CompTIA CySA+ Certification Prep Course

This course is the path of choice for those who want to be the frontline of the future – cybersecurity analysts! These roles are in demand. Learn how to defend your organizations against the rapidly growing threats posed by hackers and just general bad guys. This course will sharpen your skills in incident detection, prevention, and response through continuous security monitoring. The cost of the exam is covered by ACI Learning.  This course will available for enrollment in late 2024.

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Course overview

This course and the certification it prepares you for — CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) or CSO 003 (released in June 2023) — proves to employers you have the skills required for high-level cybersecurity. You will learn security operations, vulnerability management, incident response and management and reporting and communications.

Throughout the course, you will be able to apply skills learned through a variety of virtual labs, test yourself with quizzes, and be able to review content using videos on each topic.

This course is offered in both in-person and virtual formats, always with a live instructor. ACI Learning covers the cost of one exam attempt.

Targeted Certification: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+, CSO 003)

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 40 hours over two weeks: morning, afternoon or evening

DoD 8570: Yes

Programs that include this course

Cybersecurity Analyst Program

Prerequisites

Security+ and PenTest+, or 2-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.

Learning style options

In-Person, Instructor-led
Virtual, Instructor-led

Why choose CompTIA CySA+ Certification Prep Course?

Learn the latest trends and techniques

Learn the latest trends and techniques with this certification — which is updated regularly — to ensure everything it covers is up to date and useful for a foundation in cybersecurity. 

Qualify for more roles

Qualify for more roles with CySA+ training. The ability to perform high level cybersecurity is critical to a growing number of IT and cybersecurity roles and positions graduates for advancement. 

Advance your cybersecurity career

Train for this exam which is globally recognized and sought after by employers who want to be sure that you have the skills needed to get the job done.

Learn it all in one program

This course is ideal for those with moderate experience looking to advance a cybersecurity career. We recommend taking CompTIA Security+ before this course. Our Cybersecurity Analyst Program includes prep for Security+, CySA+ and PenTest+.

Training at ACI Learning Tech Academy

Industry expert instructors

All ACI Learning courses (in-person and virtual) are taught by a live instructor with years of industry experience. They can answer your questions and help you master the material.

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Flexible course schedules

Attend this 40-hour course over two weeks for four hours per day in a morning, afternoon, or evening format so that you still have time for work or family while completing your studies.

Career services support

After completing your program, you’ll have one-on-one support from the Career Services team. They’ll help you perfect your resume, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and connect with local employers.

Job outlook

This training is designed to prepare students for their certification exams and make sure they’re ready for the challenges of related job roles. The cybersecurity industry is growing like never before and employers all over the world are looking to fill these job roles with qualified individuals. 

Potential cybersecurity career tracks

Individuals who complete this training and the PenTest+ CompTIA certification may qualify for the following job roles:

Network security specialist
Network security operations
Network security analyst
Application security analyst
Threat hunter
Threat intelligence analyst
Security operations center analyst
Security architect
Cybersecurity engineer

Security Operations Center Analyst salary information

Average Salary

$72,407 per year

Salary Range

$66,028 to $79,555

*Salary.com, 2023 Salary data source

ACI Learning Tech Academy is ACCET Accredited

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Classroom experience

ITPro video content

Review key concepts by watching videos with engaging hosts that are experts in their field of study. Watch these videos as needed to help you master course topics. You'll get access to a free six months ITPro subscription when your Tech Academy classes conclude.

Instructor mentor support

As you prepare for exams, you’ll want to study all the material. If you have a difficult time with any concept or can’t pass the practice exam, book a 1-on-1 study session with your Instructor Mentor. Each academy has an Instructor Mentor that is available for personal study support. They’ll create a personalized study plan to help you master even the toughest concepts.

Group activities and discussion topics

With your enrollment, ACI Learning covers the cost of one exam attempt for each course. These exams can cost hundreds of dollars, but we know that getting the certification is the goal of each student.

Ambrose Broswell’s Success Story

I love helping people, and I love solving problems. In IT, you get to do both! If this is a career you want to take, then, absolutely, dive in, and sign up!
Ambrose Boswell, Alum