Cybersecurity Essentials

Start your journey into cybersecurity with foundational courses in computer networking, Python scripting, and operating systems. These courses give you the core skills needed to protect and defend digital systems from the ground up.

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Next Cohort Date

January 6, 2025
December 2, 2024

Course Features

Qualification

Industry Certificate

Duration

9 weeks

Commitment

20 hours weekly

Skill Level

Beginner

Delivery

Weekly mentorship, feedback and support

Start Date

January 6, 2025

Led By

Experienced industry mentors

Features

Flexible schedules and small class sizes (5 max)

Value

Affordable high quality education
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Secure your future

Start your cybersecurity journey with a strong foundation in computer networking, operating systems, and Python scripting. These courses will introduce you to the core concepts of cybersecurity and teach you the fundamentals of IT so you can secure systems from cyber attacks. You’ll gain hands-on experience with virtualization tools, learn the fundamentals of Linux and Windows security, and develop the skills to troubleshoot and secure networks. By the end of these courses, you’ll be well-prepared to take on more advanced cybersecurity challenges, with a solid understanding of the basic principles that keep digital systems safe from threats.

The Bletchley Institute x Flatiron School difference:

  • Be mentored by a world-class cybersecurity experts
  • Small group classes (max 5 students)
  • 100% online programs

Pre-requisites: No prior experience required. These courses are designed for beginners.

On completion of this program, you may choose to continue on to Cybersecurity Foundations I.

Objectives

  • Become familiar with industry essentials and best practices 
  • Learn to configure virtual machines with no prior knowledge
  • Gain confidence using industry-standard languages Python
  • Be mentored by a world-class cybersecurity expert
  • Small group classes (max 5 students)

Curriculum

Industry-approved curriculum to support your journey into cybersecurity

Introduction to Cybersecurity - 3 weeks

In this introduction to cybersecurity course, you'll learn about computer hardware, basic networking, and virtualization software. You'll explore computer components like the CPU, RAM, and storage, and gain hands-on experience with the Linux command line. The final assessment involves finding flags on Windows and Linux virtual machines, providing a foundational understanding necessary for securing IT systems against cyber attacks.

What you'll learn:

  • Identify components of computer hardware
  • Identify command Linux commands
  • Identify built in security features of Windows and Linux
  • Configure virtual machines

Introduction to Python - 3 weeks

This introductory Python course equips you with essential programming skills for cybersecurity. You'll learn scripting basics, compiled vs. interpreted languages, algorithms, and data structures. The course also covers Python libraries and functions. It concludes with a project where you'll develop a Python script to analyze data, preparing you to use Python effectively in real-world cybersecurity challenges.

What you'll learn:

  • Apply the basics of programming language methodologies to real-world scenarios
  • Demonstrate foundational skills for scripting with a programming language, python

Introduction to Operating Systems and Networking - 3 weeks

This course teaches you to secure computer networks and systems, covering Linux and Windows operating systems, computer networking, and troubleshooting techniques. The final assessment involves analyzing a network diagram and virtual machines to troubleshoot connectivity issues.

What you'll learn:

  • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of computer networking diagrams 
  • Determine potential computer networking and operating system issues in cybersecurity scenarios

Tuition

Upfront

$2,700

Pay as You Go

$3,000

3 monthly payments of $1,000

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Full-Time

You’re ready to commit to a full-time course load. You’ll graduate in 15 weeks thanks to a rigorous schedule and instructor support.

  • 15 week program
  • Required class time and office hours
  • Live instructor guidance and feedback
Tuition: $2,700.00 $3,000.00
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Part-Time

Part-time is designed for busy people. If you don't have 8 hours to dedicate a day, then part-time is for you. Graduate in 45 weeks.

  • 45 week program
  • Optional study groups and office hours
  • Instructor guidance and feedback
Tuition: $2,700.00 $3,000.00
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Community-Powered

The community-powered options offers peak flexibility. Pay a small fee each month for access to course material with no time limit for completion.

  • Unlimited learning time
  • Guidance and feedback via Discord community
  • Same top-tier education
  • Cancel membership anytime
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