This course is part of the requirements for the ISACA Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA) certification program:
- Computing Fundamentals
- Networks and Infrastructure Fundamentals
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Software Development Fundamentals
- Data Science Fundamentals
By completing all five certificates and earning your ITCA certification, you’ll stand out to potential employers. Not only will you have a foundational understanding of essential IT concepts, but also validated skill sets.
Completing all four CET courses also means you could be eligible to take these classes at no-cost through our Future Ready program. Students who do not complete the ITCA certification will be responsible for the tuition of the classes they do take.
Cybersecurity Fundamentals offers hybrid knowledge and hands-on learning. You’ll gain insight into the principles of data and technologies that frame and define cybersecurity, its language, and the integral role of cybersecurity professionals in protecting enterprise data and infrastructure.
Prerequisites:
Digital literacy.
Expected time commitment:
9 hours/week for 3 weeks, plus 3 hours in the 4th week (30 hours total)
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