Cybersecurity training in California

43 cybersecurity programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

29 schools offer these cybersecurity programs, and California has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Information security analysts protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Most have a bachelor's degree in a computer field and work experience, though some start with a high school diploma plus industry training and certifications, and many employers prefer certified candidates.¹

In California, 15 of the 43 programs take students without a high school diploma, 26 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 43 programs here are cybersecurity certificate or diploma (21 programs), security certification exam prep (11 programs), cybersecurity apprenticeship (7 programs), cybersecurity boot camp (3 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 43 programs

How much does cybersecurity training cost in California?

$2,544 to $9,575 is what most cybersecurity programs in California cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 38 programs with a price. All of them: $874 to $15,820

In the typical program

Finished the program: 88%
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; Only 8 of 43 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; 4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length: 8 to 48 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in California may also offer cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in California?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 59 people at 6 of the 43 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most cybersecurity programs in California cost $2,544 to $9,575. Prices on this page run from $874 to $15,820.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 43 cybersecurity programs in California approved for WIOA funding

43 programs

Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Enterprise Security Professional
De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Based in Cupertino, CA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute, based in Cupertino, CACybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,228
School website, Enterprise Security Professional at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
More details about Enterprise Security Professional at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Finished
31%
Working at 6 months
3%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
42 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,756
Students counted
9,089
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,228
School website, Enterprise Security Professional at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Enterprise Security Professional - Advanced
De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Based in Cupertino, CA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute, based in Cupertino, CACybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,518
School website, Enterprise Security Professional - Advanced at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
More details about Enterprise Security Professional - Advanced at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Finished
31%
Working at 6 months
0%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
42 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,979
Students counted
9,089
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,518
School website, Enterprise Security Professional - Advanced at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Introduction to Cybersecurity (Security+)
Calbright College
Based in Sacramento, CA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Calbright College, based in Sacramento, CASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$14,900
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Introduction to Cybersecurity (Security+) at Calbright College
More details about Introduction to Cybersecurity (Security+) at Calbright College
Finished
19%
Working at 6 months
7%
Earned in a quarter
$3,725
Length
26 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
301
Earned a year, estimated
$14,900
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Introduction to Cybersecurity (Security+) at Calbright College
Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed
CompTIA + Security Certification
Antelope Valley Adult School
Lancaster
No diploma needed
Antelope Valley Adult School, LancasterSecurity certification exam prepHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, CompTIA + Security Certification at Antelope Valley Adult School
More details about CompTIA + Security Certification at Antelope Valley Adult School
Finished
58%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
229
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
School website, CompTIA + Security Certification at Antelope Valley Adult School
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Certificate in Cybersecurity
UCLA Extension
Los Angeles
Accredited school
Education and courses
UCLA Extension, Los AngelesCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,475
14 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Certificate in Cybersecurity at UCLA Extension
More details about Certificate in Cybersecurity at UCLA Extension
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
13%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
33 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$475
Students counted
169
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,475
students trained with WIOA funding
14
School website, Certificate in Cybersecurity at UCLA Extension
Cybersecurity boot campHybridNo diploma needed
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
University of San Diego, Professional & Continuing Education
San Diego
Accredited school
No diploma needed
University of San Diego, Professional & Continuing Education, San DiegoCybersecurity boot camp · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,995
Program website, Cybersecurity Bootcamp at University of San Diego, Professional & Continuing Education
More details about Cybersecurity Bootcamp at University of San Diego, Professional & Continuing Education
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
32%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
110
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$12,995
Program website, Cybersecurity Bootcamp at University of San Diego, Professional & Continuing Education
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Network Security Technician
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education
Ventura
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education, VenturaCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$77,000
Price if you pay yourself$8,360
10 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Network Security Technician at Ventura Adult and Continuing Education
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$19,250
Length
38 weeks, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,271
Students counted
87
Earned a year, estimated
$77,000
Price if you pay yourself
$8,360
students trained with WIOA funding
10
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed
Professional Achievement Award Applied CyberSecurity
UCR University Extension
Based in Riverside, CA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
UCR University Extension, based in Riverside, CACybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,920
3 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Professional Achievement Award Applied CyberSecurity at UCR University Extension
More details about Professional Achievement Award Applied CyberSecurity at UCR University Extension
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$325
Students counted
47
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,920
students trained with WIOA funding
3
Program website, Professional Achievement Award Applied CyberSecurity at UCR University Extension
Cybersecurity boot campOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Quickstart Learning LLC
Based in Mountain View, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
Quickstart Learning LLC, based in Mountain View, CACybersecurity boot campOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$52,000
Price if you pay yourself$7,900
More details about Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Quickstart Learning LLC
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$13,000
Length
24 weeks, 23 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
25
Earned a year, estimated
$52,000
Price if you pay yourself
$7,900
Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Career Development Solutions, LLC
Anaheim
High school diploma or equivalent
Career Development Solutions, LLC, AnaheimSecurity certification exam prepIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$53,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,870
8 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
More details about Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
Finished
78%
Working at 6 months
55%
Earned in a quarter
$13,416
Length
10 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,125
Students counted
20
Earned a year, estimated
$53,700
Price if you pay yourself
$2,870
students trained with WIOA funding
8
School website, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
Cybersecurity boot campOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
California State University, East Bay, University Extension
Based in Hayward, CA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
California State University, East Bay, University Extension, based in Hayward, CACybersecurity boot camp · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$13,495
Program website, Cybersecurity Bootcamp at California State University, East Bay, University Extension
