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Cybersecurity training in Illinois

57 cybersecurity programs with results and funding that can make them free

30 schools offer these cybersecurity programs, and Illinois has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Illinois files no usable prices.

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 Illinois, 13 of the 57 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 48 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 57 programs

How much does cybersecurity training cost in Illinois?

Not reported

Illinois files no usable prices, so none can be shown.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
Length
16 to 64 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 Illinois may also offer cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in Illinois?

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

Cybersecurity training in Chicago, Detroit, Ottawa and other Illinois cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 3 online.

All 57 cybersecurity programs in Illinois approved for WIOA funding

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57 programs

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Network Security Specialist (CAC)-CO242

    Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Prerequisite courses

    Joliet Junior College, Joliet · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$38,900
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Network Security Specialist (CAC)-CO242 at Joliet Junior College
    More details about Network Security Specialist (CAC)-CO242 at Joliet Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,721
    Length
    78 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    168
    a year, estimated
    $38,900
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT Security Specialist AAS

    Moraine Valley Community College

    Palos Hills

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,100
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, IT Security Specialist AAS at Moraine Valley Community College
    More details about IT Security Specialist AAS at Moraine Valley Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    52%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,767
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    139
    a year, estimated
    $35,100
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science

    Kennedy King College

    Chicago

    Education and courses

    Kennedy King College, Chicago · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$46,500
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science at Kennedy King College
    More details about Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science at Kennedy King College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,636
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    95
    a year, estimated
    $46,500
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity AAS

    Waubonsee Community College

    Sugar Grove

    Education and courses

    Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$27,300
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Cybersecurity AAS at Waubonsee Community College
    More details about Cybersecurity AAS at Waubonsee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,833
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    90
    a year, estimated
    $27,300
    price
    Not reported
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity Certificate

    Waubonsee Community College

    Sugar Grove

    Education and courses

    Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$27,300
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Cybersecurity Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
    More details about Cybersecurity Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,833
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    90
    a year, estimated
    $27,300
    price
    Not reported
    trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,200
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More details about Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,561
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    46
    a year, estimated
    $38,200
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science degree

    Illinois Valley Community College

    Oglesby

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science degree at Illinois Valley Community College
    More details about Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science degree at Illinois Valley Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,007
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    34
    a year, estimated
    $32,000
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Cybersecurity Specialist AAS

    Rock Valley College

    Rockford

    No diploma needed

    Rock Valley College, Rockford · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$73,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity Specialist AAS at Rock Valley College
    More details about Cybersecurity Specialist AAS at Rock Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    44%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,354
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    31
    a year, estimated
    $73,400
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Technology Security AAS Degree

    Southeastern Illinois College

    Harrisburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,200
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Information Technology Security AAS Degree at Southeastern Illinois College
    More details about Information Technology Security AAS Degree at Southeastern Illinois College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,799
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    25
    a year, estimated
    $31,200
    price
    Not reported

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

    A+ Net + and Security +

    Fast Lane - Directions Training

    Chicago

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fast Lane - Directions Training, Chicago · CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, A+ Net + and Security + at Fast Lane - Directions Training
    More details about A+ Net + and Security + at Fast Lane - Directions Training
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)HybridNo diploma needed

    A+ Security + MCP

    MicroTrain Technologies

    Oak Brook

    No diploma needed

    MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, A+ Security + MCP at MicroTrain Technologies
    More details about A+ Security + MCP at MicroTrain Technologies
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)In personNo diploma needed

    A+/ Security +

    MicroTrain Technologies

    Oak Brook

    No diploma needed

    MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, A+/ Security + at MicroTrain Technologies
    More details about A+/ Security + at MicroTrain Technologies
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CISSP Certification

    Fast Lane - Directions Training

    Chicago

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fast Lane - Directions Training, Chicago · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, CISSP Certification at Fast Lane - Directions Training
    More details about CISSP Certification at Fast Lane - Directions Training
    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
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CIT Network Associate Security Certificate

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, CIT Network Associate Security Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More details about CIT Network Associate Security Certificate at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepHybridEducation and courses

    Certified Ethical Hacker

    QS Academy Inc.

    Austin, TX

    Education and courses

    QS Academy Inc., Austin, TX · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Certified Ethical Hacker at QS Academy Inc.
    More details about Certified Ethical Hacker at QS Academy Inc.
    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
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepHybridPrerequisite courses

    Certified Ethical Hacker

    Northeastern Illinois University

    Chicago

    Prerequisite courses

    Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker at Northeastern Illinois University
    More details about Certified Ethical Hacker at Northeastern Illinois University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepHybridPrerequisite courses

    Certified Ethical Hacker (Vouchers Included)

    Governors State University

    University Park

    Prerequisite courses

    Governors State University, University Park · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Certified Ethical Hacker (Vouchers Included) at Governors State University
    More details about Certified Ethical Hacker (Vouchers Included) at Governors State University
    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
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    No diploma needed

