Cybersecurity training in Chicago, Illinois

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

24 schools offer these cybersecurity programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 48 by Illinois and 2 by Indiana. 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 Chicago, 13 of the 50 programs take students without a high school diploma, 14 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 23 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 50 programs here are cybersecurity certificate or diploma (26 programs), security certification exam prep (11 programs), cybersecurity (associate degree, 6 programs), CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+, 3 programs), and 4 more of 2 other kinds.

See the 50 programs

All 68 cybersecurity programs in Illinois, including online programs

How much does cybersecurity training cost in Chicago?

$3,390 to $8,000

is what the 2 programs with a price cost if you pay yourself

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not reported; None of the 50 programs report it
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; Only 6 of 50 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; Only 6 of 50 programs report it
Length: 16 to 61 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 Chicago may also offer cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in Chicago?

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 11 people at 2 of the 50 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. These programs cost $3,390 to $8,000.

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

All 50 cybersecurity programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

50 programs

Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses
Network Security Specialist (CAC)-CO242
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, JolietCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$38,900
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Network Security Specialist (CAC)-CO242 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Network Security Specialist (CAC)-CO242 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
79%
Earned in a quarter
$9,721
Length
78 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
168
Earned a year, estimated
$38,900
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Network Security Specialist (CAC)-CO242 at Joliet Junior College
Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT Security Specialist AAS
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos HillsCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,100
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, IT Security Specialist AAS at Moraine Valley Community College
More details about IT Security Specialist AAS at Moraine Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
52%
Earned in a quarter
$8,767
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
139
Earned a year, estimated
$35,100
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, IT Security Specialist AAS at Moraine Valley Community College
Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science
Kennedy King College
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Kennedy King College, ChicagoCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$46,500
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science at Kennedy King College
More details about Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science at Kennedy King College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
59%
Earned in a quarter
$11,636
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
95
Earned a year, estimated
$46,500
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science at Kennedy King College
Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Cybersecurity AAS
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove
Accredited school
Education and courses
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar GroveCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$27,300
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Cybersecurity AAS at Waubonsee Community College
More details about Cybersecurity AAS at Waubonsee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$6,833
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
90
Earned a year, estimated
$27,300
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
students trained with WIOA funding
6
Program website, Cybersecurity AAS at Waubonsee Community College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses
Cybersecurity Certificate
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove
Accredited school
Education and courses
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar GroveCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$27,300
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Cybersecurity Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
More details about Cybersecurity Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$6,833
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
90
Earned a year, estimated
$27,300
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
students trained with WIOA funding
5
Program website, Cybersecurity Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of DuPage, Glen EllynCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,200
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
69%
Earned in a quarter
$9,561
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
46
Earned a year, estimated
$38,200
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate at College Of DuPage
Security certification exam prepIn personPrerequisite courses
Security+ Certification Comptia
Computer Education Institute
Porter
Prerequisite courses
Computer Education Institute, PorterSecurity certification exam prepIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,390
Program website, Security+ Certification Comptia at Computer Education Institute
More details about Security+ Certification Comptia at Computer Education Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
3 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,390
Program website, Security+ Certification Comptia at Computer Education Institute
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Cybersecurity Specialist
Jeremi College
Munster
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Jeremi College, MunsterCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,000
Program website, Cybersecurity Specialist at Jeremi College
More details about Cybersecurity Specialist at Jeremi College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,000
Program website, Cybersecurity Specialist at Jeremi College
CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
A+ Net + and Security +
Fast Lane - Directions Training
Chicago
High school diploma or equivalent
Fast Lane - Directions Training, ChicagoCompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, A+ Net + and Security + at Fast Lane - Directions Training
More details about A+ Net + and Security + at Fast Lane - Directions Training
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 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
Left out
Program website, A+ Net + and Security + at Fast Lane - Directions Training
CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)HybridNo diploma needed
A+ Security + MCP
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
No diploma needed
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak BrookCompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, A+ Security + MCP at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about A+ Security + MCP at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 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
Left out
Program website, A+ Security + MCP at MicroTrain Technologies
CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)In personNo diploma needed
A+/ Security +
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
No diploma needed
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak BrookCompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, A+/ Security + at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about A+/ Security + at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 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
Left out
Program website, A+/ Security + at MicroTrain Technologies
Security certification exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
CISSP Certification
Fast Lane - Directions Training
Chicago
High school diploma or equivalent
Fast Lane - Directions Training, ChicagoSecurity certification exam prepHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, CISSP Certification at Fast Lane - Directions Training
More details about CISSP Certification at Fast Lane - Directions Training
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 40 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, CISSP Certification at Fast Lane - Directions Training
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
CIT Network Associate Security Certificate
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of DuPage, Glen EllynCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, CIT Network Associate Security Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about CIT Network Associate Security Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 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
Left out
Program website, CIT Network Associate Security Certificate at College Of DuPage
Security certification exam prepHybridPrerequisite courses
Certified Ethical Hacker
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Northeastern Illinois University, ChicagoSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker at Northeastern Illinois University
More details about Certified Ethical Hacker at Northeastern Illinois University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 28 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, Certified Ethical Hacker at Northeastern Illinois University
Security certification exam prepHybridPrerequisite courses
Certified Ethical Hacker (Vouchers Included)
Governors State University
University Park
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Governors State University, University ParkSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Certified Ethical Hacker (Vouchers Included) at Governors State University
