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What is CyberForward Academy?
CyberForward Academy develops cyber security excellence in a team-based atmosphere. We offer high school, adult, and instructor cyber security training programs, as well as part-time employment opportunities for our graduates.
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What is the mission of CyberForward Academy?
We are glad you asked. The first slide from day one of our very first class in 2019 and every single class since states the same thing “We are not starting a class, we are starting a movement.” Our mission is to improve our world through the creation of a scale enabled platform to win the war(s) on talent inequality, lack of opportunity and in the domain of cyber security. Please learn more about what we are about and or how to join us.
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What is the best way to ask questions about available programs?We welcome you to reach out to us. The best way to connect is by going to our Getting Started page. You can also call, use chat, or send an email to getstarted@cyberfwd.com.
What is CyberForward Academy?
Born in San Clemente, California, but enjoyed globally, CyberForward Academy first identifies and then develops effective job-ready over 18 and high school cyber security professionals. These individuals are developed in a hands-on approach that leverages comprehensive role-based skill development and training in a phased model. Our programs are delivered on-line, in person, and in hybrid formats.
After initial foundation training and early in the phased process, developing workers can gain real-world work experience either within partner organizations or in our CyberForward Residency Work Center™.
Our Mission: We will improve our world through the creation of a scale enabled platform to win the war(s) on talent inequality, lack of opportunity and in the domain of cyber security.
I want to learn…
We develop aspiring adults and high school cyber professionals in the most efficient manner possible. If you’re a quick learner, work well in teams, and think logically, you have what it takes.
- For aspiring adults looking to excel in cyber
- For high school students and parents
I want to work…
For individuals that have started their learning journey at CyberForward or a comparable program and want real world work experience in a supportive environment.
- For aspiring adult workers in cyber security
- For high school aspiring workers in cyber security
Schools and districts
For those that want to implement cyber programs in high schools, districts, colleges and universities as we work together to scale faster the supply of cyber security professionals.
- For High Schools and Districts
- For Colleges and Universities
Our Programs
Academy Courses
Designed like an elite sports academy, when you take a learning program at CyberForward you are joining a team with a common mission: To learn, practice, develop, work and produce cyber excellence in a team-based atmosphere. We offer training and development courses that are designed to get aspiring adults and youth high school individuals into working part and full-time cyber security jobs in the fastest manner possible.
Schools and Districts
We were the first private organization in the United States to offer training programs in partnership with high schools and districts where students received high school credit while taking our programs. We over in bell, after bell and summer formats in partnership with leading high schools, community colleges and 4 year institutions. Our model is designed to integrate with existing training programs and pathways, as well as support students throughout their academic journey.
Residency Work Center
The challenge for many students early in their cyber careers is getting any employment after graduating from their initial coursework and programs. Further, aside from just getting a job, you also need to continue your development in a realistic, supportive and engaging environment to further advance at speed. Our residency coach supported work centers do just that and enable students to practice and perform in employed part and full time opportunities.
Instructor Program
There is no way we will develop the required amount of cyber security professionals to meet demand if we do not develop qualified instructors at the same time. So we are…at scale. Our Instructor academy is designed for existing academic teachers, graduates from our programs, or working professionals that want to teach. This program is great for those that also want experience working professionally in cyber security before or while they are already teaching in the domain.
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Is CyberForward Academy a non-profit?
No, CyberForward is a for-profit company with a mission to change our world for the better.
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Do you offer both adult and youth programs?
Yes, we offer over 18 adult, community college and university partnered courses, as well as youth high school programs throughout the United States. Students receive high school credit in the majority of our youth programs.
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Are your courses free?
Our high school, college and university school partnered programs are free for students. With our adult programming, while we do believe we offer some of the most, if not the most, affordable live instructor led programming and courses available, we do charge tuition for these courses. You can view our available courses, their availability and tuition costs here.
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Are your courses taught live and online by an instructor?
All of our academy courses are taught live and on-line by an instructor. We believe this is the best way to develop professionals in the most efficient manner possible. You can view our available live courses here.
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Is CyberForward a boot camp?
No, CyberForward is not a boot camp. In fact, we often call ourselves the Unbootcamp. There are many differences, but the two primary ones are first, our programs are designed to get people working quickly (often in less than 6 months), but our academy members generally continue their development for one to two years once in the academy. The second big difference is while academy members develop individually, we operate like a sports academy where the majority of activities are done in teams. This lets our team members support each other and also mirrors how real work is performed in cyber.
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Upcoming Classes
Adult Cyber AI (New) – May 2024
Instructor Adult – Mar. 2024
Youth Foundation High School – June – Numerous
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Community College Foundation – Oct. 2024