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at College Of DuPage
    More details about Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    Cisco CCNA Security

    MicroTrain Technologies

    Oak Brook

    No diploma needed

    MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Cisco CCNA Security at MicroTrain Technologies
    More details about Cisco CCNA Security at MicroTrain Technologies
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    CompTIA Complete Cybersecurity Bundle with Labs

    Northeastern Illinois University

    Chicago

    No diploma needed

    Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, CompTIA Complete Cybersecurity Bundle with Labs at Northeastern Illinois University
    More details about CompTIA Complete Cybersecurity Bundle with Labs at Northeastern Illinois University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepHybridPrerequisite courses

    CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)

    MicroTrain Technologies

    Oak Brook

    Prerequisite courses

    MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) at MicroTrain Technologies
    More details about CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) at MicroTrain Technologies
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Vouchers Included)

    Governors State University

    Based in University Park, IL

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Governors State University, based in University Park, IL · Security certification exam prep · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Vouchers Included) at Governors State University
    More details about CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Vouchers Included) at Governors State University
    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
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Online

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    No diploma needed

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Online at College Of DuPage
    More details about CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Online at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Computer Forensics

    John A. Logan Community College

    Carterville

    Education and courses

    John A. Logan Community College, Carterville · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Computer Forensics at John A. Logan Community College
    More details about Computer Forensics at John A. Logan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Cyber Security Analyst

    Quilt NFP

    Chicago

    No diploma needed

    Quilt NFP, Chicago · Cybersecurity apprenticeship · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Cyber Security Analyst at Quilt NFP
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    150 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Cyber Security Specialist Certificate

    Rend Lake College

    Ina

    Prerequisite courses

    Rend Lake College, Ina · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cyber Security Specialist Certificate at Rend Lake College
    More details about Cyber Security Specialist Certificate at Rend Lake College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Cyber Security Support Technician

    United Youth of America Inc.

    Chicago

    No diploma needed

    United Youth of America Inc., Chicago · Cybersecurity apprenticeship · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Cyber Security Support Technician at United Youth of America Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Cyber Security and Information Assurance

    John A. Logan Community College

    Carterville

    Education and courses

    John A. Logan Community College, Carterville · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cyber Security and Information Assurance at John A. Logan Community College
    More details about Cyber Security and Information Assurance at John A. Logan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    CyberSecurity (AAS)-CO246

    Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Education and courses

    Joliet Junior College, Joliet · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, CyberSecurity (AAS)-CO246 at Joliet Junior College
    More details about CyberSecurity (AAS)-CO246 at Joliet Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses

    Cybersecurity

    Evolve Security Academy - Wacker

    Chicago

    Prerequisite courses

    Evolve Security Academy - Wacker, Chicago · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity at Evolve Security Academy - Wacker
    More details about Cybersecurity at Evolve Security Academy - Wacker
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepHybridEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity (CISSP or CEH or CISA or CISM or DCCM )

    COMNet Group Inc.

    Hoffman Estates

    Education and courses

    COMNet Group Inc., Hoffman Estates · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity (CISSP or CEH or CISA or CISM or DCCM ) at COMNet Group Inc.
    More details about Cybersecurity (CISSP or CEH or CISA or CISM or DCCM ) at COMNet Group Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity AAS

    Wright College - North Campus

    Chicago

    Education and courses

    Wright College - North Campus, Chicago · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity AAS at Wright College - North Campus
    More details about Cybersecurity AAS at Wright College - North Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity AC

    Wright College - North Campus

    Chicago

    Education and courses

    Wright College - North Campus, Chicago · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity AC at Wright College - North Campus
    More details about Cybersecurity AC at Wright College - North Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity Advance Certificate

    Kennedy King College

    Chicago

    Education and courses

    Kennedy King College, Chicago · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity Advance Certificate at Kennedy King College
    More details about Cybersecurity Advance Certificate at Kennedy King College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity boot campOnlineEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity Bootcamp

    QS Academy Inc.

    Based in Austin, TX

    Education and courses

    QS Academy Inc., based in Austin, TX · Cybersecurity boot camp · Online · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity Bootcamp at QS Academy Inc.
    More details about Cybersecurity Bootcamp at QS Academy Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses

    Cybersecurity Certificate

    Illinois Valley Community College

    Oglesby

    Prerequisite courses

    Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity Certificate at Illinois Valley Community College
    More details about Cybersecurity Certificate at Illinois Valley Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement

    Lincoln Land Community College

    Springfield

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement at Lincoln Land Community College
    More details about Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement at Lincoln Land Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses

    Cybersecurity Forensics Technician Certification

    Harper College

    Palatine

    Prerequisite courses

    Harper College, Palatine · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Cybersecurity Forensics Technician Certification at Harper College
    More details about Cybersecurity Forensics Technician Certification at Harper College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses

    Cybersecurity Online

    Evolve Security Academy - Wacker

    Chicago

    Prerequisite courses

    Evolve Security Academy - Wacker, Chicago · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity Online at Evolve Security Academy - Wacker
    More details about Cybersecurity Online at Evolve Security Academy - Wacker
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Cybersecurity Program

    Computer Training Source Inc.

