This new program is designed for people working in the private and public sectors who are concerned with protecting their organizations' network security.

Concrete training anchored in current issues
“The courses, a mix of theory and practice, will be taught by professionals in the IT field who deal with IT security issues daily,” explained Gervais Ouellet, co-ordinator of the certificate.

Another advantage of the program: the proactive approach of the teaching team, which will adapt course content to current events. “If, during the training period, a new form of cyberattack appears, it will be analyzed and inserted into the program,” Mr. Ouellet added.

The courses will be offered online, which will make it possible to reach students located outside Montréal.

A cumulative bachelor's degree in high demand!
The IT network computer security certificate is a logical next step to the certificate in online investigation and  certificate in online fraud, both exclusive to Polytechnique's Centre de formation continue.

Students who have successfully completed all three certificates may obtain a cumulative bachelor's degree. “Graduates in this field are assured excellent career perspectives,” said Mr. Gervais. “Computer crime has become a scourge. Businesses and organizations are very interested in digital investigation specialists.”

Applications for admission to the new IT network computer security certificate may be submitted as of now. Classes will begin in September.

Program information:
IT network computer security certificate  
Centre de formation continue

Admissions – general information:
www.polymtl.ca/etudes/admission