Accelerate your career in IT by developing the skills needed to secure computer systems. Cybersecurity is one of the most rapidly growing fields, and you’ll be prepared to work in a variety of settings upon completion. Increase your earning potential and stand out in your field!
Course length
6 weeks
Time commitment
15-20
hours per week
Salary Range
$30 - $79K
(entry level)
Tuition - $2,300*
*You can pay as little as $297 per month. For full payment options and different financing plans, including interest rates from external lenders, please talk to our enrollment team.
The IT Security Specialist certificate program will provide you with the knowledge and expertise required to secure networks, identify vulnerabilities, implement risk mitigation techniques, and ensure data privacy. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, you’ll learn important concepts such as network security, access control, cryptography, and threat management, which you’ll use to protect the organizations you work for.
At the conclusion of this course, you’ll be prepared to take the CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-601 to earn your national certification. Once certified, you’ll be qualified for a wide range of cybersecurity roles, including security administrator, security specialist, and security consultant.
*Credits earned in this program can be applied to Regis' BA in Cybersecurity program.
CompTIA Security+
The median hourly pay for IT security specialists is just under $54 an hour. With additional training, this can easily turn into a six-figure job within just a few years of working!
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Upon completing your certificate and earning your credential, you will be prepared for exciting new roles, such as:
For nearly 100 years, Regis College has empowered students to succeed academically, serve, and lead. Certificate programs through the Wood Lavine Division of Professional Studies offer:
Self-paced coursework
Online learning formats
Reputable career credentials
Skills for in-demand jobs
Specialized knowledge
Potential for higher salary
Degree completion pathways
The Wood Lavine Division of Professional Studies offers affordable and flexible pay-as-you-go options to make earning a professional certificate a reality for as many students as possible. Some certificate earners may even be eligible for tuition assistance through their employer.
