Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security for Control Systems

1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Public University | Established 1916

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About this course
Duration 8 Months
Level Certificate Course
Description

The Cyber Security for Control Systems post-diploma certificate program focuses on cybersecurity training to protect and defend SCADA and PLC systems that run critical infrastructure in a networked environment.

Students have the opportunity to develop and learn concepts similar to those used to secure information in technology systems, but will also enhance their training will focus on the specific constraints of securing control systems in the industrial environment. It is applicable to employees of organizations relying on technology, whether their cybersecurity focus is on information technology (IT), industrial control systems (ICS), cyber-physical systems (CPS), or connected devices more generally, including the Internet of Things (IoT).

Graduates can pursue job opportunities as a(n):

  • cyber security analyst/specialist
  • cyber security analyst/specialist
  • ICS security analyst/specialist
  • industrial technologist
  • ICS infrastructure analyst
  • SCADA security technologist
  • Industrial network/systems/security analyst

Related careers include:

  • cyber forensic investigator
  • database analyst
  • computer support analyst

* Note: Additional fees may apply

** All fees are subject to change without notice

Fees & Expenses

1st year tuition fees
Fees components Amount
Tuition & fees CAD 22,543
Other expenses in 1st year
Fees components Amount
Cost of Living CAD 12,960
SAIT Fee CAD 793
SAITSA Fee CAD 288
Health and Dental Plan Fee CAD 344

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this course
Class 12th

Minimum Level of Education Required: 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Min GPA: 50.0% Convert grades

Exams

English Proficiency Requirements:

For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0, Min Listening: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)
  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 105

NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:

  • Min IELTS overall: 3.5 (Min Listening: 3.5, Min Reading: 3.5, Min Speaking: 3.5, Min Writing: 3.5)
  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 10

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University City 1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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