For a limited time, you can save $3,000 with the Year-End Scholarship ($9,995 total tuition).

Apply and enroll in an upcoming 2024 cohort by December 3, 2024 to receive the scholarship.

A refundable deposit of $99, applied to your total tuition, is due at the time of enrollment. The deposit is refundable up until the end of the first week of classes.

Pay for your bootcamp tuition in affordable, predictable monthly installments.

You may be eligible to pay for bootcamp using local/state government benefits based on where you live.

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The cyber curriculum is broken down into these areas:

1. Cybersecurity Fundamentals

2. Asset and Inventory Management

3. Network Systems

4. Programming with Python

5. System Administration

6. Red Team - Offense

7. Blue Team - Defense

Students also participate in career simulations throughout the program and interactive labs. With bootcamp preparation and additional studying, students will also be equipped to take exams for multiple industry-recognized certifications.

For the Cybersecurity Bootcamp syllabus, click here and fill out the form.

Yes, the Cleveland State University Cyber Bootcamp is beginner-friendly. It’s specifically designed for professionals without previous experience in cybersecurity. While some background knowledge is helpful, the only expectation is that students have general computer literacy skills in basics like efficiently using the Internet/cloud and Windows.

Students can prepare to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam with training provided in bootcamp and additional studying. A voucher for one attempt at the exam is included in tuition.

There's no preparation required to succeed in the course, but we recommend familiarizing yourself with the industry and working through Cybersecurity 101.

Your time with our career success team will include everything from workshops to one-on-one office hours to phone chats before big interviews. Alumni will also have access to a job board and have the opportunity to be connected with companies and organizations in our Employer Partner Network that are actively seeking qualified candidates.

You do need to provide your own computer for the bootcamp. It can be a laptop or desktop as long as it meets the minimum machine specifications of your chosen program. Because the bootcamp is live-online, you are required to have a webcam and microphone in order to participate in class.

Ensuring you have a computer that meets the requirements for your course is an essential part of setting yourself up for success in our bootcamps.

For full computer requirements, visit our Online Learning page.

Many of our part-time students continue working full-time while completing their bootcamp. Each week, students can expect to spend 9 hours in class and another 6-8 hours studying and completing assignments outside of class.

Full-time students should not continue working due to the immersive nature of our programs. By focusing solely on their training, they’re set up to thrive in our accelerated 12-week program.

No, Cleveland State Tech Bootcamps are not for credit and cannot be applied toward a degree or certificate program. Rather, they’re offered through the Cleveland State University Monte Ahuja College of Business and facilitated by Fullstack Academy instructors and staff to provide in-demand tech skills training for current or prospective tech professionals.

No, part-time bootcamp students cannot mix and match class dates or times. You must select one of the established schedule options for your cohort of choice during the application process.