Cybersecurity training in Washington

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

23 schools offer these cybersecurity programs, and Washington 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 Washington, 12 of the 53 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 36 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 53 programs

How much does cybersecurity training cost in Washington?

$2,690 to $11,464 is what most cybersecurity programs in Washington cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 41 programs with a price. All of them: $795 to $19,940

In the typical program

Finished the program: 61%
Working 6 months later: 67%
Earned a year, estimated: about $50,900
Length: 20 to 35 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Washington may also offer cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in Washington?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 24 people at 4 of the 53 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most cybersecurity programs in Washington cost $2,690 to $11,464. Prices on this page run from $795 to $19,940.

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

Cybersecurity training in Seattle, Bremerton, Spokane and other Washington cities

Seattle area31

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 1 more program is in 1 other area and 12 online.

All 53 cybersecurity programs in Washington approved for WIOA funding

53 programs

Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlinePrerequisite courses
Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) GES359
Clover Park Technical College
Based in Lakewood, WA
Prerequisite courses
Clover Park Technical College, based in Lakewood, WA · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Online · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$37,400
Price if you pay yourself$3,295
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) GES359 at Clover Park Technical College
More details about Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) GES359 at Clover Park Technical College
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
65%
Earned in a quarter
$9,360
Length
30 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
132
a year, estimated
$37,400
price
$3,295
trained with WIOA funding
6
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Network Operations & System Security: Security Professional
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
Education and courses
Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$37,400
Price if you pay yourself$9,526
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Network Operations & System Security: Security Professional at Clover Park Technical College
More details about Network Operations & System Security: Security Professional at Clover Park Technical College
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
65%
Earned in a quarter
$9,360
Length
35 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
132
a year, estimated
$37,400
price
$9,526
trained with WIOA funding
6
Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Network Operations and Systems Security
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
High school diploma or equivalent
Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,400
Price if you pay yourself$12,362
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Network Operations and Systems Security at Clover Park Technical College
More details about Network Operations and Systems Security at Clover Park Technical College
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
65%
Earned in a quarter
$9,360
Length
60 weeks, 19 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
132
a year, estimated
$37,400
price
$12,362
trained with WIOA funding
6
Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) (Voucher Included)
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
No diploma needed
Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,400
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) (Voucher Included) at Clover Park Technical College
More details about Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) (Voucher Included) at Clover Park Technical College
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
65%
Earned in a quarter
$9,360
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
132
a year, estimated
$37,400
price
Not reported
trained with WIOA funding
6
Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cybersecurity
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham
High school diploma or equivalent
Whatcom Community College, Bellingham · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,400
Price if you pay yourself$6,428
Program website, Cybersecurity at Whatcom Community College
More details about Cybersecurity at Whatcom Community College
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
60%
Earned in a quarter
$8,111
Length
60 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,250
Students counted
71
a year, estimated
$32,400
price
$6,428
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
City University of Seattle
Based in Seattle, WA
High school diploma or equivalent
City University of Seattle, based in Seattle, WA · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$18,000
School website, Fundamentals of Cybersecurity at City University of Seattle
More details about Fundamentals of Cybersecurity at City University of Seattle
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
71
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$18,000
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Information Security
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Prerequisite courses
Edmonds College, Lynnwood · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$58,200
Price if you pay yourself$1,541
Program website, Information Security at Edmonds College
More details about Information Security at Edmonds College
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$14,560
Length
12 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
36
a year, estimated
$58,200
price
$1,541
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Cyber Defense Implementation
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Prerequisite courses
Edmonds College, Lynnwood · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$58,200
Price if you pay yourself$1,695
Program website, Cyber Defense Implementation at Edmonds College
More details about Cyber Defense Implementation at Edmonds College
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$14,560
Length
20 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
36
a year, estimated
$58,200
price
$1,695
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Cyber Defense Fundamentals
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Prerequisite courses
Edmonds College, Lynnwood · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$58,200
Price if you pay yourself$1,740
Program website, Cyber Defense Fundamentals at Edmonds College
More details about Cyber Defense Fundamentals at Edmonds College
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$14,560
Length
20 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
36
a year, estimated
$58,200
price
$1,740
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Pen Testing and Ethical Hacking
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Prerequisite courses
Edmonds College, Lynnwood · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$58,200
Price if you pay yourself$1,952
Program website, Pen Testing and Ethical Hacking at Edmonds College
More details about Pen Testing and Ethical Hacking at Edmonds College
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$14,560
Length
12 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
36
a year, estimated
$58,200
price
$1,952
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Digital Forensics
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Education and courses
Edmonds College, Lynnwood · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$58,200
Price if you pay yourself$2,569
Program website, Digital Forensics at Edmonds College
More details about Digital Forensics at Edmonds College
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$14,560
Length
33 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
36
a year, estimated
$58,200
price
$2,569
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cyber Security Specialist
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
High school diploma or equivalent
Edmonds College, Lynnwood · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$58,200
Price if you pay yourself$4,410
Program website, Cyber Security Specialist at Edmonds College
More details about Cyber Security Specialist at Edmonds College
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$14,560
Length
33 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
36
a year, estimated
$58,200
price
$4,410
Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cyber Defense and Digital Forensics
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
High school diploma or equivalent
Edmonds College, Lynnwood · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$58,200
Price if you pay yourself$9,350
Program website, Cyber Defense and Digital Forensics at Edmonds College
More details about Cyber Defense and Digital Forensics at Edmonds College
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$14,560
Length
60 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
36
a year, estimated
$58,200
price
$9,350
Security certification exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Network Security Engineer
Highline College
Des Moines
High school diploma or equivalent
Highline College, Des Moines · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$13,000
Program website, Network Security Engineer at Highline College
More details about Network Security Engineer at Highline College
Finished
74%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,750
Students counted
35
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$13,000
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses
