The Cyber Bootcamp at
University of North Florida
Get the In-Demand Skills You Need to Join the Fight Against Cybercrime.
Through the Cyber Bootcamp at University of North Florida 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 just 26 weeks part-time.
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Why Cybersecurity?
Technology today is more accessible than it’s ever been—but it’s also more of a liability.
Government-sponsored bots disrupted an election.
Hackers continue to obtain sensitive consumer information.
Run-of-the-mill phishing scams can cost U.S. businesses nearly $1.6 billion in a single year.
So it’s no surprise that businesses are spending more on cybersecurity now than ever before.
$250 billion Projected value of U.S. cybersecurity industry by 2023
But who’s earning that money?
Right now, companies aren’t able to find enough qualified entry-level cybersecurity professionals to hire, leaving the U.S. government, countless businesses, and many individuals exposed to cyber attacks.
Why Cybersecurity in Jacksonville?
The opportunity in Jax is massive. According to research from cyberseek.org, the Bold City currently has over 3,200 unfilled cybersecurity roles and a very low supply of cybersecurity talent.
To put this in perspective, most jobs in the US have a supply/demand ratio of 4.9 and most cyber-specific jobs have a ratio of 1.9. This means a job seeker is almost 90% more likely to find an open cybersecurity role. In Jacksonville, the ratio is 1.3, reflecting even greater demand for cyber talent.
Companies seeking to hire cybersecurity professionals span across all industries and company sizes, and they include CSX Corporation, FIS, and Fidelity National Financial, to name a few.
These companies are hiring for roles like Cybersecurity Specialist, Network Security Engineer, and Vulnerability Analyst. Grads studying the Cyber Bootcamp at University of North Florida curriculum have been hired for all of these infosecurity roles—and more.
Strengthen Your Resume with the Cyber Skills in Demand by Leading Tech Companies
The Cyber Bootcamp at University of North Florida provides individuals in the River City with career guidance every step of the way, from resume assistance to preparing students for successful physical and technical interviews
| Cohort | Application Deadline | Class Dates | Class Schedule | Course Format Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2020 | June 1, 2020 | June 15–December 19, 2020 | Mon/Weds: 6:30pm–9:30pm Sat: 9am–1pm EST |
Hybrid (mix of online and in-person) |
| Cohort | June 2020 |
| Application Deadline | June 1, 2020 |
| Class Dates | June 15–December 19, 2020 |
| Class Schedule | Mon/Weds: 6:30pm–9:30pm Sat: 9am–1pm EST |
| Course Format Options | Hybrid (mix of online and in-person) |
Fullstack Academy is one of the longest-running and most successful coding bootcamps in the nation, with incredible student reviews, years of experience in education, and impressive graduate outcomes.
Now, they bring their hands-on learning approach to UNF's first cyber bootcamp to develop professionals to fight the global threat of cybercrime.
Now, they bring their hands-on learning approach to UNF's first cyber bootcamp to develop professionals to fight the global threat of cybercrime.
How it Works
Overview
- 26-week, part-time training program requiring no previous experience or knowledge in cybersecurity
- You’ll learn the offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills in demand by the world’s top tech companies
- Receive professional development assistance—résumé, networking, and interview guidance to jump-start a lucrative career in cybersecurity
- Attend an exclusive job fair that connects you with cyber industry leaders eager to hire Fullstack graduates
Course Format
- Class Schedule: Two weeknights 6:30pm–9:30pm (Mon/Weds or Tues/Thurs) and one Saturday morning 9am–1pm
- Hybrid Course Format: Combination of live-remote and in-person in Jacksonville
Tuition
We aim to ensure that every applicant, regardless of budget, has the opportunity to break into a career in cybersecurity.
| Full Tuition | Financing | Scholarships |
|---|---|---|
| $11,910 | $271/month | $500 - $2,000 |
Students will need to make a $2,000 dollar initial deposit at enrollment with the remaining balance due one week prior to the first day of the cohort. |
We have partnered with Skills Fund to offer student loan assistance to those who qualify. Apply for funding here. |
A $500 scholarship is available to current UNF students and UNF alums. The $500 is applied to the student’s tuition, not to the deposit. Military Scholarship - $2000 for current military personnel or veterans. |
| Full Tuition |
|---|
| $11,910 |
Students will need to make a $2,000 dollar initial deposit at enrollment with the remaining balance due one week prior to the first day of the cohort. |
| Financing |
|---|
| $271/month |
We have partnered with Skills Fund to offer student loan assistance to those who qualify. Apply for funding here. |
| Scholarships |
|---|
| $500 - $2,000 |
A $500 scholarship is available to current UNF students and UNF alums. The $500 is applied to the student’s tuition, not to the deposit. Military Scholarship - $2000 for current military personnel or veterans. |
Big Return on Your Investment
Graduates of the Cyber Bootcamp at University of North Florida will qualify for full-time cybersecurity positions that could earn them a starting salary that is +17% higher than the average Jacksonville salary.
What You Will Learn
Students will delve into the exciting world of cybersecurity throughout four program phases. You’ll receive hands-on, real-world experience in multiple facets of computing, networking, security, and programming in offensive and defensive security techniques, tools, and procedures.
When you’ve successfully completed the learning phases, you’ll get the career guidance you need to jump into an exciting and lucrative career in cybersecurity, joining thousands of like-minded professionals throughout the world in the global fight against cybercrime.
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Foundations & Security EssentialsMonths 1-3
Networking Essentials Linux & Python Command Line Input (CLI) -
Offense—Red TeamMonth 4
Pen Testing Methodology Vulnerability Discovery Shells Exploitation -
Defense—Blue TeamMonth 5-7
Threat Modeling Preventing Recon Incident Response Digital Forensics Hiring Day
Who Should Attend
The UNF Cyber Bootcamp looks for candidates who are eager to learn, are great at creative problem solving, and who are passionate about technology and its influence on the world around them.
Successful bootcamp students have backgrounds in:
Teaching
Finance
Retail
Music
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.
Ready to Start Learning?
Apply to The Cyber Bootcamp at University of North Florida today.
- Fill out our online application form
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Take our non-technical assessment
- Take our 45-minute non-technical assessment
- No coding experience required
- Covers logical reasoning
- Hosted on HackerRank testing platform
- Sent to you immediately upon submission of application
- Receive an entrance decision
Come Explore the Cyber Bootcamp at University of North Florida in Jacksonville