Cybersecurity training in Louisiana

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

13 schools offer these cybersecurity programs, and Louisiana 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 Louisiana, 8 of the 33 programs take students without a high school diploma, 19 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 6 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 33 programs here are security certification exam prep (22 programs), cybersecurity certificate or diploma (6 programs), cybersecurity boot camp (2 programs), cybersecurity (associate degree, 1 program), and 2 more of 2 other kinds.

See the 33 programs

How much does cybersecurity training cost in Louisiana?

$1,795 to $3,500 is what most cybersecurity programs in Louisiana cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 33 programs with a price. All of them: $995 to $10,378

In the typical program

Finished the program: Left out; Half of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%
Working 6 months later: Left out; Most of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length: 8 to 26 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 Louisiana may also offer cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in Louisiana?

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.²³⁴
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 Louisiana cost $1,795 to $3,500. Prices on this page run from $995 to $10,378.

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

All 33 cybersecurity programs in Louisiana approved for WIOA funding

33 programs

Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Cyber Security (formally, Cyber Technology - Network Security Concentration) -AAS
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier CityCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$38,600
Price if you pay yourself$10,378
Program website, Cyber Security (formally, Cyber Technology - Network Security Concentration) -AAS at Bossier Parish Community College
More details about Cyber Security (formally, Cyber Technology - Network Security Concentration) -AAS at Bossier Parish Community College
Finished
Left out
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$9,648
Length
60 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,400
Students counted
417
Earned a year, estimated
$38,600
Price if you pay yourself
$10,378
Program website, Cyber Security (formally, Cyber Technology - Network Security Concentration) -AAS at Bossier Parish Community College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed
Information Security Training
Bossier Parish Community College
Based in Bossier City, LA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Bossier Parish Community College, based in Bossier City, LACybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$56,900
Price if you pay yourself$1,795
Program website, Information Security Training at Bossier Parish Community College
More details about Information Security Training at Bossier Parish Community College
Finished
Left out
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$14,228
Length
36 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
22
Earned a year, estimated
$56,900
Price if you pay yourself
$1,795
Program website, Information Security Training at Bossier Parish Community College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Information Systems Security Professionals - Certificate of Technical Studies
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier CityCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$56,900
Price if you pay yourself$5,957
Program website, Information Systems Security Professionals - Certificate of Technical Studies at Bossier Parish Community College
More details about Information Systems Security Professionals - Certificate of Technical Studies at Bossier Parish Community College
Finished
Left out
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$14,228
Length
30 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
22
Earned a year, estimated
$56,900
Price if you pay yourself
$5,957
Program website, Information Systems Security Professionals - Certificate of Technical Studies at Bossier Parish Community College
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Comp TIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (Voucher Included)
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Based in Baton Rouge, LA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, based in Baton Rouge, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$995
Program website, Comp TIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (Voucher Included) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
More details about Comp TIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (Voucher Included) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
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
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$995
Program website, Comp TIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (Voucher Included) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
CompTIA Security+ with Exam Voucher - Live Online - With Exam (PTHY1013E)
Bossier Parish Community College
Based in Bossier City, LA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Bossier Parish Community College, based in Bossier City, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$999
Program website, CompTIA Security+ with Exam Voucher - Live Online - With Exam (PTHY1013E) at Bossier Parish Community College
More details about CompTIA Security+ with Exam Voucher - Live Online - With Exam (PTHY1013E) at Bossier Parish Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 48 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$380
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$999
Program website, CompTIA Security+ with Exam Voucher - Live Online - With Exam (PTHY1013E) at Bossier Parish Community College
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlinePrerequisite courses
System Security
Louisiana Delta Community College
Based in Monroe, LA
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Louisiana Delta Community College, based in Monroe, LACybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$999
School website, System Security at Louisiana Delta Community College
More details about System Security at Louisiana Delta Community College
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
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$999
School website, System Security at Louisiana Delta Community College
Cybersecurity apprenticeshipOnlineNo diploma needed
Cybersecurity Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Spark Mindset
Based in New Orleans, LA
No diploma needed
Spark Mindset, based in New Orleans, LACybersecurity apprenticeshipOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,325
Program website, Cybersecurity Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Spark Mindset
More details about Cybersecurity Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Spark Mindset
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,325
Program website, Cybersecurity Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Spark Mindset
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included)
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Based in Baton Rouge, LA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, based in Baton Rouge, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,395
Program website, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
More details about Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
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
$2,500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,395
Program website, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included)
Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
Based in Shreveport, LA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed, based in Shreveport, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,395
Program website, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
More details about Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 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
$1,395
Program website, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
Security certification exam prepOnlineEducation and courses
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included)
Louisiana State University at Eunice
Based in Eunice, LA
Accredited school
Education and courses
Louisiana State University at Eunice, based in Eunice, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,395
Program website, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
More details about Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 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
$1,395
Program website, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
Security certification exam prepOnlineEducation and courses
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (Voucher Included)
Louisiana State University at Eunice
Based in Eunice, LA
Accredited school
Education and courses
Louisiana State University at Eunice, based in Eunice, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,595
Program website, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
More details about CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,595
Program website, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed
CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Baton Rouge
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton RougeSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,795
Program website, CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
More details about CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,700
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,795
Program website, CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Based in Baton Rouge, LA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, based in Baton Rouge, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
More details about Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,995
Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
Based in Shreveport, LA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed, based in Shreveport, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
More details about Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 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
$1,995
Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
Security certification exam prepOnlineEducation and courses
