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Every Fourth Tech program, explained.

8 career paths, 7 bootcamps, and 31 courses & certification-prep programs — what each one is, who it's for, and where it leads. Browse below, or download the full catalog to share or review offline.

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Career Paths

Guided, multi-course tracks that take you to a job-ready outcome.

Career Path · Outcome → GRC Analyst

GRC Analyst Path

Career-changers entering cybersecurity through governance, risk & compliance — no technical background needed.

  • Build and maintain a risk register and run qualitative risk assessments
  • Map controls across ISO 27001, NIST and SOC 2
  • Write policies and support internal & external audits
Target role
GRC Analyst
Format
Self-paced track + capstone
Credential
Path Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$1,199 · or 3× $439
Career Path · Outcome → SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst Path

People who want to work in a Security Operations Center — monitoring, triaging alerts, and responding to incidents. A hands-on route into blue-team cybersecurity, no prior experience needed.

  • Triage security alerts and investigate events with a structured workflow
  • Run the detection-to-reporting incident response lifecycle
  • Map monitoring and response to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Target role
SOC Analyst
Format
Self-paced track + capstone
Credential
Path Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$1,199 · or 3× $439
Career Path · Outcome → TPRM Analyst

Third-Party Risk Path

Analysts, IT and audit staff who want to specialize in vendor and third-party risk management.

  • Run end-to-end vendor due diligence with SIG & CAIQ
  • Analyze SOC 2 reports and score vendor risk
  • Build a vendor risk register and continuous-monitoring process
Target role
TPRM Analyst
Format
Self-paced track + capstone
Credential
Path Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$949 · or 3× $349
Career Path · Outcome → ISO 27001 Implementer / Auditor

ISO 27001 Path

Those who want to build and audit an ISO 27001 ISMS — a globally recognized route into GRC and information-security management.

  • Define an ISMS scope, run an ISO risk assessment and build the risk treatment plan
  • Write a defensible Statement of Applicability across the ISO 27002 controls
  • Plan and run internal audits to ISO 19011 — findings, nonconformities and CAPA
Target role
ISO 27001 Implementer / Auditor
Format
Self-paced track + capstone
Credential
Path Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$1,199 · or 3× $439
Career Path · Outcome → ISSO / Security Control Assessor

ISSO & Security Assessor Path

Those targeting federal information-system security roles — running the NIST RMF and assessing controls toward an authorization.

  • Run the NIST Risk Management Framework end to end (SP 800-37)
  • Author SSP control implementation statements and a Security Assessment Report
  • Perform ISSO duties — categorization, POA&Ms and continuous monitoring
Target role
ISSO / Security Control Assessor
Format
Self-paced track + capstone
Credential
Path Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$1,399 · or 4× $379
Career Path · Outcome → IT Auditor

IT Auditor Path

Analysts and audit staff who want to plan and run IT audits across NIST, ISO, SOX and COBIT.

  • Plan a risk-based IT audit — objectives, scope and test plans
  • Test ITGCs (access, change, operations) and gather defensible evidence
  • Write findings with root cause and present them to leadership
Target role
IT Auditor
Format
Self-paced track + capstone
Credential
Path Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$1,199 · or 3× $439
Career Path · Outcome → ISSO / RMF Analyst

Federal & Defense Path

Those targeting U.S. government and defense-contractor roles handling controlled information.

  • Protect CUI and prepare for CMMC L1 & L2 against NIST 800-171
  • Run the NIST RMF end to end (SP 800-37)
  • Perform ISSO duties — SSPs, POA&Ms, continuous monitoring
Target role
ISSO / RMF Analyst
Format
Self-paced track + capstone
Credential
Path Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$1,399 · or 4× $379
Career Path · Outcome → AI Governance Analyst

AI Governance Path

GRC professionals future-proofing into the fast-growing field of AI governance and risk.

  • Apply GRC fundamentals to AI systems and data
  • Handle privacy & data protection (GDPR / UK GDPR)
  • Govern AI risk, regulation and controls responsibly
Target role
AI Governance Analyst
Format
Self-paced track + capstone
Credential
Path Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$1,099 · or 3× $399

Live Bootcamps

Cohort-based, instructor-led programs with labs and a portfolio.

Bootcamp · Become an ISSO or Security Assessor.

ISSO & Security Assessor Bootcamp

A role-based bootcamp that walks you through the entire NIST Risk Management Framework — Prepare to Monitor — building the real artifacts (SSP, SAP, SAR, POA&M) federal employers expect. Finish with a portfolio and the language of the job.

Target role
Become an ISSO or Security Assessor.
Format
Live cohort + self-paced
Start
Jul 15, 2026
Modules
12 modules
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$2,000

Portfolio: Mini SSP · Security categorization memo · POA&M

Bootcamp · Become an ISO 27001 Implementor.

ISO 27001 Implementor Bootcamp

A hands-on bootcamp that takes you through building an ISMS end to end — scope, risk treatment, Statement of Applicability, policies and ISO 27002 controls — ready for certification and a real implementation role.

Target role
Become an ISO 27001 Implementor.
Format
Live cohort + self-paced
Start
Jul 15, 2026
Modules
8 modules
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$2,000

Portfolio: ISO scope statement · Risk assessment workbook · Statement of Applicability

Bootcamp · Become an ISO 27001 Auditor.

ISO 27001 Auditor Bootcamp

Learn to plan and run ISO 27001 audits — clause-by-clause logic, evidence collection, finding writing and CAPA — and finish ready for internal and lead-auditor support roles.

Target role
Become an ISO 27001 Auditor.
Format
Live cohort + self-paced
Start
Oct 15, 2026
Modules
8 modules
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$2,000

Portfolio: Internal audit plan · Audit checklist · Findings report

Bootcamp · Become a Third-Party Risk Analyst.

Third-Party Risk Management Bootcamp

Master the full third-party risk lifecycle — intake, inherent risk, vendor assessments, evidence review, decisions and monitoring — with a portfolio of real vendor work.

Target role
Become a Third-Party Risk Analyst.
Format
Live cohort + self-paced
Start
Oct 15, 2026
Modules
8 modules
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$2,000

Portfolio: Inherent Risk Questionnaire · Vendor Risk Assessment · Vendor assessment summary

Bootcamp · Become an IT Auditor.

IT Auditor Bootcamp

Learn IT audit end to end — planning, control testing, evidence review, findings and reporting across NIST, ISO, SOX and COBIT — and finish with an audit portfolio.

Target role
Become an IT Auditor.
Format
Live cohort + self-paced
Start
Jan 15, 2027
Modules
8 modules
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$2,000

Portfolio: Audit plan · Test script · Findings memo

Bootcamp · Become a CMMC Professional.

CMMC CCP / CCA Bootcamp

Prepare for defense-contractor compliance — DFARS, NIST 800-171, SSP and POA&M, the CMMC assessment process and SPRS — ready for CMMC analyst and CCP/CCA pathways.

Target role
Become a CMMC Professional.
Format
Live cohort + self-paced
Start
Jan 15, 2027
Modules
8 modules
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$2,000

Portfolio: CMMC readiness summary · SSP sample · POA&M sample

Bootcamp · Become an AI Governance Analyst — and a practical AI practitioner.

AI Governance & Practical AI Bootcamp

The bootcamp for the AI era: govern AI to NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001 and the EU AI Act — and actually use AI, hands-on, to do the work. You leave able to both certify and operate responsible AI.

Target role
Become an AI Governance Analyst — and a practical AI practitioner.
Format
Live cohort + self-paced
Start
Jul 15, 2026
Modules
10 modules
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$2,000

Portfolio: AI system inventory · AI risk assessment (NIST AI RMF) · AI governance policy

Foundations & Career Entry

Start here — no background needed

Beginner$249

Cybersecurity Foundations for Beginners

The core concepts, threats and defenses — your on-ramp into a cybersecurity career.

Format
Self-paced video
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Beginner → Intermediate$399

GRC Analyst Professional Certification

Governance, risk & compliance from the ground up — policies, risk registers, control mapping, audit readiness.

Format
Self-paced online
Credential
Certificate of Completion

GRC, Audit & Compliance

Specialize in the core frameworks

Intermediate$399

ISO 27001:2022 Internal Auditor

Plan and run internal audits against Annex A — scoping, evidence, findings and reporting.

Format
Self-paced online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$399

SOC 2 Readiness & Implementation

Take an organization from gap assessment to audit-ready against the Trust Services Criteria.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Beginner → Intermediate$349

IT Audit & Controls Fundamentals

Control design and testing, evidence collection, and working effectively with auditors.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$399

PCI DSS 4.0 Compliance Essentials

The 12 requirements, scoping a cardholder data environment, and maintaining compliance.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Beginner$249

Security Policy & Documentation Writing

Write the policies, standards and procedures that pass audits and actually get used.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Advanced$499

Cybersecurity Audit & Assurance (Advanced)

Advanced controls testing and assurance across multiple frameworks for senior audit roles.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$399

HIPAA Security & Privacy Compliance

The HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules in practice — safeguards, risk analysis, BAAs and breach notification for healthcare data.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Beginner → Intermediate$349

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0)

Use CSF 2.0 to assess and improve a security program — Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover — and build a profile and roadmap.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion

Risk & Third-Party

Manage vendors, continuity and incidents

Beginner → Intermediate$399

Third-Party Risk Management Specialist

The full vendor lifecycle — due diligence, SIG/CAIQ, SOC 2 review, scoring and monitoring.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$349

Vendor Security Questionnaire Mastery

Design, complete and analyze security questionnaires — and turn answers into real risk decisions.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$399

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

Build and test BCP/DR plans — business impact analysis, RTO/RPO, and recovery strategies.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$349

Incident Response & Reporting for GRC

Detection-to-reporting workflows, regulatory notification, and post-incident governance.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion

Privacy & Cloud

Data protection and securing the cloud

Intermediate$399

Privacy & Data Protection (GDPR / UK GDPR)

Lawful processing, data subject rights, DPIAs and building a working privacy program.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$449

Cloud Security & Compliance (AWS · Azure · GCP)

Shared-responsibility, cloud controls and mapping compliance across the major providers.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$449

Secure SDLC & Application Security Governance

Bake security and governance into the software lifecycle — from design to deployment.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$399

EU Cyber Regulation: NIS2 & DORA

Meet the EU's tightening cyber rules — NIS2 for essential entities and DORA for financial services: scope, obligations and incident reporting.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion

Federal & Defense Compliance

Government and defense-contractor pathways

Intermediate$499

CMMC Level 1 & 2 Practitioner

Protect CUI and prepare defense contractors for CMMC assessment against NIST 800-171.

Format
Self-paced online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate → Advanced$499

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

The day-to-day ISSO role — system security plans, POA&Ms, continuous monitoring.

Format
Self-paced online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$449

NIST RMF Implementation (SP 800-37)

Run the Risk Management Framework end to end — categorize, select, implement, assess, authorize, monitor.

Format
Self-paced video
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$449

FedRAMP Authorization Essentials

How cloud services earn and keep a FedRAMP authorization — baselines, the SSP, 3PAO assessment, the ATO and continuous monitoring.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion

AI Governance & Executive

The future-facing and leadership tracks

Intermediate$499

AI Governance, Risk & Compliance (AI GRC)

Govern AI systems — risk, regulation, and controls for responsible, compliant AI.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Executive$499

Governance & Cybersecurity for Executives

Board-level cyber governance and strategic risk — for leaders accountable for security.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Beginner → Intermediate$349

Security Awareness Program Design & Delivery

Design awareness and phishing-simulation programs that actually change behavior.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Beginner$249

Generative AI Fundamentals for Professionals

What LLMs really are and how to use them well — a practical, hands-on intro for non-engineers who want to work confidently with AI.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Beginner → Intermediate$299

Prompt Engineering for Security & Compliance

Write prompts that get reliable results — draft policies, summarize evidence, and accelerate GRC work with AI, safely and repeatably.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$349

Practical AI for GRC & Security Teams

Put AI to work in the real workflow — accelerate risk assessments, control mapping, audit prep and evidence review with the tools, guardrails and prompts that hold up.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$449

AI & LLM Security (OWASP LLM Top 10)

Secure AI systems against prompt injection, data leakage, model and supply-chain risk — the practical threats behind every LLM deployment.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate$449

ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management System

Stand up an AI Management System (AIMS) to ISO/IEC 42001 — scope, AI risk, controls and the documentation an auditor expects.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Intermediate → Advanced$449

AI Audit & Assurance (NIST AI RMF)

Assess and audit AI systems using the NIST AI Risk Management Framework — model cards, bias and robustness checks, and an AI governance evidence pack.

Format
Online
Credential
Certificate of Completion
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