The Cyber Workforce Accelerator: Workforce Development Program
Considering a career in cybersecurity? Build your skills at no cost!
Program Overview
The CWA Workforce Development Program is designed to fast-track your entry into the cybersecurity field.
- Program Length: 48 hours accelerated training (plus exam)
- Program Cost: $0. No cost to participants (grant funded)
- Schedule: Rolling enrollment, year-round
- Format: 100% online training
- Certifications Earned: SOC Operations Analyst Certification
Why Choose the CWA Workforce Development Program at MC?
Our comprehensive program provides hands-on experience that prepares you for real-world cybersecurity challenges.
- Work in a Security Operations Center: Experience authentic SOC environment with real-world tools and scenarios.
- Respond to Simulated Real-World Cyberattacks: Practice incident response with realistic threat scenarios and attack vectors.
- Earn a Digital Badge + Certificate of Completion: Receive industry-recognized credentials to showcase your SOC expertise.
- Network with Professionals and Employers: Connect with industry experts and potential employers in the cybersecurity field.
- Flexible 48-Hour Program: Complete comprehensive SOC training in an intensive 48-hour format designed for working professionals.
What You'll Learn
The BCR Cyber Workforce Program is structured to provide you with job-ready skills for Security Operations Center (SOC) roles. Our curriculum focuses on practical, hands-on training that mirrors real-world cybersecurity environments.
Core Skills
- Network security monitoring
- Threat detection and analysis
- Security operations
- Incident response procedures
Technical Tools
- SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Network analysis tools
- Vulnerability assessment
- Digital forensics basics
BCR Cyber's SOCOA I Training & Certification
This fully funded, no cost program provides specialized Security Operations Center (SOC) training through BCR Cyber's SOC Operations Analyst I (SOCOA I) Training & Certification--an Industry-Recognized Credential (IRC), that employees trust. You will learn technical cybersecurity knowledge, including threat analysis, security operations, enterprise security, and hands-on incident response. The training and certification includes:
Part I – Asynchronous Training – 40 Hours: Introductory cybersecurity training with an emphasis on enterprise governance and practical knowledge used day-to-day by SOC analysts, including networking, Linux command line, and cyber-attack details.
Part II – Experiential Range Training – 8 Hours: Students work collaboratively to detect, mitigate, and remediate security incidents during live instruction on the BCR Cyber Series 3000 Cyber Range.
Certification Exam: A 100 question, 90-minute exam.
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Career Outlook
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.
Career opportunities include Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Cybersecurity Specialist, Information Security Analyst, Incident Response Analyst, Network Security Analyst, and Threat Intelligence Analyst.
Contact
Questions? Contact our program coordinator at cybersecuritylab@montgomerycollege.edu.