Curriculum & Schedule
During the Summer & Fall semesters, professional development and certificate classes will be offered in two formats: Flex Learning and Online. Flex Learning classes are taught in real-time by Georgetown instructors using Zoom video conferencing. Online classes are taught using Canvas, our learning management system, and can be completed at your own pace. Both formats are designed to provide our professional learners with a high-quality, engaging educational experience. For more information on which format is best for you, please contact Program Support at pdcprograms@georgetown.edu.
You must successfully complete the six required courses, for a total of 10.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 108.0 contact hours. All six courses must be completed within a two-year period.
- Making the Business Case for Cybersecurity (Required; 1.8 CEUs)
- Threats, Vulnerabilities and Social Engineering (Required; 1.8 CEUs)
- Technical Countermeasure and Risk Assessment (Required; 1.8 CEUs)
- Managing Security (Required; 1.8 CEUs)
- Leadership and Strategy in Cybersecurity (Required; 1.8 CEUs)
- Applied Cybersecurity & Crisis Management (Required; 1.8 CEUs)
Course Schedule
Course Name | Semester and Section | |
Required Courses | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 |
Making the Business Case for Cybersecurity |
Section 101Status: OpenFormat: Online
Jun 5 to Jun 18, 2023
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Required | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 |
Threats, Vulnerabilities and Social Engineering in Cybersecurity |
Section 101Status: OpenFormat: Online
Jun 19 to Jul 2, 2023
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Required | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 |
Leadership and Strategy in Cybersecurity |
Section 101Status: OpenFormat: Online
Jul 3 to Jul 16, 2023
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Required | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 |
Technical Countermeasures and Risk Assessment |
Section 101Status: OpenFormat: Online
Jul 17 to Jul 30, 2023
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Required | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 |
Managing Security |
Section 101Status: OpenFormat: Online
Apr 3 to Apr 16, 2023
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Section 101Status: OpenFormat: Online
Jul 31 to Aug 13, 2023
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Required | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 |
Applied Cybersecurity & Crisis Management |
Section 101Status: OpenFormat: Online
Apr 17 to Apr 30, 2023
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Section 101Status: OpenFormat: Online
Aug 14 to Aug 27, 2023
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