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Program Overview
The Cybersecurity Awareness Certificate provides the student with the knowledge of cyber hygiene, cyber resilience, current threats, and tools and techniques to mitigate threats in just 4 weeks.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define cyber hygiene, cyber security, and cyber resilience.
- Form a basic understanding of cyber security threats to individuals.
- Learn about unsafe online behaviours.
- Cyber security tools and techniques for individuals
- Methods of authentication including strong passwords
- Data security and personal privacy
- Skills in configuring and securing digital devices.
- Contribute to cyber security in a working environment.
- Learn about the most common cyber security threats to groups and organisations.
- Respond appropriately to a cyber-attack.
The courses are provided with a variety of activities via classroom, guest speakers, observations, in-class practice, and group work.
Program Details
4 Weeks of Theory Courses
| Theory Courses |
| CPDT100 | College Success Strategies and Orientation (20 hours) |
| CYBA101 | Introduction to Cyberattacks (20 hours) |
| CYBA102 | Cyberattack counter measures (20 hours) |
| FRAU111 | Real time fraud prevention (20 hours) |
| INFR111 | Basics of cybersecurity infrastructure (20 hours) |
Fee Structure
| Fees (in CAD) | International Students | Domestic Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $3,000 | $850 |
| Assessment Fee | $250 | $0 |
| Application Fee | $500 | $220 |
| Administration Fee | $520 | $0 |
| Other Fee | $300 | $0 |
| Textbook Fee | $630 | $630 |
| Course Material Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Total Fees | $5,500 | $2,000 |
Tuition refunds are based on policy stated in the college’s enrolment agreement and bound by the Private Training Act Regulation.
Requirements
- High school graduates or mature student status
- Language requirement (recommended for optimum success)
- Grade 10 level English or communications course (pass) or
- IELTS 5.0 (4.5 Academic) or equivalent; or
- TOEFL 35-45; or
- PTE Academic (Minimum 29 Overall); or
- CLB 5; or
- CAEL 30; or
- CELPIP 6; or
- Duolingo 65-70 (englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants); or
- College entrance test (50% minimum); or equivalent
- International students must comply with the requirements of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in respect to study permit.
For more information on language requirements where internationally-recognized tests and other equivalencies are accepted, please consult with our admissions staff.