Suite of cybersecurity micro-credentials receives gold Award of Excellence from World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics
A suite of cybersecurity micro-credential programs developed by the 博犖整氈窒 (博犖整氈窒) has been recognized with a gold Award of Excellence from the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP).
博犖整氈窒 was presented with the award in the Cyber and Data Security and Social Engineering category today at WFCPs 2023 World Congress held in Montreal. Co-winners in this category were from Abu Dhabi Polytechnic and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
We are pleased to celebrate the development of these micro-credentials which greatly improves accessibility to education that will help protect people, both in their personal and professional capacities, against cybercrime, said Dr. Stuart Ruttan, 博犖整氈窒s Dean of the School of Criminal Justice & Security.
The need for cybersecurity is ever prevalent and constantly growing and we are proud to play a role in supporting it. Our low-barrier micro-credential programs help to expand the general skills and competencies of the public in this field and we greatly appreciate the WFCPs recognition of our work.
The set of three micro-credentials, launched late last year, are Basics of Defending Against Cybercrime, Essentials of Investigating Cybercrime, and Malware Detection & Protection Basics.
博犖整氈窒 created these programs in response to students, including those already established in careers, who want approaches to learning that dont require commitments to the longer programs typical in academia. They are offered part-time and entirely online asynchronously so students can learn at their own pace. The programs are very short, and more affordable than longer programs. All are designed for open enrollment and do not require a degree as a pre-requisite.
The programs are designed for both a general audience wanting a basic understanding of cybersecurity, and those looking to enter the fields of cybersecurity and public safety. Completion of these micro-credentials can be put towards more advanced credentials in related areas of study at 博犖整氈窒, either law enforcement studies or emergency management.