Program Overview

  • Location
  • Tuition
    $1,597
  • Program Length
    1 semester
  • Learning Environment
    In-person
  • Financial Aid
    ʻAo kahi scholarships available
  • Certification Type
    Certificate of Competence

Program Description

The Information Security Specialist Certificate of Competence program offers a quick pathway to enhance your skills and pursue higher-paying opportunities in cybersecurity. In just one semester, you can earn a certificate that equips you with the necessary knowledge and expertise for entry-level positions in the cybersecurity field, focusing on areas such as networking, computer security, ethical hacking, and computer forensics. This program is particularly beneficial for individuals with previous computer science experience and provides a foundation for pursuing industry-recognized certifications in the field.

Careers

Students who successfully complete the Information Security Specialist Certificate of Competence program open doors to various career opportunities in the cybersecurity field. With their enhanced skills and knowledge in networking, computer security, ethical hacking, and computer forensics, graduates can pursue entry-level positions as information security specialists, network security analysts, cybersecurity consultants, or ethical hackers. This program serves as a stepping stone for further career advancement and provides a strong foundation for obtaining industry-recognized certifications in the field of cybersecurity.


Learn more about Windward Community College’s Information Security program