More details about Cybersecurity Bootcamp at California State University, East Bay, University Extension
Finished
87%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
15
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$13,495
Program website, Cybersecurity Bootcamp at California State University, East Bay, University Extension
Cybersecurity apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cybersecurity Apprentice - Cybersecurity Support Technician
Nevada Help Desk
Idyllwild
High school diploma or equivalent
Nevada Help Desk, IdyllwildCybersecurity apprenticeshipHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,452
12 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Cybersecurity Apprentice - Cybersecurity Support Technician at Nevada Help Desk
More details about Cybersecurity Apprentice - Cybersecurity Support Technician at Nevada Help Desk
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
14 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,075
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,452
students trained with WIOA funding
12
Program website, Cybersecurity Apprentice - Cybersecurity Support Technician at Nevada Help Desk
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cyber Security Support Analyst (Entry-Level Cybersecurity)
Nevada Help Desk
Idyllwild
High school diploma or equivalent
Nevada Help Desk, IdyllwildCybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$13,511
Program website, Cyber Security Support Analyst (Entry-Level Cybersecurity) at Nevada Help Desk
More details about Cyber Security Support Analyst (Entry-Level Cybersecurity) at Nevada Help Desk
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 weeks, 19 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
30
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$13,511
Program website, Cyber Security Support Analyst (Entry-Level Cybersecurity) at Nevada Help Desk
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cyber Security Support Technician (Basic)
United Youth of America, Inc
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
United Youth of America, Inc, Los AngelesCybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,575
12 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Cyber Security Support Technician (Basic) at United Youth of America, Inc
More details about Cyber Security Support Technician (Basic) at United Youth of America, Inc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
99 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,930
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,575
students trained with WIOA funding
12
Program website, Cyber Security Support Technician (Basic) at United Youth of America, Inc
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Computer Network Technology: Network Cybersecurity (certificate of achievement)
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$874
Program website, Computer Network Technology: Network Cybersecurity (certificate of achievement) at Diablo Valley College
More details about Computer Network Technology: Network Cybersecurity (certificate of achievement) at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$786
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$874
Program website, Computer Network Technology: Network Cybersecurity (certificate of achievement) at Diablo Valley College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed
Ethical Hacker
SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
Based in San Francisco, CA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
SF State, College of Professional & Global Education, based in San Francisco, CACybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$995
Program website, Ethical Hacker at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
More details about Ethical Hacker at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 2 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$995
Program website, Ethical Hacker at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Online
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Los Angeles
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension, Los AngelesSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,295
Program website, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
More details about CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 2 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,295
Program website, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed
Cyber Security Technician Certificate CC
Kern Community College District
Based in Bakersfield, CA
No diploma needed
Kern Community College District, based in Bakersfield, CACybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,380
School website, Cyber Security Technician Certificate CC at Kern Community College District
More details about Cyber Security Technician Certificate CC at Kern Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,800
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,380
School website, Cyber Security Technician Certificate CC at Kern Community College District
Security certification exam prepOnlineNo diploma needed
CompTIA Security Plus
SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
Based in San Francisco, CA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
SF State, College of Professional & Global Education, based in San Francisco, CASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
Program website, CompTIA Security Plus at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
More details about CompTIA Security Plus at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 2 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,995
Program website, CompTIA Security Plus at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-6200: Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts, based in Livonia, MISecurity certification exam prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,200
Program website, IT-6200: Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) at MedCerts
More details about IT-6200: Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) at MedCerts
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
2 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,200
Program website, IT-6200: Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) at MedCerts
Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
Career Development Solutions, LLC
Anaheim
High school diploma or equivalent
Career Development Solutions, LLC, AnaheimSecurity certification exam prepIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,406
School website, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
More details about CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$69
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,406
School website, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (GES 330) (Voucher Included)
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension, based in Los Angeles, CASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,495
School website, CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (GES 330) (Voucher Included) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
More details about CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (GES 330) (Voucher Included) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$651
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,495
School website, CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (GES 330) (Voucher Included) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cisco Implementing Cisco Edge Network Security Solutions (SENSS)
Career Development Solutions, LLC
Anaheim
High school diploma or equivalent
Career Development Solutions, LLC, AnaheimCybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,689
School website, Cisco Implementing Cisco Edge Network Security Solutions (SENSS) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
More details about Cisco Implementing Cisco Edge Network Security Solutions (SENSS) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$706
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,689
School website, Cisco Implementing Cisco Edge Network Security Solutions (SENSS) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cisco Implementing Cisco Secure Access Solutions (SISAS)
Career Development Solutions, LLC
Anaheim
High school diploma or equivalent
Career Development Solutions, LLC, AnaheimCybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,689
School website, Cisco Implementing Cisco Secure Access Solutions (SISAS) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
More details about Cisco Implementing Cisco Secure Access Solutions (SISAS) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$706
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,689
School website, Cisco Implementing Cisco Secure Access Solutions (SISAS) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cisco Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security 2.0 (IINS)
Career Development Solutions, LLC
Anaheim
High school diploma or equivalent
Career Development Solutions, LLC, AnaheimCybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,764
School website, Cisco Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security 2.0 (IINS) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
More details about Cisco Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security 2.0 (IINS) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$631
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,764
School website, Cisco Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security 2.0 (IINS) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Career Development Solutions, LLC
Based in Anaheim, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
