Cybersecurity - Post-Diploma Certificate

Advance your career with in-demand skills to protect and secure digital systems.

Credential:

Post-Diploma Certificate

Program length:

2 Terms

Area:

Technology

School:

School of Technology

About

As technology expands, the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. This post-diploma certificate helps you build on your previous education and experience to advance your career in this critical field.

You’ll strengthen your knowledge of operating systems, computer forensics, and network protocols, while learning to design and implement secure computing solutions. Alongside technical expertise, you’ll sharpen your communication, problem-solving, and business skills—qualities employers value in this fast-moving industry.

Career opportunities include:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • IT Security Specialist
  • Security Analyst
  • Systems Administrator
  • Data Security Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • IT Security Architect
  • Solutions Architect

Admission requirements

Completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in information technologies, computer engineering, software development, management information systems, or equivalent.

Laptop Specifications

A laptop computer with course applicable software will be required (specifications below)

  • Intel quad core CPU (i7) or later generation
  • 16GB RAM or greater
  • 512 GB SSD or greater (Hard Drive & storage)
  • On-board integrated (Video card)
  • 15 inches or greater screen
  • Windows 10 Pro/education 64-bit (MacOS is not supported)
  • Portable hard drive (for data backup)

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English Language Proficiency Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

Academic upgrading

Enhance your previous education to meet the missing admissions requirements for one of the BVC programs.

Available intakes

Starts in
Registration opens in
Domestic
International
January 2026
Starts in
Registration opens in
January 7, 2026

Tuition and fees

Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$6,549
$605
$7,154
Term 2
$7,970
$564
$8,534

Estimated total tuition:

total cost
Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$13,368
$605
$13,973
Term 2
$13,368
$564
$13,932

Estimated total tuition:

total cost
*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only.  Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.

Courses

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Course is eligible for PLAR

Complete the following courses:

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ISEC1101Introduction to Information Security

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3

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ISEC3201Introduction to Endpoint Security

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3

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ISEC3301Cryptography

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3

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MGMT3102Contingency Planning and Disaster Recovery

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3

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MGMT3601Security Frameworks & Risk Management

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3

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TECH3201Network Security

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3

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Complete the following courses:

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CLCM3201Introduction to Cloud Security

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3

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ISEC3202Vulnerability Management 3

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ISEC3203Security Exploits and Network Defense 3

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ISEC3204Advanced Endpoint Security

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3

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ISEC3999Cybersecurity Capstone Project

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3

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TECH3202Advanced Network Security 3

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