The Cal Poly Extended, Professional and Continuing Education Cyber Bootcamp
Get the Skills You Need to Fight Cybercrime
Through the Cal Poly Extended, Professional and Continuing Education Cyber Bootcamp powered by Fullstack Academy, you’ll gain the tools to land a job in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.
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Program at a Glance
12-26
Weeks
05/20
Apply By
05/27
Next Start Date
$4,000
Potential Discounts
Why Learn Cybersecurity with Cal Poly EPaCE?
As a cybersecurity professional, your primary objective is to defend digital assets—guarding an organization’s systems and sensitive information from online attacks. The cybersecurity field offers robust career and financial opportunities and plenty of available jobs.
With instances of cybercrime slated to grow and evolve, the need for adaptable, solution-focused professionals to fight it is greater than ever. If this sounds like you, consider a career in cybersecurity to maximize your earning potential, job satisfaction, and critical defense skills.
The Demand for Cyber Talent in California
Bootcamp Application & Start Dates
Fullstack Academy is one of the longest-running and most reputable bootcamp providers 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, Professional and Continuing Education Cyber Bootcamp to develop professionals to fight the global threat of cybercrime.
Earn a Cybersecurity Certificate of Completion
You will receive a Certificate of Completion from Cal Poly Extended, Professional and Continuing Education and Fullstack Academy by completing the Cal Poly EPaCE Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
How the Cal Poly EPaCE Cyber Bootcamp Works
The Cal Poly EPaCE Cyber Bootcamp is designed for students to pursue high-quality tech education while continuing to balance work or other commitments. Our program provides you with the flexibility to fit career development into your life.
Part-time and full-time bootcamp programs are available.
Bootcamp classes include live online instruction taught by industry-experienced professionals, group projects with fellow students, and independent learning assignments.
Additional support is available from the instructional team each week during select weekday afternoons and evenings—and by appointment.
In addition to classroom lessons, part-time students can anticipate spending 6-8 hours studying and working on outside assignments each week. Full-time students can expect to spend 12-15 hours each week on outside assignments.
Class time options vary by month and are subject to change. To see available class times for your cohort of choice, complete your application or schedule a call with a student advisor.
Cal Poly EPaCE Cybersecurity Tuition
We’re committed to making tech education more accessible, which is why we offer several payment options to help you invest in your bootcamp education.
Cybersecurity Jobs and Salaries in California
In the field of cybersecurity, there are many career paths to follow based on your skills and experience. When you opt into comprehensive career coaching, you’ll receive the guidance you need to navigate the industry.
With professionals in high demand in California and beyond, the cybersecurity industry offers a multitude of career and financial opportunities once you enter the field. Companies across the nation are hiring for roles like IT Help Desk Specialist, Systems Support Specialist, Cybersecurity Analyst, and Solutions Architect.
| Role | Average Entry-Level Salary in California* |
|---|---|
| IT Help Desk Specialist/Computer Support Specialist | $55,956 |
| Network/Systems Support Specialist | $63,902 |
| System Administrator/Network Administrator | $74,217 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $88,268 |
| Network Engineer/Solutions Architect | $90,558 |
*California Cybersecurity Salary Data via Glassdoor™ | |
Cybersecurity Curriculum
Cal Poly EPaCE students learn cybersecurity fundamentals and the in-demand skills to fight cybercrime including:
Asset and inventory management like networking basics, Linux command line, and bash scripting;
Red Team (Offense) for fighting web vulnerabilities, penetration testing, OWASP Top 10, and social engineering;
Blue Team (Defense) for log analysis, security information and event management, digital forensics, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and incident response;
Generative AI techniques for cybersecurity using tools like ChatGPT and Bing AI through a free elective course;
And more!
To prepare students for real-life work scenarios and environments, students also take part in career simulations alongside their cybersecurity training. Students are also taught resume writing, salary negotiation, and other career preparation skills throughout the program to equip them for their job search after graduation. Plus, bootcamp students are prepared to take industry-recognized certification exams with additional studying.
Classes are 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. Along with the classroom sessions, students can attend a weekly lab where they can review key concepts, catch up on homework, and work alongside peers.
Cybersecurity Bootcamp Tools & Technologies
Cybersecurity Bootcamp Student Projects
The Cal Poly Extended, Professional and Continuing Education Cybersecurity Bootcamp uses a project-based, active learning approach so you can learn to apply cyber skills through real-world simulations. The bootcamp experience culminates in an in-depth Capstone Project that demonstrates what you’ve learned and can be used in your portfolio to show future employers.
Check out some of our past cybersecurity student capstone projects.
Earn Cybersecurity Certifications with Cal Poly Extended, Professional and Continuing Education
Preparation for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ exam is built into the Cal Poly Extended, Professional and Continuing Education Cybersecurity Bootcamp curriculum. You will study and test for this industry-recognized certification during your bootcamp program. By earning your CompTIA Security+ certification, you’ll demonstrate your job readiness to potential employers.
CompTIA Security+ Certification
This entry-level certification validates:
Understanding of security principles and elements of effective security policies
Ability to analyze strategies of cybercriminals and determine development and deployment methods to mitigate vulnerabilities
Understanding of how security is enforced for wireless and remote access
Ability to establish disaster recovery, business continuity, and fault tolerance strategies
Cost of exam included?
Yes*
Monetary Value?
$2,499
*Students will receive a voucher for one CompTIA Security+ exam attempt.
Landing a Cybersecurity Job in California
Cal Poly Extended, Professional and Continuing Education students will gain valuable insight into how to build a successful career in cybersecurity from day one of the course. Throughout the bootcamp experience, students may access live workshops, office hours, and on-demand content to help build a job search toolkit—which includes an optimized resume and LinkedIn profile.
Following successful completion of the Career Success Program, students can choose to opt into additional coaching support and receive guidance for up to a year following graduation in:
Growing your professional network
Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization
Interview and assessment prep
Salary negotiation workshops
And much more!
Students also graduate from the program with a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability to solve real business problems for real companies.
Fullstack Academy grads have landed jobs with some of the world's leading companies.
Cal Poly Extended, Professional and Continuing Education Tech Bootcamps are powered by Fullstack Academy. The companies listed above have hired Fullstack Academy graduates.
Who Should Attend the Cyber Bootcamp
The Cal Poly Extended, Professional and Continuing Education Cybersecurity Bootcamp powered by Fullstack Academy is specifically designed for beginners. There’s no experience required to apply, be accepted, or succeed.
Successful bootcamp students have backgrounds in:
Successful bootcamp students have backgrounds in:
Teaching
Finance
Retail
Customer service
Graphic design
Admin
Biology
And more
Apply today and join others just like you on the first steps to a life-changing career.
FAQs
Ready to Start Learning?
Once you’re ready to start your tech journey, here are the steps you can expect in the admissions process.
- Fill out our online application form
- Take our nontechnical assessment
- No cyber experience required
- Covers logical reasoning
- Sent to you immediately upon submission of application
- Receive an entrance decision
