In 15 weeks, you’ll go from zero experience to becoming a job-ready Cybersecurity Specialist—with realistic attack simulations in our own training environment and certifications recognized by employers worldwide. You’ll graduate from the program with a proven, immediately employable skill set.
You’re looking for a new career path with good prospects for the future. Cybersecurity is one of the few sectors where you can get started without a degree and start earning a good salary right away. We’ll help you build the technical foundation, taking you from zero to job-ready in 15 weeks. Through our network of partners, we’ll actively work with you to see if there’s a good fit with an employer who suits you—with no guarantees, but with genuine dedication.
You’re already working in IT and want to transition into security. Your existing knowledge of networking or system administration gives you a head start—we’ll add the offensive and defensive security skills that employers are looking for.
Most recent graduates start with theory on their resumes. Not you. With proven practical experience, preparation for international certifications, and a profile that makes you immediately employable, you’ll enter the job market as someone who already knows what they’re doing. Through our network of partners, we actively help you find a good fit with an employer who suits you—with no guarantees, but with genuine dedication.
You’ll learn how to secure networks from the inside out. You’ll monitor traffic using Wireshark and SIEM, configure firewalls, IPS, and VLANs at the CCNA level, and detect attacks such as ARP spoofing, DDoS, and MITM before they cause damage. You’ll train in our own practice environment with realistic attack simulations.
What do you do when things go wrong? You’ll learn how to detect, isolate, and resolve an active incident. From memory capture and forensic disk analysis to log analysis and incident reporting—you’ll be trained in realistic scenarios under time pressure.
You’ll step into the shoes of an attacker—in an ethical and controlled manner. Using Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Nmap, you’ll test networks and web applications for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities: SQL injection, XSS, privilege escalation, and more. Understanding attacks is the best way to prepare for defense.
You proactively search for threats that automated systems miss. You analyze SIEM data, identify suspicious behavior in logs and network traffic, and learn what AI-driven attacks—such as LLM-based phishing and automated exploits—look like and how to stop them.
It all starts here. You’ll install and configure Linux, work with the command line, file systems, scripting, and user management. Then you’ll build your networking knowledge: from the OSI model and TCP/IP to VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), and subnetting. You’ll conclude the course with a final project in Cisco Packet Tracer and earn the official LPI Linux Essentials certification. Tools: VMware, VirtualBox, Cisco Packet Tracer, Linux CLI. Duration: 98 hours.
You’ll learn to manage systems just as they’re managed in real-world organizations. You’ll install Windows Server 2016/2019, set up Active Directory with users, Group Policy, and permissions, and manage patch management, backups, and cloud platforms. Final project: a fully configured server environment. Tools: VMware/Hyper-V, Windows Server, Active Directory, WSUS, Azure, AWS. Duration: 80 hours.
The core of the program. You’ll analyze network traffic, carry out infrastructure attacks, crack passwords, and test web applications for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. At the same time, you’ll learn defensive techniques: endpoint security, SIEM, forensic investigation, and malware analysis. Final exam via our own cyber simulator. Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Kali Linux, Metasploit, Python, SIEM, EDR. Duration: 128 hours.
You’ll delve deeper into the defensive side of cybersecurity. You’ll configure EDR, DLP, and app lockers, perform vulnerability assessments, and manage the entire patching process. Forensic investigation: disk images, memory dumps, and malware analysis using Sysinternals and sandbox tools. Part of the Cybersecurity module. Duration: 160 hours.
AI is changing the threat landscape—this module will prepare you for it. You’ll learn how attackers use LLMs for phishing, OSINT, and exploit generation, and practice prompt injection and jailbreak techniques in a controlled environment. You’ll conclude with a group simulation: a full-scale attack operation from reconnaissance to exfiltration. Tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, WhiteRabbitNeo, Python. Duration: 40 hours.
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IncludedCompTIA
Ready for the ExamCisco
Ready for the ExamISC2
Ready for the ExamINE / eLearnSecurity
Ready for the ExamIn addition to the five internationally recognized certificates, please bring the following:
Ready to work from day one — no lengthy training period required
| Learning Style | Hours | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 32 hours | 15 weeks | 4 days |
| 2 weekdays | 4 p.m. | 6 months | 2 days |
| 2 evenings | 8 hours | 10–12 months | 2 evenings |
With Finance4Learning, you can easily spread out your investment. The application process is quick, and we’re happy to help you work out what fits your situation. Final approval depends on your personal circumstances.
Many employers cover the full cost of the training. We will provide a detailed proposal.
Open classes for individual employees, or a customized team program. We’ll put together a well-reasoned proposal.
No—and that’s exactly what sets us apart. Most security training programs assume you already have a foundation in IT. We build that foundation with you from the ground up: from Linux and networking to Windows Server and Active Directory. What we do require: an affinity for technology, a willingness to work hard, and the ability to read technical English.
A maximum of 16 students per group—this may vary for advanced training or customized courses. No lecture hall—just a workspace where you receive daily feedback and truly learn by doing.
We do not offer a formal guarantee. What we do offer: a profile that is immediately applicable and recognized by employers, active placement support through our alumni network and partners, and a track record of graduates who go on to join SOC teams, become network administrators, and work as security consultants.
A Cybersecurity Specialist's salary typically starts around €3,000 per month and can go up to €4,500 or more, depending on your specialization, employer, and experience.
Classes are taught in Dutch. The course material, tools, and exams are in English—which is also the standard practice in this field. A solid reading proficiency in English is sufficient to get started. A few times a year, we also offer a class taught entirely in English—please contact us for the dates.
We don't offer any guarantees—that would be unfair. What we do offer: personalized guidance, small groups, and a learning environment where you're constantly challenged and supported. We're right by your side every step of the way—from the first class to the exam.
Upon completion, you’ll be ready to take exams for five internationally recognized certifications. The LPI Linux Essentials exam is included in the program, and you’ll take it during the course. For CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701), Cisco CCNA (200-301), ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), and the eJPT, you’ll complete the program fully prepared for the exam. These certifications are recognized by employers worldwide.
Yes. The program is available in four different formats, so you can choose the one that best suits your situation. In the full-time track, you’ll complete the 506 hours in 15 weeks. Would you prefer to study while working? Then there are options ranging from 2 evenings a week to 2 weekdays, with a duration of 6 to 12 months. All formats are hybrid: a combination of online and in-person classes in Schiphol-Rijk. A fully online option is available upon request.
What sets this program apart: you’ll be job-ready in a relatively short time, you’ll earn recognized certifications that employers actively seek, and the costs are significantly lower than those of a full-fledged college degree or individual commercial training courses. This is a job-focused program—not a broad academic program, but direct preparation for a career as a Cybersecurity Specialist. The decision is yours.
