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Accelerated Cybersecurity for Energy Program

Designed to give you practical skills to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges, this program offers 3 skills-verified courses, with weekly online seminars led by our Skills Coach and Career Coach. 

By the end of this program, you’ll be equipped with the technical expertise and critical-thinking skills needed to tackle cybersecurity vulnerabilities. 

This program is partially funded by the Government of Canada and Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills.

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$700 $3,000you save $2,300
Recommended for mid-career professionals with at least 3 years of work experience, ideally within the IT sector or a related field, who are seeking new career opportunities in cybersecurity.
This program follows the same 3-course curriculum as our standard 15-week Cybersecurity for Energy program, with the addition of weekly, online seminars led by a Skills Coach and Career Coach.
  • Course 1: Cybersecurity - Vulnerability Assessment in Energy
  • Course 2: Cybersecurity - Incident Reporting and Response in Energy
  • Course 3: Cybersecurity - Security Gap Assessment in Energy

How you’ll learn
For the first 3 weeks, learners will work through course materials and assessments on their own time, completing 1 course per week. To support your learning, online seminars are scheduled throughout each week as follows:
  • Tuesday, 6pm - 7:30pm ET: Skills Coach review of course materials
  • Wednesday, 6pm - 7:30pm ET: Career Coach seminar on job-readiness training
  • Thursday, 6pm - 7:30pm ET: Skills Coach review of assessment
Week 4 will serve as an opportunity for learners to wrap up the program. There will be a final, optional Skills Coach seminar to answer any outstanding questions scheduled Tuesday from 6 - 7:30 pm ET.
What makes the accelerated program unique?
  • Smaller, focused cohorts for a more personalized and engaging learning experience
  • Hybrid format with live access to a Skills Coach twice a week
  • 15 hours of interactive live sessions, featuring career coaching, Skills Coach assistance, and opportunities to collaborate with fellow learners
  • Dedicated job-readiness sessions for an in-depth understanding of the hidden job market, how to build a strong resume, and how to develop a networking strategy to access key opportunities

Want to know more? Download the program brochure here.
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