Cyber Security Certificate

The Cyber Security Certificate provides computer security skills to apply in your current computer administrator position. The credits from your Cyber Security Certificate can be applied toward earning your Network Security AAS or Help Desk Technician AAS.

Contact (815) 455-8732 with specific questions about this program.

(in-district) Total Amount: $3,836.25

Credit Hours to Complete: 21

Weeks to Complete: 32


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Career Outlook

Related Programs

  • Network Security AAS MCC’s Network Security AAS prepares you to pursue a variety of IT networking positions. You’ll review networking protocols, security concepts, and develop key skills in service setup and maintenance, workstations, hardware, and ethics. The program also incorporates preparatory work for professional certification tests from CompTIA, Cisco, and Microsoft.
  • Networking Specialist Certificate Networking Specialist Certificate is designed to learn basic skills and knowledge necessary enter the workforce as an entry-level networking specialist technician.
  • Help Desk Technician AAS Prepare for entry-level positions in the computer field, including PC repair, networking, and help desk positions.

What you need to know about getting your Cyber Security Certificate (CIP 11.0901)

Total Cyber Security Certificate Costs
Cost in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $2,446.5 $7,008.33 $10,057.74 $10,057.74
Additional Costs $1,389.75 $1,389.75 $1,389.75 $1,389.75
Program Total $3,836.25 $8,398.08 $11,447.49 $11,447.49

What have graduates gone on to do?

After receiving this entry-level certificate, many students go on to complete the Networking Specialist Certificate while looking for a position, or after realizing they would like to pursue the Network Security AAS.

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Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.