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Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals

Prepare to protect data, devices, and systems

Next Enrolment

January 27th, March 3rd, July 2nd, September 15th

Delivery Format

Blended (Online)

Tuition

$2,985 (Domestic)

Program Length

4 months

Select an Offering to Register

Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals

Dates

Winter 2025

-

Delivery Format

Blended
(Online)

Program Type

Part-time

Tuition

$2,985 (Domestic)

Dates

Fall 2025

-

Delivery Format

Blended
(Online)

Program Type

Part-time

Tuition

$2,985 (Domestic)

Certificate in Cyber Security Intensive

Dates

Winter 2025

-

Delivery Format

Blended Intensive
(Online + Live Online Classes)

Program Type

Part-time

Tuition

$6,270 (Domestic)

Dates

Summer 2025

-

Delivery Format

Blended Intensive
(Online + Live Online Classes)

Program Type

Part-time

Tuition

$6,270 (Domestic)

Bundles Available

Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals and Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security

Dates

Winter 2025

-

Delivery Format

Blended
(Online)

Program Type

Part-time

Tuition

$6,270 (Domestic)

Dates

Summer 2025

-

Delivery Format

Blended
(Online)

Program Type

Part-time

Tuition

$6,270 (Domestic)

Dates

Fall 2025

-

Delivery Format

Blended
(Online)

Program Type

Part-time

Tuition

$6,270 (Domestic)

Gain the fundamental technical knowledge and analytical skills required to become a more effective cyber security specialist and project leader.

What you will learn

In our part-time Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals, industry experts will share the essential knowledge and skills needed to pursue career opportunities in cyber security. This program will help you:

  • Explore the fundamental knowledge required to help you become an effective IT manager and to lead project teams.
  • Plan to earn your CISSP designation and continue on to the Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security

You can then advance your understanding of information security with the Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security where you will:

  • Build upon your foundational knowledge as you develop managerial competencies
  • Gain a more thorough understanding of the eight knowledge areas required for the CISSP designation

Program Benefits

  • Bundle the fundamental and advanced certificates and complete both in 10 months at a discount on program fees
  • Courses align with the eight (8) domains of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) body of knowledge — complete both programs to better prepare you for the CISSP examination and pursue your designation
  • Develop your skills through experiential assignments and projects
  • Learn from instructors who are leaders in the cyber security field
  • Advance through the program with the same cohort of peers and build your professional network

What our community is saying

Given the increasing cyber security challenge Canadian organizations of all types face, with skilled and motivated adversaries attacking our collective defenses, I am excited about the depth of expertise that the York University School of Continuing Studies will be imparting to their students with the delivery of the cyber security certificate program.

—John Weigelt, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada

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