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Cybersecurity Professional Certificate at American University
Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
This track is designed to help students break into the field of cybersecurity. The program does not require students to have experience in IT, which means you can apply and get accepted no matter what kind of professional background you have.
On the Blue Team, you’ll learn how to protect against hackers to help safeguard sensitive information for governments and businesses alike.
Completers of the Cybersecurity Professional Certificate program will be qualified to take the most important certification exams in the field, including but not limited to: Network+, CSK, Linux LPI Essential, CCNA CyberOps, Security+, (ISC)2 SSCP, CySA+, and the newly consolidated CCNA certification.
Cybersecurity Education at American University
The Cybersecurity Professional Certificate program sets you up with the hands-on experience you need to outsmart the competition and step up your career. The instructors, some of the top experts in the field, bring their real-life experience to the virtual classroom and provide you with personalized training.
Throughout the program, you will work on projects that mimic the real day-to-day actions of the job, preparing you to hit the ground running as soon as you land your first job in the field.
The Five-Step Pathway To Cybersecurity Success
The Five-Step Pathway is focused on one goal: To provide you with the skills you need to be extremely competitive in the cybersecurity industry.
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Prospective students set up a personal consultation with a Cybersecurity Admissions Advisors to assess their aptitude in the field and help them decide if a career in cybersecurity could be a good fit for them. The advisor will explain the five-step process, answer any questions, and set up a flexible advising session with a Senior Admissions Advisor.
One-on-One Advising
Each prospective student meets with their assigned Senior Admissions Advisor to further discuss the program, career expectations, and future job opportunities. Meetings can be virtual, or on the phone.
Introduction to Cybersecurity
This 30-hour Introductory Course gives you the chance to explore the material and the cybersecurity industry before making a substantial commitment to the full course. That way, you can make a practical, confident, and informed decision about your future career path. The Introductory Course also ensures classroom success by facilitating the advancement of only those students with the necessary passion and skills to ultimately land a career in the field. At the end of the course, you will complete an exam and meet with your instructor, who will guide you in the next step of your career.
The Cybersecurity Professional Certificate Program
Here’s what you can expect from the Cybersecurity Professional Certificate program: Your instructors will immediately start to teach you in a hands-on style, so you can start to practice the skills of the job right away. You will be completing projects that mimic the day-to-day tasks of a true professional, so you can have the experience that potential employers will be looking for when you apply for your first professional cybersecurity job.
Career Connections + Services
Throughout the entire program, instructors and staff members will provide counseling and prepare you to land your first professional cybersecurity position quickly. As a student, your instructors and Career Services administrators will help you prepare for specific job interviews, network with industry professionals, perfect your resume, increase your professional online presence, and discover hiring opportunities. The purpose of these services is to help you get your foot in the door for your first professional cybersecurity role.*
*Career Services are consultation-based only and do not guarantee job placement.
Higher Education.
Lower Risk.
“There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.”
“There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.”
Higher Education.
Lower Risk.
Higher Education. Lower Risk.
We are committed to providing the highest quality of education and career preparation, which is why we designed an innovative educational model that virtually guarantees your success, lowers your costs, and makes your decision as low-risk as possible.
We believe that everyone deserves to study a profession they are passionate about, while resting assured that the job market is full of opportunity upon program completion. Here’s how it works: The Introduction to Cybersecurity Course gives you the exposure you need, along with hands-on training within real-world Cyber Labs, so you can determine if cybersecurity is the right career for you.
The Introductory Course also ensures classroom success by facilitating the advancement of only those students with the necessary passion and skills to ultimately land a career in the field.
