Cybersecurity Boot Camp

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 career to the next level. This boot camp provides both expert instruction and the equipment necessary for students to pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, a highly valued industry certification. Classes will take place at Harold Washington College, Wilbur Wright College, and Kennedy-King College.

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 and develop important IT project management skills.
Study Under Experts in the Field
Students will learn from cybersecurity professionals working in the financial, government and retail industries. This helps learners stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, techniques, and responses.
Learn on Evenings and Weekends
This boot camp meets three times a week, for a total of 10 hours per week. There are two online evening sessions, both of which are 2.5 hours long. The third class meets Saturdays on campus from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Students are expected to participate in all online and in-person sessions for the full 16-week program.

Program Cost

The current cost of the cybersecurity boot camp is $1300.

Payment plans are available.
Students applying to the KKC campus should inquire about scholarship opportunities.

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Take Your Knowledge to the Next Level

Veronica Colegrove | Technology Consultant at Protiviti, a global consulting firm

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

“The cyber program at Wright was amazing and literally changed my life. If I didn’t make the decision to participate in it, there’s no way I’d have the job I have now and I wouldn’t be so optimistic about my professional future.”

Veronica Colegrove Technology Consultant at Protiviti, a global consulting firm

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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+ certification or above
Previous experience in the corporate/business world
Ability to commit to 10 hours of in-person and online 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
Willingness to actively engage in the cybersecurity community

Spring application closed. Sign up for updates for future technology bootcamps.

Spring class orientation: February 4.
Spring classes start: February 10.