Cybersecurity Risk Management
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Based in Seattle, WA
Education and courses
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education, based in Seattle, WA · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Online · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,197
Program website, Cybersecurity Risk Management at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
More details about Cybersecurity Risk Management at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Finished
89%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
27
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,197
Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Information Technology - Cybersecurity and Networking
Green River College
Auburn
Education and courses
Green River College, Auburn · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$43,600
Price if you pay yourself$11,464
Program website, Information Technology - Cybersecurity and Networking at Green River College
More details about Information Technology - Cybersecurity and Networking at Green River College
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
52%
Earned in a quarter
$10,897
Length
30 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
26
a year, estimated
$43,600
price
$11,464
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Cyber-Security
Olympic College
Bremerton
Prerequisite courses
Olympic College, Bremerton · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,483
Program website, Cyber-Security at Olympic College
More details about Cyber-Security at Olympic College
Finished
52%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$600
Students counted
25
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,483
Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Information Technology - Security
Olympic College
Bremerton
High school diploma or equivalent
Olympic College, Bremerton · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,380
Program website, Information Technology - Security at Olympic College
More details about Information Technology - Security at Olympic College
Finished
52%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 19 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,600
Students counted
25
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$14,380
Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
IT Security
Olympic College
Bremerton
No diploma needed
Olympic College, Bremerton · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, IT Security at Olympic College
More details about IT Security at Olympic College
Finished
52%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
25
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Cyber Security
Skillspire
Seatac
Prerequisite courses
Skillspire, Seatac · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$95,300
Price if you pay yourself$6,499
Program website, Cyber Security at Skillspire
More details about Cyber Security at Skillspire
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
43%
Earned in a quarter
$23,814
Length
1 week, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
24
a year, estimated
$95,300
price
$6,499
Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Cybersecurity
Bates Technical College
Tacoma
No diploma needed
Bates Technical College, Tacoma · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$19,800
Price if you pay yourself$15,276
Program website, Cybersecurity at Bates Technical College
More details about Cybersecurity at Bates Technical College
Finished
71%
Working at 6 months
67%
Earned in a quarter
$4,948
Length
60 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
22
a year, estimated
$19,800
price
$15,276
Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics
Peninsula College
Port Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Peninsula College, Port Angeles · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,758
Program website, Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics at Peninsula College
More details about Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics at Peninsula College
Finished
79%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,100
Students counted
21
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$12,758
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Security Support Certificate
Cascadia College
Bothell
Prerequisite courses
Cascadia College, Bothell · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$22,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,690
Program website, Security Support Certificate at Cascadia College
More details about Security Support Certificate at Cascadia College
Finished
56%
Working at 6 months
61%
Earned in a quarter
$5,685
Length
35 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
14
a year, estimated
$22,700
price
$2,690
Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Network Security Administrator
Apprenti
Seattle
High school diploma or equivalent
Apprenti, Seattle · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Network Security Administrator at Apprenti
More details about Network Security Administrator at Apprenti
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
50 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
11
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses
Cybersecurity
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Based in Seattle, WA
Education and courses
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education, based in Seattle, WA · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Online · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,999
Program website, Cybersecurity at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
More details about Cybersecurity at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
20
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,999
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses
Ethical Hacking
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Based in Seattle, WA
Education and courses
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education, based in Seattle, WA · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Online · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,855
Program website, Ethical Hacking at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
More details about Ethical Hacking at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
13
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,855
Security certification exam prepOnlinePrerequisite courses
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) GES343
Clover Park Technical College
Based in Lakewood, WA
Prerequisite courses
Clover Park Technical College, based in Lakewood, WA · Security certification exam prep · Online · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$795
Program website, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) GES343 at Clover Park Technical College
More details about Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) GES343 at Clover Park Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$795
Security certification exam prepOnlinePrerequisite courses
Certified Information Security Manager CISM (Voucher Included) GES345
Clover Park Technical College
Based in Lakewood, WA
Prerequisite courses
Clover Park Technical College, based in Lakewood, WA · Security certification exam prep · Online · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,395
Program website, Certified Information Security Manager CISM (Voucher Included) GES345 at Clover Park Technical College
More details about Certified Information Security Manager CISM (Voucher Included) GES345 at Clover Park Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,395
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses
Cyber Security
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma
Education and courses
Tacoma Community College, Tacoma · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,969
Program website, Cyber Security at Tacoma Community College
More details about Cyber Security at Tacoma Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,969
Security certification exam prepOnlinePrerequisite courses
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) GES367
Clover Park Technical College
Based in Lakewood, WA
Prerequisite courses
Clover Park Technical College, based in Lakewood, WA · Security certification exam prep · Online · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) GES367 at Clover Park Technical College
More details about Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) GES367 at Clover Park Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,995
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Cybersecurity Analyst
Everett Community College
Everett
Prerequisite courses
Everett Community College, Everett · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,025
Program website, Cybersecurity Analyst at Everett Community College
More details about Cybersecurity Analyst at Everett Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,025
Security certification exam prepOnlinePrerequisite courses
Certified Ethical Hacker
Pierce College
Based in Lakewood, WA
Prerequisite courses
Pierce College, based in Lakewood, WA · Security certification exam prep · Online · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,895
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker at Pierce College
More details about Certified Ethical Hacker at Pierce College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
7 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,895
Security certification exam prepOnlinePrerequisite courses
Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) GES338
Clover Park Technical College
Based in Lakewood, WA
Prerequisite courses
Clover Park Technical College, based in Lakewood, WA · Security certification exam prep · Online · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,895
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) GES338 at Clover Park Technical College
