Cybersecurity Foundations
Develop professional expertise in Cybersecurity Foundations with our state-of-the-art curriculum, industry-led instruction, and hands-on training.
Credential
Ontario College Certificate
CIP Code
11.1003
Duration
1 Year
Credits
30 Canadian CR
Campus Location
Ottawa, ON (Main)
Study Format
Full-Time & Co-op
Program Overview & Objectives
Develop professional expertise in Cybersecurity Foundations with our state-of-the-art curriculum, industry-led instruction, and hands-on training.
Offered through the Department of Information Technology within the School of Technology, this program provides students with direct access to Cannoga’s state-of-the-art academic resources, experiential learning laboratories, and comprehensive Admissions Services.
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Designed in collaboration with Canadian industry partners. View all Degree Programmes.
Hands-On Practicum & Co-op
Embedded terms providing direct workplace experience in Ottawa. See International Student Support.
Curriculum & Course Structure
Required core subjects, specialized courses, and capstone modules:
| Code | Area | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP 7011 | Core | Foundations of Computing Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| COMP 7012 | Core | Programming Fundamentals Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| COMP 7013 | Core | Discrete Mathematics for Computing Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| COMP 7014 | Core | Computer Systems Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| COMP 7015 | Core | Database Fundamentals Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| COMP 7016 | Core | Data Structures and Algorithms Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| COMP 7017 | Core | Object-Oriented Programming Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| COMP 7018 | Core | Web Technologies Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| COMP 7019 | Core | Computer Networks Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| COMP 7020 | Core | Software Engineering Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
Career Prospects & Industry Pathways
Graduates of the Cybersecurity Foundations are equipped for high-demand roles across public and private sector organizations in Ontario and Canada. Learn more about Tuition & Financial Aid Options or connect with our Career Advisory Team.
Target Roles & Career Positions
Cybersecurity Foundations Practitioner, Industry Specialist, Professional Assistant.
Average Starting Salary
$58,000 $74,000 CAD
Graduate Employment Rate
94.2% within 6 Months
Work Permit Eligibility
Not PGWP Eligible
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirement
Secondary school diploma or equivalent. English proficiency test results (IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent). Minimum average of 60% in required courses required.
Min. Grade
60%
Language
IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 80
See International Requirements for country equivalencies.
Estimated Tuition (2026–2027)
Department Faculty
Tom Nguyen
Faculty
Scarlett Lee
Assistant Instructor
Alexander Kim
Instructor
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