Cyber Security Certifications
Be Career-Ready in Under 4 Months
Salaries Range from $65K to $85K*
*Average salary in North Carolina for jobs not specifying degree requirements
- Burning Glass Labor Insight Database October 2021
Register Today!
Invest in yourself.
Invest in a career in Cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand and employment opportunities are skyrocketing. According to a study by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, in 2022 there will be a shortage of 1.8 million information security workers. Prepare now with certification courses beginning in January 2024 at Fayetteville State University.
Train at the ONLY Center for Defense and Homeland Security in the UNC System.
Our students achieve a 90%+ certification pass rate.
You’ll leave FSU career-ready!
FSU offers 6 of the top 15 IT certifications requested by North Carolina Employers, including
- Introductory Certifications (Foundations)
- • CompTia A+ (1400 North Carolina job postings last 12 months)
- • CompTia Network + (1500 job postings)
- • CompTia Security + (2600 job postings)
- Advanced Certifications
- • Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) (3200 North Carolina job postings last 12 months)
- • CompTia Linux+ (100 job postings)
- • Certified Ethical Hacker (450 job postings)
- • Network and Packet Analysis
Average North Carolina salaries in North Carolina for job postings over the past year with at least one of these certifications:
- $63,500 for jobs not specifying degree requirements
- $78,450 for jobs requiring a bachelor's degree
Source for job postings and salary info: Burning Glass Labor Insight Database October 2021.
Receive expert accelerated training in Information Technology and Cybersecurity.
Our evening courses are designed to fit within your busy schedule.
CERTIFICATE IN CYBER FOUNDATIONS 31 COURSE (CF31): $5,850 FOR ALL THREE (3) CLASSES!
COURSE RUNS FROM JANUARY 23, 2024 - APRIL 12, 2024.
Complete the course in just 33 four-hour classroom sessions!
REGISTER NOW! There are no prerequisites for this course. All classes are Hands-On in our State-of-the-Art Classroom and Lab at Fayetteville State University.
MILITARY-AFFILIATED STUDENTS CAN USE THEIR VA CHAPTER 33 POST 911 BENEFITS OR VA CHAPTER 33 VETERANS READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (formerly Vocational Rehab).
CIVILIANS CAN APPLY FOR PAYMENT PLANS OR APPLY FOR SALLIE MAE FOUNDATION LOANS.
Reserve your space today! To Register, click on the links below.
Military VA Registration Forms
Sallie Mae Loan Application for Civilians
Certifications offered:
No prerequisites or previous experience necessary. Students should, however, have good skills with Windows-based personal computers, a strong interest in computers and technology, and good problem-solving skills.
CERTIFICATE IN CYBER SECURITY 18 (CF18) COURSE: $8,495 FOR ALL FOUR (4) CLASSES
NEXT COURSE WILL BE HELD IN JANUARY 8, 2024 - APRIL 24, 2024 Complete the course in just 40 classroom sessions!
Prerequisites for this course are: CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ Certifications or a combination of experience and these certifications.
MILITARY-AFFILIATED STUDENTS CAN USE THEIR VA CHAPTER 33 POST 911 BENEFITS OR VA CHAPTER 33 VETERANS READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (formerly Vocational Rehab).
CIVILIANS CAN APPLY FOR PAYMENT PLANS OR APPLY FOR SALLIE MAE FOUNDATION LOANS.
Reserve your space today! To Register, click on the links below.
Military VA Registration Forms
Sallie Mae Loan Application for Civilians
Certifications offered:
Prerequisites: A+, Network+, Security+ or Equivalent Certifications
Military-affiliated students can use their Post-911 or Vocational Rehab Benefits. Civilians can pay out of pocket or request a Sallie Mae Loans (PDF).
Learn more about Fayetteville State University's Center for Defense and Homeland Security.
Questions? Contact John Bellamy at jbellam5@uncfsu.edu or (910) 672-2006.
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