Cybersecurity

CYBER SECURITY

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing career areas. This comprehensive program provides the knowledge and skills you need to excel in the ever-evolving IT landscape.

Benefits:

• Increased career opportunities. Earn valuable industry-recognized certifications that open doors to new jobs and promotions.
• Enhanced knowledge and skills. Gain in-depth understanding of critical IT concepts, preparing you for real-world challenges.
• Confidence and competitiveness.  Stand out from the crowd with demonstrable expertise and qualifications.
• Professional development, good for stacking industry credentials
• Short-term training means getting to work faster, as opposed to waiting to complete an entire degree.
• Target the skills you want to gain, so there is no lost time or money.

Who Should Attend:

• IT professionals seeking to expand their skillset and advance their careers with short-term training.
• Individuals with a basic understanding of computers who want to join the IT field.
• Anyone who wants to enhance their cybersecurity awareness and personal online safety.
• Adults who already have a degree and want to add new skills to their resume.
• People who are in the cybersecurity field that need to update or upgrade their credentials.
• Career changers who want a new career.

Why Attend Green River Continuing Education:

• Green River Continuing Education is able to keep costs low on programs as a state educational system. Please see classes for individual costs. We include an e-book and exam voucher to each student upon enrollment. No extra costs!
• Grand funded to reduce the cost of enrollment.
• Programs are not burdened with extra classes and electives like a full degree or other programs.
• Our instructors are industry professionals with current industry experience. They provide insight into the current needs of the cybersecurity industry.
• Flexible learning in a convenient online format. Classes are live via Zoom with an instructor two nights a week.

Employment Outlook:

According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the demand for cybersecurity professionals is on the rise, driven by the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats across industries. Demand is high for people with certifications in current technology. You don’t have to have a college degree for employment.

The courses and certifications offered in the Green River College Continuing Education Cybersecurity program provide a solid foundation for entry into various roles of different levels, offering pathways to secure and well-paying positions.  

To view the current outlook at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics go to: https://www.bls.gov

Here is a sample of current job outlooks from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

• IT Support Specialist 
• CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ 

Role Description: IT Support Specialists provide technical assistance to end-users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues.

Median Salary in Washington State: $57,040 per year (BLS, May 2020)

• Security Analyst
• CompTIA Security + 

Role Description: Security Analysts implement and manage security measures to protect an organization's information systems.

Median Salary in Washington State: $77,570 per year (BLS, May 2020)

• Network Administrator  
• CompTIA Network +

Role Description: Network Administrators configure and manage computer networks, ensuring smooth and secure data flow.

Median Salary in Washington State: $80,820 per year (BLS, May 2020)