IT & Cybersecurity Fundamentals Program

3 Certifications. 19 Weeks. One Career Change.

CompTIA A+, Security+, and CySA+. A Millersville University certificate program. No tech background required.

Book Your Free Career Call

Salary Trajectory

The Numbers

$70K

Entry Level

$125K

Median

$186K+

Top 10%

The industry needs 4.8 million more people globally, up 19% in a year. Jobs projected to grow 29% through 2034.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024), ISC2 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study

Outcomes

What You'll Be Able to Do

Not just knowledge. Certifications, skills, and proof you can do the work.

Earn 3 CompTIA Certifications

A+, Security+, and CySA+ built directly into the curriculum. You prepare, you test, you certify. These are globally recognized, DoD approved credentials.

Secure Networks and Systems

Configure firewalls, manage access controls, and harden infrastructure. Learn to protect networks the way real security teams do it.

Detect and Respond to Threats

Learn threat intelligence, threat hunting, and incident response. The skills that security teams actually need and actually hire for.

Conduct Vulnerability Assessments

Identify weaknesses in systems and networks before attackers do. Run scans, analyze results, and recommend fixes based on real risk.

Build a Professional Security Portfolio

Documentation of what you built, configured, analyzed, and secured. Proof of work, not just a passing score.

Launch a Cybersecurity Career

Resume work, technical interview prep, and job search skills built into the program. Not an afterthought. Not a post graduation webinar.

Curriculum Built for the Cybersecurity Industry

From hardware fundamentals to advanced security analytics, every level is designed to build real, certifiable skills. You'll work with the tools and platforms the industry actually uses.

Download Civilian Syllabus Download Veteran Syllabus

75 hours

Start with the fundamentals. Learn to troubleshoot hardware, understand system components, and build the technical foundation that everything else depends on. Prepares you for CompTIA A+ Core 1.

60 hours

Move into software troubleshooting, scripting basics, and operating system management. Completes your A+ preparation. Certification milestone: CompTIA A+

80 hours

Segmentation, DHCP, DNS, network architecture. Learn how networks work, how to manage them, and how to spot when something's wrong.

60 hours

Attack methodology frameworks, threat intelligence, threat hunting, and incident response. This is where you start thinking like a security professional.

90 hours

Deep preparation for the Security+ certification. Cover all exam objectives through hands-on practice and real scenarios. Certification milestone: CompTIA Security+

90 hours

Advanced security analytics, monitoring, and response. This is the capstone certification that positions you for analyst-level roles. Certification milestone: CompTIA CySA+

+ 20 hours of Job Search Fundamentals woven throughout the program.

Your Week

How You'll Spend Your 25 Hours

Lab Work

The core of the program. Configuring networks, running security tools, troubleshooting systems, and solving real problems.

~15 hours/week

Mentor Check Ins

Weekly one on one meetings. Review progress, get feedback, troubleshoot blockers, plan the week ahead.

~2 hours/week

Self Study

Reading documentation, researching solutions, deepening your understanding of the concepts you're applying in labs.

~5 hours/week

Career Coaching

Resume, portfolio, interview prep, and job search strategy built into the program. Not bolted on after graduation.

~3 hours/week

Not a Bootcamp. Not a 4-Year Degree.

Something in between that actually works.

Traditional Degree

4 years
$80K to $200K+
Theoretical
Strong credential
No career support
No certifications

 This Program 19 weeks
GI Bill & VOC Rehab eligible
Mastery based
University credential
Career coaching built in
3 CompTIA certifications
 

Coding Bootcamps

12 to 16 weeks
$10K to $20K
Lecture-based
No credential
Maybe career support
Maybe 1 cert

See Tuition & Funding

The Differentiator

3 Certifications. Not Just a Certificate.

Most programs give you one credential. This one gives you four: three CompTIA certifications (A+, Security+, CySA+) plus a Millersville University certificate.

The certifications prove you studied. The hands on labs prove you can work. The university credential proves someone vetted you.

Employers want all three. Self study gives you one. Maybe.

See How It Works

For Veterans

GI Bill & VOC Rehab Eligible

This program is approved for GI Bill and VOC Rehab benefits. Cybersecurity is one of the top career fields for veterans transitioning to civilian work. The DoD recognizes CompTIA certifications, and the structured, self-directed learning model translates well from military experience.

You've already proven you can handle structure and discipline. This program respects that.

Learn More About Veteran Benefits

Results

They Did It. So Can You.

"I'm doing cybersecurity and the language for the certifications can be deceptive. The instructors are great because you can give them feedback and they will modify the course to make it work. You learn the mastery of the tests and the subject matter. They do an excellent job working with you to assess your personal needs."

Quincy Cybersecurity Student, Certification Prep

"I left a job making $14K to go through the program. Within 2 years of graduating I was making $80K. I now make well over six figures working for Republic Services in their IT department. Was it worth it? Yeah, I'd say so."

Dan Hitt From $14K to Six Figures, IT at Republic Services

"It took me 9 months of job searching to finally land a role paying $50K. Since the skills are truly valuable I was able to walk into my boss's office 4 months in and demand a 300% raise. Now I'm making over $100K a year without a college degree."

Matthew Wardlow No College Degree, Now Making Over $100K

"Wouldn't be at my current job without this program. They take really good care of their veteran students and the networking with all the talent is probably the best perk of being a student. Highly recommend to my fellow veterans or anyone who wants to get into tech."

Seany P Veteran, Cybersecurity

Questions

Frequently Asked

CompTIA certifications are globally recognized, vendor-neutral IT and cybersecurity credentials. They're recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense and required or preferred by most employers in the field. A+, Security+, and CySA+ cover a progression from IT fundamentals through advanced security analysis.

No. The program starts from zero with hardware fundamentals and builds from there. Your only prerequisite is the free Foundations Assessment, which measures how you think and learn, not what you already know.

Self-study gives you a shot at passing the exam. This program gives you certifications, hands-on lab skills, a university credential, one-on-one mentorship, career coaching, and a support system. Self-study completion rates are low. Structured program pass rates are significantly higher. And certifications alone don't get you hired. Employers want proof you can do the work.

With A+, Security+, and CySA+ plus hands-on experience, you're positioned for roles like cybersecurity analyst, security operations center (SOC) analyst, IT security specialist, network security administrator, and incident response analyst. Entry-level salaries start around $70,000, with a median of $124,910.

Cybersecurity is one of the fields least likely to be replaced by AI. Threats evolve constantly, attacks require human judgment to analyze and respond to, and the industry has a 4.8 million person global workforce gap. AI is creating more cybersecurity jobs, not fewer. Every AI system needs to be secured.

Yes. The program is online and self-paced. Many students work while enrolled. But be honest with yourself: this requires 25 real hours per week of focused work. If you have 25 hours available, you can make it work.