| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-01-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Cybersecurity - Post-Diploma Certificate
About
The need for cybersecurity expertise is only going to increase as the technological industry continues to evolve and expand. Working professionals and recent graduates can advance their career goals by building on their previous education and experience with a Cybersecurity Post-Diploma Certificate. By focusing on operating system concepts, introductory computer forensics and network protocols, this program will prepare learners to design and implement secure computation solutions. In addition, graduates will enhance their business acumen with stronger communication, technical and problem-solving skills.
Potential Graduate Career Opportunities
This in-demand industry is experiencing a shortage, opening the door to a range of exciting career opportunities including:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cyberdefense Solutions Sales Specialist
- IT Security Specialist
- Security Analyst
- Network Technician
- IT Developer
- Solutions Architect
- Systems Administrator
- IT Asset Management
- Data Security Analyst
- Cloud Portfolio Architect
- Information Security Analyst
- Quality Assurance
- IT Security Architect
- IT Architect
- Test Analyst
- IT Security Advisor
Admission Requirements
Completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in information technologies, computer engineering, software development, management information systems, or equivalent.
Laptop Specifications
A laptop computer with course applicable software will be required (specifications below)
- Intel quad core CPU (i7) or later generation
- 16GB RAM or greater
- 512 GB SSD or greater (Hard Drive & storage)
- On-board integrated (Video card)
- 15 inches or greater screen
- Windows 10 Pro/education 64-bit (MacOS is not supported)
- Portable hard drive (for data backup)
You need one of the following options:
English Language Proficiency Requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.
Academic Upgrading
Enhance your previous education to meet the missing admissions requirements for one of the BVC programs.
Available Intakes
Starts in
- September 2025
- January 2026
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Students
- Term 1: $6,549 (Tuition fees) + $605 (Additional fees) = $7,154 (Total fees)
- Term 2: $7,970 (Tuition fees) + $605 (Additional fees) = $8,575 (Total fees)
International Students
- Term 1: $13,368 (Tuition fees) + $605 (Additional fees) = $13,973 (Total fees)
- Term 2: $13,368 (Tuition fees) + $605 (Additional fees) = $13,973 (Total fees)
*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only. Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.
Courses
Term 1
| Code | Course | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISEC1101 | Introduction to Information Security | 3 | |
| ISEC3201 | Introduction to Endpoint Security | 3 | |
| ISEC3301 | Cryptography | 3 | |
| MGMT3102 | Contingency Planning and Disaster Recovery | 3 | |
| MGMT3601 | Security Frameworks & Risk Management | 3 | |
| TECH3201 | Network Security | 3 |
Term 2
| Code | Course | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLCM3201 | Introduction to Cloud Security | 3 | |
| ISEC3202 | Vulnerability Management | 3 | |
| ISEC3203 | Security Exploits and Network Defense | 3 | |
| ISEC3204 | Advanced Endpoint Security | 3 | |
| ISEC3999 | Cybersecurity Capstone Project | 3 | |
| TECH3202 | Advanced Network Security | 3 |