Palette x Fields Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program (Cohort 5)
The Palette x Fields Accelerated Cybersecurity Program is designed to help graduates with quantitative degrees and professionals with advanced computing work experience quickly transition into high-demand roles in cybersecurity. The curriculum is evaluated by industry experts and updated every 2-3 months to ensure participants are prepared to deal with today’s biggest cybersecurity challenges.
Description
The program runs from January 17th - March 16th:
May 2nd - June 27th: Online synchronous classes, Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm
- Sessions include intensive virtual instruction, labs focused on cybersecurity, and soft skills training.
- Session topics include: Computer networks, physical and cloud; Cybersecurity fundamentals and Risk management; Policies, laws and ethics; Security protocols and Secure network design; Cryptography theory and practice; Identity and access management; Defensive security; Offensive security; Cybersecurity management.
June 20th: Break
June 27th onward: Job-hunt support
Are you eligible?
This Program is competitive; there are only 20 spots available so APPLY TODAY — if you qualify for the program, you will be invited to participate in an interview to assess eligibility.
Program participants should be prepared to demonstrate the following:
- The ability to participate in all scheduled classes and activities and commit to learning the material
- Strong quantitative and/or computing background (an advanced degree is a plus)
- A passion for computers
- An interest in transitioning to a career in cybersecurity
- Coding experience or a willingness to learn
- An ability to quickly develop new skills
- A current resident of Canada who plans on pursuing long-term employment in the Greater Toronto Area, Windsor-Essex, or Durham regions
Thanks to generous government funding, this program has been reduced from 8000 CAD + HST, and is now available for 2500 CAD + HST. Please visit our Financial Aid & Funding page for more information on how to help fund your program or pre-qualify for a payment assistance plan.
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About The Fields Institute
The Fields Institute is a centre for mathematical research activity - a place where mathematicians from Canada and abroad, from academia, business, industry and financial institutions, can come together to carry out research and formulate problems of mutual interest. Its mission is to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for mathematics innovation and education.
About Palette Skills
Palette Skills partners with innovative industries and organizations to build talent pipelines for in-demand roles. To do this, we run and facilitate training programs that rapidly skill Canadians for high-demand careers in growing organizations and support them through the job search and onboarding process. Alumni success is our number one metric. Learn More.
