Online Cybersecurity Microcertificate
Cybersecurity threats are evolving and organizations need skilled professionals who can protect critical systems and respond with confidence. The online microcertificate in cybersecurity at Arizona State University gives you a focused, graduate-level education in cryptography, network security and software security. Through this certificate program, you'll build the knowledge and technical skills to pursue roles in information security, network defense and more.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/20/2026
Total classes: 5
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 9
What is cybersecurity?
What is a microcertificate?
A microcertificate is a graduate certificate that takes 9-14 credit hours to complete and offers a seamless pathway to quickly gain expertise in a targeted area. You may also be able to apply the credits you earn from a microcertificate toward a graduate degree. Speak with an enrollment coach for more information.
Online cybersecurity courses
This cybersecurity microcertificate explores information assurance and security, applied cryptography and software security. You'll also have the option to take courses in advanced computer and network security or distributed and multiprocessor operating systems. Take a look at the available courses below:
Gain relevant skills for these careers
This microcertificate prepares you to apply best practices for protecting, detecting and responding to cybersecurity threats across a range of industries. Graduates are equipped to pursue roles such as:
Learn from leading cybersecurity experts
Of the 350+ faculty members in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:
- National Academy of Construction members
- National Academy of Engineering members
- National Academy of Inventors members
- National Academy of Sciences member
Learn from leading cybersecurity experts
Of the 350+ faculty members in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:
- National Academy of Construction members
- National Academy of Engineering members
- National Academy of Inventors members
- National Academy of Sciences member
How to apply
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
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The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is dedicated to providing a dynamic learning environment and supporting all students on the paths to their degrees. We've received numerous peer-reviewed programmatic honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
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