Cyber Security Course with Certification — Beginner to Job-Ready in 12 Weeks
Cybersecurity is one of North America's most resilient career markets. In the United States, employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 29% from 2024 to 2034 — much faster than the average for all occupations — with about 16,000 openings each year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Demand across Canada's major hubs is following the same upward trend. This hands-on cyber security course gives you the offensive, defensive, and compliance skills employers actually hire for.
Course Overview
This Pragra Cybersecurity Bootcamp takes you from the fundamentals to job-ready across three connected skill sets: ethical hacking and penetration testing, Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitoring, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC). You'll spend most of your time doing the work — running attack simulations, investigating alerts in a SIEM, and producing the risk and compliance documentation security teams rely on every day.
Cyber Security Course with Certification — Beginner to Job-Ready in 12 Weeks Training Key Features
- 24/7 support
- Hands-on projects
- Flexible schedule
- Industry-recognized certification
- Job assistance
- Lifetime access to course material
Skills Covered
- Perform the five stages of ethical hacking
- Use Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, and Burp Suite
- Exploit Active Directory and perform password spraying attacks
- Work in a SOC environment with SIEM capabilities
- Calculate inherent risk and residual risk scores
- Create risk registers, asset registers, and security policies
- Develop BIA, BCP, and DR documents
- Perform third-party vendor risk assessments
About This Course
❇️ Skills & Technologies You Will Learn
- Networking & Linux Foundations: Build the base every security role needs: TCP/IP, networking essentials, and hands-on Linux using Kali — the standard toolkit for security professionals.
- Hacking Methodology & Reconnaissance: Work through the five stages of ethical hacking and map real attacker behaviour using the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Scanning, Enumeration & Exploitation: Use Nmap, Nessus, and Metasploit to discover, assess, and safely exploit vulnerabilities in lab environments.
- Active Directory & Post-Exploitation: Exploit Active Directory, run password spraying attacks, and understand how attackers move laterally after gaining access.
- Web Application Penetration Testing: Test web apps against the OWASP Top 10 using Burp Suite, the most common web security toolset in the industry.
- SOC Operations, Log Management & SIEM: Work in a Security Operations Centre environment: triage alerts, analyse logs, and use SIEM tooling to detect threats.
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): Apply the CIA triad and AAA framework, calculate inherent and residual risk, and build risk registers, asset registers, and security policies.
- Business Continuity & Vendor Risk: Develop BIA, BCP, and DR documentation and perform third-party vendor risk assessments — skills that are rare in bootcamp-format training.
- Legal, Reporting & Documentation: Write the professional artefacts security work depends on: Statements of Work, NDAs, Master Service Agreements, and clear findings reports.
- Career Preparation: Get resume support, mock interviews, and portfolio guidance built specifically around cybersecurity hiring in Canada and the US.
⚒️ Tools & Technologies Covered
- Tools: Kali Linux | Metasploit | Nmap | Nessus | Burp Suite | SIEM platforms
- Frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK | OWASP Top 10 | CIA Triad | AAA Framework
🎯 Program at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 Weeks |
| Primary Focus | Cybersecurity fundamentals → Ethical Hacking → Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) |
| Key Tools | Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, SIEM tools |
| Frameworks Covered | MITRE Framework, OWASP Top 10, CIA Triad, AAA Framework |
| Delivery Mode | Hands-on exercises, simulated cyber-attacks, compliance audits, practical labs |
🧱 Core Pillars of the Curriculum
| Pillar | Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| Hacking Fundamentals | 5 stages of hacking, MITRE Framework, reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation |
| Technical Security | Networking refresher, Linux (Kali), Active Directory, post-exploitation |
| Web & SOC | Web app pentesting (OWASP Top 10), SOC functions, log management, SIEM |
| Governance & Compliance | CIA triad, policies vs procedures, audits, risk assessment, BIA/BCP/DR |
| Legal & Reporting | Statements of Work, NDAs, Master Service Agreements, report writing |
🗺️ Learning Journey Map
Networking Refresher → Linux (Kali) Basics
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Hacking Methodology (5 stages, MITRE)
↓
Reconnaissance → Scanning → Exploitation → Active Directory → Post Exploitation
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Web App Pentesting (OWASP Top 10) → SOC & Log Management (SIEM)
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GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE (GRC)
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GRC Fundamentals → Asset Management → Risk Assessment → Security Controls
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Security Policies → Incident Management → BIA/BCP/DR → Vendor Risk Assessment
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This Course is Different
This comprehensive project-based course is different. Not only will you learn all of the modern skills needed, but you will also build 10+ real-world projects to add to your portfolio.
