Standards-informed by
Cybersecurity risk management, governance, incident response, continuity and digital protection practices.
Executive professional certification pathway
Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Digital Protection
Participants may enrol for individual certification levels or complete all three levels to qualify for the executive bundle award.
Course title
Executive Professional Certification in Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Digital Protection.
Advance from cybersecurity awareness to associate and professional levels through a structured pathway covering digital risk, controls, incident response, governance and resilience.
- Cybersecurity Foundation Certified (CFC)
- Certified Cybersecurity Associate (CCA)
- Certified Cybersecurity Professional (CCP)
- Executive Professional Certification in Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Digital Protection
Ideal for
Managers, administrators, IT support staff, risk officers, HR professionals, project teams, consultants, public servants and professionals responsible for information handling or digital operations.
Pathway advantage
Participants can complete CFC, CCA and CCP individually, or complete all three levels to qualify for the Executive Professional Certification in Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Digital Protection.
| Programme details | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 weekends across the executive certification pathway |
| Class days | Instructor-led live sessions plus online self-study |
| Mode | Online: instructor-led live sessions and self-study |
| Start date | Self-study enrollment open |
| Live cohort dates | To be advised |
| Assessment | Level-based assessment and capstone evidence |
| Application deadline | To be advised |
| Discounted executive bundle offer | |
|---|---|
| Application fee | NGN 25,000 / USD 20 |
| Standard separate value – members | NGN 635,000 / USD 455 |
| Standard separate value – non-members | NGN 695,000 / USD 505 |
| Discounted bundle – members | NGN 500,000 / USD 365 |
| Discounted bundle – non-members | NGN 550,000 / USD 400 |
| Savings | Members save NGN 135,000 / USD 90. Non-members save NGN 145,000 / USD 105. |
| Bundle fee excluding application | Members: NGN 475,000 / USD 345. Non-members: NGN 525,000 / USD 385. |
The executive bundle applies to participants completing all individual certification courses toward the final Executive Professional Certification in Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Digital Protection.
Individual certification courses
Course levels and modules in this executive programme.
Participants may apply for the full executive pathway or apply for an individual certification level. Each course level includes instructor-led live sessions and self-study access.
Cybersecurity Foundation Certified (CFC)
The foundation level for professionals building digital risk awareness, safe online behavior and basic cybersecurity incident reporting capability.
Learning modules
- 01
Introduction to Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Awareness
This module introduces cybersecurity, digital risk and the role every professional plays in protecting information and systems. - 02
Common Cyber Threats: Phishing, Malware, Fraud and Social Engineering
This module covers common attack methods and warning signs. Participants learn how criminals exploit people, devices and routine workflows. - 03
Password Security, Authentication and Safe Digital Behaviour
This module explains stronger passwords, multi-factor authentication and safer online habits. It focuses on everyday routines that reduce exposure. - 04
Data Protection, Privacy and Information Handling Basics
This module covers confidentiality, privacy, records handling and data sharing. Participants learn why information protection matters in daily work. - 05
Network, Device and Cloud Security Awareness
This module introduces basic risks around networks, laptops, mobile devices, cloud accounts and shared systems. It helps participants recognize unsafe practices. - 06
Cybersecurity Incident Awareness and Reporting Basics
This module explains suspicious activity, incident escalation and reporting basics. Participants learn what to do when something appears wrong.
Certified Cybersecurity Associate (CCA)
The associate level for professionals applying cybersecurity principles, risk controls, policies, awareness and incident response practices.
Learning modules
- 01
Cybersecurity Principles, Risk and Control Frameworks
This module covers core cybersecurity principles, risk language and common control structures. Participants learn how controls reduce business exposure. - 02
Threats, Vulnerabilities and Attack Methods
This module explains how attackers exploit weaknesses in people, systems and processes. It helps participants recognize patterns of cyber risk. - 03
Security Policies, Access Control and Identity Management
This module covers policy basics, user access, roles, privileges and identity controls. Participants learn how governance supports safer access. - 04
Network Security, Endpoint Security and Cloud Security Basics
This module introduces practical controls for networks, devices, endpoints and cloud services. It focuses on risks that professionals commonly encounter. - 05
Data Protection, Privacy, Compliance and Governance
This module covers data protection expectations, privacy duties, compliance awareness and governance evidence. Participants learn how policy connects to practice. - 06
Security Awareness, Human Risk and Organizational Behaviour
This module examines human risk, workplace behavior and awareness programmes. Participants learn how culture affects cybersecurity outcomes. - 07
Incident Response, Business Continuity and Recovery Planning
This module introduces incident response steps, continuity thinking and recovery planning. It shows how organizations respond when controls fail. - 08
Cybersecurity Tools, Audit Checklists and Practical Case Exercises
This module uses checklists, practical tools and case exercises to apply cybersecurity concepts. Participants practise identifying gaps and recommending controls.
Certified Cybersecurity Professional (CCP)
The professional level for managers and specialists leading cybersecurity governance, risk management, resilience and security improvement planning.
Learning modules
- 01
Cybersecurity Governance, Strategy and Risk Management
This module covers governance structures, risk ownership and cybersecurity strategy. Participants learn how cyber protection links to organizational objectives. - 02
Security Architecture, Controls and Compliance Management
This module examines layered controls, compliance obligations and security management practices. Participants learn how control design supports risk reduction. - 03
Incident Response Leadership and Crisis Communication
This module covers incident leadership, escalation, stakeholder updates and crisis communication. It focuses on decision making under pressure. - 04
Cyber Resilience, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
This module explains resilience planning, continuity arrangements and disaster recovery priorities. Participants learn how organizations maintain critical operations. - 05
Cybersecurity Audit, Policy Review and Management Reporting
This module covers audit evidence, policy review and management reporting. Participants learn how to present cyber risk and improvement priorities clearly. - 06
Capstone: Cyber Risk Assessment and Security Improvement Plan
This capstone requires participants to prepare a cyber risk assessment and security improvement plan. It strengthens advisory, reporting and implementation planning capability.
Payment and contact
Enrollment details from the official schedule.
Bank payment
Account Name: Integrated Institute of Professional Management. Account Number: 0588546395. Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank PLC.
Online payment
Use the payment buttons on this page for NGN or USD payment. Proof of payment: [email protected].
Contact
Telephone/WhatsApp: +2348147029035 / +2347018705699. Email: [email protected].