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 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 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.
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. Students are expected to participate in all sessions for the full 16-week program.

Program Cost

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

Payment plans are available. See more information about the Illinois Veteran Grant.

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+ 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