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Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Northern College - Timmins Campus Northern College - Timmins Campus, Canada

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CAD 16372

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This 2-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity prepares graduates to take on exciting and challenging positions within organizations that increasingly have realized their need to secure information. This program takes a hands-on approach through lab activities, project work, and case study analysis.

The program combines technical skill-building on topics that include ethical hacking, network security, incident response, forensics, and cloud security.

This curriculum will further broaden students’ leadership skills in the areas of risk analysis, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity law and ethics. Students will also gain real-world experience through a co-operative education work term.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to efficiently manage security in an organization through the application of cybersecurity controls designed to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover. Graduates will also be prepared to attain certifications including: CompTIA Security+ and PenTest+, (ISC)² SSCP, and EC-Council’s CEH.

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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0  Minimum Listening - 6.0  Minimum Reading - 6.0  Minimum Writing - 6.0  Minimum Speaking - 6.0  
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 125.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Studies.

6 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
125 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16372

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

10000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Allocation of the 15 International Entrance Scholarships for Fall 2025 Intake


Scholarship Value: $2,000 per recipient


Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for the scholarship, international students must meet the following requirements:


1. Intake and Region:

  • Be a new international student starting in the Fall 2025 intake.
  • Students from all countries are eligible if they meet all the criteria in this document.


2. Regional Allocation:

  • A maximum of four scholarships will be awarded per region (Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa)
  • The remaining 3 scholarships will be awarded to eligible students outside the above listed regions if applicable.


3. Eligible Programs:

  • Applicants must be admitted to one of the Engineering, Technology, or Trades programs listed in Northern College’s Fall 2025 international program offerings. Examples include Mining, Electrical, and Heavy Equipment programs.


4. Payment Requirement:

  • Students must pay the full tuition and ancillary fees by the first payment deadline outlined in their Letter of Acceptance (LOA).


5. Exclusion for Domestic Tuition:


6. Academic Performance and English Proficiency:

  • Achieve a minimum average of 75% in senior high school or post-secondary academic studies.
  • Meet English proficiency requirements with a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0, or equivalent scores in other accepted tests.


7. Scholarship Application:

  • Scholarships will be applied directly to eligible students’ Northern College accounts after day 10 of their second semester.

8. Revocation of Scholarship:

  • Scholarships will be rescinded if:
    • Any application documents are found to be fraudulent.
    • The student changes to a program not eligible for the scholarship.
    • Students do not enroll at Northern College anymore.

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