Defend the Digital World.
Prepare for a career in one of the fastest-growing industries with our Cybersecurity Certificate. This program equips you with the skills to protect digital systems and networks from evolving cyber threats.
What makes our program stand out?
- Industry Certification Readiness: Prepare for certifications like ISC2 CC, CompTIA Security+, Network+, Cloud+, and more.
- Hands-On Training: Learn to perform security audits, penetration tests, and troubleshoot network vulnerabilities.
- Accelerated Online Format: Complete the program faster with flexible, asynchronous 6- or 7-week sessions.
- National Recognition:Â Study in a program recognized by the NSA as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
Why Enroll in Our Program?
- High Demand Skills: Acquire practical, in-demand skills in network defense, ethical hacking, and cloud security.
- Career-Ready Training: Be prepared to protect organizations from physical, internal, and cyber threats.
- Expert Faculty: Gain insights from experienced professionals dedicated to your success.
- Pathway to Advancement:Â Build a foundation for further certifications and career growth.
How and Where You Will Study
Students have two options:
- Asynchronous Accelerated Online Program: Enjoy the flexibility of our 100% asynchronous online programs, featuring accelerated 6- or 7-week sessions. With no set class times, you can work independently within structured deadlines, allowing you to focus on fewer courses at once. Our year-round programs—offered in fall, spring, and summer—are completed in Brightspace.
- In-Person at the Richland Campus or Blair Center: Students attend classes in person at designated Penn Highlands locations during scheduled daytime hours. Hands-on learning, face-to-face instruction, and on-campus resources support student success.
Program Objectives
- Be prepared to protect a computer or network environment from physical, internal, and cyber attacks.
- Be able to perform comprehensive security audits and penetration tests.
- Analyze and troubleshoot network issues related to security and more.
- Create and implement a comprehensive security policy.
- Be prepared to take the following third-party vendor certification exams: ISC2 CC, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, CCST, CompTIA Linux+ and the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker Essentials Exam.
Recognized For Excellence
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has earned a distinguished recognition from the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. This designation places us among the nation’s foremost providers of cybersecurity education. As one of only three community colleges in Pennsylvania to receive this honor, our position as a leader in cybersecurity education is clear.
Program availability:
- Blair Center
- Richland Campus
- Online
(With fully online programs, some classes may also be offered at our physical locations. If available, students may register for the class modality they feel best suits their needs.)