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Cybersecurity training in Tampa, Florida

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

7 schools offer these cybersecurity programs with classes in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater 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 Tampa, 6 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 8 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 Tampa?

$3,508 to $8,991 is what most cybersecurity programs in Tampa cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $1,844 to $13,000

In the typical program

Finished the program
89%
Working 6 months later
45%
Earned a year, estimated
about $43,700
Length
4 to 15 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 Tampa may also offer cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in Tampa?

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

All 15 cybersecurity programs in Tampa approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity-AS

    St Petersburg College-Un

    Largo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St Petersburg College-Un, Largo · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,347
    Program website, Cybersecurity-AS at St Petersburg College-Un
    More details about Cybersecurity-AS at St Petersburg College-Un
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    39 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,308
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,347

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity

    Hillsborough Community College

    Tampa

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hillsborough Community College, Tampa · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,263

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Cybersecurity at Hillsborough Community College
    More details about Cybersecurity at Hillsborough Community College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,646
    Length
    104 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    436
    a year, estimated
    $42,600
    price
    $6,263
    trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Cyber Security Specialist

    Computer Coach Training Center - vs

    Tampa

    No diploma needed

    Computer Coach Training Center - vs, Tampa · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$24,700
    Price if you pay yourself$13,000

    85 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Cyber Security Specialist at Computer Coach Training Center - vs
    More details about Cyber Security Specialist at Computer Coach Training Center - vs
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    30%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,169
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    224
    a year, estimated
    $24,700
    price
    $13,000
    trained with WIOA funding
    85

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Security+

    My IT Future Institute

    Tampa

    High school diploma or equivalent

    My IT Future Institute, Tampa · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,800
    Price if you pay yourself$2,495

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CompTIA Security+ at My IT Future Institute
    More details about CompTIA Security+ at My IT Future Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    37%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,194
    Length
    4 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    217
    a year, estimated
    $44,800
    price
    $2,495
    trained with WIOA funding
    12

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Preparation for Cyber Security IT Professional

    My IT Future Institute

    Tampa

    High school diploma or equivalent

    My IT Future Institute, Tampa · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,900
    Price if you pay yourself$12,495

    22 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Preparation for Cyber Security IT Professional at My IT Future Institute
    More details about Preparation for Cyber Security IT Professional at My IT Future Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    40%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,230
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    76
    a year, estimated
    $36,900
    price
    $12,495
    trained with WIOA funding
    22

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses

    Cyber Security Specialist

    Computer Coach Training Center-Polk

    Tampa

    Education and courses

    Computer Coach Training Center-Polk, Tampa · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,900
    Program website, Cyber Security Specialist at Computer Coach Training Center-Polk
    More details about Cyber Security Specialist at Computer Coach Training Center-Polk
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    25 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    50
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,900

  • Security certification exam prepIn personEducation and courses

    Security Professional (Security+)

    Center For Technology Training-Is

    Tampa

    Education and courses

    Center For Technology Training-Is, Tampa · Security certification exam prep · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$62,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,844

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Security Professional (Security+) at Center For Technology Training-Is
    More details about Security Professional (Security+) at Center For Technology Training-Is
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,618
    Length
    4 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $651
    Students counted
    43
    a year, estimated
    $62,500
    price
    $1,844
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Applied Cybersecurity

    Pinellas Technical College (PTec)

    Clearwater

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pinellas Technical College (PTec), Clearwater · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Applied Cybersecurity at Pinellas Technical College (PTec)
    More details about Applied Cybersecurity at Pinellas Technical College (PTec)
    Finished
    61%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    23
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    Security Professional (Security+Prep)

    Center For Technology Training-Is

    Tampa

    No diploma needed

    Center For Technology Training-Is, Tampa · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$57,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,118

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Security Professional (Security+Prep) at Center For Technology Training-Is
    More details about Security Professional (Security+Prep) at Center For Technology Training-Is
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,479
    Length
    4 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    18
    a year, estimated
    $57,900
    price
    $5,118
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Preparation for Certified Ethical Hacker certification (CEH)

    My IT Future Institute

    Tampa

    High school diploma or equivalent

    My IT Future Institute, Tampa · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,495
    Program website, Preparation for Certified Ethical Hacker certification (CEH) at My IT Future Institute
    More details about Preparation for Certified Ethical Hacker certification (CEH) at My IT Future Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,495

  • Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    CISSP - Information Systems Security Professional

    Center For Technology Training-Is

    Tampa

    No diploma needed

    Center For Technology Training-Is, Tampa · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,546
    Program website, CISSP - Information Systems Security Professional at Center For Technology Training-Is
    More details about CISSP - Information Systems Security Professional at Center For Technology Training-Is
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $949
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,546

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Security Professional

    Center For Technology Training-Is

    Tampa

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Center For Technology Training-Is, Tampa · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,546
    School website, Information Security Professional at Center For Technology Training-Is
    More details about Information Security Professional at Center For Technology Training-Is
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $949
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,546

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Ethical Hacker & Forensics

    Center For Technology Training-Is

    Tampa

    No diploma needed

    Center For Technology Training-Is, Tampa · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,882
    Program website, Ethical Hacker & Forensics at Center For Technology Training-Is
    More details about Ethical Hacker & Forensics at Center For Technology Training-Is
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,108
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,882

  • Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed

    Cisco Cyber Security

    My IT Future Institute

    Tampa

    No diploma needed

    My IT Future Institute, Tampa · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,995
    School website, Cisco Cyber Security at My IT Future Institute
    More details about Cisco Cyber Security at My IT Future Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,995

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    IT Security Professional

    Computer Coach Training Center-Polk

    Tampa

    No diploma needed

    Computer Coach Training Center-Polk, Tampa · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,900
    School website, IT Security Professional at Computer Coach Training Center-Polk
    More details about IT Security Professional at Computer Coach Training Center-Polk
    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
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,900

How to pay for cybersecurity training in Tampa

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Tampa

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 Tampa cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Tampa cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs with classes in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater 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 Tampa 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.

Other training in Tampa

Sources for the facts about cybersecurity training in Tampa

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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 and 680.310: career services before training, 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