Cybersecurity

Advance your career with in-demand skills to protect and secure digital systems.

Credential:

Post-Diploma Certificate

Program length:

2 Terms

School:

School of Technology

PGWP eligible:

Yes

No

PGWP Code:

11.1003

The Government of Alberta is offering bursaries of $10,000 to eligible applicants wishing to attain a Level 2 Certification which is possible after graduating from the Early Childhood Education and Development Certificate program.
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Cybersecurity

As technology expands, the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. This post-diploma certificate helps you build on your previous education and experience to advance your career in this critical field.

You’ll strengthen your knowledge of operating systems, computer forensics, and network protocols, while learning to design and implement secure computing solutions. Alongside technical expertise, you’ll sharpen your communication, problem-solving, and business skills—qualities employers value in this fast-moving industry.

Career opportunities include:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • IT Security Specialist
  • Security Analyst
  • Systems Administrator
  • Data Security Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • IT Security Architect
  • Solutions Architect

Available intakes

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September 2026
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March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates
July 6,2026 for September 2026 course start dates
To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
Registration for all courses opens at 9:00 A.M. Calgary time.

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)

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Transfer credit

Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. See where this program can transfer to.

Tuition and fees

Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$6,549
$605
$7,154
Term 2
$7,970
$564
$8,534

Estimated total tuition:

total cost
Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$13,368
$605
$13,973
Term 2
$13,368
$564
$13,932

Estimated total tuition:

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*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

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Course is eligible for PLAR

Not all course modes are available for all courses or programs, and not all courses are available each term. Students should follow up on their individual program areas or their MyBVC for information for courses delivery types and availability.

Delivery modes, descriptions, and availability of courses each term are subject to change.

Complete the following courses:

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ISEC1101Introduction to Information Security3

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ISEC3201Introduction to Endpoint Security3

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ISEC3301Cryptography3

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MGMT3102Contingency Planning and Disaster Recovery3

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MGMT3601Security Frameworks & Risk Management3

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TECH3201Network Security3

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Complete the following courses:

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CLCM3201Introduction to Cloud Security3

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ISEC3202Vulnerability Management3

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ISEC3203Security Exploits and Network Defense3

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ISEC3204Advanced Endpoint Security3

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ISEC3999Cybersecurity Capstone Project3

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TECH3202Advanced Network Security3

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