Applied Cryptography & PKI
Crypto that actually protects
Key facts
- Level: Associate
- Field: Cybersecurity & Information Security
- Certification price: $103 (one-time payment)
- Online course: Applied Cryptography & PKI — Study Course — $91
- Course + exam bundle: $194
- Exam: 40 multiple-choice questions · 60 minutes · passing score 70% · up to 3 attempts
- Estimated study time: about 30 hours
- Validity: 24 months
- Certification language: English
About the Applied Cryptography & PKI certification
Apply cryptography correctly: symmetric and asymmetric crypto, hashing and HMAC, TLS, digital signatures and certificates, public-key infrastructure (PKI) and key management — and the common pitfalls to avoid.
Course outline
The Applied Cryptography & PKI — Study Course course covers:
- Cryptography Foundations — Establish the mathematical and conceptual bedrock of modern cryptography before touching any algorithm or protocol. (3 lessons)
- Symmetric Cryptography — Master how symmetric encryption works, when to use each mode, and how authenticated encryption prevents the most dangerous practical attacks. (3 lessons)
- Asymmetric Cryptography — Understand the mathematics and practical application of public-key cryptography, including RSA, elliptic curves, and key exchange. (3 lessons)
- TLS and Secure Transport — Understand how TLS 1.3 works, what each handshake step accomplishes, and how to configure and test secure transport in practice. (2 lessons)
- Digital Signatures and Certificates — Learn how digital signatures bind identity to data, how X.509 certificates encode public keys and attributes, and how certificate chains are built… (3 lessons)
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) — Design, operate, and trust a complete PKI hierarchy, covering root CAs, intermediate CAs, issuance policies, key management, and trust stores. (3 lessons)
- Exam Readiness: Concepts Recap and Strategy — Consolidate all course concepts, review the exam structure, and develop a practical study and test-taking strategy. (3 lessons)
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Applied Cryptography & PKI certificate verifiable?
- Yes. Every certificate issued by BC Skills Academy carries a unique credential ID that anyone can check on the public verification page.
- How is the Applied Cryptography & PKI exam structured?
- It is a timed, randomized multiple-choice exam of 40 questions in 60 minutes, graded instantly; you need 70% to pass.
- Can I get a refund?
- Full refund within 7 days of purchase if you have not started the exam. Once the exam has been started or completed, the purchase is no longer refundable.