Computer Systems Technician - Cyber Security

Sheridan College - Davis
Canada, Ontario, Brampton

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Brampton
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years/ 16 months
Study language	English
Course code	PCSCL

Tuition fee	CA$18,501 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,530), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Tuition fee

CA$18,501 per year

The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,530), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English Note: Applicants should communicate effectively, function well in team situations, remain calm under pressure, enjoy problem solving, be interested in the computer field and be open to new and different ways of doing things. Anyone who chooses this field will be on the leading edge of change, helping others to adapt. Prior experience with computers is highly recommended. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

High School / Secondary Education (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):

Grade 12 English

Note: Applicants should communicate effectively, function well in team situations, remain calm under pressure, enjoy problem solving, be interested in the computer field and be open to new and different ways of doing things. Anyone who chooses this field will be on the leading edge of change, helping others to adapt. Prior experience with computers is highly recommended.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 (with no individual subscore lower than 85) Other accepted language tests or evaluation methods.

Language requirements

English

If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 (with no individual subscore lower than 85)

Other accepted language tests or evaluation methods.

More information	sheridancollege.ca/..nician-cyber-security

The fastest way to prepare for entry-level employment in cyber security!

Fast-track your way to a cyber security career

Start working in cyber security in as little as 16 months! Build your skillset through hands-on experiences that prepare you for entry-level employment without having to complete high-level math courses. As the first public cyber security diploma in Canada, this program can also be your springboard towards future cyber security education or industry certifications.

Operate, Maintain, Protect, Defend

Sheridan’s Computer Systems Technician – Cyber Security diploma develops two of the four specific skillsets within the Canadian Cyber Security Skills Framework: Operate & Maintain, and Protect & Defend. You’ll learn fundamentals of operating systems, Python programming, cloud security, data communications, web/application security, tools used for cyber defence and penetration testing, and more.

Applied learning that fits your schedule

Multiple intakes, course-based registration and a mix of in-person, hybrid and online delivery allows you to learn at your own pace and build a schedule that fits your life. Active industry professionals will guide you through a blend of lectures, case studies and group discussions. You’ll also work with the latest technology in a cyber range that simulates a security operation centre (SOC).

The technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities and communication skills you develop in Sheridan’s Computer Systems Technician – Cyber Security diploma will prepare you for a variety of entry-level positions in the cyber security industry, including: