Cybersecurity training in Rhode Island

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

2 schools offer these cybersecurity programs, and Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, 1 of the 4 programs takes students without a high school diploma, 1 asks for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

All 4 are the same kind of program: security certification exam prep.

See the 4 programs

How much does cybersecurity training cost in Rhode Island?

$695 to $2,995

from the lowest-priced program to the highest, if you pay yourself

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data; 2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; 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: Not enough data; 4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5

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

Is there free cybersecurity training in Rhode Island?

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 9 people at 2 of the 4 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 $695 to $2,995.

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

All 4 cybersecurity programs in Rhode Island approved for WIOA funding

4 programs

Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
NIST Cybersecurity Professional Foundation Program
Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator
Based in Smithfield, RI
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator, based in Smithfield, RISecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$695
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, NIST Cybersecurity Professional Foundation Program at Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator
More details about NIST Cybersecurity Professional Foundation Program at Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
18
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$695
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Program website, NIST Cybersecurity Professional Foundation Program at Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator
Security certification exam prepOnlineNo diploma needed
NIST Cybersecurity Framework Foundations Certificate
Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator
Based in Smithfield, RI
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator, based in Smithfield, RISecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$42,800
Price if you pay yourself$995
5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, NIST Cybersecurity Framework Foundations Certificate at Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator
More details about NIST Cybersecurity Framework Foundations Certificate at Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$10,700
Length
1 week, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
14
Earned a year, estimated
$42,800
Price if you pay yourself
$995
students trained with WIOA funding
5
Program website, NIST Cybersecurity Framework Foundations Certificate at Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator
Security certification exam prepHybridEducation and courses
Security Specialist with CompTIA Security+ Certification Program
ONLC Training Centers
Wilmington, DE
Education and courses
ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DESecurity certification exam prepHybrid · Education and courses
Classes are outside Rhode Island; Rhode Island approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,200
Program website, Security Specialist with CompTIA Security+ Certification Program at ONLC Training Centers
More details about Security Specialist with CompTIA Security+ Certification Program at ONLC Training Centers
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$50
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,200
Program website, Security Specialist with CompTIA Security+ Certification Program at ONLC Training Centers
Security certification exam prepOnlineEducation and courses
NIST Cybersecurity Framework Practitioner 800-53 Certificate
Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator
Based in Smithfield, RI
Accredited school
Education and courses
Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator, based in Smithfield, RISecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,995
Program website, NIST Cybersecurity Framework Practitioner 800-53 Certificate at Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator
More details about NIST Cybersecurity Framework Practitioner 800-53 Certificate at Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 12 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, NIST Cybersecurity Framework Practitioner 800-53 Certificate at Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator

How to pay for cybersecurity training in Rhode Island

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island

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

Where the Rhode Island cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Rhode Island cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island offers.

How the prices and results of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

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