Postgraduate Diploma in Network Security

at The University of Winnipeg Canada

Become a leader with this 4X award-winning and CPHR-accredited program that distinguishes itself from other academic competitors by layering traditional elements of human resource management with a heavy emphasis on leadership, concrete business tools, and effective communication tools.

With content aligned to industry-recognized standards and best professional practice, graduates enter the workplace with the skills for success. Students also have the opportunity to obtain their WHMIS certification through the Managing Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment course.

We plan to offer this program as scheduled in May 2021. This program will begin in a blended online format and transition to in-person delivery as soon as it is deemed safe to do so by public health authorities.

Graduates of this program earn both the Human Resource Management Diploma, Management Certificate, and WHMIS certification. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates become eligible for their CPHR designation and CIM (Certified in Management) designation.

OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can:

• Work in a variety of human resource positions and be able to assume greater levels of responsibility as they grow in their human resource capability.
• Understand and comply with the employer's legislative and legal obligations including workplace health and safety regulation, WHMIS legislation, the Worker's Compensation Act, payroll compliance legislation, and employment standards.
• Conduct organizational needs assessments, analyze and modify organizational staff development plans and develop effective recruitment strategies to attract talent that satisfies the organizational objectives.
• Foster a work environment that promotes productivity and employee satisfaction
• Evaluate performance and communicate performance issues in a manner that encourages responsible and corrective action and manage disciplinary action proactively and thoroughly.
• Understand the elements of a total compensation package that align with an organizational recruitment and retention strategy, develop compensation policies and procedures, procure benefits, and analyze employee and organizational pension requirements.
• Exercise sound financial decision-making and budgeting skills
• Become eligible to waive the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) part of the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) Manitoba designation

Acquire the IT security skills to mitigate threats with a combination of hands-on learning in state-of-the-art CISCO Labs and solid theoretical foundation in concepts of IT security. Graduates are skilled network security specialists equipped to combat even the most advanced computer and network security attacks.

The Network Security Diploma program is a joint programming initiative between the University of Winnipeg and the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT). This diploma program blends the opposable elements of hands-on learning with the theoretical/conceptual nature of IT security. Graduates will have an in-depth knowledge of and training in various protocols, network standards, designs and security solutions. This program actively integrates the dynamics of MITT's Regional CISCO Academy to the University’s cryptography and security schematics.

This new program is developed for those that want to enhance their management and leadership skills while earning three university certificate credentials. This program includes a Management Certificate, Emerging Leaders Certificate, and Applied Project Management Certificate. In addition the program earns graduates the opportunity for the Certified in Management (CIM) designation through our partner CIM/Chartered Managers Canada.

Whether you are looking to enhance your existing skills or start a new career, the Advanced Business Management program will get you to your goals.

This program also includes many additional benefits such as: enhanced writing courses, student life opportunities, and an internship at the end of the program. The program is delivered in a fashion that allows students to work while attending school.

OBJECTIVE
This program is for individuals interested in:

• Enhancing their current knowledge and skills
• Entering or re-entering the workforce
• Exploring a change in employment focus or career transition
• Moving into a supervisory or management position
• Securing essential workplace knowledge and communication skills to complement an academic degree

OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this program you should be able to:

• Demonstrate effectiveness in interpersonal and team communication skills.
• Demonstrate skills in written communications by writing clear and concise messages using plain English
• Describe the major principles of business management and their interrelationships
• Employ principles of effective oral communications and effectively facilitate meetings and groups
• Explain key concepts of organizational behaviour and the behaviour of individuals and groups in organizations
• Utilize effective problem solving techniques
• Create and execute project work plans, define project scopes and deliverables, determine project resources and staffing requirements, set project milestones, develop budget proposals, and successfully close a variety of projects;
• Gain a thorough understanding of the procurement life cycle;
• Create a project management communication plans;
• Manage changes in project scope, create comprehensive risk profiles, and identify and develop mitigation and avoidance strategies;
• Foster a dynamic team environment built on collaborative relationships.
• Gain knowledge, skills and confidence for your new role in a management or leadership position
• Take your current leadership skills to the next level and acquire a credential
• Prepare to take on a leadership role in your personal or professional life
• Facilitate your whole person growth by tapping into your inspirations, passions, leader purpose, and ideals to help you make a difference in your life, in your family, your team, your organization and your community