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This program requires a total of 12 credits.
If you completed your bachelor's degree in cyber operations at UMGC, an accelerated pathway between UMGC's graduate and undergraduate degree programs in that field may allow you to reduce your total coursework for this program.
For some of the upper-level cybersecurity and IT courses in this program, you will need equipment that meets the following specifications. Courses in graphics- or computing-intensive disciplines may require a higher processing speed, more RAM, and/or better screen resolution.
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As the field of cybersecurity continues to grow, many employers are looking for working professionals who can stand out in a crowded market. This online graduate certificate is a key credential that can help you demonstrate your value. After completing this program, you’ll have mastered valuable skills in risk assessment, threat analysis, and code writing.
Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:
This program is designed to equip you with a key credential that can help you advance your career. Potential job titles include cyber defense analyst, forensics analyst, incident responder, cyber operator, or secure software assessor. Our courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Throughout your academic curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that may help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. Some possible course projects include:
Gain insight from our faculty and staff and delve deeper into a range of topics, including how properly to defend against cyber attacks, as well as an analysis of the recent CrowdStrike hacking incident.
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An online graduate certificate in cyber operations can provide you with the skills you need to safeguard networks, systems, and data from cyber threats. UMGC’s online graduate certificate in cyber operations is a 12-credit program that also covers risk analysis, cyber defense, and cryptography. Typically, the credits you earn in a graduate certificate program can later be applied to a related master's degree program.
UMGC's online graduate certificate in cyber operations is a 12-credit program with courses offered year-round. You can expect to finish the program in one year or less, depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer. Plus, if you completed an undergraduate degree at UMGC with a major in cybersecurity technology, you may be eligible for an accelerated pathway between UMGC's undergraduate and graduate programs that can reduce your coursework by up to 6 credits, saving you time and money.
UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online graduate certificate in cyber operations follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships for eligible students, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.
You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online graduate certificate in cyber operations program at UMGC, but we do recommend that you recently have completed an undergraduate degree in computer science or a related discipline. You are also expected to be familiar with cybersecurity and computer science concepts and be comfortable developing code in at least one programming language. Experience performing cybersecurity tasks in a work environment would enhance your learning experience, as would experience in information technology, computer networks, or cybersecurity. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
You don't need any certifications to begin or complete the online graduate certificate in cyber operations program at UMGC.
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