

Northeastern Illinois University's 24-week Cybersecurity Bootcamp offers an immersive, online learning experience designed to equip students with essential cybersecurity skills. Through interactive virtual labs and hands-on projects, participants gain proficiency in operating systems, router configuration, and risk management. The curriculum includes TCP/IP implementation and Python programming, culminating in a capstone project aimed at preparing students for industry-recognized certifications like CompTIA CySA+ or PenTest+.
Aspiring cybersecurity professionals seeking foundational skills
Ideal for individuals with basic computer knowledge
No formal prerequisites required
24-week online, interactive learning format
Hands-on labs and coding exercises
Two capstone projects for certification preparation
Preparation for CompTIA CySA+ or PenTest+ certification
Proficiency in TCP/IP, Python, and risk management
No certifications are covered by this course.
Student 2024
The weekly live classes with the coach were very helpful. Then they do additional live session which are not mandatory but id say is another great resource to understand the courses better. And the whole member of QS are very responsive and their goal is really for you to succeed in this field.
Graduate 2020
I have been in IT for over 15 years, so I can tell a good program from one that doesn’t provide any value. This course is one of those few good ones out there. You can feel the excitement from the tutors as they speak, every aspect of the course is concise and it covered several aspects of cybersecurity like access control, Endpoint Protection, Software Development Security and several others.
The presentation is also from scratch, so it’s easy for someone without any knowledge of cyber security to understand the course. If you are preparing for a certification exam like the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, CYSA+ and CompTIA Network and others. This course will give you a great edge. I took it for my CompTIA Network. So I’m speaking from experience.
Graduate 2020
I took the cybersecurity bootcamp as an alternative to an offline school. However, from the knowledge I gained, I can’t say if it’s worth it. Although the tutors knew the topics well and did their best to deliver, I felt some was off with most of the explanations. I had to get other videos to better understand concepts like intrusion and Recover database and information security. Even at that, I’m still not 100 percent confident of my understanding of some concepts, and I feel like I might have to retake the whole course. Hopefully these are only peculiar to me. There are however, some aspects of the program that were very beneficial, including the availability of the virtual lab.
Graduate 2020
I have always had interest in computers and I.T. So I thought the field of cybersecurity would be a good fit for me. The idea of cybersecurity is a fascinating one and to be a part of this community, I decided to take this course to expand my knowledge whilst getting my BSc. It hasn’t been the easiest route but nonetheless, this course made things a lot easier for me. I have learned a lot in the period I have been taking the course. I have learned how to work with virtual labs, work with career advisors and have completed every exercise given here. I will say it has been a ride thus far. I will advise anyone looking to build a career in cybersecurity to enroll in this course. It is pretty well made with low tuition fees to get you started on the right path.
Graduate 2019
The classes are concise and touched all the aspects of cyber security. The videos were clear without any kind of voice skipping or overlay. There was also a large material you can turn back to if you didn’t understand anything. To everyone who never enjoys learning or hasn’t got value for their money in any online classes. Here is the best course to take. The admission process is straightforward. Every student that undergoes this Bootcamp will not have a phobia for an interview or fear certification exam, as you’ll be prepared to hit the ground running once you complete the program. The course will prepare you for CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+ certification exams.
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