Security Operations Program Certificate is a Program Certificate program offered by Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND.
Program Overview
Degrees Offered: Program Certificate Program Begins: Fall, Spring Delivery Method: Online, On Campus Phone: 701-224-2429 Email: bsc.cet@bismarckstate.edu This certificate program provides students with the skills needed to detect and respond to network incidents. Tools and techniques will be examined, along with methods used to identify threat actors within the network. Students will enhance their knowledge of security analysis which will support their roles in security operations. Students who complete the curriculum requirements receive a Program Certificate in Security Operations. Credits from the Security Operations certificate may stack into the following Bachelor of Applied Science Degree: Upon graduation, Security Operation students will be able to:
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Tuition and Fees
The catalog publishes no credit total for this award.
Bismarck State charges tuition by the SUBJECT of each course rather than by program, so a single price for the award would be misleading. The college's published 2026-2027 resident rates per credit are:
- General 100/200-level subjects (ENGL, MATH, BADM, CIS and similar) — $195.09
- Technical 100/200-level subjects (WELD, AUTO, HVAC, ELEC, CARP and similar) — $239.43
- Nursing (NURS) — $279.84
- Any 300/400-level course in a Bachelor of Applied Science — $251.68
Uncapped mandatory fees add $57.12 per credit plus a $7.15 technology fee. Connect ND and NDSA fees are capped at 12 credits a term. Because most awards mix general and technical subjects, the total depends on the specific courses taken.
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School Information
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide