Nonprofit workforce training · Cybersecurity, GRC & Artificial Intelligence

Prepare for cybersecurity, GRC & Artificial Intelligence roles.

Job-ready, portfolio-based training from an active GRC practitioner — not slides, not theory. You'll leave with the frameworks, the hands-on artifacts (SSPs, risk registers, POA&Ms), and a portfolio that prepares you for your first — or next — role.

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Taught from real consulting work Hands-on labs & portfolio Self-paced or live cohort
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Fourth Tech is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development organization advancing cybersecurity, GRC, and Artificial Intelligence education.

501(c)(3) public charity

A registered nonprofit — mission first, not profit.

Mission-driven workforce development

Built to open doors into the cybersecurity and GRC workforce.

Cyber · GRC · Artificial Intelligence

Practical education across the fields that protect organizations.

Community impact & career readiness

Accessible, hands-on training that prepares people for real roles.

Chapter 01 — Choose your path

Many ways in. One focus: career readiness.

Start free, earn a certificate, follow a full career path, join a live cohort, or bring us in-house — career-focused workforce training for every starting point.

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Our complimentary GRC & security flashcards — start learning the vocabulary today, no signup required.

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Courses & Certificates

$249–$499 / course

Single credentials with full curriculum and hands-on labs.

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Industry Certifications

Boot camp · self-paced

Train to pass CISSP, Security+, CISA, CMMC and more.

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Career Paths

$949–$1,399 / path

A sequence of certifications that makes you job-ready for a named role.

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Live Bootcamps

$2,000 / seat

Quarterly cohorts — intensive, accountable, live with the practitioner.

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1:1 Coaching

$100–$150

Resume revamp, interview prep and mentorship to help you land the role.

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Corporate Training

Custom quote

On-site or virtual training & awareness, tailored to your team.

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Chapter 02 — Master the frameworks

The standards employers actually hire for.

Not slideware — the real artifacts. Risk registers, control matrices, SOC 2 reports, audit evidence. You handle the work, not just the words.

CMMC 2.0NIST 800-171NIST RMFISO 27001SOC 2HIPAAPCI DSSGDPR
The fastest route to a role

Career paths, built from our catalog.

Don't buy a course — follow a path. The right certifications, in the right order, toward a real job.

Outcome → GRC Analyst

GRC Analyst Path

Cybersecurity FoundationsGRC Analyst CertificationISO 27001 Internal AuditorSOC 2 Readiness
$1,199 or 3× $439View path
Outcome → SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst Path

Cybersecurity FoundationsCompTIA Security+ PrepCompTIA CySA+ PrepIncident Response & Reporting
$1,199 or 3× $439View path
Outcome → TPRM Analyst

Third-Party Risk Path

GRC Analyst CertificationTPRM SpecialistVendor Questionnaire Mastery
$949 or 3× $349View path
Outcome → ISO 27001 Implementer / Auditor

ISO 27001 Path

Cybersecurity FoundationsGRC Analyst CertificationISO 27001 Internal Auditor
$1,199 or 3× $439View path
Outcome → ISSO / Security Control Assessor

ISSO & Security Assessor Path

Cybersecurity FoundationsNIST RMF ImplementationISSO Training
$1,399 or 4× $379View path
Outcome → IT Auditor

IT Auditor Path

Cybersecurity FoundationsIT Audit & Controls FundamentalsISO 27001 Internal AuditorSOC 2 Readiness
$1,199 or 3× $439View path
Outcome → ISSO / RMF Analyst

Federal & Defense Path

Cybersecurity FoundationsCMMC Level 1 & 2 PractitionerISSO TrainingNIST RMF Implementation
$1,399 or 4× $379View path
Outcome → AI Governance Analyst

AI Governance Path

GRC Analyst CertificationPrivacy & Data ProtectionAI GRC Practitioner
$1,099 or 3× $399View path
Chapter 03 — Become the practitioner

You don't just learn it. You do it.

Taught from live consulting work by an active practitioner — every lesson is the decision-making that really happens on the job.

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Student stories

Real people. Real outcomes.

Every story below is from a real Fourth Tech student — click through to their LinkedIn to verify.

“The instructor's teaching method was great — he explains in plain, everyday language, so even without an IT background you can understand the coursework. The course is very beneficial; after it, you have real confidence as a cybersecurity professional.”
Doris G.
Career-changer, non-IT background
NIST RMF Training
“Emma is a great teacher. He was very clear with his explanations, answered every question that was asked, and made sure everyone was comfortable in the classroom. He always checked that we understood the material. The course was very informative and easy to follow.”
Shantel D.
NIST RMF Training
“An exceptional instructor — clear and precise in his teaching, always available when needed, and genuinely dedicated to what he does.”
Millicent A.
NIST RMF Training
“His style of teaching makes the class easy to understand, especially if you don't have a background in IT. The course is well structured, and I really appreciated the additional learning materials we were given in class.”
Benedicta A.
Non-IT background
NIST RMF Training
★★★★★
“The instructor was knowledgeable and very patient. He welcomed every question and paused to make sure we understood before moving on. Overall the course was well executed — he's committed and enthusiastic to see us succeed.”
Nana A.
NIST RMF Training
“The instructor provided everything and all the tools we needed to excel and be successful. I loved that there was always room to ask any questions during class — and after class, during our own time learning.”
Gordon S.
NIST RMF Training
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Chapter 04 — Career-focused training

Finish job-ready, for real.

Complete a career path and finish prepared to do the role. We equip you with the skills, the artifacts and a portfolio to step in with confidence.

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