MSSA applicants complete a prerequisite learning path aligning to their chosen MSSA learning path.

Each MSSA LinkedIn Learning path teaches core technical skills and knowledge required before starting the program. MSSA LinkedIn Learning paths are designed to prepare applicants for the courses taught in the MSSA program and to ensure applicants have the required baseline skills before starting the program.

Applicants must complete the MSSA LinkedIn Learning path that aligns with the learning path for which they are applying:

• Cybersecurity Operations (CSO) — Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• Server and Cloud Administration (SCA) — Networking and Administration Fundamentals
• Cloud and Application Development (CAD) — Software Development Fundamentals

To achieve a certification of completion, applicants must complete all courses associated with the LinkedIn Learning Path.

We recommend that applicants explore all learning paths before choosing which MSSA path to apply for.

Each learning path contains about 20 hours of learning content. It is expected that additional time will be necessary for participants to be proficient in the skills covered in the learning path.

Upon completion of all courses within a learning path, learners will receive a certificate of completion on LinkedIn learning. Applicants must download and submit a .PDF copy of the certificate of completion as part of the MSSA Program application process.

Definitely! Most applicants don’t have their prerequisites completed when they submit their initial application. Certifications must be achieved before the Materials Cutoff deadline of your application cycle.

Certifications may be considered in evaluating applicants for admission to the MSSA Program.