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What is the cyber academy?

Based at an advanced cyber training facility, the Cyber Academy provides students with hands-on experiences and the skills they need to start a cybersecurity career. Students can begin and finish the program in 11 months, preparing them to start a new career in just one year!

Courses that matter for in-demand careers

The Cyber Academy curriculum is tailored to give students the education they need for one of the most in-demand careers in the world. 

Academy courses include:

  • Cloud Computing
  • IT Support
  • Networking
  • Customer Support
  • Linux
  • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
  • Ethical Hacking

Learn at an advanced cyber-training center

The Cyber Academy is based at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC), located between Cincinnati, Louisville and Indianapolis. MUTC serves as a U.S. Department of Defense training facility and is home to the Cybertropolis, a Department of Defense urban cyber testing and training environment.

Cyber Academy students are immersed in this training environment, experiencing the most advanced, state-of-the-art cybersecurity training available.

Earn a degree and certifications

In 11 months, successful students will graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree and have an opportunity to earn valuable, industry-recognized certifications in cyber security. Students also will have opportunities to:

  • Obtain a skill set obtained by the National Security Agency and U.S. Department of Defense.
  • Transfer their credits to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

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An in-demand, rewarding Cyber career

Demand for cybersecurity professionals is soaring due to advancements in technology and an increase in cyber crimes. A rapidly growing number of jobs is expected to continue faster than companies can hire. 

Cyber Academy graduates earn an approximate average of $60,000, and the potential to earn more grows with demand.

The Cyber Academy can help you start your career in this in-demand field in less than one year! 

Have questions? We can help!

Contact Kristi Samples, Cyber Academy Coordinator, at 812-785-6191, or ksamples@ivytech.edu to learn more.

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