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Information TechnologyCyber
Technician
Hands-on training in cybersecurity, networking, and computer systems, building the skills to assess threats, protect infrastructure, and respond to incidents from day one.
Applications Closed
The Cyber Technician program is not currently accepting applications. Contact admissions to ask about future cohorts or to join the interest list.
Program Overview
About This Program
The Cyber Technician program is a two-semester, 32-credit course covering 607 hours of practical and theoretical instruction. Students develop the skills to assess security risks, implement protective safeguards, and manage cybersecurity systems and policies.
Training covers computer architecture, programming, networking, and cryptography, as well as user access management, investigation techniques, contingency planning, system troubleshooting, and incident response.
Graduates are prepared to sit for CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ industry certification exams.
For a full course breakdown, view theGeneral Catalog (PDF).
Industry Certifications
Skills Covered
Eligibility
Who Can Enroll
Open to post-secondary students. No concurrent high school enrollment path for this program.
Federal Financial Aid Available
This program qualifies for Federal Financial Aid, including Pell Grants, SEOG, and Federal Work Study. Visit theFAFSA page to apply or learn more.
Note on testing fees: CompTIA certification exams carry significant costs ($492 in Semester 1, $358 in Semester 2). These are included in the program fees below and are paid directly to TCR as part of the program.
Admissions Requirements
Conditions of Enrollment
Schedule
Class Schedule
Tuition & Fees
Program Cost
Costs are broken out by semester. Testing fees cover CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification exams and are included in the direct costs paid to TCR. Indirect costs are CDHE estimates and are not paid to TCR.
Semester 1
Includes CompTIA A+ exam
Semester 2
Includes CompTIA Network+ exam
Estimated Indirect & Total Program Costs
Indirect costs are not paid to TCR. They represent estimated living expenses based on the Colorado Department of Higher Education's monthly student budget projections.
Dependent student: Under 24, unmarried, no dependents of their own, not a veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces, and not an emancipated minor. Parental information is required on the FAFSA.
Independent student: Age 24 or older, married, a graduate/professional student, a veteran or active-duty service member, an orphan or ward of the court, an emancipated minor, someone with legal dependents, or otherwise meeting federal criteria. Only the student's (and spouse's, if applicable) information is required on the FAFSA.
Interested in a future cohort?
The Cyber Technician program is not currently accepting applications. Contact admissions to learn more or to join the interest list for an upcoming term.