Pathway to Cyber Readiness - Certificate

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This program may be completed at the Knight (Warwick) Campus or Newport County Campus. Completing at either campus requires taking one or more courses online.

The Pathway to Cyber Readiness Certificate  is a 21-credit program that prepares students with the fundamental skills needed to obtain the CompTIA A+, N+, Linux+, and S+ certifications.  This certificate is applicable to train new and upskill incumbent industry professionals and prepare students for the cybersecurity associate degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  1. Show preparation for national exams/certifications.
  2. Comply with today's business and industry standards in computer repair, networking, operating systems, and cybersecurity.
  3. Demonstrate critical thinking in problem-solving skills.
  4. Present conclusions orally and in writing.
  5. Explain the basic objectives of cybersecurity and the importance of information security.

Certificate Requirements

CNVT 1000Computer Repair A+ Hardware3
CNVT 1010Computer Repair A+ Software3
CNVT 1810Networking 13
CNVT 1820Networking 23
COMI 1800Computer Networking Software Linux3
COMI 2037Foundations of Cybersecurity3
COMP 2500Cybersecurity Practicum/Capstone Course^ (Work-based learning course)3
Total Hours21

Recommended Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Hours
CNVT 1000 Computer Repair A+ Hardware 3
CNVT 1010 Computer Repair A+ Software 3
CNVT 1810 Networking 1 3
 Hours9
Semester 2
CNVT 1820 Networking 2 3
COMI 1800 Computer Networking Software Linux 3
 Hours6
Year 2
Semester 1
COMI 2037 Foundations of Cybersecurity 3
COMP 2500 Cybersecurity Practicum/Capstone Course^ (Work-based learning course) 3
 Hours6
 Total Hours21