delivery
Online
Cybersecurity, Boot Camp – Online
Program Overview
The UNC Charlotte Cybersecurity Bootcamp Certificate program, powered by Flatiron School, offers a cutting-edge curriculum to launch your career in cybersecurity.
Master industry tools while learning critical skills in network defense, penetration testing, and risk management. Gain hands-on experience to protect systems and secure sensitive information in today’s digital landscape.
Taught by experienced cybersecurity professionals, our courses provide a personalized education tailored to your career goals. The program’s industry-aligned curriculum ensures you develop the expertise to succeed in one of the most in-demand fields in tech.
This comprehensive program equips you with the skills to excel in the ever-changing field of cybersecurity.
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Curriculum
Immerse yourself in the world of cybersecurity.
This bootcamp covers everything from foundational concepts like computer networking and operating systems to advanced skills in penetration testing, threat intelligence, and incident response. You’ll learn cybersecurity professionals’ tools and techniques, gaining hands-on experience with real-world applications. With a strong emphasis on practical learning, you’ll apply your skills to solve complex security challenges, culminating in a capstone project demonstrating your professional readiness.
The Charlotte x Flatiron School difference:
- Mentorship from world-class cybersecurity experts
- Career services built-in
- No prior experience necessary
Cybersecurity Essentials
9 weeks
Introduction to Cybersecurity – 3 weeks
- Identify components of computer hardware
- Identify command Linux commands
- Identify built in security features of Windows and Linux
- Configure virtual machines
Introduction to Python – 3 weeks
- Apply the basics of programming language methodologies to real-world scenarios
- Demonstrate foundational skills for scripting with a programming language, python
Introduction to Operating Systems and Networking – 3 weeks
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of computer networking diagrams
- Determine potential computer networking and operating system issues in cybersecurity scenarios
Cybersecurity Foundations I
9 weeks
Threat Intelligence – 3 weeks
- Outline a response to an attack using security information and event management (SIEM) data.
- Integrating GRC strategies in cybersecurity processes
System Hardening – 3 weeks
- Identify mitigation strategies to protect against future attacks.
- Implement knowledge of system hardening to a scenario.
SIEM and Threat Hunting – 3 weeks
- Utilize SIEM solutions and threat hunting to solve a cybersecurity incident
- Integrate Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions to solve cybersecurity incidents
Cybersecurity Foundations II
12 weeks
Security Architecture and Frameworks – 3 weeks
- Integrate knowledge of security architecture to identify vulnerabilities that are discovered.
- Identify mitigation strategies to protect against future attacks.
Incidence Response – 3 weeks
- Identify mitigation strategies to protect against future attacks.
- Conduct an investigation to an incident using best practices of digital forensics and incident response.
- Implement best practices for API security for organization security.
Penetration Testing – 3 weeks
- Develop and log corrective action methodology to a system vulnerability using industry standard techniques.
- Implement knowledge of nmap for penetration testing.
Penetration Testing Applications – 3 weeks
- Develop and log corrective action methodology to a system vulnerability using industry standard techniques.
- Implement a methodology for building secure mobile architecture.
Capstone
Cybersecurity Capstone – 15 weeks
- Analyze a network diagram
- Create an incident response plan
- Develop a security assessment including technical process and report
Tuition
Upfront: $12,900*
Pay as You Go: $13,500 – 12 monthly payments of $1,125
Financed Tuition: $14,900 – Monthly payments as low as $323
Have questions? Talk with a Flatiron School representative.
*To celebrate the Summer School Savings event, we’re reducing the cost of our bootcamps from $16,500 to $12,900 for a limited time for our May through August 2025 cohorts.
The total price is dependent on the financing option chosen. This offer is available for Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity programs–full bootcamp pathway only.
You should apply if…
You’re an IT professional seeking to pivot into cybersecurity to meet the rising demand for skilled security experts.
You’re a recent graduate looking to differentiate yourself in the job market with a specialized and highly sought-after skill set.
You’re an entrepreneur striving to protect your business data, who needs comprehensive cybersecurity knowledge to protect your company.
You’re a career changer who wants to enter a field that offers growth, stability, and a chance to make a meaningful impact by defending online infrastructure.
You’re a freelancer or consultant looking to expand your services and provide added value to clients with your newly-acquired, enhanced security expertise.
Benefits of our partnership with Flatiron School
Enjoy small class sizes with a maximum of five students, weekly calls with your mentor, and detailed video critiques to guide your progress. You’ll be part of a supportive and active community of peers, alumni, and mentors. With flexible schedules and 100% online learning, you can study from anywhere, at your own pace.
FAQ
What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity protects computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from digital attacks and unauthorized access. These attacks can come in various forms, such as malware, phishing scams, or hacking attempts. Cybersecurity professionals use a variety of tools and techniques to defend against these threats and ensure the safety of sensitive information.
What Cybersecurity skills will I learn?
The online cybersecurity boot camp will equip you with industry-driven skills such as packet analysis, risk management, secure network design, bash scripting, and penetration testing. These skills are essential for detecting and mitigating cyber threats, as well as for designing secure systems and networks that can withstand attacks.
What types of jobs can this program prepare me for?
Upon completion of the online cybersecurity boot camp, you will have the foundational skills for many different roles in the field, preparing you to pursue certifications that are often required for specific career paths. Job titles include:
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst
- Network security engineer
- Penetration tester
- Incident responder
- Information security manager
Will I earn a certificate or credentials when I complete the boot camp program?
Upon completion of the program, students will receive a certificate and digital badge. Digital badges can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and certificates can be displayed on portfolio websites and social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.