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Pursue New Roles in Data Protection

Earn the qualifications to help meet government requirements, advance your career potential or transition into an information security role.

30%

2.72 Million

Estimated increase in the United States cybersecurity workforce*

Estimated global cybersecurity workforce gap*

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*(ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study, 2021. “The Cybersecurity Workforce Gap by Region,” on the internet at https://www.isc2.org//-/media/ISC2/Research/2021/ISC2-Cybersecurity-Workforce-Study-2021.ashx (accessed Oct. 14, 2022).

National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth. Certificate program options do not guarantee career or salary outcomes. Students should conduct independent research for specific employment information.

In addition to teaching risk assessment and resolution, courses like Mastering Cybersecurity/Security+ feature dedicated curriculum to help you get ready for industry-recognized certification exams from CompTIA and (ISC)2®. These credentials can serve as a stepping-stone in the development of your career.

Cybersecurity terminology

Implementing and maintaining secure data practices

Assessing risk and vulnerability

Cloud computing

Managing identity and network access

Cryptography

Infrastructure, operational and transmission security

CompTIA Security+ exam preparation 

“Villanova’s Certificate in Cybersecurity courses prepare students for content they would see on the certification exam.”

Jayme Lara CISSP, MS, IS

Villanova University Faculty, Certificate in Cybersecurity

Villanova’s courses explore foundational cybersecurity concepts, tools and techniques that can help you learn to protect private data and serve as a cybersecurity professional. Your student experience will include:

• 100% online education

• 8-week courses

• Interactive assignments and exercises

• Live class sessions that encourage networking and curriculum integration into real world application

Required Courses

Successfully complete two required courses and one elective to earn your Certificate in Cybersecurity.

Essentials of Cybersecurity 

Ideal for those who currently work in information security or who aspire to work in a cybersecurity, IS or IT-related role, this course is designed to help you develop skills in data protection.

Mastering Cybersecurity /Security+ 

This course is designed to provide cybersecurity or IT security professionals with more in-depth information on how to identify and prevent an upcoming cyber-attack.   

Elective Options

Essentials of Business Analysis 

This course is for anyone involved in gathering, analyzing, documenting and validating information in a professional environment.

Essentials of Business Intelligence 

This course serves as an introduction to the value and structure of the key concepts in enterprise business intelligence and the related field of business analytics.

Essentials of Business Process Management 

This course teaches BPM best practices and change management skills to help organizations identify, evaluate and improve business processes. 

Essentials of Project Management 

This course provides students with the practical knowledge, tools and confidence to succeed as a project manager.

Foundations of Agile Methodology

This course introduces you to the key doctrines, roles and terminology of the Agile methodology and Scrum framework.

Maximizing Team Effectiveness

This course provides an understanding of what is needed to create and develop highly effective teams as well as how to assemble or work with an existing team to maximize effectiveness.

The 100% online Cybersecurity program is designed to maximize your interaction and collaboration with your classmates and instructors. Build your professional network through an interactive online learning environment that fosters peer-to-peer learning and learn from the different perspectives of professionals in a variety of fields. 

Military or Groups of 5 or more

could be eligible for a 15% reduction.

Employed? Your company might provide tuition assistance.

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This reduction is valid off the standard tuition fee rate of the listed courses offered by Villanova University with online administration by Bisk. This reduction is not stackable with other reductions, and you may not use this reduction in conjunction with other reductions. Reduction is based on eligibility requirements and proof of service.

By selecting Villanova University, you will receive the highest quality education, delivered by industry practitioners that are experienced in their fields.

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