University of Central Florida Cyber Defense Professional Certificate by ThriveDX
University of Central Florida Cyber Defense Professional Certificate is a live online, part-time, 32-week cybersecurity bootcamp. Students will become proficient in security programming as well as learning the basics of offensive and defensive cybersecurity. The bootcamp is a hands-on learning experience where students are immersed in real-world simulation labs. The program provides the foundational knowledge needed for certification exams like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Linux LPI Essentials, Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, CompTIA® Network+, CompTIA® Security+, CompTIA® CySA+, and ISC2 SSCP+.
Beginners are welcome to apply. Applicants will do a consultation with an Admissions Advisor to assess their aptitude and explore if a cybersecurity is right for them.
University of Central Florida Cyber Defense Professional Certificate includes career services. Career services prepares bootcamp students with interview training, internship assistance, and networking opportunities with alumni and other professionals.
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20 University of Central Florida Cyber Defense Professional Certificate by ThriveDX Reviews
Sabrina MartinezGraduate • Cyber Defense Professional Certificate • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 31, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceGood experience
You learn a lot from your instructors but asking questions is a good way to learn more then the course material. Also, whatever the recommendation is for your computer specs get something a bit better it will help you a lot! I had to buy an emergency hard-drive from filling my 1tb. And ram seems like it's on short supply when your running two vms. It just saves you a headache if you get 32gb ram and like 2tb or more of storage. I hope that helps and I wish you all the luck on your journe...You learn a lot from your instructors but asking questions is a good way to learn more then the course material. Also, whatever the recommendation is for your computer specs get something a bit better it will help you a lot! I had to buy an emergency hard-drive from filling my 1tb. And ram seems like it's on short supply when your running two vms. It just saves you a headache if you get 32gb ram and like 2tb or more of storage. I hope that helps and I wish you all the luck on your journey!!- Jorge VazquezStudent • Cyber Defense Professional Certificate • OrlandoVerified by LinkedInSep 30, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Experience
Being taught by experienced professionals that are recognized on their field and scope, that are able to translate such technicisms into human for everybody to understand was my best take out of this program. Also this Certificate helped me get a good paying job in the field. - Corey Dr.Graduate • Cyber Defense Professional Certificate • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 27, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Post Graduation review
Good curriculum that gives you a brief introduction full of all the various topics cybersecurity has to cover. It may be to fast paced & overwhelming for someone brand new into the field without prior experience or knowledge, but there are helpful resources that is provided by UCF. As a novice, it was a good stepping stone into the field. One must study offline from UCF's curriculum & any other resource(s) you can to use to gain the understanding as fast as possible within before...Good curriculum that gives you a brief introduction full of all the various topics cybersecurity has to cover. It may be to fast paced & overwhelming for someone brand new into the field without prior experience or knowledge, but there are helpful resources that is provided by UCF. As a novice, it was a good stepping stone into the field. One must study offline from UCF's curriculum & any other resource(s) you can to use to gain the understanding as fast as possible within before the next course change the following month on average. On another note, majority of the Instructors taught pretty well, which can be tough for those not use to Online learning. - Alejandro RiveraGraduate • Cyber Defense Professional Certificate • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A Moderate, but knowledgable experience
The overall bootcamp was full of useful curriculum that will definitely help anybody dip their toes into the field of cybersecurity. However, it felt like most content was rushed as some instances we needed to spend more time on one aspect of content but due to scheduling we had to keep going and some of the labs were outdated and full of errors. I can for sure say all the professors were incredible and you have multiple opportunities to meet with people working in cybersecurity while bu...The overall bootcamp was full of useful curriculum that will definitely help anybody dip their toes into the field of cybersecurity. However, it felt like most content was rushed as some instances we needed to spend more time on one aspect of content but due to scheduling we had to keep going and some of the labs were outdated and full of errors. I can for sure say all the professors were incredible and you have multiple opportunities to meet with people working in cybersecurity while building your resume. Overall rating, while it was nice, the price for this class is definitely not worth it. - Moises TamayoGraduate • Cyber Defense Professional Certificate • OrlandoVerified by LinkedInSep 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
My experience overall was good
This is a good program to take specially with so many good instructors. The only down side I founded was the counselor I was assigned told me to apply to a private company called Sallie Mae for a student loan but their interest rate was extremely high so I’m still having a hard time to pay my debt. I guarantee if you put the time, effort, and dedication you will become an expert in the field through this program but I suggest you before choosing any company to pay for your tuition, to lo...This is a good program to take specially with so many good instructors. The only down side I founded was the counselor I was assigned told me to apply to a private company called Sallie Mae for a student loan but their interest rate was extremely high so I’m still having a hard time to pay my debt. I guarantee if you put the time, effort, and dedication you will become an expert in the field through this program but I suggest you before choosing any company to pay for your tuition, to look for alternatives. Greetings! - Andrew PorterGraduate • Cyber Defense Professional Certificate • OrlandoVerified by LinkedInSep 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Overpriced and lacks depth
The curriculum of the UCF Cyber Defense Professional Certificate program ranges over many interrelated topics and disciplines spanning a 10-month learning period. This may sound rigorous and worthwhile, however, in my experience, the curriculum lacked depth and the bar was set far too low for students to "succeed" in the program. While many students in my cohort graduated from the program, few, if any, were prepared to enter the workforce or even to attain industry certifications.The curriculum of the UCF Cyber Defense Professional Certificate program ranges over many interrelated topics and disciplines spanning a 10-month learning period. This may sound rigorous and worthwhile, however, in my experience, the curriculum lacked depth and the bar was set far too low for students to "succeed" in the program. While many students in my cohort graduated from the program, few, if any, were prepared to enter the workforce or even to attain industry certifications.
