Cyber Security Weiterbildung
100% Funded With a Bildungsgutschein
Train for a career in cybersecurity with ex-military and industry training experts. Flexible, online, and with full career support – we will guide you every step of the way.
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Check If You Qualify
Submit a 2-minute form to check if you qualify and connect with our academic advisor, who will guide you through the enrollment process.
Train With Experts
Join our AZAV-certified 6-14 month program, train with military training experts in German or English, and gain practical skills tailored to your career goals and employers’ needs.
Land the Job
Access exclusive interviews with our hiring partners and unlimited career support until you secure a high-paying cybersecurity role.
World-Class Learning Experience With Proven Results
100%
Funded
Receive full funding with a Bildungsgutschein and a brand-new laptop to kickstart your new career
Recognized Certifications
Stand out in interviews with leading certifications that employers value, including CompTIA, Microsoft Azure, & more
World Class Instructors
Acquire real-world cybersecurity skills from military experts with 10+ years of cyber training experience
Guaranteed Internship
A guaranteed internship to help you gain real-world experience and kickstart your cybersecurity career
100% Funded With a Bildungsgutschein
Our goal is to help people from all backgrounds break into cybersecurity. With a Bildungsgutschein, our online Cybersecurity Weiterbildung programs are completely funded by the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter, allowing you to build a career in cybersecurity at no cost!
Why Career Changers Choose Cybersteps
“I had no background in cybersecurity, and it felt overwhelming at first. But Roman broke things down in a way that made it click, and step by step, I felt like I belonged.”
“Anyone who really wants to build practical IT or cybersecurity skills is in the right place here. Unlike many other providers where I unfortunately wasted time, Cybersteps’ program doesn’t just go over theory, it delivers real hands-on experience.”
“It’s a great program – I am learning so much, and it’s been such a great experience. Roman makes the lessons easy to follow and actually fun, even when the topics get complicated and tricky.”
Cybersecurity: an In-Demand Career Track Offering High Income Throughout
Median
start pay
€52,000
In 1–3
years
€59,000
Mid-level
positions
€73,000
Senior
positions
€122,000
Source: Glassdoor.com
AI-Resilient & Future-Proof Career Path
AI brings new power to cybersecurity. It enhances the field with tools and automation to combat today’s complex threats. In Cybersteps’ Cybersecurity Weiterbildung, you’ll join weekly AI sessions to get hands-on with cutting-edge tools for coding, automation, data analysis, and real cybersecurity tasks.
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Cybersecurity: A Growing Field with Thousands of Open Positions
Germany needs cybersecurity talent for positions such as SOC analysts, cybersecurity consultants, IT administrators, and more.
AZAV-Certified
We’re an AZAV-certified education provider, certified by CERTQUA, one of Germany’s leading certification bodies. This means our programs are officially recognized and can be fully funded through a Bildungsgutschein.
January 4, 2022 ▪ 6:00 PM
Join our cyber career webinar series
Hear directly from Cybersteps’ founders on what it takes to break into cybersecurity in our free online event.
FAQ
Making a career change is a big decision – we want you to have all the information you need.
Cybersteps is a professional cybersecurity training provider offering personalized, flexible, online weiterbildung programs to help you acquire in-demand skills, gold-standard tools, and certifications.
What makes us different is our exclusive focus on cybersecurity and the highest industry standards. Our team of industry veterans works with you until you land a job with one of our hiring partners or other companies. We use our strong industry connections to keep you current on the latest trends and ensure you have the support to secure a great job.
No prior technical knowledge is required to join our courses. However, to qualify for financial support through a Bildungsgutschein, you must:
- Have a registered residence in Germany
- Speak German or English at a B1 level or higher
- Be registered as a job seeker
Read more about our admissions process here
No prior knowledge of cybersecurity or programming is required. Our Cybersecurity Weiterbildung is designed to support all levels of experience. Motivation, determination, and passion are better indicators of success than prior experience. However, to thrive in our program, you should have:
- Comfort with learning in German or in English
- Basic computer skills
Yes, our Cybersecurity Weiterbildung program is AZAV-certified and registered with the Arbeitsagentur, and you can participate in it for free using a Bildungsgutschein. Read more
Generally, university students are not eligible to receive funding through a Bildungsgutschein. To qualify for a Bildungsgutschein, you must be eligible to register with the Arbeitsagentur or Jobcenter—typically by being unemployed, facing unemployment, or working in a short-term employment situation. Read more
Our cybersecurity weiterbildung program is designed to meet the needs of our hiring partners—leading companies across industries with a high demand for skilled cybersecurity talent. They trust in the quality of our training, so if you complete the course in good standing, you’ll be well-positioned to secure a job. Visit our career portal to learn more about potential cybersecurity jobs for our graduates.
Additionally, we will do everything necessary to help you find a job. We offer unlimited job support both during and after the program. Our professional mentors, along with our HR and career experts, will assist you in finding job openings, refining your resume, preparing for interviews, and negotiating salary and terms.
AI tools are a great productivity booster for work, including day-to-day cybersecurity tasks. Our curriculum covers essential AI technologies and tools and recommends using AI when suitable. Don’t worry – you’ll receive guidance and learn how to leverage generative AI effectively for your role in cybersecurity.
Both. We use a Purple Team approach: you’ll practice offensive techniques (recon, exploitation, post-ex) and defensive skills (SIEM, incident response, hardening) in hands-on labs. Understanding how attacks work makes you a stronger defender – and vice versa.
Cybersecurity weiterbildung is a broad term, and programs can be very different across different providers. While bootcamps offer quick 2-4 month cybersecurity weiterbildung programs that provide basic training to enter the field as a junior. Cybersteps offers a comprehensive 6-12-month cybersecurity Weiterbildung that includes a 2-month internship. In addition to foundational training, Cybersteps offers advanced training and specialization, equipping graduates with the skills needed to excel and become stronger candidates for cybersecurity roles. This extended, in-depth approach provides a more solid foundation and better preparation for the job market.
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