Certificate
During the Cybersecurity course, you will have the opportunity to earn the CompTIA Security+ certification.
Receive Career Support Services
We will help you develop your resume, cover letter and hone your interview skills to prepare you for your next move.
Apply Your UJ Accelerated Certificate Toward a Degree
You can choose to apply your certificate as 3 credits toward a bachelor’s degree at the University of Jamestown, as transfer credits to your school of choice, or as continuing education credits. Transfer of the credit will depend on the policies of your chosen institution or professional organization, but we can help.
Required Coursework
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
TECH 325 |
Networking |
3 |
TECH 362 |
Cybersecurity |
3 |
TECH 311 |
Security Policies & Procedures |
3 |
TECH 326 |
Network Security |
3 |
Total Semester Credits Required: 12
In the Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate program, you’ll learn the core elements for a cybersecurity career from instructors who have been selected for their individual expertise and passion for the topic. How a subject applies to a wide area is a big element of the program and approach.
We're all about making your education affordable.
We believe every student, regardless of their financial situation, should have access to a UJ Accelerated education.