PGCert in Cloud Security at Sheridan College in Oakville, Canada is a postgraduate certificate in Cyber Security programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,784 per year (CAD 9,286 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Cyber Security
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 9,286 / year
International tuition: CAD 19,784 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Learn to navigate the unique security challenges of cloud environments.Program OverviewSpecialized training for an in-demand roleAs the use of cloud computing grows, so does the need for professionals who can navigate and secure cloud environments. Stand out to employers with a graduate certificate focusing specifically on cloud security — the first credential of its kind offered by Ontario public colleges. In just eight months, you'll understand theory behind cloud security and know how to apply it in real-world scenarios.Comprehensive curriculumThis program covers a wide range of topics that provide a well-rounded understanding of cloud principles and practices, including: Linux operating systems. Designing and securing infrastructures in cloud-based ecosystems. Vulnerability management strategies. Unique challenges and solutions within cloud architectures. DevSecOps software development best practices. Start or advance your cloud security education journeyNo previous cloud security training is required for entry into this specialized program. It could be your first step towards further education in the field, including an Amazon Web Services (AWS) certification. It can also enhance your existing computer science expertise or complement other graduate certificate programs at Sheridan, such as Internet of Things and Machine Intelligence.PCLSE
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Entry requires a postsecondary diploma, advanced diploma or degree in information technology, computer science or an equivalent field, such as computer engineering technology, software development, enterprise database management or telecommunications technology; applicants with a science degree are reviewed case by case. Domestic applicants submit postsecondary transcripts to ontariocolleges.ca, with education from outside Canada assessed through ICAS or WES; private-career-college credentials do not count. International applicants submit official transcripts through Sheridan's international application process, with a notarised English translation and the original where a document is not in English. Individual applicants outside the listed fields may still be selected on academic achievement and related work experience. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan's institution-wide English Proficiency Requirements: for this Ontario College Graduate Certificate, IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0, PTE Academic overall 60 with no section below 57, Duolingo English Test overall 115 with no sub-score below 95, or CAEL overall 70 with no section below 60.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and offers can go out from 1 November 2026, with portfolio- and audition-based programmes deciding later in March; accepted offers must be confirmed by 1 May 2027. Winter and Spring/Summer 2027 entry use the same portal but Sheridan publishes no fixed equal-consideration date for them and reviews those on an ongoing basis. International applicants apply directly through Sheridan's own International Application Portal, not ontariocolleges.ca; the college publishes no fixed international deadline and admits on a rolling, space-permitting basis, so early application is advised for the 2027 entry cycle. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
