PGCert in Cybersecurity Immersive Industry Education is a postgraduate certificate in Cyber Security programme offered by Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Canada. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Cyber Security
Delivery: Hybrid
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Cybersecurity Immersive Industry Education is a post-diploma certificate at NAIT designed for working IT professionals advancing their cybersecurity skills while remaining employed. The apprenticeship-style curriculum covers cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, cryptography and cyber risk management, combining online coursework with on-the-job learning so students can apply their studies directly to their daily work. The program is intended for individual IT professionals as well as employers seeking to upskill staff, and requires proof of paid IT employment with an employer who agrees to oversee workplace learning. Delivery blends online and workplace-based components rather than full-time campus attendance, and students are expected to have a laptop computer to complete coursework. Graduates develop the skills and knowledge needed to protect digital assets and mitigate cybersecurity risk within their own organizations, applying what they learn directly to their existing employer's environment.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Entry requires an accredited or recognized IT or Computer Science-related diploma or degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0, proof of English Language Proficiency, and proof of paid IT employment from a recognized employer, supported by a completed employer-verification form. NAIT lists eligible diplomas including Computer Engineering Technology, Network Engineering Technology, Wireless Systems Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology and related Digital Media & IT concentrations. Applicants without a two-year diploma may qualify with 60 post-secondary credits in an accredited IT or computing-science program, with at least 45 credits directly related, and a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway is available for applicants with related work experience or education in a different field. A laptop computer is also required to complete the program.
