IT Academy: Pathway to Cybersecurity
WITS-007 IT Academy: Pathway to Cybersecurity
Hours: 368
Fee: $10,199 (costs will be waived for participants committed to successful completion of all four courses, certifications, and obtaining and maintaining an entry-level job in the field of cybersecurity)
Instruction: In-person/Lecture
Program Description
The Pathway to Cybersecurity program is designed to support non-traditional students that are new to Information Technology (IT) and computer technology and prepare them to build skills for entry level IT careers on the pathway to Cybersecurity.
Why learn Cybersecurity at STCC? Our training starts with a beginner friendly approach to provide the prerequisite skills to be successful in the program and in the workforce. Having knowledge to work with computers and access online information is enough to get started. If you see yourself pursuing a career in Cybersecurity but you don't yet have basic computer skills or experience, we encourage you to our Basic Computer and Digital Literacy Skills Program to get started on this pathway.
The Pathway to Cybersecurity program is a streamlined learning experience that is 100% focused on relevant and up to date industry skills. The training is in person and uses interactive computer training labs focused on obtaining CompTIA certifications.
We are a CompTIA Academic Partner and you will obtain four progressive levels of CompTIA certifications as you complete the Pathway to Cybersecurity program.
Certifications
Click on each subsection for more details.
CompTIA ITF+
CompTIA ITF+ establishes an IT Foundation necessary in preparation for digital transformation, and on-the job success.
Hours: 69
Fee: $1,844 (current costs for the program will be waived for participants committed to successfully completing all four courses, certifications, and obtain and maintain an entry-level job in the field of cybersecurity)
Instruction: In-person/Lecture
CompTIA A+
CompTIA A+ is the industry standard entry-level certification and proves IT knowledge in networking, IT technology, cloud based storage, hardware and more.
Hours: 117
Fee: $3,020 (current costs for the program will be waived for participants committed to successfully completing all four courses, certifications, and obtain and maintain an entry-level job in the field of cybersecurity)
Instruction: In-person/Lecture
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Network+ validates the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on.
Hours: 94
Fee: $2,705 (current costs for the program will be waived for participants committed to successfully completing all four courses, certifications, and obtain and maintain an entry-level job in the field of cybersecurity)
Instruction: In-person/Lecture
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the foundational Cyber Security skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.
Hours: 88
Fee: $2,630 (current costs for the program will be waived for participants committed to successfully completing all four courses, certifications, and obtain and maintain an entry-level job in the field of cybersecurity)
Instruction: In-person/Lecture
Total
Hours: 368
Fee: $10,199 (current costs for the program will be waived for participants committed to successfully completing all four courses, certifications, and obtain and maintain an entry-level job in the field of cybersecurity)
Program Details
Fee: $10,199*
*Final cost to be determined based on grant opportunities. Costs for the program will be waived for participants committed to successful completion all four courses, certifications, and obtaining and maintaining an entry-level job in the field of cybersecurity.
Need help convincing your employer to help cover the costs? Try our Convince Your Boss template.
The part-time program option runs three evenings a week for 42 weeks.
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Dates: March 12 - December 19, 2024
Registration Deadline: March 6, 2024
Refund Policy
Withdraw prior to the start of class* - 100% Refund
No Refunds will be given once class begins
In the absence of a written third party contractual agreement stating otherwise, all refunds will be issued to the student. Credit card payments will be refunded directly to the credit card if processed within thirty days of the payment.
Course Cancellation Policy
The STCC Workforce Training office reserves the right to cancel any course that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements.
Student Handbook Policies
As a participant in this program/course I understand that I am bound by all the rules, regulations, and policies of STCC as outlined in the Springfield Technical Community College Student Handbook.
The STCC Workforce Development Center
Building 27, Second Floor
- Phone: 413-755-4225
- Email: workforcetraining@stcc.edu
Enrollment Process
The first step to enroll in the Pathway to Cybersecurity is to click the enroll button at the bottom of this page for the first course in the sequence: WITS-008 (CompTIA ITF+).
If you have previously completed ITF+ or a comparable training, you may sign up for the next course level in the series.
*Please note that once you enroll in the course, our Recruitment & Retention Specialist will contact you to complete the intake process and confirm your participation in the program.