In-Demand Certifications

The following are a list of the in-demand certifications currently requested by our partners. If you already possess any of these listed below, reach out today and you could be placed in a role in as little as 10 days!

Coursera:

Google Cyber Security Certification

Paid – This 3-6 month course is very popular with our graduates. This provides a great foundation for security best practices, and the role and value they play in organizations. Learn to identify common risks and vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them.

IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

Paid – This course can be completed in under 3 months and will help the student gain fundamental understanding in the key areas of data protection, end-point protection, SIEM management, along with networking and system operations.

Introduction to Cybersecurity (Beginner Course)

Paid – For those with no IT background or development experience. This course is aimed at giving you the groundwork for entering into Cyber Security as a career. If you’re coming from an unrelated industry like finance, or real-estate, this could be a great starting point.

Udemy:

CompTAI CySA+ Certification

Paid – Learn Threat hunting, digital forensics, business impact analysis and how to protect critical data. Vulnerability management across IoT, mobile, and cloud. The basics of IAM (Identity and Access Management) along with some practice tests to help you prepare.

Beginners Guide to Cyber Security

Paid – Another introductory course that will share the basics of Threat analysis, what types of Cyber Security jobs exist, and some essential knowledge around the leading certifications – CompTIA, Security+, CEH and more!

University of Toronto – School of Continuing Studies:

Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Paid – A 6-month course aimed at provided all the training you’ll need to start a career in Cyber security. Discounts available for University of Toronto graduates. You will also receive a voucher to write the CompTIA certification exam, giving you two certifications in one!

Toronto Metropolitan University:

Certification for Leadership in Cybersecurity

Paid – This 6 month, fully virtual, course provides 2 GIAC certifications. 82% of organizations prefer hiring applications with GIAC certifications. You will receive the GSEC (Security Essentials), and GFACT (Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies) certifications covering topics like:

And more!

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