More details about Certified Ethical Hacker (Vouchers Included) at Governors State University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 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
Left out
School website, Certified Ethical Hacker (Vouchers Included) at Governors State University
Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College Of DuPage, Glen EllynSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at College Of DuPage
More details about Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 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
Left out
Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at College Of DuPage
Cybersecurity boot campHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cisco CCNA Associate & CyberOps Associate Training Boot Camp
Governors State University
University Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Governors State University, University ParkCybersecurity boot camp · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Cisco CCNA Associate & CyberOps Associate Training Boot Camp at Governors State University
More details about Cisco CCNA Associate & CyberOps Associate Training Boot Camp at Governors State University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 40 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
School website, Cisco CCNA Associate & CyberOps Associate Training Boot Camp at Governors State University
Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed
Cisco CCNA Security
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
No diploma needed
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak BrookSecurity certification exam prepHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Cisco CCNA Security at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about Cisco CCNA Security at MicroTrain Technologies
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
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
School website, Cisco CCNA Security at MicroTrain Technologies
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
CompTIA Complete Cybersecurity Bundle with Labs
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Northeastern Illinois University, ChicagoCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, CompTIA Complete Cybersecurity Bundle with Labs at Northeastern Illinois University
More details about CompTIA Complete Cybersecurity Bundle with Labs at Northeastern Illinois University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
35 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
Left out
Program website, CompTIA Complete Cybersecurity Bundle with Labs at Northeastern Illinois University
Security certification exam prepHybridPrerequisite courses
CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
Prerequisite courses
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak BrookSecurity certification exam prepHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 32 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, CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) at MicroTrain Technologies
Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Online
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College Of DuPage, Glen EllynSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Online at College Of DuPage
More details about CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Online at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 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
Left out
Program website, CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Online at College Of DuPage
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses
Computer Forensics Analyst 22CT
College of Lake County
Grayslake
Accredited school
Education and courses
College of Lake County, GrayslakeCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Computer Forensics Analyst 22CT at College of Lake County
More details about Computer Forensics Analyst 22CT at College of Lake County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 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
Left out
Program website, Computer Forensics Analyst 22CT at College of Lake County
Cybersecurity apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed
Cyber Security Analyst
Quilt NFP
Chicago
No diploma needed
Quilt NFP, ChicagoCybersecurity apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
More details about Cyber Security Analyst at Quilt NFP
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
150 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
Left out
Cybersecurity apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed
Cyber Security Support Technician
United Youth of America Inc.
Chicago
No diploma needed
United Youth of America Inc., ChicagoCybersecurity apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
More details about Cyber Security Support Technician at United Youth of America Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 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
Left out
Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
CyberSecurity (AAS)-CO246
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Accredited school
Education and courses
Joliet Junior College, JolietCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, CyberSecurity (AAS)-CO246 at Joliet Junior College
More details about CyberSecurity (AAS)-CO246 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 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
Left out
Program website, CyberSecurity (AAS)-CO246 at Joliet Junior College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Cybersecurity
Evolve Security Academy - Wacker
Chicago
Prerequisite courses
Evolve Security Academy - Wacker, ChicagoCybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity at Evolve Security Academy - Wacker
More details about Cybersecurity at Evolve Security Academy - Wacker
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 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
Left out
Program website, Cybersecurity at Evolve Security Academy - Wacker
Security certification exam prepHybridEducation and courses
Cybersecurity (CISSP or CEH or CISA or CISM or DCCM )
COMNet Group Inc.
Hoffman Estates
Education and courses
COMNet Group Inc., Hoffman EstatesSecurity certification exam prepHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity (CISSP or CEH or CISA or CISM or DCCM ) at COMNet Group Inc.
More details about Cybersecurity (CISSP or CEH or CISA or CISM or DCCM ) at COMNet Group Inc.
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
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Cybersecurity (CISSP or CEH or CISA or CISM or DCCM ) at COMNet Group Inc.
Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Cybersecurity AAS
Wright College - North Campus
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Wright College - North Campus, ChicagoCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity AAS at Wright College - North Campus
More details about Cybersecurity AAS at Wright College - North Campus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 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
Left out
Program website, Cybersecurity AAS at Wright College - North Campus
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses
Cybersecurity AC
Wright College - North Campus
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Wright College - North Campus, ChicagoCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity AC at Wright College - North Campus
More details about Cybersecurity AC at Wright College - North Campus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
80 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
Left out
Program website, Cybersecurity AC at Wright College - North Campus
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Cybersecurity Advance Certificate
Kennedy King College
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Kennedy King College, ChicagoCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity Advance Certificate at Kennedy King College
More details about Cybersecurity Advance Certificate at Kennedy King College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 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
Left out
Program website, Cybersecurity Advance Certificate at Kennedy King College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cybersecurity BC
Wright College - North Campus
Chicago
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Wright College - North Campus, ChicagoCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity BC at Wright College - North Campus
More details about Cybersecurity BC at Wright College - North Campus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 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
Left out
Program website, Cybersecurity BC at Wright College - North Campus
Cybersecurity boot campHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Governors State University
University Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Governors State University, University ParkCybersecurity boot camp · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Governors State University
More details about Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Governors State University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 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
Left out
School website, Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Governors State University
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Cybersecurity Forensics Technician Certification
Harper College
Palatine
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Harper College, PalatineCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Cybersecurity Forensics Technician Certification at Harper College
More details about Cybersecurity Forensics Technician Certification at Harper College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 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
Left out
School website, Cybersecurity Forensics Technician Certification at Harper College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Cybersecurity Online
Evolve Security Academy - Wacker
Chicago
Prerequisite courses
