Develop the Skills You Need to Advance Your Career
Learn what you need to be prepared to take the industry-recognized CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
About the Program
Cybersecurity is a growing field that spans across all industries. It is also a culture – a constantly evolving and expanding niche – specially suited to life-long learners, problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and collaborators. To help fill the need for qualified cybersecurity professionals, City Colleges of Chicago offers a cybersecurity boot camp to people looking to take their IT career to the next level. This boot camp provides both expert instruction and the materials necessary for students to pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, a broad, foundational cybersecurity certification. Classes take place at multiple City Colleges locations, including Harold Washington College, Wilbur Wright College, and Kennedy-King College.
Program Cost
Limited term discounted tuition: $1300.
Payment plans are available. Check with the college for any available scholarships or grant funding.
Take Your Knowledge to the Next Level
Current IT professionals who successfully complete the course may go on to:
- Work as a cybersecurity professional contractor
- Move toward a cybersecurity specialization through additional educational programs
- Be considered for an entry-level security analyst position
- Advance their existing IT career
How to Apply
To be properly prepared to be successful in this program, applicants should have:
- Combined previous technical training and/or experience at a level equivalent to a CompTIA A+ and/or Network+ certification or above
- Previous experience in the corporate/business world
- Ability to commit to 10 hours of instruction each week, along with the necessary hours for accompanying homework and industry engagement
- Desire to grow solid professional skills around communication, team building, critical thinking and problem solving
- Commitment to take the CompTIA Security+ exam during or at the conclusion of the boot camp
- Passion about actively engaging in the cybersecurity community
Contact the Continuing Education Departments at Harold Washington College for information on upcoming offerings.
- Harold Washington: NaKyla Smith, nsmith253@ccc.edu
