Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
Issued by
Coursera
Prepare for a new career in this high-demand field with professional training from Microsoft — an industry-recognized leader in cybersecurity. The role of a cybersecurity analyst includes monitoring networks for vulnerabilities or potential threats, mitigating attacks on the network infrastructures, and implementing strategies for data protection. With 95% of fortune 500 companies using Azure, it’s critical for cybersecurity professionals to learn to protect data within an Azure environment.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include quizzes, with a minimum passing score of 70%.
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Instructional strategies include: audio visual materials, discussion, computer-based training, project-based instruction, practical exercises, lectures.
Standards
The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 to 6 for 7 ECTS credits. This certificate includes a workload of approximately 187 learning hours, providing a comprehensive learning experience.
Higher Education Institutions within the European Higher Education Area are obligated to recognize prior learning and non-formal learning experience, accepting up to a certain amount from non-university modules, provided there are no major differences in learning outcomes. Specific acceptance and applicability may vary by institution.
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 9 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in cloud computing in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in cybersecurity essentials in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in networking fundamentals in the vocational category -
FIBAA
This credential has been successfully certified by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 to 6 for 7 ECTS credits. This certificate includes a workload of approximately 187 learning hours, providing a comprehensive learning experience. The minimum passing grade for this certificate is 80%. For more information about FIBAA, visit www.fibaa.org. -
FIBAA
7 semester hours
