Network security - Cert is a postgraduate certificate in Cyber Security programme taught at University of Calgary in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 4 months, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Cyber Security
Duration: 4 months
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Graduate Certificate in Network Security prepares working IT professionals for careers in cybersecurity through in-person classroom instruction. The program covers network security theory, applied cryptography, and hands-on ethical hacking, including a laboratory course focused on identifying network vulnerabilities. It builds practical security skills and career-relevant communication ability for professionals already working in the field. Expected completion time is four months, though the pace can vary by cohort, with a maximum completion window of three years. The program has a single intake each year, in the Fall term. No reference letters or standardized test scores are required for admission, making it accessible to experienced IT practitioners without formal research or test-score credentials. The certificate offers a focused, short-format alternative to a full graduate degree in cybersecurity.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale over the past two years of full-time study. Undergraduate coursework in computer programming, algorithms and data structures, and either operating systems or computer networks is required. Applicants must submit transcripts, proof of prerequisite completion, and a GPA calculation worksheet; no reference letters or standardized test scores are required. Applicants whose primary language is not English must meet the university's English language proficiency requirements as detailed in the Academic Calendar.
