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Cybersecurity training in Georgia

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

8 schools offer these cybersecurity programs, and Georgia 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 Georgia, every program asks for a diploma or other schooling first, and 9 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much does cybersecurity training cost in Georgia?

$2,930 to $6,376 is what most cybersecurity programs in Georgia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 17 programs with a price. All of them: $2,176 to $10,705

In the typical program

Finished the program
76%
Working 6 months later
63%
Earned a year, estimated
about $37,000
Length
1 to 60 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 Georgia may also offer cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in Georgia?

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

Cybersecurity training in Atlanta, Waycross, Augusta and other Georgia cities

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All 17 cybersecurity programs in Georgia approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity AAS--Is23

    Gwinnett Technical College

    Lawrenceville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,170

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Cybersecurity AAS--Is23 at Gwinnett Technical College
    Finished
    21%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,933
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    1,164
    a year, estimated
    $31,700
    price
    $7,170
    trained with WIOA funding
    10

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity-Associate of Applied Science degree --IS23--

    Augusta Technical College

    Augusta

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Augusta Technical College, Augusta · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,800
    Price if you pay yourself$10,705

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Cybersecurity-Associate of Applied Science degree --IS23-- at Augusta Technical College
    Finished
    9%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,943
    Length
    75 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,478
    Students counted
    749
    a year, estimated
    $27,800
    price
    $10,705
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity Diploma--Is12

    Gwinnett Technical College

    Lawrenceville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,736

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Cybersecurity Diploma--Is12 at Gwinnett Technical College
    Finished
    5%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,726
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,600
    Students counted
    641
    a year, estimated
    $26,900
    price
    $5,736
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity (IS23) Associate of Applied Science Degree

    Georgia Northwestern Technical College

    Rome

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Rome · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,600
    Price if you pay yourself$8,394
    Program website, Cybersecurity (IS23) Associate of Applied Science Degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    More details about Cybersecurity (IS23) Associate of Applied Science Degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    Finished
    8%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,154
    Length
    70 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,375
    Students counted
    143
    a year, estimated
    $32,600
    price
    $8,394

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Comp Tia Security+ Certification

    ATG

    Atlanta

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ATG, Atlanta · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,930
    More details about Comp Tia Security+ Certification at ATG
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    28%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $195
    Students counted
    130
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,930

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Isc2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (Cissp) Certification

    ATG

    Atlanta

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ATG, Atlanta · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,095

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Isc2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (Cissp) Certification at ATG
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    31%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $108
    Students counted
    114
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,095
    trained with WIOA funding
    8

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity Associates Degree--Cy13

    Coastal Pines Technical College

    Waycross

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coastal Pines Technical College, Waycross · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,400
    Price if you pay yourself$6,376
    More details about Cybersecurity Associates Degree--Cy13 at Coastal Pines Technical College
    Finished
    20%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,344
    Length
    75 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    64
    a year, estimated
    $41,400
    price
    $6,376

  • Security certification exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information System Security Professional Certificate

    Kennesaw State University

    Kennesaw

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$60,500
    Price if you pay yourself$2,799

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Information System Security Professional Certificate at Kennesaw State University
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    17%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,120
    Length
    16 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $125
    Students counted
    58
    a year, estimated
    $60,500
    price
    $2,799
    trained with WIOA funding
    7

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity (IS12) Diploma

    Georgia Northwestern Technical College

    Rome

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Rome · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,800
    Price if you pay yourself$8,250
    Program website, Cybersecurity (IS12) Diploma at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    More details about Cybersecurity (IS12) Diploma at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,451
    Length
    70 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,375
    Students counted
    47
    a year, estimated
    $21,800
    price
    $8,250

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Ethical Hacker Bootcamp (Economic Development)

    Central Georgia Technical College

    Warner Robins

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Georgia Technical College, Warner Robins · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$65,900
    Price if you pay yourself$2,950

    35 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Certified Ethical Hacker Bootcamp (Economic Development) at Central Georgia Technical College
    More details about Certified Ethical Hacker Bootcamp (Economic Development) at Central Georgia Technical College
    Finished
    53%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,480
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    40
    a year, estimated
    $65,900
    price
    $2,950
    trained with WIOA funding
    35

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Ec Council Certified Ethical Hacker (Ceh) Certification

    ATG

    Atlanta

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ATG, Atlanta · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$81,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,095
    More details about Ec Council Certified Ethical Hacker (Ceh) Certification at ATG
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    19%
    Earned in a quarter
    $20,460
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $694
    Students counted
    28
    a year, estimated
    $81,800
    price
    $5,095

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    COMP TIA CySA+ CERTIFICATION

    ATG

    Atlanta

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ATG, Atlanta · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,929
    More details about COMP TIA CySA+ CERTIFICATION at ATG
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $195
    Students counted
    17
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,929

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Network Security

    Bridge Institute

    Duluth

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bridge Institute, Duluth · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$47,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,450

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about CompTIA Network Security at Bridge Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,900
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $454
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    $47,600
    price
    $5,450
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity Diploma--Cy12

    Coastal Pines Technical College

    Waycross

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coastal Pines Technical College, Waycross · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,976
    More details about Cybersecurity Diploma--Cy12 at Coastal Pines Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    25
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,976

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate--Cw71

    Coastal Pines Technical College

    Waycross

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coastal Pines Technical College, Waycross · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,176
    More details about Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate--Cw71 at Coastal Pines Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,176

  • Security certification exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Security+ Bootcamp (Economic Development)

    Central Georgia Technical College

    Warner Robins

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Georgia Technical College, Warner Robins · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,350
    School website, CompTIA Security+ Bootcamp (Economic Development) at Central Georgia Technical College
    More details about CompTIA Security+ Bootcamp (Economic Development) at Central Georgia Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,350

  • Security certification exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CISCO Certified Cyber Ops Associate-Technical Certificate of Credit (CU71)

    Augusta Technical College

    Augusta

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Augusta Technical College, Augusta · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,605
    More details about CISCO Certified Cyber Ops Associate-Technical Certificate of Credit (CU71) at Augusta Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $565
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,605

How to pay for cybersecurity training in Georgia

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Georgia

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

Quick facts: Cybersecurity training in Georgia

programs with a price cost under $3,000
6 of 17
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
25th of 32
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
3 of 12
cybersecurity programs here, against the typical state's 12
17 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the cybersecurity training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Georgia cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Georgia cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs Georgia 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 Georgia offers.

How Georgia 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 Georgia

Sources for the facts about cybersecurity training in Georgia

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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