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Become a Cybersecurity Professional in 6 Months.

Full-Time | 6 Months

Your path to becoming a cyber hero starts here - one of the most in-demand roles in Germany, 100% funded by the Agentur für Arbeit.

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What is Cybersecurity?

Build Skills for a Career in Digital Security

Our 6-month Cybersecurity Course combines practical training with real-world scenarios to help you develop in-demand skills and prepare for a career in the field.

Program highlights

Free!

100% Tuition-free

CERTQUA-certified course, fully funded by the German Federal Employment Agency.

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Who is this for?

Registered unemployed jobseekers & career changers living in Germany.

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What do you gain?

Global Certificates recognized by top employers:

  • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
  • CompTIA Security+

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Next Start Date

Reserve your spot today and join us on 30  NOV 2026!

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Why this course?

Germany is facing a growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals

As cyber threats increase, companies across industries need skilled professionals to protect their systems, data and networks.

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Strong Job Prospects

Build in-demand skills and take your first step into Germany’s growing cybersecurity job market.

Great Pay

Junior cybersecurity professionals in Germany earn an average of €50,000 per year.

Learn Real Skills Employers Want

Get hands-on with real cybersecurity tools, techniques, and scenarios, not just theory.

No Experience Needed

Start from zero and build the confidence and practical skills to pursue your first cybersecurity role.

A Comprehensive Program

for Career Success

Learn cybersecurity by doing it. Develop practical skills in threat detection, vulnerability assessment, network security and incident response, with hands - on experience designed to prepare you for the realities of working in cybersecurity.

2-Week Soft Skills Training

Build the professional and communication skills employers look for, with practical training in teamwork, problem-solving, interviews and workplace communication.

Get Certified & Ready

for a Thriving Tech Career

Gain hands-on cybersecurity experience and practical, job-ready skills to launch your career in cybersecurity.

You will gain in the course:

IT, Linux & Networking Fundamentals
Cybersecurity, Identity & Endpoint Security
SOC, SIEM & Threat Detection Incident Response & Digital Forensics
Ethical Hacking & System Hardening
AI-Enabled Cybersecurity Integrated Cyber Defence Capstone
Professional Impact & Career Skills
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CERTQUA certificate

Education Quality Certified by CERTQUA

*15 Places in the upcoming class

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How to Apply

Embark on your Cybersecurity journey by applying online, completing a brief assessment.

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Self Checklist:

Currently unemployed (or soon to be)

Currently living in Germany

Able to commit full-time, Monday to Friday (09:00 – 18:00)

Fluent in English (minimum B2 level) & German (minimum B1 level)

An interest to work in tech & cybersecurity

Motivation to make a career change

High school diploma or equivalent + 3+ years of work experience / A two-year degree or higher / Completion of a coding bootcamp

Application process

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Apply Online

Submit the form, and our admissions team will review your application.

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Admission Review

Complete a short questionnaire about your background, motivation, and upload your CV and a brief audio introduction.

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Phone Interview

If eligible, you’ll have a call with our team and receive documents for your employment advisor’s approval.

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Secure funding through your employment agency. (This process can take several weeks – apply early!)

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