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Cybersecurity training in Miami, Florida

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

10 schools offer these cybersecurity programs with classes in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach 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 Miami, 5 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 15 programs

All 93 cybersecurity programs in Florida, including online programs

How much does cybersecurity training cost in Miami?

$3,495 to $12,580 is what most cybersecurity programs in Miami cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $2,345 to $23,702

In the typical program

Finished the program
81%
Working 6 months later
67%
Earned a year, estimated
about $39,200
Length
10 to 35 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 Miami may also offer cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in Miami?

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

All 15 cybersecurity programs in Miami approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Networking Security Professional Preparatory

    New Horizons Computer Learning Center Of South Florida-Is

    Miami

    High school diploma or equivalent

    New Horizons Computer Learning Center Of South Florida-Is, Miami · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,200
    Price if you pay yourself$23,702

    277 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Networking Security Professional Preparatory at New Horizons Computer Learning Center Of South Florida-Is
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,811
    Length
    20 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    515
    a year, estimated
    $39,200
    price
    $23,702
    trained with WIOA funding
    277

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Networking Security Professional - Preparatory

    TechLaunch Academy

    Plantation

    High school diploma or equivalent

    TechLaunch Academy, Plantation · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,200
    Price if you pay yourself$23,652

    143 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Networking Security Professional - Preparatory at TechLaunch Academy
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,807
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $50
    Students counted
    473
    a year, estimated
    $35,200
    price
    $23,652
    trained with WIOA funding
    143

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Network Security

    MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (Various Campuses)

    Miami

    No diploma needed

    MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (Various Campuses), Miami · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,700
    Price if you pay yourself$2,594
    More details about Network Security at MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (Various Campuses)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,672
    Length
    52 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $631
    Students counted
    183
    a year, estimated
    $38,700
    price
    $2,594

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Cyber Security Professional

    The Academy of South Florida-State

    Miami

    No diploma needed

    The Academy of South Florida-State, Miami · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$59,200
    Price if you pay yourself$9,700

    83 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Cyber Security Professional at The Academy of South Florida-State
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,810
    Length
    12 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,410
    Students counted
    87
    a year, estimated
    $59,200
    price
    $9,700
    trained with WIOA funding
    83

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Network Security

    Palm Beach State College-Cs

    Lake Worth

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Palm Beach State College-Cs, Lake Worth · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,030
    Program website, Network Security at Palm Beach State College-Cs
    More details about Network Security at Palm Beach State College-Cs
    Finished
    41%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,036
    Length
    36 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,370
    Students counted
    62
    a year, estimated
    $32,100
    price
    $3,030

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Applied Cyber Security

    William T. Mcfatter Technical Center-Vs

    Davie

    High school diploma or equivalent

    William T. Mcfatter Technical Center-Vs, Davie · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,345
    School website, Applied Cyber Security at William T. Mcfatter Technical Center-Vs
    More details about Applied Cyber Security at William T. Mcfatter Technical Center-Vs
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    27%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    34 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,165
    Students counted
    59
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,345

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity

    Broward College-Cs

    Fort Lauderdale

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Broward College-Cs, Fort Lauderdale · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,300
    Price if you pay yourself$3,741

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Cybersecurity at Broward College-Cs
    More details about Cybersecurity at Broward College-Cs
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,563
    Length
    48 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    56
    a year, estimated
    $46,300
    price
    $3,741
    trained with WIOA funding
    10

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Cyber Security Professional

    The Academy of South Florida-State

    Miami

    No diploma needed

    The Academy of South Florida-State, Miami · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$47,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,700

    27 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Cyber Security Professional at The Academy of South Florida-State
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,817
    Length
    12 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,410
    Students counted
    52
    a year, estimated
    $47,300
    price
    $9,700
    trained with WIOA funding
    27

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional - CISSP

    Academy of Applied Technology dba Applied Technology Academy

    Deerfield Beach

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Academy of Applied Technology dba Applied Technology Academy, Deerfield Beach · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,495
    School website, ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional - CISSP at Academy of Applied Technology dba Applied Technology Academy
    More details about ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional - CISSP at Academy of Applied Technology dba Applied Technology Academy
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    42
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,495

  • Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed

    Cloud and Network Security Administrator

    The Academy of South Florida-State

    Miami

    No diploma needed

    The Academy of South Florida-State, Miami · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$23,900
    Price if you pay yourself$15,460

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Cloud and Network Security Administrator at The Academy of South Florida-State
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,966
    Length
    26 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,010
    Students counted
    27
    a year, estimated
    $23,900
    price
    $15,460
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • Cybersecurity boot campHybridEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity Bootcamp

    Florida Atlantic Univ-Boca

    Boca Raton

    Education and courses

    Florida Atlantic Univ-Boca, Boca Raton · Cybersecurity boot camp · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,699

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Florida Atlantic Univ-Boca
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,699
    trained with WIOA funding
    13

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses

    IT Security Professional

    PC Professor-Is -West Palm Beach

    West Palm Beach

    Education and courses

    PC Professor-Is -West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$58,500
    Price if you pay yourself$5,412

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, IT Security Professional at PC Professor-Is -West Palm Beach
    More details about IT Security Professional at PC Professor-Is -West Palm Beach
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,620
    Length
    6 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,650
    Students counted
    11
    a year, estimated
    $58,500
    price
    $5,412
    trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EC-Council Certified Network Defender

    Academy of Applied Technology dba Applied Technology Academy

    Deerfield Beach

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Academy of Applied Technology dba Applied Technology Academy, Deerfield Beach · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,495
    School website, EC-Council Certified Network Defender at Academy of Applied Technology dba Applied Technology Academy
    More details about EC-Council Certified Network Defender at Academy of Applied Technology dba Applied Technology Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,495

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

    Comp TIA A+ Network+ Security+ certifications

    Broward College-Cs

    Fort Lauderdale

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Broward College-Cs, Fort Lauderdale · CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,995
    School website, Comp TIA A+ Network+ Security+ certifications at Broward College-Cs
    More details about Comp TIA A+ Network+ Security+ certifications at Broward College-Cs
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,995

  • Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed

    Cloud Network Security Administrator

    The Academy of South Florida-State

    Miami

    No diploma needed

    The Academy of South Florida-State, Miami · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,460
    More details about Cloud Network Security Administrator at The Academy of South Florida-State
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,010
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,460

How to pay for cybersecurity training in Miami

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Miami

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

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.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Where the Miami cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Miami cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs with classes in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach 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 Florida page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Miami cybersecurity program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some cybersecurity programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

How reliable are the Florida figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Florida Atlantic University: it reports about 5% of students working six months later while the same students earn $10,000 to $20,000 a quarter, which cannot both be right.

Other training in Miami

Sources for the facts about cybersecurity training in Miami

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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