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We'll then dive into advanced topics and different career fields so you can get real-life practice and be ready for the real world.
Prerequisites
What you need to get started
Course curriculum
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Learn Your Way, Build Your Future
Choose the format that fits your schedule. Both include the full curriculum, hands-on projects, and lifetime access to course material.
Self-Paced Learning
Learn at your own pace
- Lifetime access to course material
- 24/7 support
- Self-paced learning
- Certificate of completion
- Hands-on projects
- Community access
Online Bootcamp
Instructor-led live classes
- Live online classes
- Hands-on projects
- Dedicated mentor
- Job assistance
- Industry-recognized certification
- Lifetime access to course material
Not sure which option is right for you? Both formats include the same comprehensive curriculum and lifetime access. The Bootcamp option adds live instructor sessions and dedicated mentorship for faster learning and career support.
Career Opportunities in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity remains a talent-short field across North America, which keeps demand — and salaries — strong. Organisations in banking, government, healthcare, insurance, and consulting all hire for the skills this course teaches. Because the curriculum covers both offensive security and GRC, you can target a broader range of roles than most single-track programs prepare you for.
Career Path
Your journey from beginner to expert
SOC Analyst (Tier 1) — Entry
Cybersecurity / Security Analyst
GRC / Risk Analyst
Penetration Tester / Security Engineer
Senior / Lead Security roles
Why Choose a Career in Cybersecurity?
- Strong, sustained demand across Canada and the US as organisations face growing cyber threats
- Competitive salaries with clear progression from analyst to engineer to architect
- Opportunities across high-stakes sectors: finance, government, healthcare, and consulting
- A field where hands-on skills and certifications often matter more than a specific degree
- Both technical (pentesting, SOC) and governance (GRC) paths, so you can play to your strengths
Why Choose the Pragra Cybersecurity Bootcamp?
Most cybersecurity courses stop at theory. You finish with vocabulary, not capability. This program is built around doing the work, so you leave with evidence you can operate as a security professional.
What Makes This Course Different
- Covers both offensive security (ethical hacking, pentesting, SOC) and GRC — most bootcamps teach only one
- Real attack simulations and compliance audits, not slideshows
- Industry-standard tooling: Kali, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, and SIEM platforms
- 10+ portfolio-ready projects that map directly to interview questions
- Career support built specifically for cybersecurity hiring: resume review, mock interviews, portfolio guidance
Success Stories
Real graduates, real results
Our graduates are now working at top tech companies
Sarah Chen
Software Engineer
Previous Role
Retail Manager
Salary Increase
+178%
Now at
“I went from retail to tech in just 6 months. Now earning 3x my previous salary!”
Michael Rodriguez
DevOps Engineer
Previous Role
IT Support
Salary Increase
+145%
Now at
Amazon
“Doubled my salary and now working at my dream company. Pragra made it happen!”
Priya Patel
Data Scientist
Previous Role
Financial Analyst
Salary Increase
+115%
Now at
Microsoft
“Transitioned from finance to data science. Best career move ever!”
So there's no reason it can't be you too.
They come from all different backgrounds, ages, and experiences. Many even started as complete beginners.
Exam & Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive an industry-recognized certificate that validates your skills and knowledge.
Industry Recognition
Certificate recognized by top tech companies and hiring managers
Portfolio Ready
Add to your LinkedIn profile and resume to showcase your expertise
Lifetime Validity
Your certificate never expires and can be verified online
Exam Requirements: Complete all course modules, finish 10 hands-on projects, and pass the final assessment with a score of 70% or higher.
Certificate of Completion
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