Cybersecurity Workforce Program receives ACE credit recommendation

The American Council on Education (ACE) evaluates nontraditional learning programs and recommends how they may translate into college credit. An ACE recommendation signals that a program has been reviewed for academic rigor and workforce relevance, allowing learners to present their achievements to colleges and universities for potential credit toward a degree.

Learning Path

CWP-FP01 Cybersecurity Workforce Program for the Healthcare Industry

Cybersecurity fundamentals with a healthcare focus. It includes real-world examples, instructor guidance, and a capstone project for comprehensive learning. 6-month, 23 modules, virtual, asynchronous.

Foundational knowledge in Cybersecurity
Essential industry skills
A digital badge and a digital certificate of completion

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10 Lessons

CWP - Start Here: Healthcare

10 Lessons

CWP-1010H IT Basics: Healthcare

ln this module, you will learn about the basics of information technology. You will learn about the inner and outer workings of computers, troubleshooting, and how to be a professional in the IT field.  

14 Lessons

CWP-1030H Privacy Legal Foundations and Ethics: Healthcare

This module examines the framework of legal and ethical concerns within the operations of computing systems, particularly regarding misconduct involving those systems.

14 Lessons

CWP-1020H Security Principles & Foundations: Healthcare

This module provides an overview of the cybersecurity field and its related concepts. An introduction to cybersecurity terminology, best practices, principles and standards, planning and management of cybersecurity functions and assets are included.

20 Lessons

CWP1040H Coding: Healthcare

This module introduces problem-solving techniques and the computer program development process through coding in a high-level language.

12 Lessons

CWP-1050H Network Foundations: Healthcare

This course discusses the foundations of computer networks. You will learn about the network architecture including the OSI model and the layering concept. The TCP/IP protocol stack layers will be discussed.

15 Lessons

CWP-1060H Database Management: Healthcare

An overview of fundamental concepts, including aspects of database design, database management systems, data models, normalization, the standard relational database query, SQL, basic database security and relational database alternatives.

11 Lessons

CWP-1220H Artificial Intelligence: Healthcare

This module provides an overview of artificial intelligence's fundamental techniques and approaches. Topics include the history of AI, knowledge and reasoning, problem-solving, learning approaches, practical considerations, and responsible AI.

11 Lessons

CWP1070H Cryptography: Healthcare

In this module, you will learn about cryptography, various types of data and the fingerprints they leave, and classical and modern cryptosystems.

10 Lessons

CWP-1080H Blockchain: Healthcare

In this module, you will gain knowledge of basic cryptography and cryptographic key management concepts and skills in identifying the privacy and security risks inherent in blockchain, including hacking concerns.

12 Lessons

CWP-1090H Information Security: Healthcare

ln this module, you will learn the basics of information security. You will gain the ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles in the work setting and conduct vulnerability scans.

12 Lessons

CWP-1100H Network Security: Healthcare

ln this module, you will gain knowledge of network security, network defense, and security threats. You will gain skills in using network security tools and skills in performing attacks.

9 Lessons

CWP-1110H Cloud Foundations: Healthcare

In this module you will be learning about cloud computing and how it can be used. You will gain the ability to provide the appropriate cloud computing solutions and recommendations according to the applications used.

8 Lessons

CWP-1120H Cyber Threat Hunting: Healthcare

ln this module, you will dig in to what cyber threats are by taking on the role of a threat actor.

11 Lessons

CWP-1130H Digital Forensics: Healthcare

This module covers the fundamentals of digital forensics. Topics will include historical issues, key concepts, and tools and techniques of the trade.

12 Lessons

CWP-1140H Data Mining: Healthcare

In this module, you will learn the basic concepts of data mining. You will gain skills in recognizing data mining problems, writing code, and an understanding of the importance of legal/ethical aspects of data mining.

12 Lessons

CWP-1150H Cognitive Computing: Healthcare

In this section you will learn about AI, cloud computing technologies, and machine learning techniques. In addition, you will develop skills in text mining/manipulation techniques and implementing methods/algorithms for image and video processing.

11 Lessons

CWP-1160H Database Security: Healthcare

In this module, you will gain knowledge of current and emerging data remediation security features in databases.

10 Lessons

CWP-1170H Cloud Security: Healthcare

ln this module, you will learn and apply classic security techniques to today’s cloud security problems.

8 Lessons

CWP-1180H Risk Analysis: Healthcare

This module will increase your knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and of Cybersecurity practices in the Risk Management Framework.

11 Lessons

CWP-1190H Internet of Things: Healthcare

ln this module, you will gain knowledge of network protocols, data and information security and data analytics.

9 Lessons

CWP-1210H Robotics Process Automation Analysis: Healthcare

In this section, you will gain knowledge on data structures, web services, and enterprise-wide business process improvement initiatives.

11 Lessons

CWP-1200H Post Quantum Cryptography: Healthcare

This module covers the foundational principles and techniques of quantum technology, including basic quantum mechanics; quantum information theory and quantum algorithms such as Grover's search and Shor's factoring; etc.

8 Lessons

CWP-1230H Capstone: Healthcare

This capstone integrates prior learning through hands-on simulations and an industry-designed exercise, challenging students with realistic cybersecurity scenarios that test technical and analytical skills.

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