Mastercard Partners with SAIT on 10-Week Cybersecurity Course for Canadian SMBs
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology launched a 10-week, 80-hour cybersecurity course for small businesses and non-profits in Western Canada, with the first cohort starting in September and tuition fully covered by Mastercard funding [1].
Mastercard (NYSE: ) and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology announced a collaboration to deliver cybersecurity training to small businesses, non-profits, and social enterprises in Western Canada, with the first cohort of the SAIT Cybersecurity Learning Collective beginning in September [1]. The 10-week program comprises 80 hours of instruction and carries no tuition cost for eligible participants, funded entirely by Mastercard subject to program criteria and availability [1].
The partnership targets organizations in Alberta and the broader Western Canadian region. SAIT will deliver the curriculum through its Cybersecurity Learning Collective, a structured course designed to address digital resilience gaps among smaller entities that typically lack dedicated security teams or training budgets [1].
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