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Online Graduate Certificate: Teaching Cybersecurity

Teaching Cybersecurity
Graduate Certificate
DEGREE AT A GLANCE
  • 18 credits
  • Transfer up to 6 credits
  • All courses available online
TUITION RATES
  • $694 per credit (in-state)
  • $694 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
Next Session Starts
May 14

Teach key cybersecurity concepts to the next generation of learners with an online graduate certificate in teaching cybersecurity from University of Maryland Global Campus. You’ll study the latest applications and prevention strategies in the field of cybersecurity while also gaining the pedagogical skills needed to teach this material to students. As you move through our program, you’ll save valuable time and money thanks to our convenient online classroom and no-cost digital resources that replace textbooks in most courses. You will also benefit from our lifetime career services, which offer you professional advising, career planning, and networking opportunities—all at no cost. Ready to assist the next generation of learners? Apply today! 

Learn Important Pedagogical Skills in the Field of Cybersecurity

UMGC’s online graduate certificate in teaching cybersecurity is the perfect fit for educators looking to upskill and enhance their competencies in both cybersecurity and pedagogy. In addition to learning important cybersecurity concepts such as digital forensics, system usability, and network security, you will also explore the educational frameworks, learning theories, instructional technologies, and assessment strategies involved in teaching cybersecurity to students. Our curriculum is aligned with the , which provides a standardized and rigorous program for cybersecurity education specifically designed to prepare educators to effectively teach cybersecurity to high school students.

Here are a few benefits of this online degree program:

Please note: Students who have earned or are currently pursuing a graduate certificate in cybersecurity technology at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúwill not be eligible to pursue this certificate.

Teachers who are awarded an NCTA scholarship will have their 18 credits of tuition costs paid for through NSA federal award H98230-24-1-0106. Non-NCTA members will pay the listed tuition rate for this certificate program.

View Teaching Cybersecurity Courses

This program requires a total of 18 credits. Courses should be taken in the order listed below.

Required Courses 

  • (3 Credits, CTCH 605) 
  • (3 Credits, CTCH 615) 
  • (3 Credits, CTCH 625) 
  • (3 Credits, CTCH 645) 
  • (3 Credits, CTCH 665) 
  • (3 Credits, CTCH 675) 

Please note: (3 Credits, CTCH 675) will be offered to students starting in the summer 2026 term. 

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This program is first being offered in the 2025–2026 academic year. There will be no differing ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúprogram requirements for previous years. To review information about other programs, please visit the catalog archive. 

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Certificate Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each certificate webpage, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúmaintains certain requirements for all graduate certificates.

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Develop Career-Ready Skills in Teaching Cybersecurity

As the field of cybersecurity continues to grow, teachers will need to ensure that the next generation of cybersecurity students are properly educated. Our hands-on courses may help you develop career-ready skills in pedagogical thinking, digital forensics, and threat intelligence. Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following: 

Design a Curriculum
Construct a high-quality, culturally relevant cybersecurity curriculum that embeds evidence-based practices and innovative technologies.
Develop Strategies
Develop a cybersecurity technology strategy for an organization.
Build Environments
Build cybersecurity technology environments and operations.

Unlock Your Career Potential

This program is designed for educators who are interested in both cybersecurity and teaching and wish to strengthen their skills in these respective fields. By completing this certificate program, you’ll help to address the current shortage of cybersecurity teachers nationwide. You will also fill important knowledge gaps in the field through your role as an educator and be well-prepared to teach cybersecurity in several professional contexts, such as K-12, community colleges, and cybersecurity training institutions. 

Frances A., Concord, NC

45%
Cyber-Ready Studnets
According to a study by the EdWeek Research Center, less than half of K-12 students in the United States are receiving an adequate cybersecurity education.
470K+
Job Openings
There are more than 470,000 U.S.-based job openings requiring cybersecurity-related skills, according to a recent CompTIA research report.

Practice Real-World Skills in Your Cybersecurity Courses 

Throughout your academic curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that may help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. Some possible course projects include: 

  • Perform port and vulnerability scans against a target system and determine vulnerabilities in that system. 
  • Work through a set of system and application log files to detect potential risks of system compromise. 
  • Use the knowledge gained from previous hands-on exercises to guide the implementation of system security controls. 

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