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Louisiana State University at Eunice
Based in Eunice, LA
Accredited school
Education and courses
Louisiana State University at Eunice, based in Eunice, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
More details about Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 10 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, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
Security certification exam prepOnlineEducation and courses
CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)
Louisiana State University at Eunice
Based in Eunice, LA
Accredited school
Education and courses
Louisiana State University at Eunice, based in Eunice, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
Program website, CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
More details about CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 10 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+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-6200: Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
MedCerts - Online classes
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts - Online classes, 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 - Online classes
More details about IT-6200: Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) at MedCerts - Online classes
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 - Online classes
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-5100: IT Security Specialist
MedCerts - Online classes
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts - Online classes, based in Livonia, MISecurity certification exam prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,300
Program website, IT-5100: IT Security Specialist at MedCerts - Online classes
More details about IT-5100: IT Security Specialist at MedCerts - Online classes
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 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
$2,300
Program website, IT-5100: IT Security Specialist at MedCerts - Online classes
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Preparation for CompTIA Security+
New Horizons Tampa
Based in Tampa, FL
High school diploma or equivalent
New Horizons Tampa, based in Tampa, FLSecurity certification exam prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,495
Program website, Preparation for CompTIA Security+ at New Horizons Tampa
More details about Preparation for CompTIA Security+ at New Horizons Tampa
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,495
Program website, Preparation for CompTIA Security+ at New Horizons Tampa
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included)
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Based in Baton Rouge, LA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, based in Baton Rouge, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,895
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
More details about Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
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
$2,500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,895
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included)
Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
Based in Shreveport, LA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed, based in Shreveport, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,895
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
More details about Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 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
$2,895
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
Security certification exam prepOnlineEducation and courses
Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included)
Louisiana State University at Eunice
Based in Eunice, LA
Accredited school
Education and courses
Louisiana State University at Eunice, based in Eunice, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,895
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
More details about Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 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
$2,895
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
Security certification exam prepOnlineNo diploma needed
Certified Network Defender (CND) (Voucher Included)
Louisiana State University at Eunice
Based in Eunice, LA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Louisiana State University at Eunice, based in Eunice, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,895
Program website, Certified Network Defender (CND) (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
More details about Certified Network Defender (CND) (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,895
Program website, Certified Network Defender (CND) (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
Security certification exam prepOnlineNo diploma needed
CompTIA CASP+
Nunez Community College
Based in Chalmette, LA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Nunez Community College, based in Chalmette, LASecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,995
Program website, CompTIA CASP+ at Nunez Community College
More details about CompTIA CASP+ at Nunez Community College
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
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,995
Program website, CompTIA CASP+ at Nunez Community College
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-6300: Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
MedCerts - Online classes
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts - Online classes, based in Livonia, MISecurity certification exam prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,000
Program website, IT-6300: Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at MedCerts - Online classes
More details about IT-6300: Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at MedCerts - Online classes
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 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
$3,000
Program website, IT-6300: Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at MedCerts - Online classes
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Ethical Hacker
QS Academy
Based in Austin, TX
High school diploma or equivalent
QS Academy, based in Austin, TXSecurity certification exam prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,499
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker at QS Academy
More details about Certified Ethical Hacker at QS Academy
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
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,499
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker at QS Academy
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Network Security
Unitech Training Academy
Based in Lafayette, LA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Unitech Training Academy, based in Lafayette, LACybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,500
Program website, Network Security at Unitech Training Academy
More details about Network Security at Unitech Training Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$200
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,500
Program website, Network Security at Unitech Training Academy
Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
CompTIA Security+
MedCertify.com
Based in Louisville, KY
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCertify.com, based in Louisville, KYSecurity certification exam prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, CompTIA Security+ at MedCertify.com
More details about CompTIA Security+ at MedCertify.com
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
Program website, CompTIA Security+ at MedCertify.com
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cyber Security Professional
MedCertify.com
Based in Louisville, KY
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCertify.com, based in Louisville, KYCybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, Cyber Security Professional at MedCertify.com
More details about Cyber Security Professional at MedCertify.com
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
25 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
Program website, Cyber Security Professional at MedCertify.com
CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-5000: IT Security and Network Technician
MedCerts - Online classes
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts - Online classes, based in Livonia, MICompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, IT-5000: IT Security and Network Technician at MedCerts - Online classes
More details about IT-5000: IT Security and Network Technician at MedCerts - Online classes
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 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
$4,000
Program website, IT-5000: IT Security and Network Technician at MedCerts - Online classes
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cyber Security IT Professional (CyberSec ITPro)
New Horizons Tampa
Based in Tampa, FL
High school diploma or equivalent
New Horizons Tampa, based in Tampa, FLCybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,500
Program website, Cyber Security IT Professional (CyberSec ITPro) at New Horizons Tampa
More details about Cyber Security IT Professional (CyberSec ITPro) at New Horizons Tampa
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,500
Program website, Cyber Security IT Professional (CyberSec ITPro) at New Horizons Tampa
Cybersecurity boot campOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
QS Academy
Based in Austin, TX
High school diploma or equivalent
QS Academy, based in Austin, TXCybersecurity boot campOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,900
Program website, Cybersecurity Bootcamp at QS Academy
More details about Cybersecurity Bootcamp at QS Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,900
Program website, Cybersecurity Bootcamp at QS Academy
Cybersecurity boot campOnlineNo diploma needed
Cybersecurity Impact Bootcamp
Loyola University
Based in New Orleans, LA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Loyola University, based in New Orleans, LACybersecurity boot camp · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,995
School website, Cybersecurity Impact Bootcamp at Loyola University
More details about Cybersecurity Impact Bootcamp at Loyola University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,995
School website, Cybersecurity Impact Bootcamp at Loyola University

