Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy
Join the Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy
CISA’s Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy (Skilling Academy) provides widely recognized, 100% virtual cybersecurity training for government employees, promoting collaboration and interactive learning in order to protect, defend, respond and reduce risk to our nation's critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
This premier cybersecurity training program is known for bridging workforce gaps and cultivating a robust community of skilled cyber professionals and leaders. Those interested in developing foundational cybersecurity skills are encouraged to apply today!
Learn more about the Skilling Academy
The Skilling Academy offers multiple training avenues and resources to help students add cybersecurity skills to their repertoire.
Pathways
These instructor-led, 100% virtual, full-time training courses allow students to learn the baseline tasks, knowledge, and skills of specific cyber work roles. Course lengths depend on the topic, ranging from four to twelve weeks.
Micro-Courses
These condensed, asynchronous, 100% virtual training offerings are designed to equip federal employees with foundational and specialized cybersecurity skills. Course lengths depend on the topic, ranging from one to two weeks.
How to Apply
Learn how to apply today to the Skilling Academy!
FAQs
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page to learn more about the Skilling Academy.
Applications Now Open!
Visit the Pathway and Micro-Course pages to view the course schedule.
Contact Us
Need more information? Contact the Skilling Academy Team by emailing SkillingAcademy@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Emails are typically responded to within three business days.
Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 5 U.S.C. § 301, 44 U.S.C. § 3101, and 6 U.S.C. § 652(c)(11) authorize the collection of this information.
Purpose: The information collected will be used to establish the federal applicant's eligibility for the Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy. Should the applicant be accepted into the program, it will also be utilized to establish an account with Solutions3 and the Infosec Institute. Additionally, the data will be utilized to receive correspondence from the Federal Cyber Defense Skill Academy and to keep the applicant's home agency apprised of the applicant's enrollment and course completion status.
Routine Uses: Information collected may be disclosed as generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. § 552a(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This includes using the information as necessary and authorized by the routine uses published in DHS/ALL-002 DHS Mailing and Other Lists System, November 25, 2008, 73 FR 71659, DHS/All-003 Department of Homeland Security General Training Records, November 25, 2008, 73 FR 71656, and DHS/ALL-004 General Information Technology Access Account Records System (GITAARS), November 27, 2012, 77 FR 70792. If accepted into the program, names and email addresses will be disclosed to Solutions3 and the Infosec Institute to allow access to the learning content.
Disclosure: Providing this information is voluntary. However, failure to provide this information may prevent CISA from deciding applicant eligibility, creating a Solutions3 and Infosec Institute account if selected to participate in the program, and prevent participants from receiving communications from the Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy.