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.
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.
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
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+ 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.
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