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CYBER SECURITY · WIOA-APPROVED
Cyber Security Specialist with AI-Essentials
Earn three industry certifications in 24 weeks: CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA CySA+, plus Certified Ethical Hacker. Live online with instructor support, or self-paced.
Program at a glance
Length24 weeks (3 classes × 8 weeks)
FormatLive online, self-paced
Class startsEvery day
Apply byAnytime
To enrollHigh school level education, basic computer skills
To graduate80% attendance, final exam
65–70%
graduate placement rate
$75K–$90K
typical annual salary range (varies by state)
3 certifications
CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA CySA+, plus CEH
24 weeks
start any day
Three classes, three certifications (interchangeable)
Each class runs 8 weeks and builds on the one before it, from security fundamentals to defending networks to ethical hacking.
1
8 weeks
Security Support Specialist
COMPTIA SECURITY+ (SECURITY PRO)
Systems security and access control
Network infrastructure
Cryptography
Organizational security
2
8 weeks
Cyber Defense Professional
COMPTIA CYSA+ (CYBERDEFENSE PRO)
Threat monitoring
Incident response
Application security
Security operations center (SOC) work
3
8 weeks
Ethical Hacking Specialist
CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER (CEH)
Hands-on penetration testing labs
Ethical hacking techniques
Performance-based exam preparation
Is this program for you?
High school level education
Basic computer skills
A general understanding of security practices
New to IT? Start with the IT Support Specialist with AI-Essentials program, which needs no prior experience.
How you graduate
Complete at least 80% attendance
Pass the final performance-based, industry-standard exam
Earn your industry credentials from the certifying agencies, not a school-issued diploma
Choose how you learn
Same program and certifications either way. The difference is how much support you want along the way.
With Instructor
WIOA-FUNDED
$5,000
Live online instruction with instructor support
One-on-one help from an instructor
Certification exam support included
Self-Paced Only
Start today for $500
Self-paced online access, start any time.
Pay as you go at $500 per class, or pay in full and save 10%
Best if you are self-motivated and comfortable working on your own
Available to eligible students in Arizona, California, Illinois and New York. Funding amounts and eligibility vary by state and local workforce board. How WIOA funding works
Careers this program prepares you for
Graduates typically move into entry to mid-level roles that require minimal experience. See what is hiring in your state right now.
| Role | Arizona | California | Illinois | New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Support Specialist | View jobs | View jobs | View jobs | View jobs |
| Cyber Defense Professional | View jobs | View jobs | View jobs | View jobs |
| Ethical Hacking Specialist | View jobs | View jobs | View jobs | View jobs |
These are live Indeed searches, so listings are always current. Salary range and placement rate reflect typical results and are not a guarantee.
Job search support
Resume writing, interview skills, job referrals and employer job fairs, plus follow-up services after you graduate.
Refund policy
A full 100% refund is available before the program starts. After the start date, refunds follow a sliding scale from 90% down to 0%, based on the percentage of clock hours you have attended.
Questions about this program
When do classes start?
Classes start every day. Apply anytime.
What do I need to enroll?
High school level education and basic computer skills.
How is the program delivered?
Live online with instructor support. You work through the material at your own pace, with one-on-one help from your instructor.
Are the certification exams included?
Yes. Certification exam support is included in the program price.
What financial help is available?
WIOA grant funding may cover part or all of tuition for eligible students in Arizona, California, Illinois and New York. We do not offer separate scholarships or community grants, and the program is not currently Pell Grant eligible.
What jobs do graduates get?
Entry to mid-level roles that need minimal experience, such as Security Support Specialist, Cyber Defense Professional and Ethical Hacking Specialist. 65–70% of graduates are placed, across a range of industry sectors.
Ready to start? Classes start every day.
Talk to a school advisor about funding for your state and pick a start week.
Your instructor
JM
Julian McMahon
Cyber Security Support Specialist
Cyber security support specialist based in Palo Alto, CA, with 7+ years of experience in AWS, GCP and SaaS help desk operations. Skills include identity and access management, endpoint security, cloud troubleshooting and remote user support.
CompTIA Security+CompTIA Cloud+CompTIA Network+AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerGoogle Cloud Digital LeaderCertified ScrumMaster (CSM)B.S. in Computer Information Systems, San Jose State University (2017)