Career Development Solutions, LLC, based in Anaheim, CASecurity certification exam prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,460
School website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
More details about Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$135
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,460
School website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at Career Development Solutions, LLC
Security certification exam prepOnlineNo diploma needed
Certified Ethical Hacker
SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
Based in San Francisco, CA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
SF State, College of Professional & Global Education, based in San Francisco, CASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,595
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
More details about Certified Ethical Hacker at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,595
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
Cybersecurity apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cyber Security Technician Apprenticeship
Dental Tech LLC
Vallejo
High school diploma or equivalent
Dental Tech LLC, VallejoCybersecurity apprenticeshipHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,600
More details about Cyber Security Technician Apprenticeship at Dental Tech LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$400
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,600
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Information Security Training (Voucher Included) Online
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension, based in Los Angeles, CACybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,645
Program website, Information Security Training (Voucher Included) Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
More details about Information Security Training (Voucher Included) Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,645
Program website, Information Security Training (Voucher Included) Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT Security Professional (CCNA/CEH/CISSP)
Integrated Digital Technologies (IDT)
Glendale
High school diploma or equivalent
Integrated Digital Technologies (IDT), GlendaleSecurity certification exam prepIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,425
Program website, IT Security Professional (CCNA/CEH/CISSP) at Integrated Digital Technologies (IDT)
More details about IT Security Professional (CCNA/CEH/CISSP) at Integrated Digital Technologies (IDT)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,075
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,425
Program website, IT Security Professional (CCNA/CEH/CISSP) at Integrated Digital Technologies (IDT)
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses
Network Security
Sillers Institute
Based in Palm Desert, CA
Education and courses
Sillers Institute, based in Palm Desert, CACybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnline · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,310
Program website, Network Security at Sillers Institute
More details about Network Security at Sillers Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,690
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,310
Program website, Network Security at Sillers Institute
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed
Cyber Security Support Technician
Procareer Academy
Based in Whittier, CA
No diploma needed
Procareer Academy, based in Whittier, CACybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,800
School website, Cyber Security Support Technician at Procareer Academy
More details about Cyber Security Support Technician at Procareer Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,800
School website, Cyber Security Support Technician at Procareer Academy
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cyber Security Support Technician (Advanced)
United Youth of America, Inc
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
United Youth of America, Inc, Los AngelesCybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,575
Program website, Cyber Security Support Technician (Advanced) at United Youth of America, Inc
More details about Cyber Security Support Technician (Advanced) at United Youth of America, Inc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
99 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,890
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,575
Program website, Cyber Security Support Technician (Advanced) at United Youth of America, Inc
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cyber Security Support Technician (Intermediate)
United Youth of America, Inc
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
United Youth of America, Inc, Los AngelesCybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,575
Program website, Cyber Security Support Technician (Intermediate) at United Youth of America, Inc
More details about Cyber Security Support Technician (Intermediate) at United Youth of America, Inc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
99 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,788
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,575
Program website, Cyber Security Support Technician (Intermediate) at United Youth of America, Inc
Cybersecurity apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed
Information Assurance Specialist Apprenticeship
Rightvarsity Technologies, LLC
San Jose
No diploma needed
Rightvarsity Technologies, LLC, San JoseCybersecurity apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,575
More details about Information Assurance Specialist Apprenticeship at Rightvarsity Technologies, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
99 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,878
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,575
Cybersecurity apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed
Cybersecurity Support Technician Apprenticeship
Rightvarsity Technologies, LLC
San Jose
No diploma needed
Rightvarsity Technologies, LLC, San JoseCybersecurity apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,858
More details about Cybersecurity Support Technician Apprenticeship at Rightvarsity Technologies, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
99 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,998
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,858
Cybersecurity apprenticeshipOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Information Security Analyst - Registered Apprenticeship Program
ACI Learning Tech Academy
Based in Centennial, CO
High school diploma or equivalent
ACI Learning Tech Academy, based in Centennial, COCybersecurity apprenticeshipOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,985
Program website, Information Security Analyst - Registered Apprenticeship Program at ACI Learning Tech Academy
More details about Information Security Analyst - Registered Apprenticeship Program at ACI Learning Tech Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,985
Program website, Information Security Analyst - Registered Apprenticeship Program at ACI Learning Tech Academy
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Cybersecurity Support Technician
New Horizons Learning Group
Anaheim
No diploma needed
New Horizons Learning Group, AnaheimCybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$11,047
More details about Cybersecurity Support Technician at New Horizons Learning Group
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$11,047
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed
Cyber Security Training
Pacific Union College
Based in Angwin, CA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Pacific Union College, based in Angwin, CACybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,000
More details about Cyber Security Training at Pacific Union College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
33 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$14,000
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cyber Security Technician Program
Covered 6
Moorpark
High school diploma or equivalent
Covered 6, MoorparkCybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$15,820
More details about Cyber Security Technician Program at Covered 6
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,780
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$15,820
Cybersecurity apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed
Cyber Security Support Tech
Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG)
Valencia
No diploma needed
Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG), ValenciaCybersecurity apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about Cyber Security Support Tech at Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
99 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Short course or single classIn personNo diploma needed
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Kern High School District-BAS
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern High School District-BAS, BakersfieldShort course or single classIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity Fundamentals at Kern High School District-BAS
More details about Cybersecurity Fundamentals at Kern High School District-BAS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Cybersecurity Fundamentals at Kern High School District-BAS
Cybersecurity apprenticeshipOnlineNo diploma needed
Youth Apprenticeship - Cyber Security Support Technician
Orange County Department of Education
Based in Costa Mesa, CA
No diploma needed
Orange County Department of Education, based in Costa Mesa, CACybersecurity apprenticeshipOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about Youth Apprenticeship - Cyber Security Support Technician at Orange County Department of Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported

