Caltech CTME Cyber Bootcamp

Get the Skills You Need to Fight Cybercrime

The next upcoming cohorts for the Caltech CTME Bootcamps will be delivered by Simplilearn. Visit the bootcamp website for more information.

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Why Learn Cybersecurity

Companies rely on cybersecurity professionals to protect their critical systems and sensitive data from cyberattacks. There are plenty of career and financial opportunities for cybersecurity professionals, thanks to the high demand for talent. ZipRecruiter reports that the average entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst salary in Los Angeles is $107,105. Cybersecurity salaries can be increased by obtaining additional security clearances.

The Demand for Cyber Talent

There are many opportunities in California and across the United States. There are more than 400,000 cyber jobs available in the U.S., according to CyberSeek.

Nationally, there are over half a million cyber jobs that employers are trying to fill. Businesses actively seeking cybersecurity professionals span across all industries and sizes, and they include local high-tech employers like Amazon, Anthem Blue Cross, and Boeing, to name a few.

These companies are hiring for roles like IT Help Desk Specialist, Systems Support Specialist, and Cybersecurity Analyst. Grads studying the Caltech CTME Cyber Bootcamp curriculum will be prepared for roles like these—and more.

Exclusive Partnerships and Student Experiences

The Caltech CTME Cyber Bootcamp has a pioneering partnership with the LA Cyber Lab, an organization that provides the greater Los Angeles business community and local government organizations with greater cybersecurity awareness and access to a trained and capable workforce.

Participants in the Caltech CTME Cyber Bootcamp gain access to industry leaders and experts, in addition to exclusive events on campus and at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which Caltech CTME administers for NASA.

Caltech CTME aligns with national efforts set by both CISA and NIST to understand and manage cyber and physical risk to our critical infrastructure, as well as prepare competent professionals.

Cybersecurity Roles and Salaries

In the field of cybersecurity, there are many career paths to follow based on your skills and experience.

With cybersecurity professionals in high demand, the cybersecurity industry offers a multitude of career and financial opportunities after you enter the field. Companies across the nation are hiring for roles like IT Help Desk Specialist, Systems Support Specialist, and Cybersecurity Analyst.

Role	Average Entry-Level Salary in Los Angeles Metro Area
IT Help Desk Specialist/Computer Support Specialist	$57,314
Network/Systems Support Specialist	$85,909
System Administrator/Network Administrator	$92,027
Network Engineer/Solutions Architect	$107,703
Cybersecurity Analyst	$108,176
*Los Angeles Cybersecurity Salary Data via Glassdoor™

Who Should Attend

Both the full- and part-time programs are specifically designed for beginners. There’s no experience required to apply, be accepted, or succeed.

Successful bootcamp students have backgrounds in:

Teaching

Finance

Retail

Customer service

Graphic design

Admin

Biology

And more

Earn CEUs

Caltech CTME Cyber Bootcamp grads will receive official Continuing Education Units (CEUs)—36 for studying full-time and 26 for part-time.

Why is this important?

An employee who earns CEUs demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning and bringing value back to their employer. For this reason, many companies have policies that provide some paid time and tuition reimbursement for CEUs. Check with your HR team to learn about your company’s continuing education policies.

The next upcoming cohorts for the Caltech CTME Bootcamps will be delivered by Simplilearn. Visit the bootcamp website for more information.

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