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Post-Graduate Certificate in Offensive Cyber Security York University - School of Continuing Studies York University - School of Continuing Studies, Canada

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CAD 18264

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 79 Waived

Application Fee

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8 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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60%

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Program Overview

Learn to identify potential threats, test security controls, and document vulnerabilities to prevent data breaches.


What you will learn
Offensive cybersecurity uses ethical hacking techniques to mimic cyber attacks. This method exploits security vulnerabilities, allowing cyber security professionals to anticipate what may happen during an attack and how to act against a real threat.

In the full-time Post-Graduate Certificate in Offensive Cyber Security, you will learn to:

  • Conduct a vulnerability assessment and develop a professional penetration testing plan or technical report
  • Apply the seven phases of penetration testing to various use-cases to determine vulnerabilities, analyze impact, and determine remediation
  • Analyze and evaluate the various Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) suspicious entities leverage to steal data
  • Install, configure, utilize, and troubleshoot various offensive cyber security tools and software for web applications and operating systems
  • Produce a comprehensive offensive security report with recommendations along with an information security risk rating scale
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 49 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025, May 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88.0  Minimum Listening - 22.0  Minimum Reading - 22.0  Minimum Writing - 22.0  Minimum Speaking - 22.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 55
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 125.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum level of education required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have an undergraduate degree in computer science, IT or a related field; and
  • Completion of the post-grad certificate in cyber security operations; OR
  • Holder of the CISSP designation; OR
  • Holder of the CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or CPT (Certified Penetration Tester) or CEPT (Certificate Expert Penetration Tester) or CMWAPT (Certified Mobile and Web App Penetration Tester) or CRTOP (Certified Red Team Operations), or CompTIA PenTest+, or GIAC or GPEN (Global Information Assurance Certifications); OR
  • 2-3 years of technical experience in Cybersecurity as a practitioner and a strong foundational knowledge of operating systems, system architecture and networking.
  • Individuals who have completed the Post-Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Operations, OR
  • Early-career professionals (less than three years of experience) with an undergraduate education in fields such as IT, Technology, Business, or Engineering.

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
125 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

18264

Tuition Fee
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CAD 79 Waived

Application Fee
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20600 Per year

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