More details about Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) GES338 at Clover Park Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,895
Security certification exam prepOnlineAssociate's degree
Certified Network Defender (CND) (Voucher Included) GES3031
Clover Park Technical College
Based in Lakewood, WA
Associate's degree
Clover Park Technical College, based in Lakewood, WA · Security certification exam prep · Online · Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,895
Program website, Certified Network Defender (CND) (Voucher Included) GES3031 at Clover Park Technical College
More details about Certified Network Defender (CND) (Voucher Included) GES3031 at Clover Park Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,895
Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed
CompTIA Certified Professional - Security+
TLG Learning
Bellevue
No diploma needed
TLG Learning, Bellevue · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,142
Program website, CompTIA Certified Professional - Security+ at TLG Learning
More details about CompTIA Certified Professional - Security+ at TLG Learning
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,142
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Digital Forensics & Investigations
Highline College
Des Moines
Prerequisite courses
Highline College, Des Moines · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,250
Program website, Digital Forensics & Investigations at Highline College
More details about Digital Forensics & Investigations at Highline College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
25 weeks, 11 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$625
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,250
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses
Digital Forensics and Protection
Highline College
Des Moines
Education and courses
Highline College, Des Moines · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, Digital Forensics and Protection at Highline College
More details about Digital Forensics and Protection at Highline College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,000
Security certification exam prepHybridPrerequisite courses
Certified Information Security Systems Professionals (CISSP)
TLG Learning
Bellevue
Prerequisite courses
TLG Learning, Bellevue · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,193
Program website, Certified Information Security Systems Professionals (CISSP) at TLG Learning
More details about Certified Information Security Systems Professionals (CISSP) at TLG Learning
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
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a year, estimated
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price
$4,193
Security certification exam prepOnlinePrerequisite courses
Ethical Hacking Dual Certification Boot Camp (CEH and PenTest+)
Pierce College
Based in Lakewood, WA
Prerequisite courses
Pierce College, based in Lakewood, WA · Security certification exam prep · Online · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,599
Program website, Ethical Hacking Dual Certification Boot Camp (CEH and PenTest+) at Pierce College
More details about Ethical Hacking Dual Certification Boot Camp (CEH and PenTest+) at Pierce College
Finished
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Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
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Length
20 weeks, 23 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
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a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,599
Cybersecurity apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cyber Security Support Technician
Procareer Academy California
Whittier, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
Procareer Academy California, Whittier, CA · Cybersecurity apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Washington; Washington approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,800
School website, Cyber Security Support Technician at Procareer Academy California
More details about Cyber Security Support Technician at Procareer Academy California
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,800
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cyber Security Training
Walla Walla University
College Place
High school diploma or equivalent
Walla Walla University, College Place · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,000
Program website, Cyber Security Training at Walla Walla University
More details about Cyber Security Training at Walla Walla University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
33 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$14,000
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridAssociate's degree
Advancement of Computing - Cybersecurity
City University of Seattle
Seattle
Associate's degree
City University of Seattle, Seattle · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$15,450
Program website, Advancement of Computing - Cybersecurity at City University of Seattle
More details about Advancement of Computing - Cybersecurity at City University of Seattle
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$15,450
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cybersecurity Analyst Program
TLG Learning Camp Murray
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
High school diploma or equivalent
TLG Learning Camp Murray, Joint Base Lewis-McChord · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$19,940
Program website, Cybersecurity Analyst Program at TLG Learning Camp Murray
More details about Cybersecurity Analyst Program at TLG Learning Camp Murray
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
13 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$19,940
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cybersecurity Analyst Program
TLG Learning
Bellevue
High school diploma or equivalent
TLG Learning, Bellevue · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$19,940
Program website, Cybersecurity Analyst Program at TLG Learning
More details about Cybersecurity Analyst Program at TLG Learning
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
13 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$19,940
Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Ethical Hacker
Community Colleges of Spokane
Spokane
No diploma needed
Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, Certified Ethical Hacker at Community Colleges of Spokane
More details about Certified Ethical Hacker at Community Colleges of Spokane
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISP)
Pierce College
Lakewood
No diploma needed
Pierce College, Lakewood · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISP) at Pierce College
More details about Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISP) at Pierce College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
CompTIA Pen Test+
Community Colleges of Spokane
Spokane
No diploma needed
Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, CompTIA Pen Test+ at Community Colleges of Spokane
More details about CompTIA Pen Test+ at Community Colleges of Spokane
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
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a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
CompTIA Security+
Community Colleges of Spokane
Spokane
No diploma needed
Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, CompTIA Security+ at Community Colleges of Spokane
More details about CompTIA Security+ at Community Colleges of Spokane
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
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Not reported
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Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) (Voucher Included)
Pierce College
Lakewood
No diploma needed
Pierce College, Lakewood · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) (Voucher Included) at Pierce College
More details about Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) (Voucher Included) at Pierce College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
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Not reported
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Not reported
Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Cybersecurity Analyst
Renton Technical College
Renton
No diploma needed
Renton Technical College, Renton · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Cybersecurity Analyst at Renton Technical College
More details about Cybersecurity Analyst at Renton Technical College
Finished
Not reported
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Earned in a quarter
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Cybersecurity apprenticeshipIn personPrerequisite courses
Cybersecurity Analyst
Apprenti
Seattle
Prerequisite courses
Apprenti, Seattle · Cybersecurity apprenticeship · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Cybersecurity Analyst at Apprenti
More details about Cybersecurity Analyst at Apprenti
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
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Length
50 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Cybersecurity boot campIn personNo diploma needed
Cybersecurity Boot Camp
Pierce College
Lakewood
No diploma needed
Pierce College, Lakewood · Cybersecurity boot camp · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Cybersecurity Boot Camp at Pierce College
More details about Cybersecurity Boot Camp at Pierce College
Finished
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Short course or single classIn personNo diploma needed
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Nucamp Coding Bootcamp
Bellevue
No diploma needed
Nucamp Coding Bootcamp, Bellevue · Short course or single class · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Cybersecurity Fundamentals at Nucamp Coding Bootcamp
More details about Cybersecurity Fundamentals at Nucamp Coding Bootcamp
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How to pay for cybersecurity training in Washington

