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Cybersecurity skills

Together, we can help people build the skills needed to enter and succeed in today’s rapidly evolving cyber workforce.

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Our commitment

Cybersecurity jobs are high-wage, high-growth jobs, across every industry. We work with education institutions, nonprofits, governments, and businesses to develop local cybersecurity skills programs that meet unique market needs, help build diversity in the industry, and expand opportunity.

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Data and insights

We’ve partnered with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to develop a detailed study on the skills gap across multiple countries with a focus on growing cybersecurity workforces through post-secondary education and training.

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Unlocking opportunity

Women have been historically underrepresented in cybersecurity. Microsoft is proud to partner globally with women-focused organizations including Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), LATAM Women in Cybersecurity, Women4Cyber, Women in Cloud, and Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme to help build diversity in the industry.

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Pathways to in-demand jobs

Through Skills for Jobs learning pathways, learners can discover the skills needed for a career in cybersecurity and earn a Career Essentials Certificate in Cybersecurity from Microsoft and LinkedIn to demonstrate their commitment to skill building to employers.

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Advanced cybersecurity training

For more technical training, Microsoft Learn helps learners discover the tools and skills needed to become a security engineer. Browse the official collection for security engineers.

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Cyber courses for community colleges

The new CodePath Community College Cybersecurity Program brings industry professionals and instructors together to teach real-world cybersecurity skills in community colleges. (US only)

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Cybersecurity awareness resources

Educate everyone in your organization with cybersecurity awareness resources and training curated by the security experts at Microsoft.

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Scholarships for low-income students

The Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program powered by Last Mile Education Fund provides up to $500 in financial assistance and up to $375 in subsidies for cybersecurity certification exam fees. (US only)

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Faculty professional development

Microsoft has partnered with the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCyTE) to support cybersecurity program development. This includes faculty professional development and support in attaining the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) Designation.

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