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Study Paths
Launch your cyber career in just months with the AF COOL program which is comprised of two study paths, each designed for different stages in your career.
ReskillReskillThis path is for individuals not currently working in cybersecurity who want to change their careers to get into the field. This track focuses on cyber aptitude rather than on formal education.
UpskillUpskillDesigned to help advance stalled careers in cybersecurity, this academy provides a path for individuals with IT experience or limited cybersecurity skills to upskill into an in-demand cybersecurity position in two to four months.
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Upcoming Training Events for the SANS' AF COOL Program
September 30 - October 7, 2024
Summit Sept 30 - Oct 1
13 Courses: Oct 2 - 7
Denver, CO & Live Online
Whether you're planning to dive into the full CloudSecNext experience in Denver, or the free, curated content offered Live Online, you'll walk away with new tools, techniques, and connections that will have a lasting impact on your career.
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Coral Gables, FL or Live Online - ET
November 17-23, 2024
17 Courses
Enhance your cybersecurity skills at SANS DFIRCON Miami 2024: Special Edition (November 17-23, ET). Join us for a premier cybersecurity event led by top industry course authors known for their deep expertise and practical approach.
View Courses & Certifications SEC275 Foundations – Computers, Technology, and Security
SANS Foundations is the most comprehensive, certified introductory cybersecurity course on the market. Developed by leading subject matter experts, SEC275 provides fundamental cybersecurity knowledge and skills, giving students with no prior technical or industry experience a level of proficiency that allows them to speak the same language as professionals. Learn foundational computer and security concepts and develop programming skills in an interactive learning environment, supported by world renowned instructors, video lectures, hands-on labs and exercises. SANS Foundations transforms learning into real-world, practical skills, going far beyond what all other foundational cybersecurity courses offer.
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90%
of our graduates gained employment in cybersecurity within 6 months
500k+
job openings in cybersecurity are unfilled (Source: cyberseek.org)
$90k
average starting salary of our graduates