Our Cybersecurity for Local Area Networks (LAN) Career Studies Certificate is designed to provide basic competency in network security. This program prepares students to take the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ industry certification exams. This career studies certificate is a subset of our larger enhanced program — Cybersecurity for Enterprise.
FALL ’24 – SUMMER ’25 TUITION & FEES |
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Virginia Residents | Out of State Rate | |
$169.60 per credit hour | $384.20 per credit hour |
The certificate consists of three classes, which are ITE 120 – Principles of Information Systems, ITN 109 – Internet and Network Foundations, and ITN 260 – Network Security Basics. Students will need to complete all of those classes, which combined equal to 9 credit hours. Classes take place either at our Hampton Campus or online.
DUAL ENROLLMENT |
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High School Students: You may be able to enroll in this program via our Dual Enrollment program. |
The curriculum provides a means for high school students to begin their cybersecurity career studies as dual enrolled students with Virginia Peninsula and provides a path for completion of the enhanced competency career studies certificate, Cybersecurity for Enterprise. Industry professionals can use this curriculum to prepare for Network+ and Security+ industry certifications to enhance their marketability and continue studies in cybersecurity.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Online Program