Overview
Digital Forensics involves collecting digital evidence from various devices, tools, or infrastructures such as computers, mobile devices, emails, hard discs, and cloud storage systems. Many industries in both the public and private sector are now looking for workers who possess such knowledge to investigate crimes.
This microcredential includes three 1-credit courses, each with 15 hours of online asynchronous training. Those who complete the microcredential will have a general understanding of digital forensics threats, how digital threats can affect an organization, and how to do digital forensics work. They will also gain insight into the work of a digital forensics professional, should they decide to pursue further education to work 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. 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 pages for more information:
Through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant*,
students are eligible to receive funding for this program from September 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
*Note: The grant is only available to domestic students who reside in BC.
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
Program delivery
Online: This program is delivered fully online.
Program location
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