    Chicago

    No diploma needed

    Computer Training Source Inc., Chicago · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
    More details about Cybersecurity Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses

    Cybersecurity Specialist (COA)-CO135

    Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Prerequisite courses

    Joliet Junior College, Joliet · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity Specialist (COA)-CO135 at Joliet Junior College
    More details about Cybersecurity Specialist (COA)-CO135 at Joliet Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate

    Kishwaukee College

    Malta

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kishwaukee College, Malta · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate at Kishwaukee College
    More details about Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate at Kishwaukee College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity apprenticeshipOnlineNo diploma needed

    Cybersecurity Support Technician

    Industrial Automation & Cybersecurity for AF RTI

    Based in Dekalb, IL

    No diploma needed

    Industrial Automation & Cybersecurity for AF RTI, based in Dekalb, IL · Cybersecurity apprenticeship · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Cybersecurity Support Technician at Industrial Automation & Cybersecurity for AF RTI
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity/BC

    Kennedy King College

    Chicago

    Education and courses

    Kennedy King College, Chicago · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cybersecurity/BC at Kennedy King College
    More details about Cybersecurity/BC at Kennedy King College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Ethical Hacking Certification BootCamp (CEH & PenTest+)

    Governors State University

    University Park

    High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Ethical Hacking Certification BootCamp (CEH & PenTest+) at Governors State University
    More details about Ethical Hacking Certification BootCamp (CEH & PenTest+) at Governors State University
    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
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    IT Security Specialist AAS Degree

    Rend Lake College

    Ina

    Education and courses

    Rend Lake College, Ina · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, IT Security Specialist AAS Degree at Rend Lake College
    More details about IT Security Specialist AAS Degree at Rend Lake College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT-5100 IT Security Specialist

    MedCerts

    Livonia, MI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    MedCerts, Livonia, MI · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, IT-5100 IT Security Specialist at MedCerts
    More details about IT-5100 IT Security Specialist at MedCerts
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Information Security Analyst Certificate

    McHenry County College

    Crystal Lake

    No diploma needed

    McHenry County College, Crystal Lake · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Information Security Analyst Certificate at McHenry County College
    More details about Information Security Analyst Certificate at McHenry County College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Security Training (Vouchers Included)

    Governors State University

    University Park

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Governors State University, University Park · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) at Governors State University
    More details about Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) at Governors State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses

    Intermediate Cybersecurity

    DiverseNote Mobility

    Detroit, MI

    Education and courses

    DiverseNote Mobility, Detroit, MI · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Intermediate Cybersecurity at DiverseNote Mobility
    More details about Intermediate Cybersecurity at DiverseNote Mobility
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses

    Introduction to Cybersecurity

    DiverseNote Mobility

    Detroit, MI

    Education and courses

    DiverseNote Mobility, Detroit, MI · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Introduction to Cybersecurity at DiverseNote Mobility
    More details about Introduction to Cybersecurity at DiverseNote Mobility
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Network Security (AAS)

    McHenry County College

    Crystal Lake

    No diploma needed

    McHenry County College, Crystal Lake · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Network Security (AAS) at McHenry County College
    More details about Network Security (AAS) at McHenry County College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Network Security Associate

    Moraine Valley Community College

    Palos Hills

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Network Security Associate at Moraine Valley Community College
    More details about Network Security Associate at Moraine Valley Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Network Security Specialist Certificate

    Kishwaukee College

    Malta

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kishwaukee College, Malta · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Network Security Specialist Certificate at Kishwaukee College
    More details about Network Security Specialist Certificate at Kishwaukee College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Programming Security Specialty

    Richland Community College

    Decatur

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Richland Community College, Decatur · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Programming Security Specialty at Richland Community College
    More details about Programming Security Specialty at Richland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Security certification exam prepHybridEducation and courses

    Security+

    COMNet Group Inc.

    Hoffman Estates

    Education and courses

    COMNet Group Inc., Hoffman Estates · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Security+ at COMNet Group Inc.
    More details about Security+ at COMNet Group Inc.
    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
    Not reported
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    Not reported
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    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses

    Zero2Cyber

    The Cyber Guru

    Chicago

    Education and courses

    The Cyber Guru, Chicago · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Zero2Cyber at The Cyber Guru
    More details about Zero2Cyber at The Cyber Guru
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
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    Not reported
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    Not reported

How to pay for cybersecurity training in Illinois

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Illinois

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 Illinois cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Illinois cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs Illinois 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 Illinois offers.

How Illinois 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 Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

Other training in Illinois

Sources for the facts about cybersecurity training in Illinois

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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
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns