Start Your Cybersecurity Career
Are you ready to kickstart or advance your career in cybersecurity? Our Quick Start Certification program is designed for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in IT and cybersecurity.
This program is perfect if you:
- Are aiming for an entry-level cybersecurity role with opportunities for promotion.
- Have found yourself in a cybersecurity job “by accident” and need formal certification.
- Want to transition into cybersecurity from another industry or IT background.
- Need cybersecurity knowledge to move up in your technology career.
Gain the essential skills and credentials to grow in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity.
Computer System Configuration and Support, Linux
This certificate consists of just 4 courses - 3 classes overlap between these four CCL’s so only 3 additional courses to complete four certificates and start your Cybersecurity journey!
- CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems
- CIS126DL Linux Operating System
- BPC170 A+ Exam Prep: Comp. Hardware Config/Support
- BPC270 A+ Exam Prep: OS Configuration and Support
Computer System Configuration and Support, Security
Specialization 1:
- CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems
- CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security
- BPC170 A+ Exam Prep: Comp. Hardware Config/Support
- BPC270 A+ Exam Prep: OS Configuration and Support
- Add on CNT140AB Introduction to Networks to receive Specialization 2 & CCL – Computer System Configuration and Support, Network
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 A+ Certification 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's 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.