Overview
This Industrial Networking for Cybersecurity Professionals microcredential will provide IT Security Professionals with a foundational knowledge of industrial communication systems through five badges where they will engage in theoretical and lab activities.
Through the five badges in the microcredential, students will learn about industrial control systems (ICS), serial and network communication systems and cybersecurity standards, as applied to an industrial control system.
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.Recommended for success
To be successful in this program, students are recommended to have:
- IT Certificate or Diploma from a recognized institution or
- a vendor certification in networking
International applicants
This program is not available to international students. View available programs
Apply to program
Formal application to the microcredential is not required. Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a microcredential.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information.
Books & supplies
Study material will be supplied by the instructor.Courses
Class hours
9:00 am to 4:00 pmProgram matrix
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| Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| XINC 3110 | Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Design | 1.0 | |
| XINC 3120 | Fieldbus Networks | 1.0 | |
| XINC 3130 | ICS Network and Protocols | 1.0 | |
| XINC 3140 | Supervisory Systems | 1.0 | |
| XINC 3150 | ICS Governance | 1.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 5.0 | ||
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Digital badge information
For information on how to obtain your course and/or microcredential digital badge, please review our Frequently Asked Questions page.Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program length
This self-paced program can be completed in one year.Grading
Minimum passing grade for each course is 50%.Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Faculty, Advisors & Staff
Victor Mendez
Faculty, Automation & Instrumentation Option of Electrical Engineering and Technology
Tel: 604-412-7763
Email: vmendez3@bcit.ca
Umme Salsabil
Faculty, Industrial Network Cybersecurity
Tel: 604-412-7592
Email: usalsabil@bcit.ca
Staff
Roger Gale, BSc, MBA
Interim Associate Dean
Tel: 604-432-8976
Email: Roger_Gale@bcit.ca
Rosmin Gilani
Administrative Assistant
Tel: 604-432-8369
Email: rgilani@bcit.ca
Program Assistant
Email: soepts@bcit.ca
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