Career City College
Cybersecurity
80 Weeks  •  100% Online

Train online for a career in cybersecurity.

A self-paced online diploma: 80 weeks of applied training. Networking and systems first, then security operations, penetration testing and ethical hacking—with hands-on AWS cloud labs.

Build hands-on cybersecurity skills online—in 80 weeks.

80 Weeks
Applied, hands-on training
100% Online
Study from anywhere
One-on-one Support
From your instructor
Quarterly Starts
Four intakes a year
A Career Advisor can help

What's holding you back?

Choose every question you want answered — then we'll get you the answers.

A Career Advisor will be in touch with your answers

What you'll learn

Everything a working security analyst does.

Networks and systems first, then the security work—monitoring, incident response, penetration testing and encryption.

Security operations

Threat monitoring, incident response, forensics and risk management.

Networks and systems

Cisco networking, Linux, Windows Server and cloud infrastructure.

Hands-on cloud labs

Practice in AWS Academy lab environments, aligned to recognized certifications.

One-on-one instructor support

Book one-on-one time with your instructor when you get stuck.

Concerned about cost?

Tuition includes your books, course materials and GST—no surprise costs later.

Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify.

Finding the time?

  • 100% online
  • 80 weeks
  • Quarterly starts

How the 80 weeks are laid out.

No previous IT experience needed. You build from computer and networking fundamentals, one step at a time.

First
IT and networking core
Next
Systems and cloud
Then
Security specialization
Finally
Pen testing and career prep

Where this can lead.

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Network Security Specialist
  • Security Consultant
$46.15/hour
Average wage
across Canada
15,900
New positions projected,
2024–2033

Source: Job Bank of Canada (wages 2021–2022, outlook 2024–2033).

Aligned to industry certifications

Program content aligns with industry-recognized certifications—including CompTIA CySA+—and you practice in AWS cloud lab environments, not just theory.

Friendly staff. Really good program if you are working as well as wanting to take courses. You work on your own time and create your own schedule. Would recommend!

Monique C.
Career City College student
2026 Consumer Choice Award, Kelowna

Frequently asked questions

None. The program starts with the fundamentals and builds from there, so a complete beginner and someone brushing up both have a place to start. Ask about requirements
Your books, course materials and GST are all included in the tuition price. Ask about cost and funding
Most of our students do. The program is 100% online and self-paced with quarterly start dates, so you fit study around shifts, kids and everything else. Ask about the schedule
Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. A Career Advisor can walk you through the options that apply to your situation. Ask about cost and funding
You work in AWS Academy cloud lab environments—configuring networks, hardening systems and running penetration tests—so the skills are practiced, not just read about. Ask about careers

Talk to a Career Advisor before you decide.

They'll answer your questions, explain tuition and payment options, and help you take the next step.