Evolve Security Academy - Wacker, ChicagoCybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity Online at Evolve Security Academy - Wacker
More details about Cybersecurity Online at Evolve Security Academy - Wacker
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 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
Left out
Program website, Cybersecurity Online at Evolve Security Academy - Wacker
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Cybersecurity Program
Computer Training Source Inc.
Chicago
No diploma needed
Computer Training Source Inc., ChicagoCybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
More details about Cybersecurity Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
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12 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Program website, Cybersecurity Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Cybersecurity Specialist (COA)-CO135
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, JolietCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity Specialist (COA)-CO135 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Cybersecurity Specialist (COA)-CO135 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
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Working at 6 months
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Earned in a quarter
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Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Cybersecurity Specialist (COA)-CO135 at Joliet Junior College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate
Kishwaukee College
Malta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Kishwaukee College, MaltaCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate at Kishwaukee College
More details about Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate at Kishwaukee College
Finished
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52 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Not reported
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Not reported
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Left out
Program website, Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate at Kishwaukee College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Cybersecurity/BC
Kennedy King College
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Kennedy King College, ChicagoCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Cybersecurity/BC at Kennedy King College
More details about Cybersecurity/BC at Kennedy King College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
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Earned in a quarter
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Length
104 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
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Left out
Program website, Cybersecurity/BC at Kennedy King College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Digital Forensics BVS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, ElginCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Digital Forensics BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Digital Forensics BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
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Working at 6 months
Not reported
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48 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Not reported
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Not reported
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Left out
Program website, Digital Forensics BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Security certification exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Ethical Hacking Certification BootCamp (CEH & PenTest+)
Governors State University
University Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Governors State University, University ParkSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Ethical Hacking Certification BootCamp (CEH & PenTest+) at Governors State University
More details about Ethical Hacking Certification BootCamp (CEH & PenTest+) at Governors State University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
School website, Ethical Hacking Certification BootCamp (CEH & PenTest+) at Governors State University
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Information Security Analyst Certificate
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
McHenry County College, Crystal LakeCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Information Security Analyst Certificate at McHenry County College
More details about Information Security Analyst Certificate at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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Not reported
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Not reported
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Left out
Program website, Information Security Analyst Certificate at McHenry County College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Information Security Certificate
Governors State University
University Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Governors State University, University ParkCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Information Security Certificate at Governors State University
More details about Information Security Certificate at Governors State University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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Not reported
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Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Information Security Certificate at Governors State University
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Information Security Training (Vouchers Included)
Governors State University
University Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Governors State University, University ParkCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) at Governors State University
More details about Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) at Governors State University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
School website, Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) at Governors State University
Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Network Security (AAS)
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
McHenry County College, Crystal LakeCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Network Security (AAS) at McHenry County College
More details about Network Security (AAS) at McHenry County College
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Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
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Left out
Program website, Network Security (AAS) at McHenry County College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Network Security Associate
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos HillsCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Network Security Associate at Moraine Valley Community College
More details about Network Security Associate at Moraine Valley Community College
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48 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Not reported
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Program website, Network Security Associate at Moraine Valley Community College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses
Network Security Specialist + Cybersecurity Analyst
Harper College
Palatine
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Harper College, PalatineCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Network Security Specialist + Cybersecurity Analyst at Harper College
More details about Network Security Specialist + Cybersecurity Analyst at Harper College
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Not reported
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Not reported
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48 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Program website, Network Security Specialist + Cybersecurity Analyst at Harper College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Network Security Specialist Certificate
Kishwaukee College
Malta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Kishwaukee College, MaltaCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Network Security Specialist Certificate at Kishwaukee College
More details about Network Security Specialist Certificate at Kishwaukee College
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30 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Program website, Network Security Specialist Certificate at Kishwaukee College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses
Network Security Specialist Certificate
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights
Accredited school
Education and courses
Prairie State College, Chicago HeightsCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Network Security Specialist Certificate at Prairie State College
More details about Network Security Specialist Certificate at Prairie State College
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52 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Program website, Network Security Specialist Certificate at Prairie State College
Security certification exam prepHybridEducation and courses
Security+
COMNet Group Inc.
Hoffman Estates
Education and courses
COMNet Group Inc., Hoffman EstatesSecurity certification exam prepHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Security+ at COMNet Group Inc.
More details about Security+ at COMNet Group Inc.
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1 week, 40 hours a week
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Program website, Security+ at COMNet Group Inc.
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses
Zero2Cyber
The Cyber Guru
Chicago
Education and courses
The Cyber Guru, ChicagoCybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Zero2Cyber at The Cyber Guru
More details about Zero2Cyber at The Cyber Guru
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16 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Program website, Zero2Cyber at The Cyber Guru

