Certificate in Cybersecurity

Enhance your career prospects and stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity with our non-credit, workforce development certificate. This 3-course program offers hands-on training, industry-relevant skills, and practical knowledge to protect and secure digital assets, making you a valuable asset to any organization.

Enroll in all three courses and save! Each course is $995, but when you purchase the full three-course Cybersecurity Certificate together, you’ll receive a 30% discount - just $2,089.50 total for the complete program.

🧭 Program Overview

The Cybersecurity Certificate is a three-course, fully online, asynchronous program designed by experts at the University of Illinois’ Information Trust Institute (ITI) - a designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C).

Developed with input from cybersecurity practitioners and educators, this certificate provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, technologies, and practices that protect today’s digital and physical systems. Each course combines technical depth with real-world examples, enabling learners to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity concepts and their applications across industries.

🧩 What You’ll Learn

Across the three courses, learners will:

• Understand core cybersecurity principles including confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Explore threat types, attack methods, and defensive strategies used in modern systems.
• Gain exposure to troubleshooting, cryptography, network security, and identity and access management.
• Learn how to apply layered defenses, risk management, and secure-by-design principles in technical environments.

Upon completion, learners will have the conceptual and technical grounding to communicate cybersecurity risks, evaluate basic security architectures, and pursue more advanced training or certification programs.

🧠 Who Should Enroll

This program is ideal for:

• Professionals seeking to transition into cybersecurity or strengthen their understanding of security fundamentals.
• IT and engineering practitioners responsible for securing systems, devices, or networks.
• Career Changers: If you already hold a degree in another field (e.g., business, social sciences) and are looking to transition into cybersecurity, this program provides the foundational knowledge and confidence to get started. You’ll learn key security concepts, terminology, and practices that map directly to industry roles.
• Educators and students looking to integrate cybersecurity thinking into their curriculum or research.
• Managers and decision-makers in critical infrastructure sectors who need to understand cybersecurity risks and strategies.

No prior cybersecurity experience is required. A general familiarity with computers, networks, and technology is helpful but not necessary.

💻 How It Works

• Delivery: 100% online, self-paced, asynchronous.
• Access: Learners have 6 months of access to each course from the date of enrollment.
• Time Commitment: Most learners spend 10-15 hours per week per course and complete each one in about 4 months.
• Completion Criteria: Learners who complete all three courses receive a University of Illinois Certificate in Cybersecurity issued by the Information Trust Institute.

You can enroll in one course at a time or complete all three sequentially for the full certificate.

💼 Outcomes and Recognition

The Cybersecurity Certificate equips you with skills aligned to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Workforce Framework, preparing you for roles such as Cybersecurity analyst, Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst, Cyber defense administrator, Information security analyst, IT security analyst.
This certificate also serves as a gateway to further professional credentials or academic pathways in cybersecurity, including advanced technical or policy-oriented programs.

💰 Enrollment and Pricing

• Individual Course Price: $995 per course
• Full Certificate Bundle: $2,089.50 (30% discount when pre-purchasing all three)
• Group Pricing: Available for organizations and cohorts upon request

Courses are open year-round - start anytime and learn at your own pace.

📅 Get Started

Enroll today to begin your cybersecurity learning journey. Questions? Contact iti-info@illinois.edu or visit https://iti.illinois.edu/education/certificates/cyber-cert