PGCert in Information Security Analyst is a postgraduate certificate in Cyber Security programme offered by Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 21 weeks, delivered in a blended format.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Cyber Security
Duration: 21 weeks
Delivery: Blended
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This 21-week post-diploma certificate from SAIT's School for Advanced Digital Technology trains students to identify, investigate, and mitigate cyber threats. It is a full-time credential delivered in blended format, combining in-person classes at SAIT's Main Campus with online coursework. Coursework builds skills in threat detection, incident analysis, and applying security solutions using recognized industry frameworks. Graduates are prepared to challenge the CompTIA Security+ certification exam as part of positioning themselves for cybersecurity analyst roles. To apply, applicants must have completed post-secondary studies at an accredited institution or provide proof of related work experience. The program sits within SAIT's cybersecurity offerings and is delivered through the School for Advanced Digital Technology. Students have up to five academic years to complete the certificate. The program accepts international students but is not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have previously completed post-secondary studies at an accredited institution or provide proof of related work experience. All applicants, including those educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission (SAIT admissions, English Proficiency). SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests. Applications go through SAIT's online portal with the standard non-refundable fee (CAD 120 domestic, CAD 175 international).
