Graduate Certificate in Network and Security Architecture (Co-op)
London, Canada
Graduate Certificate
DURATION
30 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Graduate Certificate in Network and Security Architecture is a one-year post-grad co-op program at Fanshawe College. You'll learn to design, deploy, support and secure small, medium and enterprise network and server infrastructures, and study advanced networking, firewall, intrusion detection, virtualization and server infrastructure. Fanshawe partners with Cisco, Microsoft, Redhat and VMware for practical hands-on vendor-aligned experience.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue roles as network security consultant, security analyst, security architect or security systems engineer. The co-op component places students in jobs such as Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Technology Specialist and IT Support Technician for hands-on workplace experience. Career pathways expand.
Without the proper protection, our networks are vulnerable to black-hat hackers, identity thieves and spammers. There aren't many people who have the skills and education needed to ward off the enemies lurking behind computer screens, ready to thwart firewalls, infiltrate networks and corrupt servers. If you’ve been thinking of a career protecting the systems that run our networks and economy, the Network and Security Architecture one-year post-grad co-op program will prepare you for this in-demand field.
Your Learning Experience
- Learn key aspects of designing, deploying, supporting and securing small, medium and enterprise network and server infrastructures
- Specialize in advanced networking and security concepts to work in any situation and that meet today’s security challenges
- Gain the high-level skill set to fill the void of qualified individuals in this field of IT and put you on the fast track to a highly in-demand career
- Benefit from Fanshawe’s existing relationships with Cisco, Microsoft, Redhat, VMware and many other vendors with specialized knowledge in everything from firewalls to server infrastructure
- Graduate ready to work as a security analyst, security systems analyst, security architect or security systems engineer
CIP Code: 11.1003
Level 1
- Securing Networks
- Securing Servers
- Securing the Edge 1
- Network Management
- Web Security
- Graduate Success Strategies
- Co-operative Education Employment Prep
Level 2
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
- IT Service Management
- Virtualization Infrastructure
- CISSP Prep
- Enterprise Network Design
- Securing Wireless Networks
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Design an enterprise network by applying knowledge of networking and routing protocols.
- Perform network monitoring, analysis and troubleshooting to determine efficient and secure operations.
- Develop a security architecture plan to incorporate both perimeter and endpoint security controls and devices to provide layers of security.
- Design multi-site enterprise operating system infrastructures using a security architecture framework.
- Design a centrally managed wireless network topology that can accommodate remote sites incorporating current security standards.
- Design and implement a virtualization and cloud computing-focused infrastructure specifically addressing security risks associated with incorporating virtualization into an organizations infrastructure.
- Deploy servers to host web applications, focusing on securing the server and web from identified security risks.
- Identify and plan IT services that support business goals and objectives, and explain specific activities directly related to the delivery and support of the services.
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Network and Security Architecture program have the education and high-level skills needed to protect the systems that run our networks and economy. Job titles for graduates may include:
- Network security consultant
- Network security operations analyst/manager
- Network penetration specialist
- Security analyst
- Security systems analyst
- Security Architect
- Security systems engineer
- Cybersecurity consultant
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Network and Security Architecture program:
Network Security Architect
An expert in information security with extensive experience in secure system design and engineering.
Security Architect
Analyze software designs/implementations and resolve software security issues.
Information Security
Lead a team responsible for setting strategic and tactical direction to protect an organization’s information.
Co-op Opportunities
The Network and Security Architecture program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience within their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Network and Security Architecture students before even graduating!
- Information Technology Specialist - creates, installs, and upgrades servers and programs supporting software development
- Cybersecurity Analyst - a highly motivated individual who is passionate about technology and cybersecurity
- IT Support Technician - provides on-site software support, identifying system improvements, installing and configuring systems
