FAMU Online Cybersecurity Bootcamp Enrolling for March 2023

Designed to empower diverse workforces with the knowledge of essential IT skills.

Florida A&M University is offering a specialized credential for the development of individuals and the organizations they support.

Today’s companies understand how critical it is to protect the integrity of their digital infrastructure. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 33% job growth for information security analysts between 2020 and 2030.*

That projected increase is much higher than the national average, and FAMU is prepared to help meet industry demand and encourage workplace diversity with the new online Cybersecurity bootcamp.

Program Details

Enrolling for March 2023

100% Online

H.S. diploma/GED recommended

Part-time 48-week course

Subject to review

Flexible Course Lengths to Fit Your Schedule

Recorded videos with live weekly sessions

48 weeks to complete

10 hours per week

The Knowledge You’ll Explore

This innovative program will teach students how to identify vulnerabilities in information technology pipelines and seek out solutions for mitigating them. Courses explore security technologies and processes that can help lead new ideas in safeguarding private data for individuals and organizations. This program uses analytical tools, including performance-based skills assessments to help learners understand their level of ability when they complete the bootcamp program.

Fundamentals of Linux
Networking and protocol analysis
Python for security analysis
Concepts of intelligence-based computer network defense
Systems and network management
Identifying common hacker techniques
Incident detection response & handling

A Program for Every Learner

The bootcamp offers convenient options for today’s busy professionals – with a part-time track lasting 48 weeks.

No previous IT skills are required, and the training has been designed to benefit people of all experience levels and with a range of different goals. This includes:

Career starters looking to join the cybersecurity field
Established professionals wanting to qualify for new roles at their current employer
Career changers eager to transition into this growing sector

The program is designed to create qualified Cyber Defense Analysts, a job role defined under the NIST/NICE job role framework.

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Over 700,000 job listings for cybersecurity-related positions were posted online from May 2021 through April 2022 in the U.S., according to CyberSeek.**

Savings available for group enrollments.

Total program cost: $9000.

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These additions to FAMU’s online education portfolio provide new flexibility for those looking to diversify their knowledge base and pursue advancement. Click the button below and provide your contact information so we can keep you updated about enrollment opportunities, start dates and more.

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Information Security Analysts, on the internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm (visited August 17, 2022).

** CyberSeek, Cybersecurity Supply/Demand Heat Map, Total Cybersecurity Job Openings (National Level), on the internet at https://www.cyberseek.org/heatmap.html (visited August 17, 2022).

National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth. Certificate and/or degree program options do not guarantee career or salary outcomes. Students should conduct independent research for specific employment information.