How to pay for cybersecurity training in Chicago

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Chicago

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.

Other training in Chicago

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

Where the Chicago cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Chicago cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Illinois page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Chicago 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.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".¹⁰ We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

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Cybersecurity training in Chicago, Illinois

How much does cybersecurity training cost in Chicago?

Is there free cybersecurity training in Chicago?

All 50 cybersecurity programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

Network Security Specialist (CAC)-CO242

IT Security Specialist AAS

Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science

Cybersecurity AAS

Cybersecurity Certificate

Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate

Security+ Certification Comptia

Cybersecurity Specialist

A+ Net + and Security +

A+ Security + MCP

A+/ Security +

CISSP Certification

CIT Network Associate Security Certificate

Certified Ethical Hacker

Certified Ethical Hacker (Vouchers Included)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Cisco CCNA Associate & CyberOps Associate Training Boot Camp

Cisco CCNA Security

CompTIA Complete Cybersecurity Bundle with Labs

CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Online

Computer Forensics Analyst 22CT

Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Support Technician

CyberSecurity (AAS)-CO246

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity (CISSP or CEH or CISA or CISM or DCCM )

Cybersecurity AAS

Cybersecurity AC

Cybersecurity Advance Certificate

Cybersecurity BC

Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Cybersecurity Forensics Technician Certification

Cybersecurity Online

Cybersecurity Program

Cybersecurity Specialist (COA)-CO135

Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate

Cybersecurity/BC

Digital Forensics BVS

Ethical Hacking Certification BootCamp (CEH & PenTest+)

Information Security Analyst Certificate

Information Security Certificate

Information Security Training (Vouchers Included)

Network Security (AAS)

Network Security Associate

Network Security Specialist + Cybersecurity Analyst

Network Security Specialist Certificate