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Certificate in Cybersecurity

Program Type

Certificate

Program Format

Online

Instruction Format

Instructor Led

Courses

3 courses

CEUs

24

Next Start

01/01/2025

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Villanova University’s 100% online Certificate in Cybersecurity provides students with foundational knowledge of cybersecurity terminology, cloud computing best practices, the management and identity of network access, and infrastructure, operational and transmission security. In addition, the curriculum can help prepare you for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, while providing you with valuable insight into the latest information security techniques and technology used by industry experts.

The Certificate in Cybersecurity can be earned by completing two required courses and one elective. This certificate focuses on the entry-level IT security certification of professionals with networking and security experience.

Employment in the field of information security, which includes cybersecurity, is expected to grow by 35% between 2021 and 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The median annual salary for systems security managers is $164,250 according to the Robert Half 2023 Technology Salary Guide.

Skills Learned

  • Information Technology
  • Risk Management
  • Threat Assessment
  • Incident Response
  • Network Security
  • Communication Security
  • Cloud Computing
  • Security Policy
  • Firewall Systems
  • Security Maintenance

Curriculum & Tuition

Required Courses

Electives

Tuition

Average Cost Per Course: $2,360

About Villanova University

Dedicated to academic excellence and lifelong success.

Since 1842, Villanova University’s Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition has been the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others. There are more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students in the University’s six colleges: the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Villanova School of Business, the College of Engineering, the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and the College of Professional Studies. As students grow intellectually, Villanova prepares them to become ethical leaders who create positive change everywhere life takes them.

The University is widely recognized as a leader in online professional education, with thousands of enrollments – including leaders from top organizations – and unparalleled academic and technical support. Located on a beautiful campus in Villanova, Pennsylvania (just outside of Philadelphia), Villanova is a traditional, fully accredited university offering bachelor, graduate and doctoral degrees. The University has an outstanding full-time faculty of more than 650, along with hundreds of fully credentialed and experienced part-time faculty. To date, more than 135,000 alumni have graduated from Villanova.

Average Cost Per Course: $2,360

Additional tuition reductions and flexible payment options may be available!

Career Pathways

Computer Network Support Specialists
Information Security Analysts
Intelligence Analysts
Software Developers