Choosing a pathway to a promising career in cybersecurity.
University of West Florida
UWF CyberSkills2Work offers a short-term, intensive training program designed to grow the cybersecurity workforce in the areas of systems administration, cyber defense, and AI. The program offers four pathways in an asynchronous and online learning environment. Each provide training, industry certification prep, job-matching support, program support resources, and a career path to the growing field of cybersecurity.
The AI and Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Pathway is designed to prepare participants for roles that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques to enhance cybersecurity defenses. Participants will gain foundational knowledge and hands-on skills in AI technologies and their applications in detecting and mitigating cyber threats, while also building a solid understanding of networking and security fundamentals through CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certification prep courses. The pathway will equip learners to apply AI and generative AI techniques to identify and respond to cyber attacks, automate security processes, and develop proactive defense mechanisms through ISACA AI and EC-Council Generative AI courses. The pathway will prepare learners for a role such as a Cybersecurity Analyst, where they will leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to protect critical systems and data.
APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Must be a veteran, transitioning service member, first responder, or government personnel.
Must have at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. (School transcripts of the highest level education completed are required.)
Basic computer and IT skills.
Winter 2025
Start Date: January 21, 2025 • End Date: August 15, 2025
The National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program, CyberSkills2Work, is funded by the National Security Agency National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).