Included Preparatory Course

100% free and included for Cyber Security Specialist students.

Highlights of the Course

  • Cyber Security Specialisation

    The Cyber Security Specialist is the best base in the market if you want to benefit from the internationally emerging Cyber Security job market.

  • Gain Federal Exam

    Finish your studies with a Federal Examination and a certification, similar to a Bachelor's degree.

  • Hacking Lab Access: 100% Included

    Get free access to the Institute's designed In-house Hacking Lab with the new increased pen-testing environment.

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FAQ

  • What's the full cost of this course?

    The course costs a total of CHF 15’900. By enrolling in the Cyber Security Specialist Course you will get the access to one additional course included in the price: Certified Security Professional. After you attend the federal examination, you will be refunded half of the course fee by the Swiss Federal Government, regardless of your result in the exam. The examination fee for the federal diploma will be around CHF 3,200, according to ICT Berufsbildung (May 2019). This fee is invoiced by the examiner and must be paid before the November exam.

  • What's the next start date and how many hours per week will I study?

    We have two start dates in a year: every May – 3 semesters / 18 months course (live sessions in every two weeks) and every November – 2 semesters / 12 months course (live sessions in every week) The faculty and course contents are the same, the only difference is the frequency of the live classrooms.

  • What equipment do I need for the course?

    You will need a computer with internet access, a webcam, and a microphone for Live Classes and practical lab sessions.

  • What job profiles can I pursue after completing the course?

    Graduates can pursue roles such as ICT Security Operations Manager, Cyber Security Analyst Cyber Security Engineer, and SOC Expert.

  • I am lacking some IT fundamental knowledge. Ho can I close my knowledge gap?

    Need a refreshment or upskilling in the fundamentals? Specially for you we offer a course bundle IT Certified Associate from ISACA at a exclusive price of CHF 1000.- instead of CHF 2'490.-. This bundle includes courses in Computing, Data Science, Software Development, Networks & Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Fundamentals.

  • What optional internationally recognized certificates can I take after my study?

    Depending on your desired pathway in cybersecurity, we recommend and provide a variety of certification courses from globally recognized organizations like ISC2 (famous for the CISSP certificate) or ISACA (known for CISA, CISM or CRISC).

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