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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.

60 hours
Beginner Level

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

CategoryDetails
Duration12 Weeks
Primary FocusCybersecurity fundamentals → Ethical Hacking → Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Key ToolsKali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, SIEM tools
Frameworks CoveredMITRE Framework, OWASP Top 10, CIA Triad, AAA Framework
Delivery ModeHands-on exercises, simulated cyber-attacks, compliance audits, practical labs

🧱 Core Pillars of the Curriculum

PillarFocus Areas
Hacking Fundamentals5 stages of hacking, MITRE Framework, reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation
Technical SecurityNetworking refresher, Linux (Kali), Active Directory, post-exploitation
Web & SOCWeb app pentesting (OWASP Top 10), SOC functions, log management, SIEM
Governance & ComplianceCIA triad, policies vs procedures, audits, risk assessment, BIA/BCP/DR
Legal & ReportingStatements of Work, NDAs, Master Service Agreements, report writing

🗺️ Learning Journey Map

Networking Refresher → Linux (Kali) Basics
          ↓
Hacking Methodology (5 stages, MITRE)
          ↓
Reconnaissance → Scanning → Exploitation → Active Directory → Post Exploitation
          ↓
Web App Pentesting (OWASP Top 10) → SOC & Log Management (SIEM)
          ↓
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      GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE (GRC)
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
          ↓
GRC Fundamentals → Asset Management → Risk Assessment → Security Controls
          ↓
Security Policies → Incident Management → BIA/BCP/DR → Vendor Risk Assessment

Join Our Thriving Community

By enrolling today, you'll also get to join our exclusive live online community classroom to learn alongside thousands of students, alumni, mentors, TAs and Instructors.

ActiveThrivingSupportiveHelpfulFriendlyMotivatingEssential

These are just a few of the words students use to describe the Pragra community which is also one of the biggest and most active developer communities.

Here's the Truth

Most courses teach you the basics and that's it. They show you how to get started. They get you to memorize a bunch of syntax. But then you have no idea where to go from there or the steps to take so that you can build projects on your own.

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.

The curriculum is very hands-on. We take you step-by-step from start to finish of becoming a professional developer.

We start from the very beginning where you'll learn the fundamentals and programming basics. But unlike most tutorials, we don't stop there.

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

A willingness and enthusiasm to learn
A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) with an internet connection

Course curriculum

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Choose Your Path

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
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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 Benefits

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

0 years of experience
$62K
Annual Salary
🚀

Cybersecurity / Security Analyst

3 years of experience
$103K
Annual Salary

GRC / Risk Analyst

5 years of experience
$110K
Annual Salary
👑

Penetration Tester / Security Engineer

7 years of experience
$130K
Annual Salary
💼

Senior / Lead Security roles

9 years of experience
$150K
Annual Salary

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

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Company
Company
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Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Software Engineer

Previous Role

Retail Manager

Salary Increase

+178%

Now at

Google

I went from retail to tech in just 6 months. Now earning 3x my previous salary!

Michael Rodriguez

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

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

Pragra

This is to certify that the above named has successfully completed the course requirements

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