ITI Certificates in Cybersecurity
The marketplace demand for employees with cybersecurity knowledge and skills is enormous, and there aren’t nearly enough well-qualified job applicants to meet that demand. It’s a tremendous opportunity for motivated individuals!
If you want to explore cybersecurity as an aspect of your future career - whether as your primary career focus or secondary to another area of expertise - an Information Trust Institute (ITI) cybersecurity certificate can help you enhance either your career or undergraduate studies with a concentration in cybersecurity-related courses!
ITI currently offers 2 certificates in cybersecurity:
1). Current UIUC Undergraduates: This certificate acknowledges your completion of 3 cybersecurity-related courses chosen to match your personal interests and goals, plus your completion of 1 extracurricular cybersecurity-related activity. The courses align with typical CS, ECE, or iSchool curricula, and should be easy to integrate into your other planned coursework. Your completion of this certificate program will be beneficial to you as you pursue roles in academia, government, or the private sector. Skills and knowledge gained through these courses are in great demand and may help you build towards a successful career in the working world! In addition, having this certificate on your resume will help your job application stand out in the eyes of potential employers.
2). Non-Credit, Workforce Development Certificate in Cybersecurity: Enhance your career prospects and stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity with our non-credit, workforce development certificate. This 3-course program offers hands-on training, industry-relevant skills, and practical knowledge to protect and secure digital assets, making you a valuable addition to any organization. UIUC students will be able to pursue both certificates if desired, so if you’re already interested in 1stone, don’t hesitate to sign up for this one too!