FIND A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY WITH A CAREER IN CYBERSECURITY
Online Classes | Hands-On Training
Cyber Professionals Are in High Demand
By 2030, the global cybersecurity talent shortage is predicted to reach 85 million.*
Sign up for the UF OPWD Cyber Defense Track + Certified Cybersecurity Associate, powered by IronCircle, to gain the skills, knowledge, and support you need to secure your future in cybersecurity.
*Source: World Economic Forum
Real-World Experience From Day One
Immerse yourself in cybersecurity with our virtual training labs.
Gain hands-on experience guided by an industry-leading platform
AI-Powered, Personalized Learning
Real-World Simulation Labs
Hands-On, Skills-First Training
Browser-Based, Zero Setup
Applied Certifications
Aligned to Real Cybersecurity Jobs
We Have Your Back Every Step of the Way
Our flexible, career-aligned learning pathways are designed for every stage of your professional journey, even at the entry level.
Whether you’re brand new to cybersecurity or a professional ready to level up, IronCircle meets you where you are and helps you succeed through AI-powered guidance, expert instruction, and a dedicated support team.
Build Your Foundation With Stackable Microcredentials
Fundamentals
01
Essentials
02
Analysis
03
SOC Operations and Threat Monitoring
04
Threat Detection and Log Analysis
05
Incident Response and Vulnerability Management
06
Threat Intelligence Foundations
07
Infrastructure Threat Hunting
08
Strategic Threat Hunting AI Automation
09
Foundations
10
Systems
11
Operations
12
Download the Program Guide
Explore program details and create new opportunities for your future.
About the University of Florida OPWD
The Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) is dedicated to providing flexible and affordable skills-based online and classroom programs. These programs help prepare unemployed, underemployed, and underserved populations to fill workforce needs gaps and find meaningful employment. Through UF OPWD, students are able to upskill or re-skill while working, raising families, or trying to re-enter the workforce. OPWD trains the next generation of workforce professionals.
Partnership With IronCircle
This program is powered by our partner, IronCircle, the leading AI-powered cybersecurity training platform for individuals, universities, and enterprises. IronCircle, where the future of cybersecurity is forged, is an adaptive, hands-on proving ground that builds resilient teams and closes critical skills gaps through immersive, AI-driven cybersecurity experiences.
Contact Us
UF OPWD, 3900 SW 63rd Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32068
