Cybersecurity breaches are becoming a common and frequent area of concern for organizations of all sizes. This micro-credential will assist you with understanding how cyber issues work, how to manage your compliance obligations, and how to plan appropriately for a cyber event.This micro-credential is aimed at management, who should have an awareness of cybersecurity issues. It is not a technical program but clarifies where organizations have legal and ethical obligations to manage data effectively.It also shares information on how to manage phishing, scams, and basic security, which can be easy and cost-effective to manage.
Program Details:
Location: Online
Program Length: 4 weeks with 1 hour online meeting per week in addition to online study
Start Date: Fall 2025
Time of Meeting: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn:
- Why cybersecurity matters
- Cybersecurity issues for community and small/medium sized organizations (phishing and scams, basic protection, and legal/ethical obligations)
- Data loss and PII—legislative requirements (PIPEDA, Ontario Privacy Act)
- How to manage a data breach
- Resources and tools to help
Evaluation:
Participants will:
- Complete quizzes and multiple-choice questions to confirm understanding
- Participate in discussions
- Plan steps to manage cybersecurity
How to Register:
Registration can be completed through the micro-credential portal.
Program Fees:
The fee for the micro-credential is $325, and there are no additional fees for textbooks or materials.
Current Trent undergraduate students receive 50% off. Email microcredential@trentu.ca for details.
Trent Alumni receive 10% off. Please email alumni@trentu.ca for more information.
Current Trent staff and faculty receive 20% off. Please email microcredential@trentu.ca for more information.
NOTE: Only one discount code can be used per order
Prerequisites:
Participants in this program should have a basic understanding of computers and how to use them. Basic understanding of email, the internet, social media and common applications like Microsoft Office would be helpful to understand the context of the issues.
This program is suitable for professionals who manage staff or those tasked with managing information, governance or privacy in an organization.