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Cyber Security Fundamentals Certificate
Get Started in Cyber Security!听
The Cyber Security Fundamentals Certificate of Completion teaches students the basics of cyber security.
In addition, students who meet all other admission requirements for the Master of Science in Cyber Security at CSUDH, but do not have a technical background can be admitted to the masters program if they successfully complete these courses.
- Course Format: The certificate is conducted in a hybrid online/on-campus format
- Course Scheduling: Convenient for working adults (Friday evenings and online)
- Tuition Cost: As of Fall 2025 term: $1,518 per course 鈥� $4,554 for the Certificate
- Length of Program: Less than 5 months
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals Courses & Schedules
Note: The three courses listed below are preparatory courses for the MS Cyber Security program; they DO NOT count toward the MS Cyber Security degree course requirements.
CTC 435 is a prerequisite for CTC 436 & 437. If you did not take CTC 435 at CSUDH, and you would like to take CTC 436 & 437, you will need to obtain required permission from the program coordinator.
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听Spring 2026
01/23/26鈥�02/20/26
Days/Times: Friday, 6:00pm鈥�9:00pm PT
Location: Hybrid/SBS B110
Instructor: M Rayani
Fee: $1,518
Course Number: 25148
听Summer 2026
05/29/26鈥�06/19/26
Days/Times: Friday, 6:00pm鈥�9:30pm PT
Location: Hybrid/WH F146 (1st Day Only)听听
Instructor: L Zuo
Fee: $1,518
Course Number: 38585
听Fall 2026
08/21/26鈥�09/18/26
Days/Times: Friday, 6:00pm鈥�9:00pm PT
Location: Hybrid/SAC 2104
Instructor: L Zuo
Fee: $1,518
Course Number: 42792
CTC 436 35 鈥� Fundamentals of Networking and Hardware
2.0 Units | Advanced topics: computer networks and hardware troubleshooting
- Network Architecture and Infrastructure
- Network Services and Protocols
- Network Address Translation and Sub-netting
- Network Analysis/ Troubleshooting
- Command Line Tools
- Different hardware components of a computer system and respective functions
- Operating system tools to manage disks, partitions and file systems
- Network Data Transmission
- Basic Computer Troubleshooting
听Spring 2026
02/27/26鈥�04/27/26
Days/Times: Friday, 6:00pm鈥�9:00pm PT
Location: Hybrid/SBS B110
Instructor: A Chatterjee
Fee: $1,518
Course Number: 25149
听Summer 2026
06/26/26鈥�07/17/26
Days/Times: Friday, 6:00pm鈥�9:30pm PT
Location: Hybrid/WH F146 (1st Day Only)
Instructor: A Chatterjee
Fee: $1,518
Course Number: 38586
听Fall 2026
09/25/26鈥�10/23/26
Days/Times: Friday, 6:00pm鈥�9:00pm PT
Location: Hybrid/SAC 2104
Instructor: A Chatterjee
Fee: $1,518
Course Number: 42793
CTC 437 41 鈥� Fundamentals of Information Security听
2.0 Units | Best practices, threat detection & avoidance, and compliance
- Information Assurance Fundamentals
- Information Technology System Components
- Introduction to Cryptography
- Network Defense
- Cyber Threats and Defense
- Fundamental Security Design Principles
听Spring 2026
04/03/26鈥�05/01/26
Days/Times: Friday, 6:00pm鈥�9:00pm PT
Location: Online
Instructor: G Poppe
Fee: $1,518
Course Number: 25150
听Summer 2026
07/24/26鈥�08/14/26
Days/Times: Friday, 6:00pm鈥�9:30pm PT
Location: Online
Instructor: G Poppe
Fee: $1,518
Course Number: 38518
听Fall 2026
10/30/26鈥�11/27/26
Days/Times: Friday, 6:00pm鈥�9:00pm PT
Location: Online / (*SAC 2104 for 10/30 only)
Instructor: G Poppe
Fee: $1,518
Course Number: 42816
* Schedule subject to change; consult with instructor for specific date details | Updated 4/29/26
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A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of the required courses.
听 Note: Once you have completed all the required courses, you may request your certificate via our online application. The processing time is approximately 6-8 weeks from the time of submission, and includes both a digital certificate link and a printed physical certificate.
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Information & Registration
To register for the first course in the certificate program (CTC 435), simply call the College of Continuing & Professional Education to get registered. There are no prerequisites and no admission process to get started in the Cyber Security Fundamentals Certificate program. Students will then need to receive department consent to register for the remaining 2 courses in the certificate program (CTC 436 & CTC 437).
Please reach out to Dr. Mohsen Beheshti in the Computer Science Department to obtain department consent:
mbeheshti@csudh.edu | 310-243-3398
Have questions about the program? Call 310-243-3398, email learn@csudh.edu, or use our LiveChat 鈫� to ask questions or leave a detailed message about this program.
When you're ready to register, call 310-243-3741, option 1.
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听CSUDH CCPE Registration Office Hours & Campus Closures
The CSUDH College of Continuing & Professional Education (CCPE) Registration Office is open during the following hours (Pacific Time):
听In-Person Visitation & Phone Hours:
310-243-3741
(Option 1)
Monday 鈥� 8am鈥�5pm
Tuesday 鈥� 8am鈥�5pm
Wednesday 鈥� 8am鈥�5pm
Thursday 鈥� 8am鈥�5pm
Friday 鈥� 9am鈥�5pm
Saturday/Sunday 鈥� CLOSED
听Registration Office Phone Options:
- Registration & Payment Services
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听Upcoming Special Event & Holiday Closures:
- Memorial Day Holiday:
Monday, May 25, 2026
No Classes鈥擟ampus Closed - Juneteenth Holiday:
Friday, June 19, 2026
No Classes鈥擟ampus Closed - Independence Day Holiday:
Friday, July 3, 2026 (Observed)
No Classes鈥擟ampus Closed
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