Information Technology: Security+ Certificate

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The Information Security Specialist certificate is designed for students with an interest in the wide range of activities associated with the protection of information, one of an organization’s most vital assets. This certificate provides a foundation in computer operations, programming, and data communication with a breadth and depth of instruction in information security.

These courses are designed to give a basic understanding and working knowledge in information security as well as prepare the student to pass the CompTIA Security+ exam, a vendor-neutral certification exam considered the worldwide standard of competency for foundation-level security practitioners.

The Security+ certificate is offered at Dillon and Roaring Fork- Glenwood Springs.

This certificate program is not eligible for federal student aid funds.

Program Requirements

(9 credits)

CNG 124 - Networking I: Network+ 3.0 Credits
CNG 131 - Network Security Fundamentals 3.0 Credits
CNG 132 - Principles of Information Security 3.0 Credits

Minimum Hours Required

Minimum Credit Hours Required (9)
Minimum Contact Hours Required (135)

Note:

◆ State Guaranteed Transfer Course

✽ Applies to CMC AA/AS/AGS Degrees

Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via distance learning (IVS, hybrid, or online).

For more information see Degree & Certificate Descriptions & Requirements .

Information Technology

The following certificates (A+, CCNA, MOS, Network+, Security+, and Server+) are designed to prepare students for skills upgrade or entry-level careers in various information technology fields. These certificates provide students with the knowledge and hands-on skills to build, secure, and manage local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), and learn Microsoft Office computer skills, and how to protect vital information. Additionally, some certificates provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pass specific industry certifications, such as Comp TIA A+, Microsoft Office Specialist, Network+, Security+, Server+, and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

This certificate curriculum includes many of the courses included in the Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology Specialist and credits may be applied toward that degree.

Students may need to demonstrate college-level proficiency in reading and mathematical skills before entering these programs. Skills in these areas may affect the sequence of courses in which students can enroll and may also extend the time required to complete the program. See the Academic Placement and Testing section.

Graduates of these programs will receive a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency in the specific areas listed below.

The Information Technology certificates are offered at specific campuses and/or through Colorado Mountain College Online. Many of the courses/certificates are available using a hybrid model with online course work and course-specific labs offered at one of our campuses. Some travel to campus lab sites may be required. For details consult a Colorado Mountain College adviser.

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