CIAAA Cybersecurity Bootcamp
CIAAA · Online Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Your future in tech
starts with
your next step.

Prepare for Security+ and CCNA from wherever you are. Learn fully online, meet instructors over Zoom, build practical skills, and get one-on-one career guidance. No prior experience is needed.

Fully online · New intakes on the 2nd of every month · Advisor-guided enrollment

Monthly intakes

Start on the 2nd.

New intakes begin on the 2nd of every month. Meet with an advisor first to discuss your interests and confirm your enrollment.

Your pace

8–18 weeks of preparation

The preparation timeline depends on your starting point, study pace, and practice. Your advisor will help you plan a realistic route to exam readiness.

Fully online

Learn online. Connect on Zoom.

Study online and meet with instructors over Zoom for explanations, questions, and individual support.

Professor-led learning. Industry perspective.

Learn with professors and instructors who work in the industry, combining academic understanding with practical professional insight.

Find the right path for you.

For individuals, career changers, and teams.

Certification preparation

Explore CompTIA Security+ and Cisco CCNA preparation, supported by practical exercises.

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Employee cybersecurity training

Help your team recognize threats and build safer habits at work.

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Personal career support

Career coaching, résumé building, mock interviews, and individual guidance.

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Different backgrounds. A shared opportunity.

You don’t need previous IT or cybersecurity experience to join. We welcome people taking their first step and professionals ready to develop further. Your advisor helps you choose a suitable starting point and identify any foundational support.

Fresh from high school Complete beginners Career changers Current IT professionals Cybersecurity professionals College students & graduates

Learning you can apply

Practice networking, security concepts, problem-solving, and clear communication through guided activities.

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Explore where your skills can take you

Learn about junior security roles and IT pathways, with transparent U.S. salary benchmarks.

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Certification programs

Build knowledge.
Practice with purpose.

Two focused certification preparation tracks, with support for beginners and opportunities for experienced learners to strengthen their foundations.

No prior experience required to join. Your advisor will help you identify a starting point. Certification study involves networking and operating-system concepts, so foundational preparation may be recommended as part of your learning plan.
Certification preparation

CompTIA Security+

Build a broad foundation in cybersecurity while preparing for the industry certification exam.

What you’ll explore

  • Security principles and common threats
  • Identity, authentication, and access control
  • Security architecture and system hardening
  • Vulnerability management, monitoring, and incident response
  • Risk, governance, and security policies

Put concepts into practice

Analyze sample logs, document security controls, investigate incident scenarios, and communicate recommendations.

Individual guidance

Ask questions, revisit difficult concepts, and discuss your learning progress through one-on-one support.

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Certification preparation

Cisco CCNA

Understand how networks operate through configuration, verification, and troubleshooting practice.

What you’ll explore

  • Network fundamentals and IP addressing
  • Switching, VLANs, and network access
  • Routing and IP connectivity
  • IP services and security fundamentals
  • Automation and programmability concepts

Put concepts into practice

Build network diagrams, configure simulated networks, check connectivity, and troubleshoot common networking problems.

Individual guidance

Ask questions, revisit difficult concepts, and discuss your learning progress through one-on-one support.

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Know what you’re enrolling in

The bootcamp is fully online, with instructor meetings over Zoom. Intakes are on the 2nd of every month. Plan for approximately 8–18 weeks of preparation depending on your pace and starting point. Tuition, detailed schedules, study materials, exam vouchers, retakes, and coaching allowances will be confirmed before enrollment. Course materials will be aligned with the exam objectives applicable to your cohort.

We provide preparation for certification exams. CompTIA and Cisco award their own certifications after candidates meet their requirements. No authorized training partnership is claimed, and exam success is not guaranteed.

For organizations

Safer habits.
A more confident team.

Cybersecurity training for employees who use technology every day—not just technical teams. Help your staff recognize risks, protect information, and know when to ask for help.

Recognize phishing

Spot suspicious email, links, attachments, impersonation, and social-engineering requests.

Protect accounts

Build safer password habits, use multifactor authentication, and respond to unexpected login prompts.

Handle information safely

Practice careful sharing, verify recipients, and follow your organization’s data-handling procedures.

Work securely anywhere

Discuss safer remote work, device use, Wi-Fi habits, software updates, and screen locking.

Recognize and report concerns

Know how to report suspicious activity promptly through your organization’s approved process.

Practice everyday decisions

Work through realistic workplace scenarios and short knowledge checks.

Training shaped around your workplace

Discuss your audience, policies, common risks, and priorities with us. We can plan an introductory workshop, focused topic session, or a series of employee-learning sessions.

Session length, delivery format, group size, and pricing are agreed before booking.

For every department

Suitable for employees in administration, customer service, finance, operations, and other teams. No technical experience is needed.

This is workplace awareness training; it is separate from the Security+ and CCNA certification preparation tracks.

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Student & career support

Personal guidance.
Real progress.

Get support for both what you’re learning and what comes next. One-on-one conversations give you space to ask questions, work through challenges, and build a clear plan.

One-on-one learning support

Review challenging concepts, discuss assignments, and identify focused practice for your next step.

Career coaching

Explore suitable roles, identify transferable skills, and create a development plan.

Résumé building

Build and refine a résumé that explains your experience, projects, and skills honestly.

Interview preparation

Practice behavioral and technical questions through mock interviews with feedback.

Portfolio & LinkedIn guidance

Turn your practical work into clear project descriptions and strengthen your professional profile.

Job-search planning

Create a realistic application strategy, networking approach, and plan for ongoing development.

Support that starts with your goals

A beginner may need more help with technology foundations. An IT professional may focus on connecting networking experience to security. A career changer may need help translating previous work into a convincing professional story.

