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Information Assurance and Security Certificate (Undergraduate)

Start your online Information Assurance and Security Certificate

Learn the technical skills to secure and protect information in as little as seven months. With an undergraduate Information Assurance and Security Certificate, you’ll gain interactive, hands-on experience in information systems, wireless networking, cybersecurity, cryptography and systems security.

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Courses

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Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.

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Core Courses

3 Credits

This course introduces the fundamentals of computer systems and the role of information processing in today's business environment. An overview is presented of information systems, systems development, database management, networking, and the Internet.

3 Credits

This foundational course covers networking basics. In this course, you will learn about network architecture, including network infrastructure implementation, addressing schemas, routing, unified communications, and cloud computing. Understanding computer networks and network components is essential for any IT professional. This course covers the objectives for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.

3 Credits

This course introduces general concepts of information systems security. Content includes governmental views, positions, risk assessment, and management. Coursework explores other concepts; including contingency and business resumption planning, backup schemes and implementation strategies, as well as various types of invasive actions and prevention measures.

3 Credits

This course introduces practices in cloud infrastructure and services. Covered are a cloud computing model, layers of cloud computing, and functions of cloud computing. Included are fundamental layers of cloud infrastructure: physical, virtual, control, orchestration, and service. Also included are cross-layer functions of cloud infrastructure: business continuity, security, and service management.

3 Credits

This course provides comprehensive Cybersecurity awareness and a fundamental understanding of various computer and network security threats, such as: Identity Theft, Fraud, Online Scams, Viruses and Backdoors, Hacking, Social Engineering Attacks, and more.

3 Credits

This course provides network training on Computer Network Defense fundamentals; security threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks; controls, protocols and devices; and security policy design and implementation.

General Education Courses

Electives

Requirements: 18 credits

You’ll need 18 credits to complete this to complete this Information Assurance and Security Certificate.

6 Core Courses

Here’s where you’ll pick up the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in this field.

Schedule

Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for an Information Assurance and Security Certificate.

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Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.

Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.

We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

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Tuition

Transfer credits

Your prior eligible college credits can save you time and money, helping you graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted credits from 5,000+ institutions. Check to see if you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.

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Fixed, affordable tuition

Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.

Affordable, Fixed Tuition

$398

Cost per credit

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Financial aid

You may have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.

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Careers & Outcomes

What can you do with Information Assurance and Security Certificate (Undergraduate)?

Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.

This certificate can help prepare you to be a:

Information Systems Security Analyst

Top skills learned in this program:

Network Security
Security Fundamentals
Information Assurance
Network Defense Fundamentals
Risk Mitigation
Asset Protection
Technical Support
Vulnerability

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What you’ll learn

When you earn your Certificate in Information Assurance and Security, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:

Apply information security concepts.
Explain fundamentals of networking.

32% Growth

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for Security Analysts is projected to be much faster than average between 2022 and 2032.

The BLS Projected Growth for 2022-2032 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Admissions

Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.

Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.

No SAT/ACT required
No essay required
No cost, risk-free trial for eligible students
We’ll request transcripts at no cost to you, when possible, and we accept eligible credits from over 5,000 accredited institutions.

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Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

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Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

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Around-the-clock support and resources

You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week.

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Computer requirements for courses

Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.

Professionals dedicated to you

Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.