Stellar Career College Chicago

Hybrid Program (On-campus & Virtual Live classes)Certifications preparation for: CompTIA Security+ ,CompTIA Network+ ,CompTIA A+Access to Hands-on interactive practice labs and Online simulators One-on-one Assistance and Tutoring Provided by the Course InstructorsAcademic Partners of CompTIA and EC-Council

Note: This program is approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. SCC is currently pursuing ACCSC accreditation for this program and will be offered only after receiving ACCSC accreditation.

Program Overview

The Cyber Security is a 9 to 12-month program that can be taken full-time or part-time. It is designed for entry-level students and working adults. The Cyber Security program training involves securing networks and computers. This process involves evaluating protocols, operating systems, hardware components, networking devices, and software tools to make a secure infrastructure. It further prepares students to take a variety of CompTIA certification examinations.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the end of the Cyber Security program, Graduates will be able to:

  • Contribute to the evolving dimensions of Information Technology (IT) related to
    cybersecurity
  • Utilize labs and hands-on activities with the use of industry-related certification
    material throughout the curriculum
  • Conduct the seven main categories of cyber operations as defined by the ‘National Cybersecurity Workforce framework’ in secure provision, maintenance, and operation, protect and defend, investigate, collect, operate, analyze, and provide oversight and development
  • Identify security vulnerabilities, threats, attacks, and tools to help mitigate security
    risks
  • Provide input for cybersecurity operational plans for individuals, corporations,
    governmental services, and/or the national community
  • Effectively communicate cyber threats and technical remediation strategies in both
    verbal and written formats

Program Career Opportunity

The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and the U.S. Department of Labor have
identified potential job opportunities for you for Cybersecurity programs that include, but are not limited to:

  • Information Security Analyst
  • Information Systems Security Engineer
  • Vulnerability and Penetration Testers
  • Firewall Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Software Developers
  • Database Administrators
  • Web Developers
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • IT Project Manager
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Health Information Managers
  • Application Developer
  • Intrusion Detection System (IDS) administrator, engineer, or technician
  • Network Administrator
  • Computer Crime Investigator

The Cybersecurity Program ultimately prepares entry-level computer technicians for various industry certifications.

Program Class Schedule

Program Orientation:
Monday: 3 PM (virtual)
Tuesday: 11 AM (virtual)
Wednesday: 3 PM (virtual)
Thursday: 11 AM (virtual)
Friday: 10 AM (virtual) announced its 

Program Admissions Requirement

1. Enrollment is open for students on any day of the week. They will also be notified
about the start date after confirmation of their registration.
2. You must submit a high school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), a
college transcript, or an equivalent certificate.

Registration:

Applicants must fill out and sign an enrollment agreement that outlines their obligations
toward the institute.

Entrance Assessment: 

Applicants must pass the following required assessment tests:
1. Stellar Career College Learning Management Orientation Completion Test
2. Stellar Career College Digital Literacy Test
These assessment tests can be taken online or at the College campus by appointment.
Assessment tests are offered free of cost to prospective students.