Cyber Security Certifications
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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.
CERTIFICATE IN CYBER FOUNDATIONS COURSES: Registration Costs include books, online learning management system, exam vouchers and more! $5,850
COURSE DATES IN 2026:
Cyber Foundations 37: 20JAN26 - 10APR26
Cyber Foundations 38: 14APR26 - 06JUL26
Cyber Foundations 39: 11AUG26 - 30OCT26
Classes are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Complete the course in just 33 four-hour classroom sessions! There are no prerequisites for this course. Classes are Hands-On in our State-of-the-Art Classroom and Lab at Fayetteville State University or Live-online sessions.
Military-Affiliated Students can use their VA Chapter 33, Post 911 Benefits or VA Chapter 31 Veterans Readiness and Employment Benefits (formerly Vocational Rehab).
Civilians can pay out of pocket with a payment plan, or apply for a Sallie Mae Foundation Loan. Sallie Mae Loan Application for Civilians
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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 COURSES: Registration Costs include books, online learning management system, exam vouchers and more! $8,495
COURSE DATES IN 2026 (tentative):
Cybersecurity 22: 05JAN26 - 20APR26
Cybersecurity 23: 27APR26 - 10AUG26
Classes are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Prerequisites: A+, Network+, Security+ or Equivalent Certifications
Complete the course in just 40 5-hour sessions!
Military-affiliated students can use their VA Chapter 33 Post-911 benefits, or VA Chapter 31 Veterans Readiness for Employment benefits (formerly Vocational Rehab).
Civilians can pay out of pocket or request a Sallie Mae Foundation Loan Sallie Mae Loan Application for Civilians
Learn more about Fayetteville State University's Center for Defense and Homeland Security.
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For more information contact us John Bellamy at jbellam5@uncfsu.edu or Jerone Gray at jgray9@uncfsu.edu
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Receive expert accelerated training in Information Technology and Cybersecurity.
Our evening courses are designed to fit within your busy schedule.
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