Overview
Across three expertly crafted courses, Johns Hopkins Engineering's Introduction to Ethical Hacking certificate program you’ll study the entire offensive cyber life cycle and associated phases of operations, as well as real-world tactics, techniques, and procedures used by advanced persistent threats (APT’s) and cyber actors. You’ll also learn approaches to detect attacks and implement mitigation solutions and defense-in-depth strategies that reduce the overall attack surface, risk-to-system and risk-to-mission outcomes.
Every assignment mirrors real cyber-attack events, so the reports you build roll straight into information system doctrine. Completing the program earns you a Johns Hopkins Certificate of Achievement and seven CEUs, plus a portfolio that closes the experience gap and propels you toward roles such as SOC analyst, penetration tester, certified ethical hacker, vulnerability scanner, security engineer, or threat hunter—while offering employers immediate gains in dwell-time reduction and alert efficiency.
Program Highlights
- Real World Applications: Practice and refine your skills with practical projects in every course.
- Expert Guidance: Course designed and delivered by Hopkins faculty
- Flexible Online Format: Designed for busy professionals, offering the convenience to learn on your schedule.
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Courses included:
- Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
- Advanced Cybersecurity Topics
- Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
- 5 hrs/week
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Credits
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are standardized credits awarded for Executive and Professional Education. They do not count toward degree programs but demonstrate skill enhancement and career advancement. One CEU typically equals 10 hours of coursework, and many employers and licensing boards recognize CEUs for certifications, training requirements, or professional growth.
Delivered
- Self-paced
- Continuous support with feedback on request
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)
Campus Location
- Baltimore, United States
- Bologna, Italy
- Nanjing, China
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Information Systems View 184 other Short Courses in Information Technology (IT) in United StatesExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1200 USD / year≈ 1200 USD / year - Out-of-State1200 USD / year≈ 1200 USD / year
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State1200 USD / year≈ 1200 USD / year
Additional Details
This certificate program is an investment of 1200 USD, or purchase courses separately at 500 USD each.