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Micro-credential in Essentials of Investigating Cybercrime Micro-credential

Micro-credential in Essentials of Investigating Cybercrime Micro-credential

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

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Micro-credential in Essentials of Investigating Cybercrime Micro-credential is a micro-credential in Cyber Security programme offered by Justice Institute of British Columbia in New Westminster, Canada. The programme runs for 4 weeks, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 97 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Micro-credential

Field: Cyber Security

Duration: 4 weeks

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 97 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: jibc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The micro-credential builds a broader understanding of methods for detecting cybercrime and defending against it, along with how to investigate cybercrime activity in ways that can help reduce the severity of an attack. It suits students interested in investigating cybercrime within cyber security or public safety more generally.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This is an open-enrollment micro-credential and certificate offered by JIBC's Cybercrime and Cybersecurity area of study. The programme page states there are no formal admission requirements: the courses and the certificate are open to anyone, regardless of prior academic background, credential, or work experience in cybercrime, cybersecurity, or law enforcement. No minimum grade, prerequisite course, or prior credential is specified. The page does not set an English or French language-proficiency requirement or test score for this micro-credential, and no portfolio, interview, age minimum, or criminal record check is described. Applicants who need English-language documentation for other purposes should refer to JIBC's general admission requirements for international students, published on the institution's own admissions pages.

Application Details

Application Deadline: JIBC runs two admission models: Continuous Intake programs (most certificates and micro-credentials) accept and review applications year-round with no fixed deadline, while Scheduled Intake programs (its bachelor's degrees, diplomas, and EMS/paramedic and law-enforcement programs) publish a specific opening and closing date for each cohort. For example the Winter 2027 cohort (starting 4 January 2027) generally opens in August 2026 and closes between early November and early December 2026, and the Spring/Summer 2027 cohort (starting 3 May 2027) opens in December 2026 and closes between early March and early April 2027. Fall 2027 dates for most Scheduled Intake programs were not yet published at the time of research. JIBC does not publish a separate international deadline; international applicants use the same program-specific dates and must also budget time for study-permit processing. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Justice Institute of British Columbia

Type: College

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1978

Students: 40,000

Programs: 34

Location: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Micro-credential in Essentials of Investigating Cybercrime Micro-credential award?

Justice Institute of British Columbia awards a Micro-credential in the field of Cyber Security on completion of this programme.

How long does Micro-credential in Essentials of Investigating Cybercrime Micro-credential take?

The programme runs for 4 weeks.

How much does Micro-credential in Essentials of Investigating Cybercrime Micro-credential cost?

Tuition is CAD 97 per total for local students.

Can Micro-credential in Essentials of Investigating Cybercrime Micro-credential be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Justice Institute of British Columbia.

What language is Micro-credential in Essentials of Investigating Cybercrime Micro-credential taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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