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5165 - Cyber Operations

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Degree and Cert Programs (GCC02)CCL - Certificate of Completion

Academic Plan Code

5165

Effective Term

Fall

Effective Year

2026

Offered At

CGC, GCC, MCC, PVC, SCC, SMC

Award Type

CCL - Certificate of Completion

Field of Interest

Computer and Information Technology

Minimum Total Program Credits/Hours

41

Maximum Total Program Credits/Hours

42

GPA

2.00

CIP Code

11.1003

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as: 15-1212.00 Information Security Analysts 15-1244.00 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 15-1231.00 Computer Network Support Specialists Upon completion of a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a career as: 11-3021.00 Computer and Information Systems Managers 15-1241.00 Computer Network Architects

Program Description

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Cyber Operations program is designed to focus on the necessary skills required to secure, protect and identify vulnerabilities in a network, including various operating systems and network devices. Emphasis is placed on developing the theoretical, legal, ethical and practical skills needed to maintain security on mission-critical networking and server systems. The program is designed to meet the training needs of government and industry employees. The program covers a variety of information security technologies and structured languages. The Cyber Operations program also focuses on the skills needed for internationally recognized IT certifications and high demands in business, industry, and government. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Cybersecurity is also available.

Program Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date

2/25/2025

Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.