College Diploma - Cybersecurity Solutions

The College Diploma - Cybersecurity Solutions program prepares students for entry-level analyst roles focused on protecting organizations from cyber threats.

Students begin with core IT skills, including networking, systems, cloud fundamentals, scripting, and security basics. In the second year, they advance into cybersecurity through hands-on learning in areas such as:

• threat detection and response, • vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, • identity and access management, • governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), and • security operations

The program emphasizes practical, job-focused learning, featuring labs, real tools, and scenarios that reflect current industry practices. Students also have the option to complete work-integrated learning through a capstone project.

Academic partnerships with Microsoft, Cisco, ServiceNow, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet ensure curriculum quality and create pathways to industry certifications that employers value.

Commitment to students and employers

Calgary’s tech ecosystem has an immediate need for cybersecurity professionals. This diploma is designed to address the skills gap by:

• providing foundational IT education in Year 1 and specialized cybersecurity training in Year 2, • integrating industry tools and certifications that enhance employability, and • offering work-integrated learning to connect classroom knowledge with workplace experience.

The outcome is graduates who are ready to contribute from day one and a stronger talent pipeline to support Alberta’s growing technology sector.

Career opportunities include: • SOC Analyst • Cybersecurity Analyst • Vulnerability Analyst • Junior Penetration Tester • Identity and Access Analyst • GRC/Compliance Coordinator