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The Cal Poly Extended Education Cyber Bootcamp

Get the In-Demand Skills You Need to Join the Fight Against Cybercrime

Through the Cal Poly Extended Education Cyber Bootcamp powered by Fullstack, you’ll go from novice to cybersecurity professional and gain the tools to land a job in one of the world’s highest-paying industries—all in 12 weeks full-time or 26 weeks part-time.

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Program at a Glance

12-26

Weeks

6/21

Apply By

6/27

Next Start Date

$1,500

Potential Scholarships

The Demand for Cyber Talent

The opportunity is massive locally and across the United States. According to research from cyberseek.org, in California alone, there are currently over 63,000 open cybersecurity roles and a very low supply of cybersecurity talent.

According to labor research firm Burning Glass, employment of information security analyst positions will grow 23% in the next 10 years.

Nationally, there are over half a million cyber jobs that employers are trying to fill. Businesses actively seeking cybersecurity professionals span across all industries and sizes, and they include high-tech employers like Google, Facebook, and Amazon, to name a few.

These companies are hiring for roles like Cybersecurity Specialist, Network Security Engineer, and Vulnerability Analyst. Grads studying at the Cal Poly Extended Ed Cyber Bootcamp curriculum have been hired for all of these roles—and more.

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Bootcamp Application & Start Dates

    Program

    Full-Time Cyber Bootcamp

    Apply By

    06/21/2022

    Start Date

    06/27/2022

    End Date

    09/16/2022

    Status

    Open

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    Program

    Part-Time Cyber Bootcamp

    Apply By

    08/16/2022

    Start Date

    08/23/2022

    End Date

    02/25/2023

    Status

    Open

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Cal Poly Extended Education partnered with Fullstack Academy to create bootcamp experiences that make careers in tech accessible for everyone, while still meeting rigorous demands of the industry.

Fullstack Academy is one of the longest-running and most successful bootcamps in the nation, with incredible student reviews, years of experience in education, and impressive graduate outcomes.

Now, it brings its hands-on learning approach to the Cal Poly Extended Education Cyber Bootcamp to develop professionals to fight the global threat of cybercrime.

How the Cal Poly Extended Education Cyber Bootcamp Works


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Part-time, 26-week or full-time, 12-week immersive program with a 100% live online format
Receive professional development assistance—resume, networking, and interview guidance to jump-start a lucrative career in cybersecurity

Part-Time

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays || 6:00pm PT - 9:00pm PT
  • Saturdays || 8:30am PT - 12:30pm PT
  • Course Format: 100% Live Online

Full-Time

  • Weekdays || 8:30am PT - 2:30pm PT
  • Course Format: 100% Live Online

Tuition

There are many ways to pay for your bootcamp experience including self-pay, employer-pay, government assistance, scholarships, and personal loans. Learn more about payment options.

  • Enrollment Deposit - $1,000 $99*
    Tuition During Program - $12,396
    Total Tuition - $12,495

  • $500

    For Cal Poly alumni, current students, and employees (all campuses are eligible).

    $1,000

    Military Scholarship for active duty service members or military veterans (valid ID required).

*Offer eligibility: Upon admittance into the program, pay the $99 deposit in full prior to the enrollment date.

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Big Return On Your Investment

Graduates of the Cal Poly Extended Education Cyber Bootcamp will qualify for full-time cybersecurity positions that could earn them big salaries in their first role. According to Burning Glass 2022, Cybersecurity Analysts in the San Luis Obispo area earn an average of $85K.

Cal Poly Extended Ed Cyber Bootcamp ROI

What You Will Learn

Students learn the offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills including Foundations (computing and networking basics, Linux, introduction to automation), Security Essentials (practical networking, bash scripting, Python for security), Security Analyst Training (NIST cybersecurity framework, tools, techniques, procedures for network and application protection), and Flight (projects, advanced certifications preparation, career coaching and guidance).

Phase
  • Networking Essentials
  • Linux & Python
  • Command Line Input (CLI)
  • Pen Testing Methodology
  • Vulnerability Discovery
  • Shells
  • Exploitation
  • Threat Modeling
  • Preventing Recon
  • Incident Response
  • Digital Forensics
  • Project Demo Day

Classes are mostly hands-on with the majority of students’ time spent learning how to monitor and secure systems, networks, and applications as well as how to appropriately respond to cyber breaches.

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Career Support

As part of the Cal Poly Extended Education Cyber Bootcamp, you’ll learn Python, Linux, and more. You’ll participate in workshops to strengthen your skills and develop a portfolio to show employers. Our career coaches will also give you career guidance along the way—from resume assistance to behavioral and technical interviews coaching. By combining our rigorous, hands-on curriculum with career support, you’ll gain a competitive edge when it comes time to job search.

Fullstack Academy grads are highly sought after by some of the world’s leading companies.

*Cal Poly Extended Education Tech Bootcamps are powered by Fullstack Academy. The companies listed above have hired Fullstack Academy NYC graduates.

Who Should Attend

The cyber program is specifically designed for beginners. There’s no experience required to apply, be accepted, or to succeed.

Successful bootcamp students have backgrounds in:

Teaching

Finance

Retail

Customer service

Graphic design

Admin

Biology

And more

If this sounds like you, apply today and join others just like you on the first steps to a life-changing career.

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FAQs

  • The cyber curriculum is broken down into four main areas: 1. Foundations (Computing and Networking Basics, Linux, Introduction to Automation ); 2. Security Essentials (Practical Networking, Bash Scripting, Python for Security); 3. Security Analyst Training (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Tools, Techniques, Procedures for Network and Application Protection); and 4. Flight (Projects, Advanced Certifications Preparation). Grads of the Cal Poly Extended Education Cyber Bootcamp learn the skills they need to be qualified for entry-level roles like Cybersecurity Analyst.

    For a syllabus on your program of interest, click here and fill out the form.

  • Yes, the Cal Poly Extended Education Cyber Bootcamp is beginner-friendly. It’s specifically designed for professionals who have no 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.

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

  • The bootcamp helps prepare students to take the Security+ and CySA+ exams. Students can expect to spend another ~15 hours studying before taking either exam. The price of taking these exams is not included in tuition.

  • Your time with our career success team will include everything from workshops to one-on-one office hours to phone chats before big interviews. And on top of all that, the team will be working behind the scenes to find openings that are right for you and staying up-to-date on the latest recruiting trends to make sure they prepare you for everything.

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  1. Fill out our online application form
  2. Take our nontechnical assessment
    No cybersecurity experience required
    Covers logical reasoning
    Sent to you immediately upon submission
    of application
  3. Receive an entrance decision
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