Curriculum

Over 8 weeks you’ll build cybersecurity and tech skills, plus mentoring and job readiness—all in a supportive environment.

Week-by-week

    • Program overview
    • Computers and networks basics
    • Safety and digital citizenship
    • What is cybersecurity?
    • Threats and defenses
    • Hands-on labs
    • Python basics
    • Scripts and automation
    • Practice projects
    • Data concepts
    • Databases and SQL
    • Storing and querying data
    • How networks work
    • Secure communications
    • Lab exercises
    • Virtual and augmented reality
    • Tech in the real world
    • Project work
    • Resumes and interviews
    • Professional skills
    • Employer connections
    • Final project
    • Completion incentive
    • Next steps

Throughout the program

  • Mentoring: One-on-one and group support to help you stay on track.
  • Violence prevention: Sessions on safety, conflict resolution, and making positive choices.
  • Technologies: Python, databases, VR/AR, and tools used in real cybersecurity and tech roles.