Professional Diploma in Ethical Hacking

This course is ideal for any professional who is interested in gaining the skills required to test systems for security vulnerabilities. It would also suit individuals who are considering a career in ethical hacking or software developers looking to learn the ethical hacking process. 

To benefit from this course, you should already have basic IT skills such as using desktop applications, downloading and installing applications, and basic troubleshooting skills. However, you do not need any Linux programming or hacking knowledge.

This course will give you practical skills in testing security vulnerabilities and relaying the results of the tests to relevant stakeholders. You will be able to clearly describe, perform, and evaluate an ethical hacking process on multiple software systems. You will be comfortable working in a virtual environment, understanding Linux systems and in particular the specialised distribution, Kali. The hands-on labs are structured in a way that helps you build a diverse and creative portfolio demonstrating your skillset to future employers.

You will need a computer capable of running VirtualBox - your hacking environment (minimum 4GB RAM/memory and 20GB hard disk with a recent OS - Windows 10, OS X Catalina, or 2020 Linux release) and administrative access to install software on the computer. During lectures, you will be shown how to set up the environment and use features. Many sample files and exercises are provided at the start of every session, and these will help build your confidence as you discuss examples and practice what you have learned.

Student care is a high priority at UCD Professional Academy, which is why our Student Services team is on hand to support you throughout your time with us. They will respond to any queries you have, help you with any technical issues, and facilitate your learning experience at every point. All students are given access to our Student Portal, where you can see your timetable, access all your study materials, and manage your account.

This course is assessed through a written project at the end of the course. You will have two weeks following the end of the course to complete and submit the final assignment. The written project is generally around 3,000 words (that’s about 5 pages of a standard Word document).

UCD Professional Academy diplomas and awards are designed to give your career an advantage. Developed in conjunction with industry thought leaders and academic specialists our courses teach practical, applied skills to support you to achieve your career and business goals.  Professional Diplomas are suitable for career minded learners wishing to advance their professional skills and prospects rather than their academic credentials.

The Professional Academy is an independent wholly owned part of UCD designed to address the need for skills development in the workforce. Courses tend to be short, designed and delivered by industry practitioners, and are not part of nor do they lead to a traditional University award such as a degree or a masters.  They are widely accepted by employers and many students are sponsored to study by their organisation.

For full details of UCD Professional Academy’s Awards & Governance please visit https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/governance/

Your UCD Professional Academy Diploma will be issued electronically on a secure platform, with a link that you can share with employers and others wishing to verify your credentials. You can also add this qualification to your LinkedIn profile.

A place on any of our programmes can be secured with a 10% deposit.

For full-time (boot camp) programmes, the balance must be paid in full before course commencement.

For part-time programmes students will be required to pay 45% of the fees before the start of the course, with the remaining balance due within 30 days of the course commencing.

Please note that standard terms and conditions apply, which you can review here: https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/terms-and-conditions/