Overview
Foundational Digital Forensics Skills microcredential includes three 1-credit courses, each with 15 hours of online asynchronous training. You learn about digital forensics threats and how they affect an organization. You’ll also gain a sense of the work of a cyber forensics professional, setting you up for further education to work in the field.
This program will next be offered in the Winter 2026 term, with courses beginning in January 2026.
Digital Forensics involves collecting digital evidence from various devices, tools, or infrastructures such as computers, mobile devices, emails, hard discs, and cloud storage systems. Check out three notorious cases where digital forensics played a crucial.
Many industries in both the public and private sector are now looking for workers who possess such knowledge to investigate crimes.
About the program
- 3 intakes: January, April, and September
- Three 1-credit courses
- 15 hours of online asynchronous training per course
- Hands-on experience with digital forensic tools
- Earn a BCIT Microcredential upon completing all three courses
Who should complete the Foundational Digital Forensics Skills Microcredential?
This program is ideal for:
- IT professionals interested in forensic investigation
- Individuals looking to develop foundational skills in digital forensics
- Students or professionals considering a career in digital forensics
What Foundational Digital Forensics Skills grads can do
By earning your BCIT Microcredential, you’ll learn:
- How digital forensics professionals investigate crimes related to digital forensics
- Methods for collecting and analyzing digital evidence from various devices and platforms, including computers, mobile devices, emails, hard drives, and cloud storage
- The growing role of digital forensics in both public and private sector investigations
- Essential forensic investigation skills applicable to roles in digital forensics examination and law enforcement.
With the rising demand for digital forensics expertise, you’ll be well-equipped to pursue further training or entry-level opportunities in the field.
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.Recommended for success
- English 12 or equivalent
- Prospective students should possess a diploma or have completed two years of post-secondary education in computer science, along with some knowledge of operating systems.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants who will complete the program from outside Canada or who currently have a valid status in Canada other than study permit.
Study permit: International applicants accepted into this program are not eligible for a study permit.
Apply to program
Formal application to the microcredential is not required. Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a microcredential.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
Courses
Class hours
Courses are offered in an online asynchronous format.Program matrix
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| Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| XFSC 3000 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 1.0 | |
| XFSC 3005 | Forensic Evidence Imaging | 1.0 | |
| XFSC 3010 | Mobile Forensics Basic Skills | 1.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 3.0 | ||
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Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Course Descriptions
XFSC 3000 – Introduction to Digital Forensics
Dive into the world of digital forensics, focusing on essential computing concepts and forensic principles. You’ll learn the core components of a forensic investigation, including evidence collection, chain of custody, and legal standards for handling digital evidence.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong foundation to advance to more specialized topics in the Digital Forensics program.
XFSC 3005 – Digital Evidence Acquisition
Learn how to apply proper forensic techniques to acquire digital evidence from common devices, including laptops, desktops, mobile phones, tablets, RAID arrays, and USB drives. Since each device type presents unique challenges, you’ll explore specialized forensic tools and methods for capturing forensic images suitable for legal examination.
The course also introduces data recovery techniques to help investigators extract data from non-functioning digital devices.
XFSC 3010 – Mobile Device Forensics
Focus on the forensic preservation and analysis of mobile devices. You’ll gain an understanding of mobile technology and its applications, as well as the legal considerations involved in handling mobile device evidence.
The course covers the various types of data available to forensic examiners and provides an overview of modern mobile acquisition and analysis tools.
Program delivery
Online: This program is delivered fully online.
Program location
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