The Certificate of Completion in Network and Cyber Fundamentals and Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Do you fall into one of these categories?
- Aspiring to secure an entry-level position in cybersecurity, aiming for upward mobility.
- You need a formal education because you fell into a cybersecurity position "by accident."
- Wanting to move into the cybersecurity industry with a degree or experience in another industry or IT field.
- Moving up in your technology career path requires cybersecurity foundational knowledge.
If so, this quick start program may be right for you.
CCL – Network and Cyber Fundamentals
This certificate consists of just 5 courses:
- CNT140AB Introduction to Networks
- CNT150AB Cisco-Routing and Switching Essentials
- MST150WT Install & Config Win10 or Any Microsoft Windows course
- CIS126DL Linux Operating System
- CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security
CCL – Cybersecurity Fundamentals
This certificate consists of just 8 courses - 4 classes overlap between these two CCL’s so you only need 4 additional courses to complete both certificates and start your Cybersecurity journey.
- CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems
- CIS111 Ethics in Information Technology
- CIS126DL Linux Operating System
- MST150++ Any Microsoft Windows course
- CIS156 Python Programming: Level I
- CNT140AB Introduction to Networks
- CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security
- ITS240 Ethical Hacking and Network Defense
Add on course: CNT205 Cisco Certified Network Associate Security
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Required classes are offered online and in-person, which can work for any lifestyle.
Credits from Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will automatically be applied to the required curriculum. For college credits earned from an accredited institution outside of MCCCD, click here for instructions on how to submit an official transcript for review.
The Cybersecurity program is a credit hour program. Tuition is calculated by the number of credits earned. Students pay tuition and fees per semester credit hour according to their Residency Classification. Persons must be domiciled in Arizona for one year (12 full months) and be domiciled in Maricopa County for at least 50 days to qualify as a Maricopa County resident. See current tuition cost here.
GateWay Community College Financial Aid Office provides resources for students to find the funding needed to help pay for their educational expenses, including tuition, fees, and books. Learn about all of the financial aid & scholarship options here.
The two CCL’s in the CyberSecurity program can be embedded into an AAS in Computer and Information Technology. This allows students to show their specialization in CyberSecurity while obtaining a versatile IT-related degree - the best of both worlds.