PaCE Course Catalog

Cybersecurity Certificate   

A Structured Cybersecurity Career Roadmap

Cybersecurity skills are in high demand. UT San Antonio's fully online, tiered training program builds the hands-on, employer-aligned competencies needed to protect organizations from modern threats.

 

Spring 2026 Payment Plan Schedule

 

Regular Payment Schedule

Payment

Amount

Due Date

1st Payment 

$1,530

Due Upon Enrollment

2nd Payment 

$1,530

May 4, 2026

*Each payment incurs a $30 transaction fee. This fee is included in the total amount of each scheduled payment listed above.

 

Payment Schedule with Information Session Discount

Payment

Amount

Due Date

1st Payment 

$1,380

Due Upon Enrollment

2nd Payment 

$1,380

May 4, 2026

*Each payment incurs a $30 transaction fee. This fee is included in the total amount of each scheduled payment listed above.

 

Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy:

  • Refunds: A full refund (minus $75 processing fee) will be granted if you cancel before the start date. Once the course has started, a 50% refund (minus $75 processing fee) can be requested within five business days from the start date. Refunds will not be granted once the five business days has passed.
  • Refunds are processed only in the format payment was received. Payments made by credit cards will be refunded only to the card used to pay.

 

External Funding Opportunities

SA: Ready to Work (Military Friendly) 

https://www.sanantonio.gov/workforce/Programs/SA-Ready-to-Work

 

Private Loan Option

Sallie Mae

If you are applying for a Sallie Mae, please use the school code 01011598 - University of Texas at San Antonio – PRO AND CONTINUING ED (PaCE) School Campus/Branch Code.

Loan applications must be approved by Sallie Mae prior to registration. Once your loan has been approved, please email pace@utsa.edu to finalize the loan process.

Loans will be certified for the cost of the program only. No additional funds will be approved.

 

Important Notice

FAFSA, Military Benefits, and VA Benefits are not applicable to this program, as it is a continuing education program.

 

 

  • Cybersecurity Foundations (Beginner) - Tier 1
  • Fee: $3,000.00
    Item Number: SP26FCSP0101
    Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/1/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 8
    Location: Online
    Instructor: Thomas Ervin, Ian Burres

    Open Enrollment · No Prerequisites

    Build core networking, operating system, and security fundamentals while learning the essential tools and workflows used by cybersecurity professionals.

    •  Networking, protocols, and IP addressing

    •  Linux & PowerShell basics

    •  Security foundations & common attack types

    •  Hands-on tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Netcat

    Aligned certifications: A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, CEH (Foundational)

 

  • Operations & Analysis (Intermediate) - Tier 2
  • Fee: $3,000.00
    Item Number: SP26FCSP0104
    Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/1/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 8
    Location: Online
    Instructor: Thomas Ervin, Ian Burres

    Completion of Tier I or Relevant Experience 

    Apply offensive and defensive cybersecurity techniques through real-world tools, penetration testing, digital forensics, and incident response workflows.

    •  Python, Bash & PowerShell automation

    •  Penetration testing & red team fundamentals

    •  Digital forensics & incident response

    •  Network defense & intrusion detection

    Aligned certifications: OSCP, GPEN, OSWE, CCE, CFCE

 

  • Strategy & Leadership (Advanced) - Tier 3
  • Fee: $3,000.00
    Item Number: SP26FCSP0105
    Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/1/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 8
    Location: Online
    Instructor: Thomas Ervin, Ian Burres

    Completion of Tier 2 or Relevant Experience

    Move from practitioner to leader by mastering governance, risk, compliance (GRC), enterprise security architecture, and strategic program management.

     Enterprise security architecture & engineering

    •  Governance, risk & compliance frameworks

    •  Legal, ethical & regulatory responsibilities

    •  Security leadership & management

    Aligned certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCISO, PMP

 

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