GIAC Certifications at SANS.edu
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Industry-Recognized Credentials Built Into Every Program
At SANS.edu, GIAC certifications are included in every academic program. SANS.edu courses align with a corresponding GIAC certification, allowing you to earn respected, industry-recognized credentials as part of your degree or certificate coursework.
This integrated model ensures that what you learn in class directly prepares you to demonstrate real-world skills through rigorous, practical certification exams.
“My SANS.edu education was a game-changer. The GIAC certifications and technical skills I gained opened doors.”
What Is GIAC?
The Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) program is widely recognized as the gold standard for validating hands-on cybersecurity skills. GIAC certifications focus on practical, job-ready knowledge, testing not just what you know, but what you can do.
Cybersecurity professionals have ranked GIAC certifications as the most valued certifications when selecting job candidates for interviews, underscoring their relevance and credibility with employers. (Source: cio.org)
Why Certify with GIAC
Post-exam surveys collected by Pearson VUE, GIAC’s exam delivery provider, show consistent positive candidate-reported outcomes.
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At SANS.edu, you’ll complete the same SANS courses and GIAC certifications trusted by leading employers, but with additional academic structure and support:
- Guidance from a dedicated student advisor
- College credit for completed coursework
- Academic pricing designed for degree-seeking students
Academic Credit + Industry Credentials
As a SANS.edu student, you will:
- Complete undergraduate- or graduate-level coursework
- Gain hands-on experience through applied labs and exercises
- Sit for GIAC certification exams directly tied to your courses
You’ll graduate with both an academic credential and industry certifications that immediately validate your skills to employers.
“With SANS.edu, you’re not just getting a degree—you’re getting hands-on experience, mentorship, and industry-recognized certifications that set you apart.”
Already GIAC Certified?
SANS.edu offers advanced standing for qualified GIAC certification holders, allowing you to accelerate your cybersecurity education:
- Certificate Program Waivers: Waive 1 active GIAC certification into our cybersecurity certificate programs.
- Degree Program Waivers: Waive up to 3 active GIAC certifications into our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Select U.S. government and military education programs may qualify for additional course waivers. Contact info@sans.edu with any questions.
Explore SANS.edu Programs
Explore SANS.edu degree and certificate programs to see which GIAC certifications are included and how they align with your career goals.
Applied Cybersecurity Certificate
Identify talent with the potential to succeed and prepare them with the skills and certifications to join your cyber team.
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Cybersecurity
Transfer your college credits to SANS.edu and become one of the most job-ready candidates in cybersecurity.
Graduate Certificate Programs in Cybersecurity
Advance your InfoSec career through technically focused sets of courses that sharpen job-specific skills.
Cybersecurity Master's Degree
Take your InfoSec career to the highest levels—developing both hands-on technical skills and the ability to lead.
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