Cybersecurity Certificate Programs
With the increasing vulnerabilities of cyber threats rapidly expanding and evolving,
cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. It is becoming
increasingly critical to train and hire skilled professionals who have a passion for
protecting people and our technologies.
Columbus State offers two in-demand Cybersecurity Certificate programs to help you prepare for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam from ISC2. Both programs teach the fundamental concepts and practices in cybersecurity and equip students with the skills needed to help ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital information.
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Cybersecurity Certificate
The traditional 36-week Cybersecurity certificate is designed to provide a broad introduction to the field of cybersecurity. This program expands upon the content covered in the Network Intensive Cybersecurity Certificate with additional content in Database & SQL, Linux, and Python Fundamentals.
Class Times: Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (live online)
For upcoming program dates, visit: cscc.edu/ITworkforce
Cybersecurity Program Flyer and Course Descriptions
Network Intensive Cybersecurity Certificate
The Network Intensive Cybersecurity Certificate is an accelerated 8-week program that meets two days per week and is designed to prepare students for the SSCP Certification Exam. This certificate covers the same content as the Networking Fundamentals and Cybersecurity course in the traditional Cyber Security Certificate. The course includes an official SSCP study guide & exam voucher.
For students without IT experience, we recommend the 36-week Cybersecurity program.
Class Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (live online)
We are currently working on dates for our next offering.
*Must have a minimum of 12 students enrolled to run the certificate.
Registration Instructions
The Instant Enrollment Guide provides step by step instructions on how to register online using CSCC Self-Service. Payment is due upon registration.
For assistance with registration, contact the non-credit registration office at cewdreg@cscc.edu or by phone at 614-287-5858.
Note: All certificate program participants must have a laptop to access and complete coursework.
Recommended Minimum Hardware Specs
1.9 GHz or faster processor
8 GB Disk Space Available
8 GB RAM
Operating system: Windows 7 or higher, macOS 10.10+
These programs are offered as non-credit training programs. They build job-ready skills but do not grant college credit.