FIND A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY WITH A CAREER IN CYBERSECURITY

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Cyber Professionals Are in High Demand

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 By 2025, there will be an estimated 3.5 million cybersecurity job openings.* 

Sign up for the UF OPWD Cybersecurity Bootcamp, powered by ThriveDX, to train with industry experts and gain the skills, certification prep, and support you need to secure your future in cybersecurity.

Real-World Experience From Day One

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Immerse yourself in cybersecurity with our virtual training labs.
Gain hands-on experience guided by industry-leading ThriveDX experts who live and breathe cybersecurity.

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Flexible class schedules

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Free AI seminars

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Expert-led, simulation labs

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Career development & networking

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Research-based education

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Experienced instructors

We Have Your Back Every Step of the Way

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No matter your professional background, a cybersecurity career with strong earning potential is within reach—even at the entry level. 

Plus, you won’t have to navigate this journey alone. The UF OPWD Cybersecurity Bootcamp, powered by ThriveDX, provides personalized career coaching and resources for up to six months after you complete the program.

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Cutting-Edge Curriculum:

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Download the Course Catalog

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Explore program details and create new opportunities for your future.

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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 ThriveDX

This accelerated program is powered by our partner, ThriveDX, a global leader in reskilling and upskilling individuals for today’s fast-growing digital economy. With over a decade of experience as a premier digital skills education provider, ThriveDX partners with top academic institutions, government organizations, and global enterprises to offer advanced workforce and professional development programs in digital technology.

Contact Us

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UF OPWD, 3900 SW 63rd Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32068

(352) 670-4002

Start Your Cybersecurity Training Today!

Are you ready to gain hands-on experience with the cybersecurity industry's top tools, techniques, and technologies?