IT Cybersecurity
Certificate Computer Applications · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students who complete the IT Cybersecurity certificate have enhanced employability in cybersecurity and computer networking. The IT Cybersecurity certificate prepares students to begin a career working with associate-level cybersecurity analysts within security operations centers, where responsibilities include detecting cybersecurity breaches and effectively responding to security incidents. This certificate requires 31 units to be completed.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| IT Cybersecurity Cert: Complete all of the following | 31 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 25 | |
| CA 107 | Microcomputer Hardware and Software Support | 4 |
| CA 157 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| CA 165 | Digital Forensics Fundamentals | 3 |
| CA 170 | Virtualization and Cloud Essentials | 3 |
| CA 171 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| CA 175 | Administering Windows Server | 3 |
| CA 182 | Network Security | 3 |
| CA 183 | Security Countermeasures | 3 |
| Program Electives | 6 | |
| CA 159 | SUSE Linux Server Administration | 3 |
| CA 166 | Cloud Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CA 176 | Windows Server Networking | 3 |
| CA 179 | Cybersecurity Operations -CCNA-Cyberops | 3 |
| CA 185 | Network Security - Firewalls and VPNs | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
IT Cybersecurity Cert
Semester # 1 (7 units)
- CA107 - Microcomputer Hardware and Software Support (4)
- CA157 - Introduction to Linux (3)
Semester # 2 (9 units)
- CA170 - Virtualization and Cloud Essentials (3)
- CA165 - Digital Forensics Fundamentals (3)
- CA171 - Introduction to Networking (3)
Semester # 3 (9 units)
- CA175 - Administering Windows Server (3)
- CA182 - Network Security (3)
- CA183 - Security Countermeasures (3)
Semester # 4 (6 units)
- CA166 - Cloud Security Fundamentals (3)
- CA179 - Cybersecurity Operations -CCNA-Cyberops (3)