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Cybersecurity training in Connecticut

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

6 schools offer these cybersecurity programs, and Connecticut has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 6 of these 14 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.

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 Connecticut, 3 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma, 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 4 ask for earlier courses first and 1 asks for a bachelor's degree.

By kind, the 14 programs here are security certification exam prep (7 programs), cybersecurity certificate or diploma (5 programs), cybersecurity (associate degree, 1 program) and short course or single class (1 program).

See the 14 programs

How much does cybersecurity training cost in Connecticut?

$3,500 to $5,780 is what most cybersecurity programs in Connecticut cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $634 to $12,600

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
10 to 46 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 Connecticut may also offer cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in Connecticut?

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

All 14 cybersecurity programs in Connecticut approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AS Computer Networking - Cybersecurity

    Capital Community College

    Hartford

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Capital Community College, HartfordCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$59,500
    Price if you pay yourself$12,600
    Program website, AS Computer Networking - Cybersecurity at Capital Community College
    More details about AS Computer Networking - Cybersecurity at Capital Community College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,874
    Length
    104 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    283
    Earned a year, estimated
    $59,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,600
    Program website, AS Computer Networking - Cybersecurity at Capital Community College

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Cybersecurity+

    Patrick's Academy

    Based in Meriden, CT

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Patrick's Academy, based in Meriden, CTSecurity certification exam prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CompTIA Cybersecurity+ at Patrick's Academy
    More details about CompTIA Cybersecurity+ at Patrick's Academy
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,214
    Length
    10 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, CompTIA Cybersecurity+ at Patrick's Academy

  • Short course or single classOnlineNo diploma needed

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Patrick's Academy

    Based in Meriden, CT

    No diploma needed

    Patrick's Academy, based in Meriden, CTShort course or single classOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Cybersecurity Fundamentals at Patrick's Academy
    More details about Cybersecurity Fundamentals at Patrick's Academy
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Cybersecurity Fundamentals at Patrick's Academy

  • Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    CompTIA Security+

    Housatonic Community College

    Bridgeport

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Housatonic Community College, BridgeportSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$634
    School website, CompTIA Security+ at Housatonic Community College
    More details about CompTIA Security+ at Housatonic Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    7 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $241
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $634
    School website, CompTIA Security+ at Housatonic Community College

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Security +

    CT State Community College

    Based in New Britain, CT

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    CT State Community College, based in New Britain, CTSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,259
    Program website, CompTIA Security + at CT State Community College
    More details about CompTIA Security + at CT State Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $241
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,259
    Program website, CompTIA Security + at CT State Community College

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineNo diploma needed

    CompTIA Security+ Certification Training

    Mitchell College

    Based in New London, CT

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Mitchell College, based in New London, CTSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,295
    More details about CompTIA Security+ Certification Training at Mitchell College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,295

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineBachelor's degree

    CompTIA Security+

    Patrick's Academy

    Based in Meriden, CT

    Bachelor's degree

    Patrick's Academy, based in Meriden, CTSecurity certification exam prepOnline · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    School website, CompTIA Security+ at Patrick's Academy
    More details about CompTIA Security+ at Patrick's Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    School website, CompTIA Security+ at Patrick's Academy

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity Investigation Certificate

    Charter Oak State College

    Based in New Britain, CT

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Charter Oak State College, based in New Britain, CTCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,823
    More details about Cybersecurity Investigation Certificate at Charter Oak State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    46 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,044
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,823

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses

    Security Strategies Application Certificate

    Charter Oak State College

    Based in New Britain, CT

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Charter Oak State College, based in New Britain, CTCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,823
    More details about Security Strategies Application Certificate at Charter Oak State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    46 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,044
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,823

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Ethical Hacker Associate

    Patrick's Academy

    Based in Meriden, CT

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Patrick's Academy, based in Meriden, CTCybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500
    School website, Ethical Hacker Associate at Patrick's Academy
    More details about Ethical Hacker Associate at Patrick's Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,500
    School website, Ethical Hacker Associate at Patrick's Academy

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity Fundamental Certificate

    Charter Oak State College

    Based in New Britain, CT

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Charter Oak State College, based in New Britain, CTCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,780
    More details about Cybersecurity Fundamental Certificate at Charter Oak State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    44 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,268
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,780

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses

    Technical Security Administration Certificate

    Charter Oak State College

    Based in New Britain, CT

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Charter Oak State College, based in New Britain, CTCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,780
    More details about Technical Security Administration Certificate at Charter Oak State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    47 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,269
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,780

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Ethical Hacker

    Patrick's Academy

    Based in Meriden, CT

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Patrick's Academy, based in Meriden, CTSecurity certification exam prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker at Patrick's Academy
    More details about Certified Ethical Hacker at Patrick's Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker at Patrick's Academy

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Patrick's Academy

    Based in Meriden, CT

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Patrick's Academy, based in Meriden, CTSecurity certification exam prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional at Patrick's Academy
    More details about Certified Information Systems Security Professional at Patrick's Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional at Patrick's Academy

How to pay for cybersecurity training in Connecticut

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Connecticut

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 Connecticut

programs with a price cost under $3,000
3 of 14
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
26th of 33
cybersecurity programs here, against the typical state's 14
14 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).

Other training in Connecticut

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

Where the Connecticut cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Connecticut cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs Connecticut 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 Connecticut offers.

How the prices and results of Connecticut 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.

Sources for the facts about cybersecurity training in Connecticut

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Information Security Analysts
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List