A few suggestions to improve and realign this program's curriculum with expected outcomes:
A) Reduce the program curriculum's scope and resize the program duration to 3-6 months
B) Teach each subject material to a greater depth - aiming for each student to be prepared to obtain industry-standard certifications
C) Reduce the price significantlyThriveDX Team of University of Central Florida Cyber Defense Professional Certificate by ThriveDX
Community Specialist
Jan 09, 2024
Hi, Andrew. We're sorry to hear that your experience was less than ideal!
That said, we do appreciate you choosing our program and greatly value your feedback, which we'll be passing on to our team.
If you'd like to discuss this further, please reach out to us at tdx.social@thrivedx.com and we'll gladly connect you with the appropriate party. - Toni GodfreyGraduate • Cyber Defense Professional Certificate • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 16, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Only good with right instructors
Started the boot camp and was super excited. Most of the course work was super informational. Until we had a bad teacher, he skipped over the first 3 lessons and ruined an entire section for the entire cohort. After that we were playing catch up on the information that we missed for the rest of the class. Keep on the course work and you can learn a lot. Overall it would be worth it if it was $10,000 or less not over $15,000 - Kenneth PavelkaGraduate • Cyber Defense Professional Certificate • OrlandoVerified by LinkedInAug 15, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UCF Cyber Defense
A great way to get your foot in the door to the IT world. You will learn many different subjects as well as getting real world knowledge from your instructors. They will help you with your resume and job placement. - Hector SalvaStudent • OrlandoVerified by LinkedInFeb 13, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
RUN AWAY!!!
I can not say this enough DO NOT take this course, it is terribly over priced and you can get the same and even better teaching for $10-$20 courses on udemy. THIS COURSE HAS HAD A SEVERE NEGATIVE IMPACT ON MY LIFE, I AM IN DEBT WITH NOTHING TO SHOW FOR IT.UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES of University of Central Florida Cyber Defense Professional Certificate by ThriveDX
Community Specialist
Oct 08, 2021
Hi Hector, we regret to learn you're unsatisfied with our program and would like to speak with you to get your insight. We pride ourselves on creating the best environment for our learners to excel in and would like to learn more about your experience so that we can improve. Please give us a call at 407-413-8238 so we can discuss this in more detail. - German RuizStudent • Cyber Defense Professional Certificate • OrlandoSep 27, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Cybersecurity defense
The program was one of the best I have come across. The instructors, labs and test were well executed. The class interaction was also very good too. We made some friends and good memories for life. - Lorn SmithGraduate • Cyber Defense Professional Certificate • OnlineSep 27, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Exceptional Course
This boot camp is what you make of it. If you want to be successful you will put in the work. If you don't put in the work you will get nothing out of this program. For example if you don't practice the information you learn, it will be hard to pass the test and even harder to complete the final project. This program is great, it has started me down the path for a great career and I would recommend it. - Vernon ChinnDetection Engineer • Graduate • Cyber Defense Professional Certificate • OnlineSep 26, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Educational and Informative but Expensive
I took the course during the pandemic, after being laid off, as I have always been drawn to this this field. Coming from a 20 year career in Sports, I was a novice with cybersecurity. My overall experience with the program was good. The instructors were some of the best. I am still in communication with some to today. Most are connected on LinkedIN.
The curriculum could have been different to better prepare students for real world applications, scenarios, and the consultant indus...I took the course during the pandemic, after being laid off, as I have always been drawn to this this field. Coming from a 20 year career in Sports, I was a novice with cybersecurity. My overall experience with the program was good. The instructors were some of the best. I am still in communication with some to today. Most are connected on LinkedIN.
The curriculum could have been different to better prepare students for real world applications, scenarios, and the consultant industry. Specifically, for the cost, the course should have been at a minimum 12-14 months. There was waaaay too much material to digest in 10 months. The Python and Linux courses were not acceptable in length. There have been very few projects in the real world that does not use Linux. In fact most of the global companies that I have done projects for called themselves a "Linux Shop". Ideally that course should have prepared students to pass the Linux Essentials exam. It did not. I believe the course could have accomplished this if it was 4-5 weeks instead of 2 weeks. Python is perfect language to learn, somewhat of a gateway to the other many languages. Being able to decipher code is an in-demand skill. I've had some projects where it was necessary to sanitize code. The Python course did not prepare students for tasking that required this fundamental skill. Ideally the Python course (2 weeks) should have been 5-6 weeks with many more cumulative coding projects.
I felt the other 8-9 courses were about the right length and text material was sufficient based on expected outcomes. The labs could have been better designed, chosen and explained as far as outcomes (i.e., why are we doing this?).
Additionally, if we could have all graduated with a global cert (Security+, etc.) that would have been a tremendous boost as far as landing jobs for some. Maybe a 2-3 week course just on the exam material. I took advantage of some of the exam prep meet-ups. They were just Ok. A lot of the questions on the actual exam were much harder than the practice exam questions covered in the meet-ups.
I thought the job assistance was pretty good though. I was able to land some interviews from that. The pay for those jobs was not something to write home about tho.
I have taken over 100 courses in the 2 years since graduating as well as multiple webinars/webcasts and cons to make up for some of the gaps and I have attained multiple global certs, all for roughly about three-fifths of the cost of the Cyber Defense Professional program. All in all it was an OK foundation for a novice and my score for the program I took would be 3.5/5.
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