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VA Cyber
Reskilling Academy

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Your New Cyber Career Awaits!

Little-to-No IT/Cyber Experience Needed

Join one of the fastest-growing professional fields and launch your new career in cybersecurity today.

Cybersecurity skills are in demand now more than ever. Almost every organization needs to protect itself from cybercriminals. This 8-week program provides the practical skills in computers, technology, and security fundamentals needed to launch your career in cybersecurity.

The Best Way to Get Started in a New Career

Earn up to 3 Cyber Certificates for Free!

Benefits of VCSA

  • Free Training
    Your tuition is funded by the state of Virginia.
  • Work While You Learn
    Flexible training schedules take weeks—not years.
  • Professional Mentors
    Major area employers are involved.

Program Eligibility

  • Resident of Northern Virginia
  • U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders)
  • Limited or no cyber/IT experience (Experienced applicants should apply to the Upskilling Academy.)
  • Financially impacted by COVID-19

Registration for Reskilling is closed for 2022!

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Sample Job Titles of Graduates 

  • SOC Analyst (Tier I and II)

  • Information Security Analyst 

  • Junior System Administrator

  • IT Specialist

  • Junior Security Engineer 

  • Incident Response Analyst (Tier I)

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Reskilling Academy Core Curriculum

The Reskilling Academy consists of self-paced online courses that allow students to work while learning. Students have 8 weeks per course to complete the training and earn the associated certification. The total program time is 6 months.

Click the course titles below to view the course descriptions.

SANS Foundations: Computers, Technology, & Security

Security Essentials Bootcamp (GSEC Certification)

Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling (GCIH Certification)

Academy Application Process

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Step 1. Submit Application

To start, apply here. After submission, you will be instructed to create a SANS account. Return to the confirmation page to start the online application through the SANS portal. After submitting the application, we will send you a CyberTalent Assessment to be completed within 3 days.

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Step 2. Interview

Selected candidates will be asked to submit additional documentation and be invited to a one-on-one virtual interview.

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Step 3. Candidate Selection & Notification

An Advisory Board will review the candidate’s application and all submitted information. Selected candidates will be notified.