Cyber Security

Become a Cyber Security Professional

Join the frontlines of digital defense and master essential Cyber Security skills.
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This programme includes:
    • Start with 3-months Professional Foundations
    • A technical deep-dive to learn in-depth security practices
    • Offensive security, defensive operations, and strategic governance
    • Become a versatile cybersecurity professional prepared for roles ranging from penetration testing to security operations.
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Deadline is 16 Sept 2025

  • Duration

    7 Months

  • Commitment

    20-30 hrs/week

  • Start Date

    22 Sept 2025

  • Access Fee

    $5 a month

Duration

7 Months

Commitment

20-30 hrs/week

Start Date

22 Sept 2025

Access Fee

$5 a month

Application Deadline

16/09/2025

Apply Now
Apply Now

Deadline is 16 Sept 2025

The Cyber Security Programme

This programme is designed to transform learners from having a basic IT foundation to becoming versatile cybersecurity professionals. Developed in collaboration with Subverted, a cybersecurity company focused on expertise, training, and solutions, this programme offers a comprehensive dive into offensive security, defensive operations, and strategic governance.

Through hands-on engagement with security tools and technologies, learners develop analytical capabilities and technical proficiency demanded by the cybersecurity industry. The programme covers a wide range of content, including penetration testing, security operations, and governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).

Introducing

ALX All Access

ALX now provides more for those who want more. Access the ALX ecosystem for $5 USD per month including unlimited access* to world-class tech training programmes, with costs ranging in value from $1,500 to $12,500 USD. With the support of our partners, ALX can offer all eligible learners access to our programmes with programme costs waived. Click here to find out more.

 

Programme Duration

7 Months

All Access

$5 a month

All Access Plus

$49 a year

WHY ALX?

“ALX has transformed how I approach life and face challenges. It’s taught me the importance of continuous learning and given me the confidence and resilience to handle tasks. I’ve improved my public speaking and am always seeking ways to grow.”

Who Should Enrol?

Start your journey in cybersecurity with our comprehensive programme. Build skills in ethical hacking, network security, threat analysis, and more to protect businesses and governments from cyber threats.

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Aisha M
    • Years of Experience: 1
    • Role: Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
    • Age: 24
    • Country: Nigeria
    • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security (In progress – final year)
    • Goal: Aspires to become a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and work for an international security company

Your Cyber Security Journey

This programme will transform you from having a basic IT foundation to becoming versatile a cybersecurity professional.

Professional Foundations

Learn key leadership and professional skills over 3 months that will help you navigate and succeed in your career.

Soft Skills & Leadership Training

Finish Professional Foundations understanding your personal brand, how to write a CV, and how to ace a job interview.

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Learn basic IT skills, containerization, and other fundamental concepts related to IT and cybersecurity that act as a foundation for the rest of the programme.

Offensive Security

Learn the offensive security landscape, terminology, and practical skills to find and exploit vulnerabilities in systems with a deep dive into penetration testing.

Defensive Security

Learn the theoretical foundations of defensive operations, technical techniques for using SIEM and EDR technologies, and how to analyse and respond to security events.

Cybersecurity Career Advancement

Prepare for your cybersecurity career with interview preparation, industry insights, and guidance on future specialization through certifications and professional bodies.

Sign Up to ALX

STEP 1
Create Account

Create an ALX account and confirm it via email.

STEP 2
Sign Up Now

Fill in a short form on our registration platform to confirm your interest in joining our next cohort.

STEP 3
Confirm Participation

Immediately after completion you will be asked to confirm participation to secure your spot in the upcoming cohort and will be redirected to our eHub.

STEP 4
Enrolment

For successful enrolment, log in to the eHub and complete your first $5 payment by your programme start date.

Payment Options:

Option 1: Multiple Months in Advance

Option 2: Pay as You Go

Programme Requirements

Access the ALX ecosystem for $5 monthly, including unlimited access to world-class tech training programmes. All you need is:

  • Be over 18 years old
  • The ability to write and speak English proficiently
  • Access to a stable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer

FAQs

Professional Foundations is the critical first step for all ALX learners. It is designed to help you build a strong, essential base for your future career success.