How to pay for cybersecurity training in Louisiana

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Louisiana

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 Louisiana

programs with a price cost under $2,000: 14 of 33
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 2nd of 33
cybersecurity programs here, against the typical state's 14: 33 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 Shreveport, Baton Rouge and other Louisiana cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 30 programs are online.

Other training in Louisiana

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

Where the Louisiana cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Louisiana cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs Louisiana 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 Louisiana offers.

How the prices and results of Louisiana 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 Louisiana figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Louisiana among the states with "known data quality concerns".¹⁰ We leave out the share working 6 months later for Louisiana: most of its programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to. We leave out the share who finished for Louisiana: half of its programs report exactly 100%.

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Cybersecurity training in Louisiana

How much does cybersecurity training cost in Louisiana?

Is there free cybersecurity training in Louisiana?

All 33 cybersecurity programs in Louisiana approved for WIOA funding

Cyber Security (formally, Cyber Technology - Network Security Concentration) -AAS

Information Security Training

Information Systems Security Professionals - Certificate of Technical Studies

Comp TIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (Voucher Included)

CompTIA Security+ with Exam Voucher - Live Online - With Exam (PTHY1013E)

System Security

Cybersecurity Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included)

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (Voucher Included)

CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)

IT-6200: Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

IT-5100: IT Security Specialist

Preparation for CompTIA Security+

Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included)

Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included)

Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included)

Certified Network Defender (CND) (Voucher Included)

CompTIA CASP+

IT-6300: Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Ethical Hacker

Network Security

CompTIA Security+

Cyber Security Professional

IT-5000: IT Security and Network Technician

Cyber Security IT Professional (CyberSec ITPro)

Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Cybersecurity Impact Bootcamp

How to pay for cybersecurity training in Louisiana

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Louisiana

Financial aid and grants for cybersecurity training

GI Bill for cybersecurity training

Quick facts: Cybersecurity training in Louisiana

Cybersecurity training in Shreveport, Baton Rouge and other Louisiana cities

Other training in Louisiana

Where the Louisiana cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Louisiana cybersecurity programs are on this list?

How the prices and results of Louisiana cybersecurity programs are measured

How reliable are the Louisiana figures?

Sources for the facts about cybersecurity training in Louisiana