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CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate

2 Required Courses Required

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CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate

Build the networking and security skills to configure connected environments, identify threats and vulnerabilities, and apply controls across systems and data.

Practice incident detection, analysis, response, and recovery while preparing for the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certification exams.

Complete the program able to communicate within security operations environments and apply a strong technical foundation to cybersecurity work.

⏱ DURATION: 14 weeks at 10 hrs/wk | 📚 TOTAL HOURS: 136 Hrs | 🎓 CEUs: 13.6 CEUs | 🧩 CPL: 6 semester credit hours | 💵 COST: $2,300

🎯 What You'll Be Able To Do

Configure and troubleshoot wired, wireless, and cloud-connected networks
Identify cyber threats, vulnerabilities, attack methods, and organizational risks
Apply security controls across networks, endpoints, applications, identities, and data
Detect, analyze, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents using a standard response process
Sit for the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certification exams with applied, scenario-based practice behind you

💼 Career Opportunities With This Certificate

Information Security Analysts — $75K–$200K (BLS)
Network and Computer Systems Administrators — $63K–$155K (BLS)
Computer Systems Analysts — $67K–$168K (BLS)

Information Security Analysts roles are projected to grow 21% from 2025–2035, much faster than the average for all occupations. (BLS)

✓ Why This Fits Your Life

You're balancing work, family, and the goals you've been putting off. NU PACE is built for that.

Self-paced, 100% Online — learn around your job and family
12-month access from the day you enroll
No application, no prerequisites, no textbooks to buy

⏱ How Long It Takes

Finish in as little as 7 weeks at 20 hrs/wk
Or 14 weeks at 10 hrs/wk
Total Certificate hours: 136 Hrs

🏆 What You'll Earn

Certificate of Completion from National University PACE (awarded when all requirements have been met)
13.6 CEUs — PACE Continuing Education Units

🧩 Stack Your Learning Toward a Degree

This Certificate is eligible for credit for prior learning (CPL), allowing completed coursework to apply toward select undergraduate or graduate degree programs at National University.

Earn credit toward the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity through the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology.

For more information and next steps, contact PACE@nu.edu.

🏢 Industry-Recognized Certification

This Certificate prepares learners for and includes a recognized industry certification aligned to workforce requirements and should be evaluated for your state requirements.

🪖 Army COOL Funding

This Certificate may be eligible for funding through Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL), supporting service members in earning industry credentials.

For eligibility and funding support, contact PACE@nu.edu.

📋 Requirements to Enroll

No application needed. All learners are eligible to enroll. There are no admission requirements. We recommend learners have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills.

📅 Access Timing

Learners will:

Get access to their certificate courses approximately 1 hour from the date of enrollment.
Have access to their certificate courses for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.

💵 Refund Policy

We want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. If a student is not completely satisfied, we offer a refund policy.

To be eligible, submit a written request with a valid reason within 9 calendar days of registering. The student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.

Email PACE@nu.edu with your full name, student ID, and course name. Approved refunds are issued within 60 days.

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