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Washington

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 Washington

programs with a price cost under $3,000: 14 of 41
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 18th of 32
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 10 of 12
cybersecurity programs here, against the typical state's 12: 53 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 Washington cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Washington cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs Washington 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 Washington offers.

How Washington 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.

Sources for the facts about cybersecurity training in Washington

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Cybersecurity training in Washington

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Cybersecurity training in Seattle, Bremerton, Spokane and other Washington cities

All 53 cybersecurity programs in Washington approved for WIOA funding

Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) GES359

Network Operations & System Security: Security Professional

Network Operations and Systems Security

Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) (Voucher Included)

Cybersecurity

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Information Security

Cyber Defense Implementation

Cyber Defense Fundamentals

Pen Testing and Ethical Hacking

Digital Forensics

Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Defense and Digital Forensics

Network Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Risk Management

Information Technology - Cybersecurity and Networking

Cyber-Security

Information Technology - Security

IT Security

Cyber Security

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics

Security Support Certificate

Network Security Administrator

Cybersecurity

Ethical Hacking

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) GES343

Certified Information Security Manager CISM (Voucher Included) GES345

Cyber Security

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) GES367

Cybersecurity Analyst

Certified Ethical Hacker

Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) GES338

Certified Network Defender (CND) (Voucher Included) GES3031

CompTIA Certified Professional - Security+

Digital Forensics & Investigations

Digital Forensics and Protection

Certified Information Security Systems Professionals (CISSP)

Ethical Hacking Dual Certification Boot Camp (CEH and PenTest+)

Cyber Security Support Technician