How to pay for cybersecurity training in California

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in California

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for cybersecurity training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for cybersecurity training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Cybersecurity training in California

programs with a price cost under $2,000: 7 of 38
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 21st of 33
cybersecurity programs here, against the typical state's 14: 43 vs 14

State comparisons use the same figures as the cybersecurity training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Cybersecurity training in Los Angeles, Oxnard, Riverside and other California cities

Los Angeles area14

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas and 19 online.

Other training in California

How cybersecurity training compares with the rest of computers and IT: IT certification programs in California

Where the California cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which California cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs California approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what California offers.

How the prices and results of California cybersecurity programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

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Cybersecurity training in California

How much does cybersecurity training cost in California?

Is there free cybersecurity training in California?

All 43 cybersecurity programs in California approved for WIOA funding

Enterprise Security Professional

Enterprise Security Professional - Advanced

Introduction to Cybersecurity (Security+)

CompTIA + Security Certification

Certificate in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Network Security Technician

Professional Achievement Award Applied CyberSecurity

Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Cybersecurity Apprentice - Cybersecurity Support Technician

Cyber Security Support Analyst (Entry-Level Cybersecurity)

Cyber Security Support Technician (Basic)

Computer Network Technology: Network Cybersecurity (certificate of achievement)

Ethical Hacker

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Online

Cyber Security Technician Certificate CC

CompTIA Security Plus

IT-6200: Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)

CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (GES 330) (Voucher Included)

Cisco Implementing Cisco Edge Network Security Solutions (SENSS)

Cisco Implementing Cisco Secure Access Solutions (SISAS)

Cisco Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security 2.0 (IINS)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Ethical Hacker

Cyber Security Technician Apprenticeship

Information Security Training (Voucher Included) Online

IT Security Professional (CCNA/CEH/CISSP)

Network Security

Cyber Security Support Technician

Cyber Security Support Technician (Advanced)

Cyber Security Support Technician (Intermediate)

Information Assurance Specialist Apprenticeship

Cybersecurity Support Technician Apprenticeship

Information Security Analyst - Registered Apprenticeship Program

Cybersecurity Support Technician