Online Undergraduate Cyber Security Certificate Overview High-profile breaches of sensitive data are increasing and underscore the need for cyber security professionals who are trained to prevent them. Our 14-credit online Undergraduate Cyber Security Certificate equips you with the technical and strategic knowledge needed to describe and identify cyber security issues in IT operations and software, and the techniques, skills, and tools that can prepare you for an entry-level cyber security job. Our program’s asynchronous, 100% online format gives you the flexibility to learn on your own schedule, anywhere.
Cyber Security Career Potential According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for cyber security professionals is growing rapidly. Earning your Undergraduate Cyber Security Certificate from The University of Texas Permian Basin can be the first step toward a cyber security career in roles including:
What are the security risks inherent in wireless communication? How do you make a network more secure? How do you thwart a cyberattack? Our 12-credit, 100% online Graduate Cyber Security Certificate is designed to address these and many other critical questions. Over the course of the program, you’ll explore advanced encryption techniques, learn how to identify security vulnerabilities and breaches and the tools needed to combat them, and examine various aspects of network security.
Our program’s 100% online format enables you to complete classwork from virtually any location. The skills, experience, and new credential you’ll gain can empower you to pursue a rewarding new professional path in cyber security.
Other program benefits include:
According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an agency overseen by the Department of Homeland Security, advanced, specialized training can help cyber security professionals progress in the field. CISA states that this training can drastically improve your “value and competitiveness,” potentially positioning you for advanced cyber security roles, including:
Lead Cyber Security Analyst
Software Security Engineer
Security Officer
Network Architect/Engineer
First responders know that clear communication is critical in emergency situations, but what happens when they don’t speak the same language as the person they’re trying to assist? When an individual in distress is unable to communicate with a first responder, precious time can be lost. The U.S. Hispanic population has grown to more than 60 million, and more than 3.1 million Spanish-speaking households reported limited English proficiency in 2019. To address the critical need for Spanish-speaking emergency personnel, The University of Texas Permian Basin has created an online Certificate in Spanish for First Responders.
Our 9-credit certificate program delivers a solid foundation in oral and written medical Spanish proficiencies and the cultural competence required to deal effectively with a growing Spanish-speaking population. The program includes an introductory study of medical terminology in Spanish and the creative use of Spanish language in simulated conversations that mirror real-life professional situations. All courses are delivered in a 100% online format, enabling you to complete your studies anywhere and around your busy schedule.
Who Will Benefit From Our Program?
Our online GIS and Geospatial Certificate is a 12-credit graduate certificate program that will give you experience applying GIS (geoscience information systems) and geospatial science and technology in areas such as geoscience, environmental sciences, public health, business management, and social analytics. Through an examination of GPS applications, mapping, cartography, and other topics, you’ll gain contemporary, real-world skills that you can immediately apply in your career.
The University of Texas Permian Basin has been serving the GIS and geospatial industry for more than two decades, a unique relationship that has enabled us to develop a program curriculum with an insider’s perspective. All courses are delivered in a 100% online, asynchronous format that enables you to complete coursework anywhere, on your own schedule, around your work and personal responsibilities. There are no prerequisite courses for our program.
Career Benefits for GIS and Geospatial Certificate Holders
The skills and knowledge you develop in our online program will help you in a diverse range of professional roles, including:
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