Online Undergraduate Information Assurance Certificate Defend Digital Frontiers:
18
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Help Protect Digital Assets with an Online Information Assurance and Security Certificate
Do you want to help businesses avoid data breaches and protect important information? If so, Liberty University’s undergraduate Information Assurance Certificate provides a fast track to cybersecurity awareness through 6 online computer science courses. Our program can help you gain practical skills in risk management and information system security so you can pursue a rewarding career in the IT (information technology) field.
Our information assurance courses will introduce you to the fascinating world of digital information systems so you can learn how to protect data and digital content from hacking or misuse. Throughout this program, you’ll study under faculty who are experts in their field. Our professors are firmly rooted in the Christian faith and committed to helping you lead with skill and integrity.
Companies today often suffer from cyber attacks, so there is a need for qualified professionals who know how to protect sensitive data and ensure integrity and confidentiality in computer systems. With Liberty’s online information assurance training program, you can gain foundational knowledge that can help you grow in your current role or explore new areas in the world of business.
Why Choose Liberty’s Information Assurance and Security Certificate Online?
Liberty has been a pioneer in distance learning since 1985. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to Training Champions for Christ has not. We seek to offer flexible, high-quality programs that equip students like you for the real world. Through our information assurance online training certificate, you can explore your passion for cybersecurity and decide whether you’d like to continue your study of this exciting field.
Are you worried that school will get in the way of your other commitments and priorities? If so, we have just what you need. This certificate is offered 100% online, and the classes have no set login times. You can complete your assignments from the comfort of your home and easily access your course materials whenever you need them. The best part? You won’t have to travel to a physical campus, so you can stay invested in your family and job while pursuing your goals!
Additionally, Liberty’s online information assurance and security certificate can help you gain new skills while saving time and money. At only 18 credit hours, you can complete this program much faster than a full-length degree!
And, if you later decide to pursue a bachelor’s degree, the credits from this certificate can transfer seamlessly into our Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – Information Assurance.
What Will You Study in Our Online Information Assurance Courses?
If you want to learn about information assurance IT online, this undergraduate certificate is a great option! Throughout this program, you will study core concepts in cybersecurity and information systems while gaining essential skills that can help you prepare for future employment.
Cyberattacks are on the rise, and companies need to find new and improved ways to protect valuable information. That way, they can build credibility among customers and clients and thrive in the marketplace. If you want to branch out into this booming field, our online certificate program can help!
Through your courses, you will analyze the tools that comprise information systems and learn how to leverage technology to maintain a competitive business advantage. You will also explore how data communication and networking systems function so you can more fully understand how to safeguard information. Other topics of study include:
- Methods for preventing damage to computer systems
- Prominent risks and threats in today’s digital world
- Strategies for planning and implementing information security programs
- Various preventative measures such as firewalls and virtual private networks
Are you excited to help businesses protect their digital assets? Do you want to hone your technical skills and earn a credential that can help you stand out to employers? If so, partner with us. We can help you learn more about the exciting field of cybersecurity and pursue a career that lets you make a difference!
Potential Career Opportunities
Our Information Assurance Certificate can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our Information Assurance Certificate, such as:
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Information assurance engineer
- Information assurance specialist
- Information security analyst
- IT specialist
The technical skills that you gain from our certificate in information assurance can be an asset in many other aspects of the cybersecurity world as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – Information Assurance degree. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with an Information Assurance Certificate from Liberty University.
Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.
Required Courses
Certificate Information
- This program falls under the School of Business.
- View the Undergraduate Business Course Guides (login required).
Certificate Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our Undergraduate Certificate in Information Assurance
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 1.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transition into a bachelor’s degree program through this certificate?
This certificate can help you prepare for a related bachelor’s degree program if you later want to further your education.
What is information assurance (IA)?
Companies of all sizes need to safeguard their information and manage risk factors related to the storage and transmission of important data. By working in information assurance, you can help businesses protect their data assets and information systems from various risks, thus ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive information.
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