Enhance Your Cyber Security Skills and Knowledge
If you have an undergraduate degree in Information and Communication Technology and are looking to specialize in Cyber Security, the Cyber Security Post-Graduate Certificate program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is designed to enhance your expertise and prepare you for a career in this rapidly growing field.
As digital transformation continues to evolve, the need for skilled professionals in cyber security is at an all-time high. This program offers in-depth knowledge and practical skills to help you become a leader in the cyber security domain.
Why Choose the Cyber Security Post-Graduate Certificate Program?
Cyber security is critical to every business and industry. This program builds on your existing knowledge and helps you develop advanced technical and analytical skills necessary to combat digital threats, protect sensitive data, and manage security systems effectively.
Program Highlights:
-
Enhance existing ICT skills with advanced cyber security knowledge
-
Hands-on experience with practical, real-world cyber security tools and techniques
-
Career-ready training for the growing cyber security industry
-
In-depth exploration of cyber security operations, penetration testing, and information security forensics
-
Flexible learning options for full-time and part-time students
What You’ll Learn – Cyber Security Skills and Knowledge
In this Cyber Security Post-Graduate Certificate program, you’ll learn key competencies that are in high demand by employers worldwide. With a strong focus on practical, industry-relevant skills, you’ll be prepared for various roles in cyber security operations.
Key Areas of Study:
-
Cyber Security Operations: Learn how to manage, monitor, and respond to security threats in a variety of environments
-
Penetration Testing: Understand how to perform simulated attacks to identify system vulnerabilities
-
Information Security Investigation & Forensics: Investigate and analyze security breaches and gather digital evidence
-
Web Security: Protect web applications and services from common security threats
-
Security Consultation & Analysis: Provide expert guidance on security measures, perform risk assessments, and recommend improvements
-
Security Administration: Manage and maintain security policies, firewalls, and system configurations
Career Opportunities in Cyber Security
Graduates of the Cyber Security Post-Graduate Certificate program are equipped to pursue a variety of high-demand careers in the ever-evolving field of cyber security. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, there’s a growing need for skilled professionals to protect organizations and individuals from digital threats.
Potential Career Paths:
-
Cyber Security Analyst
-
Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
-
Security Consultant
-
Information Security Investigator
-
Network Security Engineer
-
Web Security Specialist
-
Security Administrator
Industry Demand:
Cyber security roles are in demand across all sectors, including finance, government, healthcare, education, and technology. Graduates can expect to find opportunities in industries focused on data protection, system security, and digital forensics.
- Academic Requirement: The applicant must have a completed bachelor's degree in any subject with at least a 60% GPA.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall, with at least 5.0 in each section. PTE: 63 overall, with at least 50 in each section. Duolingo: 110 TOEFL(iBT): 81 overall, with at least 19 in reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
If you choose to withdraw from a program, you must submit a withdrawal request. Sask Polytech will refund any tuition amounts (less the non-refundable deposit) within 4-6 weeks.
Non-attendance at the start of a program (no show) is considered a notification of intention to withdraw from a program.
Sask Polytech has partnered with PayMyTuition to provide refunds to international students by electronic bank transfer. Sask Polytech will use the external email address in your student account to process this transaction. If you would like to update or confirm your external email address, log into mySaskPolytech and click the Update address and personal information link.
1. You will receive an email from Sask Polytech indicating your payment has been processed.
2. You will receive an email from PayMyTuition (studentrefunds@paymytuition.com) with further instructions on how to deposit your payment. Click the link in the email to initiate the payment process.
3. Enter details in the PayMyTuiton refund form. This includes the currency, identification documentation (passport or driver’s license number), banking and beneficiary information. Make note of the bank account number as this will be as the passcode to deposit your funds.
You may choose an alternate beneficiary by entering their banking information.
Upon receipt of your completed beneficiary instructions, PayMyTuition will verify your request for accuracy. They will complete fraud and compliance checks to comply with various anti-money laundering and compliance laws. PayMyTuition will email you when verification is complete and confirm your payment. You will receive a PDF summary that is password protected. This PDF can be accessed using the bank account number that you provided as the password.
You will receive an email when your refund is complete. Please allow three to five business days for the payment to be deposited to your account.
- Application Fee: $150
- LOA Deposit: $10,000
- Annual Tuition Fee: $25,200
- Total Tuition Fee: $25,200
- Course Duration: 1 Year
- Credentials: Post-graduate Certificate
- Intake: September, January
-
Copy of passport
-
All academic transcripts
-
All academic certificates
-
IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
-
Student Email ID:
-
Student Contact No:
-
Student Address:
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
-
Stamped copy of visa
-
LOI
-
Study permit
-
Canadian Address:
-
Canadian Contact No: