Cybersecurity Workforce Training Programs

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AI/ML Specialist Pathway

University of Arizona

The University of Arizona (U of A) CyberSkills2Work offers a short-term, intensive training program designed to grow and diversify the cybersecurity workforce in the areas of cybersecurity risk management and artificial intelligence. The program offers two pathways in an asynchronous and online learning environment. Each provide training, industry certification prep, job-matching support, program support resources, and a career path to the growing field of cybersecurity for transitioning military personnel, transitioning first responders, military spouses and veterans.

About this pathway

This track ensures that participants can facilitate AI adoption by supporting the users of AI-enabled solutions , build, train, and deploy AI/ML models while optimizing system performance, and analyze datasets to uncover trends, generate reports, and support data-driven decision-making across various domains. Additionally, participants will be equipped to integrate AI solutions securely, assess ethical risk in AI applications, and develop strategies for responsible and effective AI deployment within organizations.

Eligibility

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

  • Must be a veteran, transitioning service member, first responder, military spouse or government personnel.

  • Must have at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. (School transcripts of the highest level education completed are required.)

Prerequisites

Basic computer and IT skills.

Course schedule

Cohort 1

Start Date: February 1, 2026 End Date: June 30, 2026

Application deadline: November 30, 2025

Cohort 2

Start Date: March 1, 2026 End Date: July 31, 2026

Application deadline: November 30, 2025

Pathway courses

Module 1: Onboarding - Career Awareness
Module 2: Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Module 3: ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification
Module 4: AI for Cybersecurity Professionals
Module 5: Certified AI Practitioner - Certification
Module 6: AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate - Certification
Module 7: AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate - Certification

Industry certifications included

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate
AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
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The National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program, CyberSkills2Work, is funded by the National Security Agency National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).