2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Cybersecurity Basics, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center.

Entrance Dates:

Fall, Spring, and Summer

Length of Program:

One Term

Credit Hours Required for Graduation:

11

Program Description:

The Cybersecurity Basics TCC includes a series of courses designed to provide students with the basic knowledge, concepts, principles, and skills required in computer information processing. Completion of this TCC will prepare students for employment as computer support specialists and to advance in the field of cybersecurity.

Coming Fall 2026

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 11 Credits

CIST 1001COMPUTER CONCEPTS

4

CIST 1122HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

4

CIST 1601INFORMATION SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS

3

Guided-Pathway

Fall, Spring, and Summer Entrance

PROGRAM NAME: Cybersecurity Basics

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

LOCATION: Augusta Campus

SCHEDULE TYPE: Day

Year 1 Semester 1

CIST 1001COMPUTER CONCEPTS

4

CIST 1601INFORMATION SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS

3

CIST 1122HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

4