Ce programme est actuellement offert en anglais. Nous espérons offrir des programmes en français plus tard cette année!
Get the skills you need for a career as a cybersecurity analyst in as little as 8 weeks. Spots are limited, apply today.
Created in partnership with The Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Science and designed for job seekers in Ontario.
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Cybersecurity specialists help protect companies and personal data. It’s an exciting field, and we want you to be a part of it.
The Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program is designed to help graduates with quantitative degrees and/or professionals with advanced computing work experience quickly transition into high-demand roles in cybersecurity.
Palette Skills and The Fields Institute work with an advisory board of top cybersecurity leaders from organizations like KPMG, Scotiabank, WiCys and The University of Toronto to build our training curriculum.
Get the skills you need for a great career! We working with hiring partners from fast-growing companies to ensure that we’re teaching the skills they’re looking for now.
Avec l’appui de 60 partenaires d’embauche, les participants apprennent des experts du secteur, assistent à des conférences données par des personnes œuvrant dans le domaine et participent à des événements de réseautage avec des responsables de l’embauche d’entreprises à forte croissance.
Votre réussite professionnelle est notre priorité absolue! C’est pourquoi nous avons conçu un programme qui aide les participants à évoluer dans le secteur des services technologiques et professionnels et qui leur offre de l’accompagnement en gestion et transition de carrière.
Grow your network and meet great mentors. Many of our alumni are now leaders and hiring managers at top companies. They’re ready to connect with you and share their stories and advice.
The Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program is 8 weeks long and divided into two modules.
Cybersecurity Basics & Computer Networking · Securing Networks & Privacy Laws · Defensive Security · Cryptography & Identity and Access · Management (IAM) · Pen Testing (Offensive Security) · Privileged Access Management (PAM) · Cloud Security
View our external financial aid options for payment assistance plans.
Please note we do not have any upcoming cohorts scheduled for the time being. We hope to continue to offer this program in the future. We will provide regular updates on any new programming that may become available.
Please see the following program webpage for more information.
You can expect 15 hours of team or individual homework each week.
Industry mentors support individuals throughout the program to ensure successful completion.
There are no exams in the program, however there are weekly assessments. Certifications are not part of this program.
Tout au long du programme, nous intégrons une formation aux compétences humaines qui vous préparera à entrer dans la vie active. Cette formation comprend un accompagnement individuel, une révision du CV et de la lettre de motivation, des exercices d'entretien, un accompagnement sur LinkedIn, une aide à la mise en réseau, etc. Nous vous donnons également l'occasion d'entrer en contact avec des professionnels de l'industrie et des responsables de l'embauche sur le terrain par le biais d'événements de réseautage, de discussions de groupe et de sessions de conférenciers invités.
This program provides hands-on learning that covers both theory and the practical application of what would be expected for a role in cybersecurity. Our program is designed to help participants succeed in their careers.
The program has a value that is evaluated at $8,000 CAD. This takes into account the many events, activities, facilitators, and partners who actively take part in building and running the program. The program value is comparable to the price of many other types of accelerated cybersecurity training programs in Ontario. Participants only pay $2,500 CAD + HST.
The program has a job offer rate of 96%. For candidates who have actively pursued a career in cybersecurity the employment rate is 100%! (There are some past participants who are completing doctorate degrees.) Past alumni of our programs have gone to work at companies like KPMG, Daimler AG, Deloitte, CertiK, Arctic Wolf, the Herjavec Group, and eSentire.
Please visit our Aide financière page for information on payment and tuition assistance. Scholarships may be available based on our government funding, meaning this is subject to change with each iteration of the program. Reach out to the team to find out if there’s any additional applicable scholarships which you qualify for at this time!
Pay in full
You can pay the full amount, $2,500+HST, upfront prior to program commencement. We will send you an invoice upon acceptance into the program.
Payment assistance
We offer a monthly payment plan option through PayBright. Please visit our Aide financière page to learn more.
Please see the following webpage for more details on refunds and cancellations.
A properly configured system is required to fully participate in this course.
Operating System: Latest version of Windows 10, macOS 10.15.x or Catina or later.
My CPU: 64-bit Intel i5/i7 2.0+ GHz processor
RAM: 8 GB RAM (or more) is highly recommended for the best experience.
Internet/WI-FI: Access to the internet via Wi-Fi (WLAN)
Our program is a full-time and intensive 8-week course requiring online synchronous participation Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM (EDT), as well as completion of assignment and project work after class hours. There are currently no evening courses available, however we are always looking to reduce barriers for participants. If you have any feedback about how we can make the program accessible to you, please let us know.
This training is designed to support placement of its graduates in cybersecurity industry roles once the program ends. If you still have a few months to a year (or longer!) left of your ongoing studies we recommend you apply to future iterations of the program, we run many each year. If you are interested in working part-time alongside your studies after program completion, let us know and we’ll assess this on a case-by-case basis, also dependent on our employer partners.
This program is created in partnership with The Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences, hosted and sponsored by the University of Toronto.
The Fields Institute’s Director is a University of Toronto professor, within the Mathematics Department. They are also a key member of the Accelerated Cybersecurity Program Steering Committee and the Industry Advisory Board.
We've built relationships with some of the top companies across Canada. That is why our program has a job offer rate of 96%! Get started on the path to one of the fastest growing careers in the country.
Rejoignez l'un de nos programmes en tant que partenaire d'embauche et accédez à un vivier de talents qualifiés et présélectionnés prêts à rejoindre votre équipe.
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