Program Overview

Cybersecurity Certificate Program

The Cybersecurity Certificate Program is designed to prepare individuals for a career in defending the world's most sensitive information, critical infrastructures, and digital assets for business and industry.

Program Features

• Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Duration: Less than 1 year
• Mode: Online

About the Program

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has partnered with thought leaders in the industry to develop the cutting-edge Cybersecurity Bootcamp. This bootcamp prepares students to enter the workforce in under a year as highly qualified, entry-level professionals with in-demand experience employers are looking for to help defend our most vital assets.

Cyber 101

Cyber 101 is a 5-hour introductory course designed to build essential knowledge and skills. This asynchronous course allows students to learn at their own pace while preparing for a full, instructor-led, 8-month training program. Students will explore key topics such as computer foundations, the digital world, and core cybersecurity principles.

ThriveDX

This Cybersecurity Bootcamp Certificate Program is provided in collaboration with IronCircle, a market-driven education company that delivers innovative programs to prepare learners for the demands of today's economy.

This Program is Perfect For

Individuals ready to make an impact in the growing field of cybersecurity. While students should be technically inclined, no background in the field is needed. Prospective students will undergo a professional evaluation and take an admissions exam.

What You Will Learn

Learners who complete the Cybersecurity Bootcamp are prepared for a career defending the world's most sensitive information, critical infrastructures, and digital assets for business and industry. The preparation and experience received in this intensive program help students stand out to employers while training them for an exciting career in cybersecurity defense.

Course Breakdown

• Introductory Course: 30 hours
• PART 1: Fundamentals: 135 hours
  • Microsoft Security
  • Computer Networking
  • Cloud Security
  • Linux Security
• PART 2: Cybersecurity Infrastructure: 100 hours
  • Network Security
  • Cyber Infrastructure & Technology
  • Intro to Python for Security
• PART 3: Advanced Cybersecurity: 120 hours
  • Offensive Security: Ethical Hacking
  • DFIR and Threat Hunting
  • Game Theory Strategy in Cybersecurity
• CAREER OUTCOMES: 15 hours

Program Details

To earn the Cybersecurity Certificate, students must successfully complete the 400-hour Cybersecurity Bootcamp program. Once all certificate program requirements are fulfilled as outlined in the Academic Plan, students may request their certificate.

Career Outcomes

The UNLV Cybersecurity Bootcamp sets students up for success by providing them with the fundamental knowledge needed to prepare for the industry's most recognized exams, including:

• CompTIA Network+
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• LPI Linux Essentials
• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• (ISC)2
• SSCP