Cybersecurity training in Orlando, Florida

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

8 schools offer these cybersecurity programs with classes in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford 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 Orlando, 15 of the 19 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 4 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 19 programs

All 93 cybersecurity programs in Florida, including online programs

How much does cybersecurity training cost in Orlando?

$2,811 to $6,895 is what most cybersecurity programs in Orlando cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 19 programs with a price. All of them: $995 to $11,093

In the typical program

Finished the program: 100%
Working 6 months later: 37%
Earned a year, estimated: about $32,900
Length: 2 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 Orlando may also offer cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in Orlando?

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 265 people at 4 of the 19 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. Most cybersecurity programs in Orlando cost $2,811 to $6,895. Prices on this page run from $995 to $11,093.

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

All 19 cybersecurity programs in Orlando approved for WIOA funding

19 programs

Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Cyber Security It Professional
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
Orlando
No diploma needed
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF, Orlando · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,900
Price if you pay yourself$11,093
233 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Cyber Security It Professional at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
More details about Cyber Security It Professional at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
49%
Earned in a quarter
$8,219
Length
5 weeks, 29 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,902
Students counted
584
a year, estimated
$32,900
price
$11,093
trained with WIOA funding
233
Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed
Preparatory Program for Certified Ethical Hacker & Computer Hacking Forensics
My IT Future Institute
Orlando
No diploma needed
My IT Future Institute, Orlando · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,400
Price if you pay yourself$6,790
Program website, Preparatory Program for Certified Ethical Hacker & Computer Hacking Forensics at My IT Future Institute
More details about Preparatory Program for Certified Ethical Hacker & Computer Hacking Forensics at My IT Future Institute
Finished
99%
Working at 6 months
21%
Earned in a quarter
$7,355
Length
2 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
136
a year, estimated
$29,400
price
$6,790
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Cyber Security Analyst
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
Orlando
No diploma needed
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF, Orlando · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$42,800
Price if you pay yourself$5,587
17 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Cyber Security Analyst at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
More details about Cyber Security Analyst at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
35%
Earned in a quarter
$10,695
Length
2 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,913
Students counted
66
a year, estimated
$42,800
price
$5,587
trained with WIOA funding
17
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Cybersecurity
Lake Sumter State College-Cs-CSCF
Leesburg
No diploma needed
Lake Sumter State College-Cs-CSCF, Leesburg · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,544
Program website, Cybersecurity at Lake Sumter State College-Cs-CSCF
More details about Cybersecurity at Lake Sumter State College-Cs-CSCF
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
60%
Earned in a quarter
$7,435
Length
30 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,230
Students counted
32
a year, estimated
$29,700
price
$2,544
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Ethical Hacker & Computer Forensics Investigator
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
Orlando
No diploma needed
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF, Orlando · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$43,500
Price if you pay yourself$5,590
5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Ethical Hacker & Computer Forensics Investigator at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
More details about Ethical Hacker & Computer Forensics Investigator at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
37%
Earned in a quarter
$10,875
Length
2 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
30
a year, estimated
$43,500
price
$5,590
trained with WIOA funding
5
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Network Security Technician
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
Orlando
No diploma needed
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF, Orlando · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,500
10 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Network Security Technician at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
More details about Network Security Technician at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
10
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,500
trained with WIOA funding
10
Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
Comptia Advanced Security Practitioner
University of Central Florida-Cont Educ-CSCF
Orlando
No diploma needed
University of Central Florida-Cont Educ-CSCF, Orlando · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$995
School website, Comptia Advanced Security Practitioner at University of Central Florida-Cont Educ-CSCF
More details about Comptia Advanced Security Practitioner at University of Central Florida-Cont Educ-CSCF
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$995
Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
Information Security Manager -Certified
University of Central Florida-Cont Educ-CSCF
Orlando
No diploma needed
University of Central Florida-Cont Educ-CSCF, Orlando · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,395
School website, Information Security Manager -Certified at University of Central Florida-Cont Educ-CSCF
More details about Information Security Manager -Certified at University of Central Florida-Cont Educ-CSCF
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
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,395
Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cissp
My IT Future Institute CSB
Orlando
High school diploma or equivalent
My IT Future Institute CSB, Orlando · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,000
School website, Cissp at My IT Future Institute CSB
More details about Cissp at My IT Future Institute CSB
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
3 weeks, 33 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,000
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Applied Cybersecurity
Orange Technical College - East Campus-CSCF
Winter Park
No diploma needed
Orange Technical College - East Campus-CSCF, Winter Park · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,205
School website, Applied Cybersecurity at Orange Technical College - East Campus-CSCF
More details about Applied Cybersecurity at Orange Technical College - East Campus-CSCF
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 29 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,095
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,205
Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
Orlando
High school diploma or equivalent
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF, Orlando · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,078
School website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
More details about Certified Information Systems Security Professional at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
2 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$842
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,078
Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed
CompTIA Security +
My IT Future Institute CSB
Orlando
No diploma needed
My IT Future Institute CSB, Orlando · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,089
School website, CompTIA Security + at My IT Future Institute CSB
More details about CompTIA Security + at My IT Future Institute CSB
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,089
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Information Security Training
University of Central Florida-Cont Educ-CSCF
Orlando
No diploma needed
University of Central Florida-Cont Educ-CSCF, Orlando · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,295
School website, Information Security Training at University of Central Florida-Cont Educ-CSCF
More details about Information Security Training at University of Central Florida-Cont Educ-CSCF
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
38 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,295
Security certification exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
My IT Future Institute
Orlando
High school diploma or equivalent
My IT Future Institute, Orlando · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,920
School website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at My IT Future Institute
More details about Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at My IT Future Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
2 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,920
Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
Information Systems Security Professional (Cissp)
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
Orlando
No diploma needed
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF, Orlando · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,920
Program website, Information Systems Security Professional (Cissp) at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
More details about Information Systems Security Professional (Cissp) at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,920
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Applied Cybersecurity
Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
Orlando
No diploma needed
Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF, Orlando · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,300
School website, Applied Cybersecurity at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
More details about Applied Cybersecurity at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 29 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,300
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Cyber Security
AdventHealth University -CSCF
Orlando
No diploma needed
AdventHealth University -CSCF, Orlando · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,000
More details about Cyber Security at AdventHealth University -CSCF
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
2 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,000
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Master Certificate in Cyber Security & Information Assurance
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
Orlando
High school diploma or equivalent
My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF, Orlando · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,074
School website, Master Certificate in Cyber Security & Information Assurance at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
More details about Master Certificate in Cyber Security & Information Assurance at My IT Future Institute (was New Horizons)-CSCF
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,926
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,074
Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed
Cisco Cyber Security Network Analyst
My IT Future Institute
Orlando
No diploma needed
My IT Future Institute, Orlando · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,000
Program website, Cisco Cyber Security Network Analyst at My IT Future Institute
More details about Cisco Cyber Security Network Analyst at My IT Future Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$9,000

How to pay for cybersecurity training in Orlando

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Orlando

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 Orlando cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Orlando cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs with classes in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford 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 Orlando 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.

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All 19 cybersecurity programs in Orlando approved for WIOA funding

Cyber Security It Professional

Preparatory Program for Certified Ethical Hacker & Computer Hacking Forensics

Cyber Security Analyst

Cybersecurity

Ethical Hacker & Computer Forensics Investigator

Network Security Technician

Comptia Advanced Security Practitioner

Information Security Manager -Certified

Cissp

Applied Cybersecurity

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

CompTIA Security +

Information Security Training

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Information Systems Security Professional (Cissp)