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Cybersecurity training in Columbus, Ohio

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

7 schools offer these cybersecurity programs with classes in the Columbus area, and every one is approved 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 Columbus, 5 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma, 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 14 programs here are security certification exam prep (7 programs), cybersecurity certificate or diploma (5 programs), CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+, 1 program) and cybersecurity (associate degree, 1 program).

See the 14 programs

All 119 cybersecurity programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much does cybersecurity training cost in Columbus?

$2,772 to $8,879 is what most cybersecurity programs in Columbus cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $1,780 to $15,175

In the typical program

Finished the program
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2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
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1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
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None of the 14 programs report it

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

Is there free cybersecurity training in Columbus?

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

All 14 cybersecurity programs in Columbus approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed

    Certified Information Systems Auditor' (CISA)

    Global Lynx, Inc

    Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Global Lynx, Inc, ColumbusSecurity certification exam prepIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,575
    Program website, Certified Information Systems Auditor' (CISA) at Global Lynx, Inc
    More details about Certified Information Systems Auditor' (CISA) at Global Lynx, Inc
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $225
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,575
    Program website, Certified Information Systems Auditor' (CISA) at Global Lynx, Inc

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cyber Security

    C-TEC of Licking County

    Newark

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    C-TEC of Licking County, NewarkCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$16,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,776
    Program website, Cyber Security at C-TEC of Licking County
    More details about Cyber Security at C-TEC of Licking County
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,091
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $602
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,776
    Program website, Cyber Security at C-TEC of Licking County

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Network Intensive Cybersecurity: IT Workforce Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,780
    Program website, Network Intensive Cybersecurity: IT Workforce Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Network Intensive Cybersecurity: IT Workforce Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,780
    Program website, Network Intensive Cybersecurity: IT Workforce Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed

    CompTIA Security+ Certification

    Ohio Professional Training Center LLC

    Reynoldsburg

    No diploma needed

    Ohio Professional Training Center LLC, ReynoldsburgSecurity certification exam prepIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,499
    Program website, CompTIA Security+ Certification at Ohio Professional Training Center LLC
    More details about CompTIA Security+ Certification at Ohio Professional Training Center LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,499
    Program website, CompTIA Security+ Certification at Ohio Professional Training Center LLC

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Google Cybersecurity Certificate

    Goodwill Columbus

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Goodwill Columbus, ColumbusSecurity certification exam prepIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,586
    Program website, Google Cybersecurity Certificate at Goodwill Columbus
    More details about Google Cybersecurity Certificate at Goodwill Columbus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,586
    Program website, Google Cybersecurity Certificate at Goodwill Columbus

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Security+

    Goodwill Columbus

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Goodwill Columbus, ColumbusSecurity certification exam prepIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,332
    Program website, CompTIA Security+ at Goodwill Columbus
    More details about CompTIA Security+ at Goodwill Columbus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,332
    Program website, CompTIA Security+ at Goodwill Columbus

  • Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed

    IT Security - CompTIA Security+

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,320
    Program website, IT Security - CompTIA Security+ at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about IT Security - CompTIA Security+ at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,320
    Program website, IT Security - CompTIA Security+ at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certificate

    Goodwill Columbus

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Goodwill Columbus, ColumbusSecurity certification exam prepIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,387
    School website, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certificate at Goodwill Columbus
    More details about Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certificate at Goodwill Columbus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,387
    School website, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certificate at Goodwill Columbus

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Cybersecurity: IT Workforce Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,455
    Program website, Cybersecurity: IT Workforce Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Cybersecurity: IT Workforce Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,455
    Program website, Cybersecurity: IT Workforce Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT-5100 IT Security Specialist

    Goodwill Columbus

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Goodwill Columbus, ColumbusSecurity certification exam prepIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,487
    Program website, IT-5100 IT Security Specialist at Goodwill Columbus
    More details about IT-5100 IT Security Specialist at Goodwill Columbus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,487
    Program website, IT-5100 IT Security Specialist at Goodwill Columbus

  • CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT-5000 IT Security & Network Technician

    Goodwill Columbus

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Goodwill Columbus, ColumbusCompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,187
    Program website, IT-5000 IT Security & Network Technician at Goodwill Columbus
    More details about IT-5000 IT Security & Network Technician at Goodwill Columbus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,187
    Program website, IT-5000 IT Security & Network Technician at Goodwill Columbus

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Computer Science - Cybersecurity AAS

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,615
    Program website, Computer Science - Cybersecurity AAS at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Computer Science - Cybersecurity AAS at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,615
    Program website, Computer Science - Cybersecurity AAS at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity

    Advanced Technology Education LLC

    Dublin

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Technology Education LLC, DublinCybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,000
    Program website, Cybersecurity at Advanced Technology Education LLC
    More details about Cybersecurity at Advanced Technology Education LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,000
    Program website, Cybersecurity at Advanced Technology Education LLC

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity Analyst

    We Can Code IT

    Columbus

    Education and courses

    We Can Code IT, ColumbusCybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,175
    Program website, Cybersecurity Analyst at We Can Code IT
    More details about Cybersecurity Analyst at We Can Code IT
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,175
    Program website, Cybersecurity Analyst at We Can Code IT

How to pay for cybersecurity training in Columbus

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Columbus

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 Columbus

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

Where the Columbus cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Columbus cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs with classes in the Columbus 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 Ohio 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 Columbus 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 Columbus

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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