Certificate of Cybersecurity Accelerator (CCA)
Program Overview
Certificate of Cybersecurity Accelerator (CCA)
Program Overview
This robust training program provides students with a foundational understanding of the most important concepts and skills to prepare for a career in cybersecurity. In addition to learning through high-quality instruction, students will also perform real-world labs and attack scenarios throughout the program. The program begins with the NGT Cyber Security Associate course, where students will prove their basic knowledge and skills to obtain their NCSA certification. After achieving NCSA, students will work toward their CompTIA Security+ and EC-Council specialization certifications. Students will dive into the worlds of ethical hacking, forensics, and attack & defense, and learn the crucial skills needed to work in cybersecurity at enterprise organizations.
Admissions Requirements
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Program Learning Objectives (PLO)
Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:
- Demonstrate basic written communication skills. (SLO1)
- Deliver basic oral presentations. (SLO2)
- Apply foundational critical thinking to analyze cybersecurity issues. (SLO3)
- Recognize basic Christian ethical implications in cybersecurity practices. (SLO4)
- Locate and identify basic information relevant to cybersecurity. (SLO5)
Mode of Instruction
Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.
Completion Time
| Program | Full Time Standard (Yrs) |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Cybersecurity Accelerator | 0.5 Yrs (6 months) |
Curriculum
| Certificate of Cybersecurity Accelerator | Clock Hrs. |
|---|---|
| NGT 100 Full Stack Network Associate | 120 |
| NGT 110 Cybersecurity Associate | 100 |
| NGT 111 CompTIA Security + | 28 |
| NGT 112 Network Defense Essentials | 20 |
| NGT 113 Ethical Hacking Essentials | 20 |
| NGT 114 Digital Forensics Essentials | 20 |
| Certificate of Cybersecurity Accelerator Total | 308 |
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 308 hours of prescribed curriculum.
- Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
Major
- CIP Code: 43.0404
- Related Jobs: Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
- Job Outlook and Salary: Information Security Analysts
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Quality and Cost-Effective
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Program Length
- 6 Months
Student Testimonial
"The structure of the lectures at IAU allows for shared experiences within the classroom, which was very useful, as many students come to IAU from all over the world. The teaching methods of the lectures are very appropriate and easy to understand, which fits working adults and distance learning students."
- Marimuthu Nadason, DBA 2011 Student
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