- Course fee
- No-Cost
- Course level
- Foundational
- Training hours
- 60
- Prerequisites
- Must be a Per Scholas Alumnus
Course Overview
Whether you are a beginner exploring the field or an experienced professional seeking to expand your knowledge, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in cybersecurity. You will delve into key concepts, terminology, and essential principles, and engage in activities with tools, frameworks, and scenarios to help you apply and practice what you've learned.
Additional Info
Complete this self-paced course with experiential learning, including capstone projects and a final assessment. You can earn up to seven (7) digital credentials, or badges, including the culminating certificate:
- Microcredential 1: Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Data Privacy
- Microcredential 2: Vulnerability Management
- Microcredential 3: System and Network Security
- Microcredential 4: Cloud Security
- Microcredential 5: Security Operations and Management
- Microcredential 6: Incident Response and Systems Forensics
- Credential: IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate
Learning outcomes:
- After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Evaluate an organization's data security posture
- Perform an impact analysis to address vulnerabilities
- Design a secure network that includes systems and security devices
- Ensure the protection of cloud systems, data, applications, and infrastructure
- Assemble the components required for security operations and monitoring
- Investigate incident reports through digital forensics
| Starts | Apply by | Ends | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | 8 |
| Mar 8, 2027 | Feb 22, 2027 | Apr 23, 2027 | 8 |