The Cybersecurity Certificate program consists of 4 required courses. The program can be completed in as little as 6 months full time or up to a year if you take one course per quarter. The courses are listed on the website in the order we recommend taking them. However, these are only recommendations and students can take courses in any order they would like.
The Cybersecurity Certificate program is designed to support learners at different stages of their professional journey. If you are new to Cybersecurity, we recommend starting with the fundamentals course that introduces core Cybersecurity, terminology, and best practices. If you already have experience in Cybersecurity, you may have flexibility in selecting courses that align with your goals.
Example schedules are listed below:
Complete in 6 months (2 courses per quarter)
1st Quarter
- COM SCI X 420.1 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
- COM SCI X 420.3 Information Systems Infrastructure Security Management
2nd Quarter
- COM SCI X 420.5 Network, Operating System and Database Security
- COM SCI X 420.9 Cybersecurity Lab (Defensive Tools)
Complete in 12 months (4 quarters)
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
Students must pass all courses with a “C” or better to complete the certificate.
If you have questions about the study plan or want to discuss your individualized needs, please contact our Student Advising team at advising@uclaextension.edu."