Accelerate Your Career in Cybersecurity

 

Earn College Credit, Master In-Demand Tech Skills, and Get Certified Fast.

National Louis University’s (NLU) Accelerate U, in partnership with Per Scholas, offers a high-impact, hybrid Cybersecurity Analyst Certification program designed to launch your career in tech.

Why Choose This Program?

This 24-week experience combines Per Scholas’s award-winning technical training and career support with the full resources and academic backing of NLU.

• Earn 25 Transferable College Credits: Put 25 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree at National Louis University in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Business.
• Affordable Tuition: Federal and state grants may cover full tuition for eligible learners, resulting in little-to-no out-of-pocket costs.
• Next-Gen Tech Skills: Master Splunk for real-time threat monitoring and learn how to integrate Generative AI into modern security workflows.
• Complete Wraparound Support: Access NLU’s university resources—academic tutoring, mental health counseling, and emergency funds—alongside Per Scholas’ dedicated career coaching and lifelong alumni network.
• Industry-Recognized Certifications: Prepare directly to pass three top industry exams:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Splunk Core
  • Splunk SOAR User

Program Details At-a-Glance

Feature	Details
Duration	24 Weeks
Format	Hybrid (Online + In-Person Elements) 3 Days a Week On Campus (Monday – Wednesday) 2 Technical Instruction Days 1 Professional Development Days 2 Structured Asynchronous Days (Thursday – Friday)
Start Date	September 2026
Partners	Accelerate U at NLU × Per Scholas
Cost	Grant Funding Available (Financial Aid Eligible)

 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Space is limited for the September 2026 cohort. Fill out the form below, and an NLU Admissions Representative will reach out with details on eligibility, tuition funding, and next steps.

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