Accelerate Your Career 

The Cyber Rapid Training CTS Program is designed primarily for two categories of people:

1. Adult learners who are interested in pivoting into entry-level cybersecurity or IT careers.
2. Individuals currently in entry-level cybersecurity or IT careers who are interested in upskilling and progressing their careers. 

This is an online accelerated 12-15 week program that prepares students with entry-level cybersecurity knowledge covering basic networking, operating systems, ethical and legal issues, communication skills, and cybersecurity. Students who are motivated to succeed will thrive in the CTS program. 

The Accelerated Cybersecurity Certificate of Technical Studies requires four courses covering basic networking, operating systems, ethical and legal issues, communication skills, and cybersecurity. After completion, students are prepared to earn the CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ Industry Recognized Credentials (IRCs). These standard entry-level IRCs are aligned with qualifications for the U.S. Department of Defense Information Assurance Technology and Management job categories. 

Students will learn NSA-recognized cybersecurity skills in: 

• Cybersecurity Foundations
• Cybersecurity Principles
• IT Systems Components
• Basic Networking
• OS Concepts
• Cyber Threats
• Policy, Legal, Ethics, and Compliance
• Security Program Management
• Security Risk Analysis
• Basic Cryptography

Dedicated program staff support students through academic advising, career coaching, and mentoring. 

The CTS curriculum integrates current Career Readiness Competencies established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) to aid students in becoming career ready and provide for gainful employment upon completion of the program.