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Evolve Security Academy

Average Rating4.86
166 Reviews
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Evolve Security Academy is a cybersecurity training institution that offers a 20-week, part-time cybersecurity bootcamp live-online and instructor-led. The holistic Cybersecurity Bootcamp provides hands-on and immersive training, giving students the concrete and practical skills they will actually need on the job. Students gain real work experience through the live security assessment work they perform on non-profit organizations. With over 600,000 unfilled cyber security jobs in the U.S. and 1,000,000 globally, Evolve’s primary focus is on creating top-tier cyber security talent and placing students into high-paying jobs.

Interested students can apply via Evolve Security Academy’s website and then schedule an Admissions Advisor call.

Successful graduates of the cybersecurity bootcamps will receive a designation of Evolve Security Certified Professional (ESCP) certification after successful completion of written and lab exams. Throughout the course, Evolve Security Academy also prepares students to find a job with interview and job preparation from our Career Coach.

Advanced training is also available with our OSCP Bootcamp. This is an immersive 8-week, part-time, live-online, and instructor-led program. This course provides students with a deep dive into OSCP exam content and practical penetration testing concepts and methodologies through comprehensive labs from Evolve Security Academy. Students receive guided preparation for Evolve Academy's Penetration Testing lab exam as well as for the OSCP exam.

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  • kacy yancey
    kacy yancey
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
    Jan 09, 2024
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    Great Program!

     After thorough bootcamp research, I confidently chose Evolve. Post-completion, the exceptional quality and experience surpassed my expectations, solidifying my decision. The invaluable skills gained continue to propel my career journey, making it a truly rewarding choice. 
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  • Spencer Shumpert
    Spencer Shumpert
    Cyber Security Analyst • Graduate
    Jan 09, 2024
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    A great learning experience!

    I really enjoyed the ESCP Cybersecurity Bootcamp. The instructors and TA's are very helpful and understanding. The course provided amazing material that was easy to follow for someone with no IT background, and made it very enjoyable with the different lab scenarios that were provided. I enjoyed my time at evolve and highly recommend it.​ The course is very thorough with the material it teaches, and the labs are very well explained and provide great hands on learning.
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  • Shyam Venkataraman
    Shyam Venkataraman
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    Jul 19, 2023
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    Cybersecurity bootcamp review

    It is a very comprehensive learning experience and well worth it. Highly recommended. Instructors were very helpful, material was excellent, hands on labs were very good, the highlight was  the regular projects and certification exam. Suitable for freshers and experienced folks.
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  • Aileen McConnell
    Aileen McConnell
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
    Apr 03, 2023
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    A fantastic grounding in all things Cybersecurity

    Having been brand new to the field of Cybersecurity I feel that the curriculum offered was a great jumping off point.  The structure exposes you to a lot of the different aspects/sub focuses of cybersecurity so that you can decide what interests you. It gives you the knowledge to know enough about a subject to be able to apply it, and to know whether it is something that you would like to continue pursuing. The classes build on themselves until at some point you realize that you have lea...
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  • Jessica Fleisher
    Jessica Fleisher
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    Mar 23, 2023
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    Excellent Experience! Top Notch Program

    Excellent experience, from the instructors to the TA. They take the time to make sure you understand the concepts. Confidence is built as they lead you through the processes and aid you with the tools to solve the problem. The amount of knowledge I am ending the cohort with vs. the amount of knowledge I started with is unbelievable.
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  • Adebunmi Odefunso
    Adebunmi Odefunso
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
    Jan 27, 2023
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    Amazing learning experience

    The bootcamp was intensive and the curriculum touched on every thing you need to know to start a career in cybersecurity. This is from zero to hero of cybersecurity. For those considering a change in career, this bootcamp is the way to go. It is also a good training to grow cyber skills for people who have been in the field but have limited technical exposure. The boot camp will easily replace a cybersecurity degree. The main instructor and the TAs are knowledgeable and committed to the ...
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  • KiTae Nam
    KiTae Nam
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
    Jan 06, 2023
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    Amazing way to start your career in IT!

    Evolve Academy may have been my only cybersecurity bootcamp, but I would not have wanted to take any other. The instructors are very knowledgeable and create a warming environment where students aren't afraid to be wrong or ask questions. They are very hands on in making sure you succeed both in the bootcamp and in the work field! The material provided in the bootcamp covers every cybersecurity topic with multiple approaches to each to help individuals find their perfect way of l...
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  • Gaspard Baye
    Gaspard Baye
    Student • Graduate • OSCP Bootcamp (Live-Online) • Chicago
    Dec 06, 2022
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    Extremely experienced instructors with deep knowledge on the stuff. It was just awesome!

    Overall, fantastic boot camp I have ever taken so far! Great job to Evolve team, skilled instructors and TA, and awesome peer collaboration environment. Kudos !! I highly recommend this boot camp to anyone considering a serious start in cybersecurity.  
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  • Aaron Yoder
    Aaron Yoder
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
    Sep 24, 2022
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    Cybersecurity Apprentice

    Evolve Security Academy was the best option I researched for getting into the Cybersecurity world using my veteran’s GI Bill benefits. Throughout the whole cohort you are given ample amount of time and assistance to learn and grow. My cohort was split into 4 separate groups to make it easier to learn with a Teacher Assistance leading each group. My TA was amazing and provided so much relevant information as she was once a student through Evolve and now is working as a Cybersecurity Analy...
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  • Cameron Mayes
    Cameron Mayes
    Cybersecurity Analyst • Student • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
    Sep 22, 2022
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    Evolve is THE best!!

    As a transitioning service member, I was looking for hands-on cybersecurity program that would allow me to use my veteran benefits. Doing some research, I came across Evolve, and WHAT A BLESSING! I am extremely happy with myself for joining Evolve AND completing the program. Evolve has absolutely changed my life, setting me on the right direction to begin a cybersecurity career. In only six months, I have a vast amount of experience, learned a ton about the industry, and my resume is on ...
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  • Daniel Leifert
    Daniel Leifert
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
    Jun 29, 2022
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    A wonderful gateway into the vast field of information security

    Evolve Academy had a number of very knowledgeable instructors with industry experience, and getting that kind of up-to-date industry insight, along with networking connections, plus excellent career prep resources, was just incredibly valuable to me. Getting a roadmap of the whole industry and lots of hands-on exercises has also been amazing. It feels surreal how much I've learned in such a short period of time and how much my eyes have been opened to the world of information security an...
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  • Nate Keaton
    Nate Keaton
    Student • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
    Jun 29, 2022
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    CyberSecurity

    I was a bit skeptical coming into a fast paced environment with a growing industry being online. But since week one all the way to the end I was blown away by how much I learned. The structure and organization of the cohort, instructors/TA's and course content as a whole was bar none!
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How much does Evolve Security Academy cost?

Evolve Security Academy costs around $13,950. On the lower end, some Evolve Security Academy courses like OSCP Bootcamp (Live-Online) cost $5,250.

What courses does Evolve Security Academy teach?

Evolve Security Academy offers courses like Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online, OSCP Bootcamp (Live-Online).

Where does Evolve Security Academy have campuses?

Evolve Security Academy has in-person campuses in Chicago. Evolve Security Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Evolve Security Academy worth it?

Evolve Security Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 166 Evolve Security Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Evolve Security Academy on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Evolve Security Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 166 Evolve Security Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Evolve Security Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.86 out of 5.

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While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Evolve Security Academy doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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