College Credit: Cybersecurity

Treehouse has partnered with University Pathways International (UPI) to bring you an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of cybersecurity and earn 3 college credits along the way! This Cybersecurity college credit course is designed for both beginners looking to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and experienced learners seeking to formalize their knowledge with academic credit. Learn how to protect digital assets, assess cyber threats, and explore ethical hacking—all while earning transferable college credits.

What You'll Learn

Through this college credit course, you’ll develop essential cybersecurity skills that will prepare you to navigate today’s digital threats. Here’s what you can expect to learn:

• Fundamental cybersecurity concepts, including threat detection, risk management, and defensive strategies.
• Core security principles, such as encryption, network security, and access control.
• Ethical hacking techniques, vulnerability assessments, and best practices for securing critical infrastructure.
• Cybersecurity regulations and policies, including global security standards and compliance requirements.

How to Earn College Credits

Follow these simple steps to start earning credits with the Cybersecurity course:

1. Choose a UPI college credit course to get started, then work through the lessons remotely, at your own pace — you determine your own level of time commitment.
   
2. Take the final exam. Didn’t pass? Take the exam again at no charge.
   
3. Once you pass the final exam, pay a $35 transcript fee directly to UPI to get access to a final project assignment.
   
4. Once the assignment has been graded by UPI, receive a digital badge and transcript via Credly.
   
5. From your Credly Dashboard, send your digital transcript to the schools of your choice.

Flexibility for Advanced Learners

Already have experience in cybersecurity? You can skip directly to the final exam—no need to complete the lessons. This allows you to fast-track your progress and focus on earning your college credits.

Why Take This Course?

• Earn College Credit:
  Gain 3 college credits that are transferable to many academic institutions.
  
• Develop Critical Cybersecurity Skills:
  Learn how to identify and mitigate cyber threats, secure systems, and understand cybersecurity regulations.
• Affordable and Flexible:
  Study at your own pace and pay only $35 for your transcript.
  
• Hands-On Learning:
  Put your knowledge to the test with a final project that reinforces your skills.

Take the first step toward a career in cybersecurity today! With Treehouse and UPI Study, gaining essential cybersecurity skills and earning college credit has never been more accessible.