QCA’s List of Courses
Introductory Cyber Training – 3 weeks
An entry level, foundational course for students interested in cybersecurity careers with little to no background in IT.
Course Module Includes:
- Basic Windows usage
- Basic Linux usage
- Computer architecture
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Cyber threats
- Network Architecture Virtualization
- Basic Python programming
*English language proficiency is required for all courses.
Intermediate Cyber Training
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introductory Cyber Training.
A more advanced exploration of topics addressed in Introductory Cyber Training, such as: network fundamentals, cyber vulnerabilities, information assurance standards and cybersecurity risk mitigation.
Includes a bootcamp that focuses on key objectives for achieving industrial certifications.
Course Module Includes:
- Networking
- Advanced Windows usage
- Advanced Linux usage
- Scripting fundamentals
- Security fundamentals: information assurance and network security
- Mobile and wireless security
- Cloud security
*English language proficiency is required for all courses.
General Cyber Operator Training
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Intermediate Cyber Training, scoring 80% or higher.
Teaches and fosters skills needed for various cyber disciplines and roles.
Course Module Includes:
- Defensive roles and tools
- Network analysis
- Open-source analysis
- Threat intelligence
- Defensive analysis
- Incident response
- Forensic collection
*English language proficiency is required for all courses.
Security Operations Center (SOC) Operator Training
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Intermediate Cyber Training, scoring 80% or higher.
Builds and develops core skills for a future operator within a Security Operations Center (SOC).
Course Module Includes:
- Defensive roles and tools
- Network analysis
- Open-source analysis
- Threat intelligence
- Defensive analysis
- Incident response
- Forensic collection
*English language proficiency is required for all courses.