Credential(s) Offered
Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Whether you’re starting a new career or looking to build new skills, you’ll learn with an industry-experienced, live instructor and can earn your Cybersecurity credential in just 24 weeks.
Through hands-on learning and a real-world gap analysis capstone, you’ll learn to assess security needs, identify vulnerabilities, recommend safeguards, and evaluate cybersecurity systems, policies, and procedures. Training includes networking, cryptography, risk assessment, security auditing, cybersecurity policies and regulations, troubleshooting, basic Python, and other core cybersecurity concepts.
You’ll also strengthen essential workplace skills such as communication, professionalism, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
CompTIA Security+ exam preparation and career support are included to help you prepare for employment opportunities after training. Eligible students may also qualify for scholarships, grant, or workforce funding that can reduce or cover the cost of education and training.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
24
Hours
456
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
RW2 Career and Technical Education
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Online with live instruction
Name of Credential
Certificate of Completion and Security+
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
- WIOA, Kansas Residents
- Great Jobs KC, Kansas and Missouri Residents
Refund Policy
Students who withdraw before or during Weeks 1–2 may receive a full refund, less consumable costs such as textbooks, software licenses, or other nonrefundable materials. Beginning Week 3, the $500 deposit and consumable costs are nonrefundable. During Weeks 4–7, students also owe 50% of remaining tuition. Beginning Week 8, no refund is provided and the remaining balance is due.
See the RW2 Catalog for the full refund policy.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$239.00 Textbook and electronic resources (e-resources)
In-State Tuition
$7,885.00 All inclusive - application fee, textbook, e-resources and tuition. Exam certification is a separate cost paid for by the student.
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,885.00 All inclusive - application fee, textbook, e-resources and tuition. Exam certification is a separate cost paid for by the student.
Registration Fee
$100.00 Application fee
Total In-State Program Cost
$8,224.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$8,224.00
