Cybersecurity Certificate Program

Interactive Online Learning that Fits Your Schedule

Washington Technical Institute understands that you have a busy schedule and that you are looking for a school that will fit into your lifestyle. Our virtual classroom helps you fit your education into your life. Log in wherever and whenever works best for you! 

Program Starts

This program starts every day which means you do not have to wait to get started on your education! 

Technology Requirements

Students will need to have access to the internet as well as a computer that can work with the software used in this program. Using a Chromebook, tablet, or phone will not be possible for this program given the nature of the material. Most software used will be open-source, free downloads. However, students may need to purchase short-term subscriptions to software. The benefit of students purchasing this software themselves is that all the work they do will stay with them and they will have access to it after they complete their program with WTI. 

Program Tuition includes:

• 24/7 access to Washington Tech’s Online Classroom
• All electronic resources/textbooks

Total Tuition: $2900

Available Payment Options & Financing

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify

• Pay in full
• Interest-free installment plan: $362.50 over 8 payments.
• Employer Reimbursement (check with your employer)
• Private loans & Scholarships

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CYB-101: Introduction to Information Security

Description:

3 credits/126 hours

Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce the latest trends, developments, and technology within information security. It will provide students with a balanced focus that addresses all aspects of information security, beyond simply a technical perspective. Students will gain a solid foundation in information systems and cyber security. 

CYB-201: Fundamentals of Network Defense 

Description:

3 credits/126 hours

Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce the latest trends, developments, and technology within information security. It will provide students with a balanced focus that addresses all aspects of information security, beyond simply a technical perspective. Students will gain a solid foundation in information systems and cyber security. 

CYB-301: Information Security Management 

Description:

3 credits/126 hours

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to give students a managerially focused overview of information security and how to effectively administer it. Students will be prepared to become information security management practitioners able to secure systems and networks and to meet the challenges in a world where continuously emerging threats, ever-present attacks, and the success of criminals illustrate weaknesses in current information technologies.

CYB-401: Advanced Cybersecurity 

Description:

3 credits/126 hours

Prerequisite: None

This course is intended to meet the needs of learners and professionals who are interested in mastering cybersecurity skills and knowledge. It is designed to prepare security analysts, threat intelligence analysts, and incident response handlers who will leverage intelligence and threat detection techniques, analyze and interpret data, identify and address vulnerabilities, suggest preventative measures, and effectively respond to and recover from incidents as they apply to an organization’s data, applications, and digital infrastructure.