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The challenges and demands facing information security leaders are growing increasingly complex. The CISO Certificate Program provides leaders in information security with the opportunity to gain the latest skills and best practices impacting their domain. Individuals will receive training on best practices, including topical discussions on current challenges and mitigation practices.

Learning objectives are met through a combination of expert faculty instruction, business case analyses, and active exchanges with thought leaders in the field. As part of this certificate program, learners will conceive, develop, and deliver an information security program plan and deliver a formal presentation to an executive suite. This plan is designed for individuals to apply several of the methods, tools, and techniques taught during the modules of the program and to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities as a CISO.

This certificate program provides leaders in risk management with the opportunity to gain the latest skills and best practices impacting their domain. All students admitted to the CISO Certificate Program will have at least five years of relevant managerial experience, giving them the chance to collaborate with similarly experienced peers and build exciting new relationships and networks with their cohort.

The CISO Certificate does not expire. There is no term limit and renewal is not required. Although not required, certified individuals will have the opportunity to pursue additional education through the following benefits:

• Graduates of the CISO Certificate Program will have access to new CISO Program modules created in the future, providing you with continuing education after the program ends. Approval is required.
• Students who complete the CISO Certificate Program and who subsequently apply for and are admitted into the Heinz College MSIT Degree Program are eligible for a tuition discount scholarship.

Visit the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy’s CISO Certificate website for a full list of program costs.

Note that a discount is available for Carnegie Mellon alumni—including CIO, CRO, CDataO, and CDigitalO program alumni—U.S. government employees, veterans, and employees of non-profit organizations. Fees includes all program materials and daily continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments during on-campus sessions.

Learn more about certification application steps and requirements on the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy’s CISO Certificate website.

When you are ready to apply, visit the application form to apply online.