College Closed Tuesday Because of Icy Conditions

All Wake Tech campuses will remain closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students taking in-person classes should check with their instructors for more information. Online classes will continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech services, including Admissions and Academic Advising, are available virtually at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.

Credit Programs

Cybersecurity

Degrees & Pathways

AAS - Associate in Applied Science program (WT Course ID #: A25590CS)

The Cybersecurity AAS Degree equips students with the knowledge and hands-on experience to protect computers, networks and data from cyber threats.

Certificates program (WT Course ID #: C25590CF)

NOTE: This program is being terminated and isn't accepting new students. Faculty advisors will work with current students to ensure they complete their certificates by May 2027.

The Cyber Operations and Digital Forensics Certificate program focuses on the skills needed for entry-level work in a security operations center, maintaining all security monitoring tools and investigating any suspicious activities.

Certificates program (WT Course ID #: C25590PE)

NOTE: This program is being terminated and isn't accepting new students. Faculty advisors will work with current students to ensure they complete their certificates by May 2027.

The Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking Certificate focuses on the skills required to detect the vulnerabilities of an organization's systems and networks that a malicious attacker may exploit. Students also learn to develop solutions to prevent such data breaches.

Wake Early College Cybersecurity option

Cybersecurity curriculum is available to those enrolled at the Wake Early College of Information and Biotechnologies at RTP Campus.

Career & College Promise Cyber Certificate

Dual-enrolled high school students in the CCP program can earn the Introduction to Cybersecurity Certificate.