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The certificate leverages technology industry micro-credentials from Microsoft, IBM, and Google,
gamification, and direct learning with use cases from industry partners to teach artificial intelligence,
blockchain, and other innovative aspects of cybersecurity. University of Louisville's Digital Transformation
Center leads the curriculum development for the online program. The program is piloting the six-month
instructor-led certificate program. When completed, it will be available open source.

“As technology continues to become more of an integral piece of our everyday lives, a strong
cybersecurity industry and workforce are the most important protections we have to make our financial
and healthcare systems secure,” said Sharon Kerrick. She is a principal investigator on the NCAE-C
grant, associate professor, and assistant vice president of the UofL Digital Transformation Center. “We
can fill that need with this focused, accelerated curriculum that prepares diverse students of all
backgrounds for careers in cybersecurity.”

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“It’s great that we’re getting to know our colleagues at neighboring universities — we’re working together,
and sharing ideas,” said Richard Maiti, an assistant professor of computer science at Kentucky State
University, who serves as the lead for the project at his institution. “This is a terrific opportunity, and it’s
helping to bring cybersecurity awareness and training to everyone — our students, professionals, and
folks in the community.”

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