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Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity Essentials
The intended learning outcomes of Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity Essentials are:
(a) design and configure a wired or wireless network for a small office and troubleshoot basic errors for a small office computer network system;
(b) install and configure a Windows/Linux server, apply essential security services, and install standard monitoring tools for system monitoring; and
(c) analyse the impact of different cyber attacks on individuals and organisations, and suggest and implement appropriate security controls to protect the computer network infrastructure based on the latest cybersecurity trends.
The professional certificate programme offers the following modules:
Security Essentials (36hrs)
Windows Administration Essentials (21hrs)
Linux Administration Essentials (21hrs)
Network Essentials (21hrs)
Schedule
- 1 to 2 nights per week.
- In special circumstances, some lessons may be conducted in online mode.
- Duration: 99 hrs. The normal duration for completion of the programme is around 12 months.
Entry Requirements
Completion of a QF Level 3 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board plus at least one year of relevant work experience; or
Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above plus at least one year of relevant work experience AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written; or
At least two years of relevant work experience plus other relevant verifiable prior learning that are deemed appropriate by respective Programme Board AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written; or
Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above, with at least 2 years’ relevant work experience AND a pass in the entrance assessment
Financial Assistance Scheme
Vplus Creative Industries
As a part of the Vplus Subsidy Scheme, Vplus Creative Industries is supported by the HKSAR Government to encourage working adults to pursue higher qualifications for career advancement and to promote lifelong learning.
Successful applicants can be reimbursed 60% of the tuition fees paid for the programme, maximum HK$36,000 per person. Applicants may apply for reimbursement for more than one eligible programmes.
Application deadline: TBC
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Notes
⦁ Applicants who fulfil the entry requirements will receive a payment notice later. Applications are not required to pay the tuition at this moment.
⦁ In general, course enrollment is made on a first-come-first-served basis.
⦁ Subject to the availability of the classes, applicants will be informed to change to another class if the applied class was full.
⦁ Any change in class selection will be put on the waiting list.
(Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:00)
Website: hkiit.edu.hk
Enrollment and Enquiry:
Tel: 2835-7403
e-mail: hkiit-skillsup@vtc.edu.hk
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