The University of Washington is offering free online course on Cybersecurity: Career Self-Assessment. In this course, studenrs will focus on the pathways to cybersecurity career success.
In this course, applicants will learn about different career pathways in cybersecurity and complete a self-assessment project to better understand the right path. The course will start on October 30, 2017.
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( votes)Course At A Glance
Length: 4 weeks
Effort: 2-5 hours pw
Subject: Computer Science
Institution: University of Washington and edx
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes, Add a Verified Certificate for $79
Session: Course Starts on October 30, 2017
Providers’ Details
The University of Washington is one of the preeminent public research universities in the world dedicated to preparing leaders of change, promoters of ideas, and creating a culture of collaboration. The UW is ranked number one among public universities nationally that receive federal research and training funds, and since 1975 has been in the top five for public and private universities. The most recent report from China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked the UW 16th among the world’s top universities (14th nationally), and the Higher Education Evaluation & Accreditation Council of Taiwan, which measures the quality and impact of research endeavors, identified the UW as the top public university in overall ranking worldwide.
About This Course
In this course, you will focus on the pathways to cybersecurity career success. You will determine your own incoming skills, talent, and deep interests to apply toward a meaningful and informed exploration of 32 Digital Pathways of Cybersecurity.
Why Take This Course?
You will complete a self-assessment comprised of elements needed to determine essential next steps on your career path.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand a multitude of cybersecurity career path opportunities
- Apply problem-solving skills toward self-evaluation of compatibility with career pathways
- Narrow your exploration to the most compatible job path(s) in cybersecurity
- Assess knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to the specific (and emerging) requirements for those paths
- Discover and identify training and other next steps needed to satisfy requirements and meet goals in cybersecurity pathways
Instructors
Barbara Endicott-Popovsky
Barbara Endicott-Popovsky is the director of the Center for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity.
Requirements
Curiosity and interest in cybersecurity
How To Join This Course
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