Use systems thinking
Apply a structured engineering method to design secure, resilient systems that reliably achieve mission and business goals.
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Professional online certificate
Certificate in Systems Security Engineering
Learn to engineer secure, resilient systems that protect critical business and mission outcomes—using standards-based methods grounded in real-world practice.
3Core courses
198Approximate training hours
3 yearsTo complete the certificate
70%Minimum grade per course
Design security
Build resilience from the start
Modern organizations depend on complex, interconnected systems that must continue to perform under adverse conditions—whether those conditions are accidental, environmental, or caused by human actors.
This certificate introduces Systems Security Engineering as a disciplined approach to translating mission and business assurance needs into secure, resilient system requirements, designs, implementation, and operations.
What you will learn
Move from security intent to engineering assurance
Develop a practical, standards-based way to design, verify, and sustain systems with the level of security and resilience their missions require.
Translate stakeholder needs
Turn security, risk, and mission-assurance needs into clear engineering requirements that guide system decisions.
Design security
Use engineering and security design processes to build appropriate protection into complex IT and operational technology systems.
Verify real assurance
Validate integration and assess operational performance to demonstrate that security and mission-assurance needs are being met.
Who should attend
For people responsible for complex systems
Ideal for technical and non-technical professionals who influence how systems are conceived, developed, delivered, protected, or operated.
Project managers
Junior engineers
Senior engineers
Technicians & technologists
Analysts & system thinkers
Designers & developers
Innovators & technical leaders
Mission & business stakeholders
Certificate pathway
Available
In development
In development
Three courses. One integrated discipline.
The curriculum covers systems security aspects of the systems engineering life cycle and their application in a mission-assurance context.
Introduction to Systems Security Engineering
Available as an online scheduled course. Next offered in Fall 2026.
SSE Development & Implementation for Mission/Business Assured Capabilities
Build on the introductory course with development and implementation practices.
Systems Security Engineering Cyber Damage Control
Extend the discipline into operational resilience and cyber damage control.
Courses are highly recommended to be completed in sequence. Course availability and scheduling are managed by Dalhousie University.
Requirements & schedule
Plan your certificate
Certificate requirements
- Successfully complete all three required courses within three years of enrollment.
- Complete all quizzes, assignments, and examinations.
- Achieve a minimum grade of 70% in each course.
- Allow approximately 198 hours for online sessions, home study, assignments, and exam preparation.
Engineer systems that can withstand adversity.
Explore the official certificate details, current availability, and registration information through Dalhousie University.