Invest in your future with our Cybersecurity Professional Program

No Experience Necessary | Hands-On Training
| One-on-One Career Coaching

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Cybersecurity Careers Are SKYROCKETING.
Projected Job Growth at 32% by 2032.*

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Hack Into Cybersecurity With Our eBooks

Becoming a
Cybersecurity Professional

See if cybersecurity is right for you
 with this short guide.

Cybersecurity Career 
Handbook

Explore cybersecurity job options with this handy guide.

Level Up Your Career With
the Cybersecurity Professional Program

Career Outcomes

Increase your chances of success when you take advantage of our career support. Our team will help you with job search assistance, polishing your resume, interviewing skills, LinkedIn profile, as well as exclusive access to our professional networking program.*

*Job placement is not guaranteed.

Global Certification Foundations

We’re dedicated to helping you get the job you want by laying the foundations for esteemed cybersecurity certifications.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Complimentary Access to AWS Academy Curriculum and a discount on the AWS Certification exam
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
LPI Linux Essentials
GIAC Security Essentials
Certified Incident Handler
Certified Information Security Manager
CompTIA^® CySA+
CompTIA^® Network+
CompTIA^®Security+
ISC2 SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner*
20% Discount for CertNexus® Certifications

*Requires a minimum of one year of cumulative work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) in order to be certified.

Virtual Hands-On Learning

Many employers value practical experience above academic credentials when hiring.*

You can gain that practical experience with TDX Arena: our proprietary state-of-the-art virtual educational ecosystem where learners can complete real-world challenges and compete against budding cybersecurity professionals around the world. Practice what you learn in class and experience what working in cybersecurity is really like.

*LinkedIn

AI Advantages

Learners gain access to monthly workshops focused on AI in cybersecurity, incorporating the latest AI advancements throughout the curriculum. Additionally, TDX Arena’s AI Assistant is available 24/7, providing support for cybersecurity inquiries and program-related assistance.

A Cutting-Edge Virtual Classroom

Our Cybersecurity Professional Program is conducted in a virtual classroom environment that centers around synchronous online classes, guidance and feedback from expert instructors, hands-on training in simulation labs in TDX Arena, and peer-to-peer collaboration.

Advanced, Remote Education Technologies

Online Q&A With Instructors

Synchronous, Virtual Classrooms

A Library of Recorded Classroom Sessions

Career Support Workshops

Cyber Simulation Labs

Success Within Your Reach

Program participants have secured positions at leading companies with the help of our career coaching experts.

Help Support Technician

Alorica

Defense Health Agency – Desktop Support Specialist

Apex Systems

SOC Analyst

Binary Defense

DTX Internships

Conquest Cyber

IT Intern

C Solution, Inc.

Information Security Engineer

Digital Gaming Corporation

Jr. Vulnerability Analyst

Fortress

Service Desk Role

Foundation Partners Group

Desktop Support Engineer

Frantic LLC

Cyber Internship

IBSS

NOC Contract Position

L3Harris Technologies

Tier 1 IT Technician

MAK Technologies

Associate Network Systems Engineer

Medicus IT

Information Security Analyst

PlanSource

Associate Security Analyst

ReliaQuest

Systems Admin

Sarasota County Schools

Software Engineer

Shell Energy

Jr. Information Systems Security Officer

SiloSmashers

Jr. Cyber Hero

ThreatLocker

Tier 1 Tech Support Technician

Transaction Data Systems

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Launch a career in a field with exponential growth.

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About American University

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, D.C., with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Our students distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities.

Partnership With ThriveDX

This accelerated program is powered by our partner, ThriveDX, a global leader in reskilling and upskilling individuals for today’s fast-growing digital economy. With over a decade of experience as a premier digital skills education provider, ThriveDX partners with top academic institutions, government organizations, and global enterprises to offer advanced workforce and professional development programs in digital technology.

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