Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics Online
Acquire essential skills in digital forensics to become a digital investigator. Learn to identify, acquire, process, analyze and report on electronically stored data through hands-on exercises.
Program Overview
Investigate the digital world with the online Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics program
This comprehensive Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics online program prepares you to tackle the increasing frequency and sophistication of cybercrimes. Through a cutting-edge curriculum, you will gain experience handling electronically stored data using industry-standard digital investigation tools.
UIS faculty are leaders in this high-growth field and give you a strong foundation in data communications, computer networking, corporate computer security principles and digital forensic procedures, empowering you to perform cyber investigations with confidence. If you choose to pursue a master's degree, credit hours from this certificate in digital forensics can seamlessly transfer into UIS master’s program in cybersecurity, providing a flexible path to further advance your education and career.
Graduates of the online Digital Forensics Certificate will:
- Articulate fundamental data communications and computer networking concepts
- Summarize corporate computer security principles and technologies
- Apply digital forensic procedures and techniques
- Perform basic digital forensic investigations
- Articulate fundamental data communications and computer networking concepts
- Summarize corporate computer security principles and technologies
- Apply digital forensic procedures and techniques
- Perform basic digital forensic investigations
Career Opportunities:
- Digital Forensics Analyst
- Incident Response Manager
- Computer Forensics Technician
- Malware Analyst
- Digital Forensics Analyst
- Incident Response Manager
- Computer Forensics Technician
- Malware Analyst
Accreditation
The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.
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The University of Illinois Springfield has been redesignated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (NCAE-C) through academic year 2027 by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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Tuition
Take a look at our affordable tuition
Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect. Our pay-by-the-course tuition fits easily into your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Forensics Cert | $460 | $1,380 | $4,140* |
*Total cost is estimated at $1,380 per course based on a semester fee schedule.
Full estimated cost of attendance is listed here. If you are enrolling in our online Graduate Accelerated Programs (GAP) through the College of Business and Management, be aware that their tuition deadlines are different from general University tuition deadlines. For GAP, tuition is due to be paid in full the day before classes begin each term. If payment is not received before the first day of classes, you will be administratively withdrawn from the program. Because the online program that you have applied and been admitted to is based on an 8-week period, while the University customarily addresses programs offered in a 16-week period, you may receive conflicting information from the University of Illinois System Bursar Office. The payment and due dates sent by the bursar office do not apply to your 8-week online courses. If you have questions, please contact your program advisor.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Forensics Cert | $460 | $1,380 | $4,140 |
*Total cost is estimated at $1,380 per course based on a semester fee schedule.
Full estimated cost of attendance is listed here. If you are enrolling in our online Graduate Accelerated Programs (GAP) through the College of Business and Management, be aware that their tuition deadlines are different from general University tuition deadlines. For GAP, tuition is due to be paid in full the day before classes begin each term. If payment is not received before the first day of classes, you will be administratively withdrawn from the program. Because the online program that you have applied and been admitted to is based on an 8-week period, while the University customarily addresses programs offered in a 16-week period, you may receive conflicting information from the University of Illinois System Bursar Office. The payment and due dates sent by the bursar office do not apply to your 8-week online courses. If you have questions, please contact your program advisor.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Flexible online learning fits your schedule
Designed for working professionals, UIS Online programs feature multiple start dates per year, so you can begin at the time that best fits your schedule and complete your certificate quickly.
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| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025-1st Half | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/12/25 | 3/15/25 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2025-1st Half | 6/2/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/20/25 | 5/28/25 | 6/1/25 | 7/26/25 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2025-1st Half | 8/22/25 | 8/1/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/17/25 | 8/21/25 | 10/18/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Start your digital forensics program with our easy admission process
We’ve simplified our admission process to save you time and effort. Just follow these simple steps to apply.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- No GMAT required
Courses
Explore our comprehensive digital forensics coursework
For the online Digital Forensics Certificate program, you must complete three courses totaling nine credit hours.
