Cybersecurity Workforce Training Programs

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Security Control Assessor 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

The Risk Assessment track will combine the Security Control Assessor and Vulnerability Assessment Analyst roles to ensure that participants can gain real-world experience in assessing risk. SCA conducts comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. VAA performs assessments of systems and networks and identifies where those systems deviate from acceptable configurations or policies.

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: Arizona Cybersecurity Clinic Modules
Module 6: Security + / Certification
Module 7: Practicum Cybersecurity Clinic Operations

Industry certifications included

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
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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).