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Cybersecurity Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Information Technology – Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Cato Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
Cybersecurity Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online One year Hybrid
Cybersecurity - Red Team Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online One year Hybrid
Cybersecurity - Blue Team Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online One year Hybrid
Cybersecurity - Purple Team Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online One year Hybrid
Information Technology - Short-Term Training Courses Continued Education No Requirement Multiple 16 weeks or less Online
  • Information Technology – Cybersecurity
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Cato Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Cybersecurity
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Cybersecurity - Red Team
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Cybersecurity - Blue Team
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Cybersecurity - Purple Team
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Information Technology - Short-Term Training Courses
    Student Goals: Continued Education
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion: 16 weeks or less
    Learning Format: Online
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