While you may be eager to jump straight into technical skills, this programme equips you with the 8 key meta-skills needed to thrive in any career in any field. These aren’t just academic concepts; they’re real-world, hands-on skills like effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leading yourself and others.

Learners should expect to commit 20-30 hours per week.

The access fee is $5 per month, which learners are expected to pay for the duration of their chosen programme(s).

ALX provides:

  • Expert-led training – Learn from professionals in cybersecurity.
  • Hands-on experience – Work on real projects, build a strong portfolio, and gain practical skills.
  • A creative community – Join a network of fellow cybersecurity professionals, mentors, and industry experts for inspiration, collaboration, and career support.
  • Industry connections – Get access to partnerships with top tech companies.

In order to access the ALX ecosystem and your chosen programme, you will be required to pay the $5 All Access, giving you unlimited access to the full ALX programme portfolio, community, events and activities, rewards, benefits and, of course, our partners.

If you meet our eligibility requirements and successfully register for an ALX Programme of your choice, the cost of your programme will be sponsored. 

You will be able to register for as many programmes as you like concurrently, so long as all prerequisite requirements and business rules are followed.

Learners can choose to pay either in their local currency or in USD. ALX fees are charged in USD and therefore are subject to exchange rate fluctuations.

 ALX accepts a wide variety of payment methods, including (but not limited to):.

  • Egypt: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, ApplePay, GooglePay, FawryPay
  • Ethiopia: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, TeleBirr, CBEBirr, M-Pesa, Hello Cash, EBirr 
  • Ghana: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, ApplePay, GooglePay, MTN, Vodafone, Airtel
  • Kenya: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, M-Pesa, Airtel
  • Morocco: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, ApplePay, GooglePay, Cash Payments
  • Nigeria: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, All Major Banks, Bank Transfer, ApplePay, GooglePay, POS, NQR, eNaira, PayAttitude, Paga,  1Voucher
  • Rwanda: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, MTN, Airtel
  • South Africa: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, All Major Banks, 1Voucher, ApplePay, GooglePay, Zapper
  • Other African markets: many of the above options are available in other African countries as well
  1. For bank transfers, please check with your provider as bank charges may apply.
    NB. For all non-card transactions (such as bank transfers, Applepay, GooglePay, FawryPay or mobile transactions) a 2% non-refundable processing fee may apply.

All Access payments are non-refundable and compulsory for learners to complete their programme. You will not receive a refund if you are unable to complete the programme, however you will be able to pause your programme and restart your learning at a later date. Please note that the deferment cut-off dates vary by proramme and after these dates you would need to re-enroll into the next cohort.

The first All Access $5 USD payment is due on your programme start date. All subsequent payments are due one month from your programme start date, and will be communicated in your eHub profile and over email. Should you miss your payment deadline, your eHub access will be paused and you will have two weeks to make your payment and reactivate your profile. Your access will be restored again as soon as your payment is made. If you don’t make payment within your two week reactivation period, you will be considered as dropped out and will be required to reapply to your programme to continue.

A. ALX Learners have the option to defer their programme start date with the following guidance:

1. Your first All Access Payment is non-refundable: ALX All Access gives you access the full community, events, content and benefits and you will remain active on the system, even if you defer your programme start date. You will have the option to freeze your monthly payments until your deferred start date; in this case your next payment will be due by your new cohort start date.

2. You will not be able to carry your learning progress forward and will be required to start your cohort from week 1 – with exception of deferment after successful completion of Professional Foundations. Once a learner successfully completes Professional Foundations, deferment to any Tech Specialisation is possible in accordance with the learning calendar.

3. You will not be required to go through the admissions process and will be able to enroll into your new cohort through the ALX eHUB.

Please click on the following link to see our payment terms and options.

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