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Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Northern College - Timmins Campus Northern College - Timmins Campus, Canada

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CAD 16372

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This 2-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity prepares graduates to take on exciting and challenging positions within organizations that increasingly have realized their need to secure information. This program takes a hands-on approach through lab activities, project work, and case study analysis.

The program combines technical skill-building on topics that include ethical hacking, network security, incident response, forensics, and cloud security.

This curriculum will further broaden students’ leadership skills in the areas of risk analysis, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity law and ethics. Students will also gain real-world experience through a co-operative education work term.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to efficiently manage security in an organization through the application of cybersecurity controls designed to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover. Graduates will also be prepared to attain certifications including: CompTIA Security+ and PenTest+, (ISC)² SSCP, and EC-Council’s CEH.

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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2027

Closed

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 125.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Studies.

6 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
125 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16372

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

International Entrance Scholarships

New international students starting in Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 may be eligible to receive an entrance scholarship.

Scholarship Value

Total value: $2,000 CAD

  • $1,000 CAD applied in the first semester
  • $1,000 CAD applied in the second semester, provided eligibility criteria are met
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, students must:
  • Be a new international student admitted to an eligible program for the Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 intake
  • Be registered as a full-time student in an eligible program and campus
  • Submit the scholarship application form by the deadline

Please note: Students who are exempt from international tuition fees or who have previously studied at Northern College are not eligible.

Eligible Programs

Fall 2026 Eligible Programs Winter 2027 Eligible Programs
  Animal Grooming (H133) **Haileybury Campus
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (H112) Timmins Campus
Computer Engineering Technician (T100) Timmins Campus
Cybersecurity (T200) Timmins Campus
Electrical Engineering Technician (T007) Timmins Campus
Electrical Engineering Technology (T074) Timmins Campus
Heavy Equipment Techniques (T093) Timmins Campus
Mechanical Technician - Industrial Millwright (T122) Timmins Campus
Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright (T094) Timmins Campus
Medical Laboratory Technician (H150) Timmins Campus
Mining Engineering Technician (Haileybury) (M007) ** Haileybury Campus
Mining Engineering Technician (Timmins) (M053) ** Timmins Campus
Motive Power Technician—Heavy Equipment (T121) Timmins Campus
Paramedic (H099) Timmins Campus
Personal Support Worker (H139) Haileybury Campus
Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training (T085) ** Timmins Campus
Practical Nursing - Haileybury (H129) Haileybury Campus
Veterinary Assistant (H057) Haileybury Campus
Veterinary Technician (H058) Haileybury Campus
Veterinary Technology - Wildlife Rehabilitation (H134) Haileybury Campus
Animal Grooming (H133) ** Haileybury Campus
Cybersecurity (T200) Timmins Campus
Companion Animal Physical Rehabilitation**
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced
Diplomas and Degrees (H162W) Timmins Campus
Veterinary Technician (H058W) Haileybury Campus
  Please note: Programs marked with ** are not eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). For more information, please refer to: Programs Available to International Students
Application Deadlines
  • Fall 2026 Intake: August 31, 2026
  • Winter 2027 Intake: December 31, 2026
How it Works
  • Students who meet the eligibility criteria and submit the application form by the deadline will receive $1,000 CAD in their first semester
  • An additional $1,000 CAD will be applied in the second semester if the student completes their first semester with no failed courses

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