Session counts, appointment length, résumé review allowances, and the duration of career support will be confirmed in your enrollment information.

Career coaching helps you prepare; it does not guarantee interviews, employment, or a particular salary.

Talk about your goals
Career possibilities

Explore the work.
Understand the path.

Security careers have many starting points. Some learners pursue junior security roles; others first build experience in IT support or networking.

Junior SOC / security analyst

Review alerts, examine logs, document findings, and escalate concerns. Search for “SOC analyst I” and “junior security analyst.”

IT support / help desk

Help users with accounts, devices, and common technical problems. Build experience in troubleshooting and security habits.

Network support / NOC technician

Monitor connectivity, troubleshoot network issues, and document changes. Networking experience can support later security specialization.

U.S. salary context

Annual gross pay · BLS May 2025 data

These figures describe broad occupations across experience levels. They are not starting-salary offers or bootcamp graduate outcomes. SOC and NOC job titles do not have separate figures in these tables; related occupational categories are shown for context.

Career pathway / BLS category National median Lower wage benchmark
Security analyst pathway Information security analysts; broad context for junior SOC / security roles $129,180 / year Lowest 10% earned below $75,090
IT support pathway Computer user support specialists $61,860 / year Lowest 10% earned below $40,980
Network support pathway Computer network support specialists; related context for NOC roles $76,220 / year Lowest 10% earned below $47,120
The lower wage benchmarks are occupational percentiles, not verified entry-level salaries. Actual offers vary by location, employer, experience, education, and duties. Many security roles require additional experience or qualifications.

Sources: BLS: Information Security Analysts · BLS: Computer Support Specialists. Reviewed October 9, 2026.

Choose a direction, not just a job title

Your advisor can help you compare the tasks you enjoy with realistic next steps. Certification preparation, practical work, communication skills, and continued experience all contribute to your development.

Discuss your career interests
Contact & admissions

Start with a conversation.
Find your fit.

Before you register, you’ll meet with an advisor to discuss your interests, background, and goals. Meetings are offered at 5:00 p.m. New Mexico time (America/Denver), any day, subject to availability. No prior experience is required.

Step 1

Express your interest

Tell us which program interests you and what you hope to achieve.

Complete the Google Form below to share your interests. You can also open it in a separate tab.

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Step 2

Choose an advisor meeting

5:00 p.m. New Mexico time · Any day
Mountain Time (America/Denver), including local daylight-saving changes. Meetings are subject to availability.

Open the booking calendar to choose an available appointment. Google Calendar shows the available times and confirms your booking.

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Your path to registration

  1. Request an advisor meeting

    Express your interest and request an advisor conversation. Advisor meetings are offered at 5:00 p.m. New Mexico time, any day, subject to confirmation and availability.

  2. Discuss your goals

    Talk about your background, learning needs, career interests, and preferred pathway.

  3. Review your program details

    Confirm schedule, tuition, support, materials, and enrollment terms before deciding.

  4. Complete registration

    After the advisor conversation, we’ll provide the appropriate registration instructions.

Contact us directly

franciswilliam4337781@gmail.com

For student inquiries, one-on-one support, and employee-training discussions.

Prepare your meeting request

This form opens a draft in your email app. It does not submit information or book a meeting automatically.

Review and send the draft yourself. A meeting is confirmed only after you hear back.

Intakes begin on the 2nd of every month. The program is fully online with Zoom instructor meetings and an 8–18 week preparation timeline depending on your pace. Tuition and enrollment policies will be confirmed before registration. No payments are collected on this website.
Good to know

Clear answers.
A confident next step.

Explore the program details, support options, and advisor-led registration process.

Do I need previous experience?

No prior IT or cybersecurity experience is needed to join. Complete beginners, high-school graduates, career changers, and existing professionals are welcome. Your advisor helps you identify a suitable starting point and any foundation-building work.

Why do I need to meet an advisor before registering?

The conversation helps us understand your interests and goals, explain the available programs, and make sure you have the information you need before committing.

Do you offer one-on-one support?

Yes. We offer individual learning support and career guidance. Appointment arrangements, session counts, and support duration will be confirmed before enrollment.

Will the bootcamp award me Security+ or CCNA?

We prepare students for industry certification exams. CompTIA and Cisco award their own certifications after candidates meet their requirements. Training completion does not automatically award certification.

Can employees with no technical background take training?

Yes. Employee cybersecurity training focuses on everyday safety, such as recognizing phishing, protecting accounts, handling information, and reporting concerns. It is distinct from certification preparation.

Are vouchers, retakes, or practice exams included?

The exact materials, lab access, practice assessments, exam-voucher arrangements, and retake inclusions will be stated in the enrollment information. These are not yet finalized.

When are classes, and what is the tuition?

Intakes start on the 2nd of every month. Preparation typically takes 8–18 weeks depending on your pace and starting point. Learning is fully online, with instructor meetings over Zoom. Tuition, weekly schedules, and payment options will be confirmed before registration.

What career services are offered?

Career coaching, résumé development, mock interviews, portfolio and LinkedIn guidance, and job-search planning. These services support preparation and do not guarantee employment or salary.

What computer will I need?

A computer and reliable internet access will be needed. Detailed hardware, software, and lab requirements will be provided before enrollment after the learning environments are tested.

How does the contact form work?

It creates a draft in your email application. Review and send it yourself. The website does not store the form entries or automatically submit them. If no email app opens, write directly to franciswilliam4337781@gmail.com.

Where are the enrollment and refund policies?

Attendance, completion, payment, cancellation, refund, accessibility, and student-data arrangements will be supplied before enrollment. Ask your advisor about any needs or concerns before deciding.