Cybersecurity Training

Overview

UMBC Training Centers has launched the Certificate in Cyber Development to address the tremendous need for skilled computer programmers and software developers in the Cyber workforce. The Certificate in Cyber Development is a full time, intensive training program designed to prepare students for immediate employment as computer programmers / software engineers within government and industry.

There is a severe shortage of computer programmers with the skills, certifications, and problem solving abilities necessary to meet the nation's Cyber Defense challenge. And this shortage is expected to persist for years. This represents a tremendous career opportunity for motivated individuals with the right skills and qualifications.

The Certificate in Cyber Development develops civilians and military personnel with a proven competence with computers and technology up to the level of an entry-level professional computer scientist, programmer, or software developer.

Program Details

The program involves 11 weeks of full time study with intensive hand-on programming exercises throughout the entire curriculum.

Individual courses within the program include:

• Python Programming
• C Programming (3 Week Bootcamp)
• C++ Programming
• Data Structures
• Windows System Programming
• Linux Systems Programming
• Software Engineering and Programming Best Practices
• Assembly Language Programming
• Reverse Engineering

Audience

This program is suitable for individuals seeking a career as a professional computer programmer in the field of Cybersecurity, or any field where system level programming is utilized. This program prepares students for employment with government agencies, government contractors and commercial enterprises.

Prerequisites

Students taking this program should have strong skills in computers and networking. Students should have a good working knowledge of both the Windows and Linux operating systems, and be comfortable working at the command line of either operating system. Some prior programming experience is recommended.

Program Logistics

The Certificate in Cyber Development is an 11 week, full time program. Classes are held every weekday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Classes are held at 6996 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046.

UMBC Training Centers can also schedule daytime or off hours cohort programs for corporations or government agencies.

Enroll in the Spring 2013 Session

The Spring 2013 session of the Certificate in Cyber Development runs from Monday February 25 to Friday May 10, 2013.

E-mail info@umbctraining.com or call (443) 692-6599 for pricing and enrollment information.

Contact Information

Please click here or call (443) 692-6599:

• if you have any questions about this program,
• to be notified when this program and any closely related courses are scheduled for open enrollment,
• to request a quote for training a cohort group.