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Quick Facts

Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Cybersecurity fundamentals by edX help candidates get detailed about the field of security in the world of computing. The candidates will be given an overview of how different branches of security have got a major role to play in computing. 

The threat involved and experienced in the field of computing is one of the dangerous things today. The candidates will gain insight on how to tackle it. The aspirants will have the platform to explore their knowledge and play with it to the best of their potential.

The course assignments, tasks, projects, and quizzes. The candidates will also be awarded the certification at the end of the Cybersecurity fundamentals online course. This motivates them for better performance and helps them get better jobs, salary hikes, and promotions in their career. Cybersecurity fundamentals certification also opens opportunities for candidates to enter the field of cybersecurity. The students have the option to select any one track from either the audit track or the verified track which are both self-paced. The audit track is free but course material access is limited to a certain period. Similarly, the verified track offers paid and unlimited access the course materials.

The Highlights

  • Offered by edX
  • English medium
  • Advanced level course
  • Verified certificate
  • Self-paced with limited audit track access
  • 10-12 hours per week
  • English video transcript
  • Online course

Programme Offerings

  • video lectures
  • Readings
  • quizzes
  • discussion forum

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 33292yesRIT
  • Candidates can enroll for free 
  • Aspirants looking for a verified certificate in the field of cybersecurity can also enroll and pay Rs. 33,292  as Cybersecurity fundamentals certification fees.

Cybersecurity fundamentals certification fees

Fee Category

Amount in INR

Certification fee

Rs. 33,292  


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

In order to receive a certification for the cybersecurity fundamentals course, the candidates have to enrol in the verified course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Cyber Security

By enrolling in the course, the candidates will learn the following points.

  • Aspirants will gain insights on the threats involved in the field of computing in Cybersecurity fundamentals training
  • Projects help the candidates get a real application of the learning acquired during the course. 
  • It covers how to tackle different threats when it comes to the security of information.
  • The functioning of networks has got a major role to play in cybersecurity.
  • The course also helps the candidates get better insights into the basic concepts of cryptography
  • Different fundamentals such as confidentiality, availability have been well emphasized upon in Cybersecurity Fundamentals certification
  • The participants will learn about the different techniques when it comes to offering security in computing.
  • For any organization how to implement security solutions is one of the key aspects of the Cybersecurity fundamentals training
  • Network infrastructure and their interrelation has been well discussed

Who it is for

The following candidates can enrol in the cybersecurity fundamentals course by edX.

  • The candidates interested to learn or make a future in cybersecurity can enrol in the Cybersecurity fundamentals programme
  • Candidates who want to gain learning on the topics can also register for Cybersecurity fundamentals

Admission Details

For enrolling in the course, the participants need to adhere to the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Copy the link mentioned below and open it in the browser. https://www.edx.org/learn/cybersecurity/rochester-institute-of-technology-cybersecurity-fundamentals

Step 2: In case the participant is a new user, create an account using your details.

 Step 3: After creating an account successfully, sign in using your credentials.

Step 4: If the account already exists, just sign in.

Step 5: Click upon the enroll option on the page. 

Step 6: For receiving a certification, the candidates need to select the verified course.

The Syllabus

Instructors

RIT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the specific timings of Cybersecurity fundamentals certification course?

There is no particular timing for the candidates to be present for the training.

2: Can I access the Cybersecurity fundamentals program I have taken on my mobile?

The user-interface of the platform is user-friendly, so yes the candidates can access it on any platform.

3: Do I need to learn any topics before enrolling in this course?

There is no such requirement, whereas the candidate can take insights for a better understanding of the concepts. 

4: What is the time period I should be available for taking the Cybersecurity fundamentals certification online course?

The candidate must be available for 10-12 hours per week for completing the Cybersecurity fundamentals certification syllabus

5: Can I take the exam later anytime?

The candidate shall have the option of rescheduling it, but they must inform the tutor and confirm it from their end.

6: How do we access the Cybersecurity fundamentals certification course?

Once the candidates have enrolled, they can access it anytime by just logging in with their credentials. 

7: Can I get the certificate by mail as soon as I complete the course?

The candidates can get the certificate by mail, but they must contact the help desk for the confirmation of the same.

8: Can I get certification even if I take the free course?

The candidate can just get the course certification at the time of training if they have taken the verified course.

9: Can I find an alternative language for understanding the course?

The candidates can take this course in just one language as of now. English is the language for contact.

10: How to submit the assignments in Cybersecurity fundamentals certification course?

The candidates can find the option of submitting the assignments on the same platform.

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