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ShieldCore Academy Live Classroom
LIVE COHORTS · JUNE 2026 · ONLY 24 SEATS

Land a
$100K–$150K+
Cybersecurity Job
in Just 6 Months.

Practitioner-led live training that takes you from zero to employed. No tech background. No age limit. Just 6 months — and we handle everything, including getting you hired.

No Tech Background Needed
No Age Limit
Just 6 Months Investment
Career Support Until Hired
Enroll Now — June Cohort Get Free Career Guidance →
$100K–$150K+
STARTING SALARY
91%
PLACEMENT RATE
2,400+
GRADUATES
6mo
AVG TO HIRED
Trusted by
CR
Course Report
CompTIA Partner
ISC² Education Partner
EC-Council ATC
OW
OWASP Member
2,400+
Graduates Globally
91%
Job Placement Rate
$64K+
Avg Salary Increase
6mo
Avg Time to First Job
Not sure which program fits your background? Speak to an instructor — 100% free, no pressure.
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Who We Are

Not a Course Platform.
A Career Transformation Program.

Everything we teach, we've done in the field. Our instructors are active practitioners who hire for the roles they train you for.

Outcome-First Curriculum

Outcome-First Curriculum

Built by practitioners who hire — every module maps directly to what employers look for in 2026. No fluff, no theory-only modules.

Practitioner Instructors

Practitioner Instructors

OSCP-certified engineers with Fortune 500 red team experience. Former Mandiant, CrowdStrike, Google Project Zero alumni teaching live.

Career Support Until Hired

Career Support Until Hired

Resume & LinkedIn optimization, 1-on-1 mock interviews with real hiring managers, referrals to 200+ security firms — until you land the role.

Career guidance
100% FREE · NO OBLIGATION

Not Sure If Cybersecurity
Is Right for You?

Book a free 30-minute career call with one of our senior instructors. We'll assess your background, explain which program fits you best, and create a personalised roadmap — completely free, zero pressure.

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Speak directly with a OSCP-certified instructor
Get a personalised 6-month career roadmap
No sales pitch — just honest career advice
Open to Everyone

ShieldCore Academy Is For Everyone

We've trained accountants, teachers, soldiers, engineers, fresh graduates, and career changers in their 40s and 50s. If you can commit 6 months, we can get you hired.

🎓
Fresh Graduates
No experience? Perfect. We teach you everything from scratch. Start earning within 6 months.
💼
Career Changers
Accountant, teacher, salesperson — your transferable skills are an advantage in security.
💻
IT Professionals
Already in tech? Cybersecurity doubles your value. Move from sysadmin to security engineer.
🌍
International Students
Our graduates work in 40+ countries. Remote security roles are global. Location doesn't limit you.
NO
Tech Background Required
We start from absolute zero. If you can use a computer, you can start today.
NO
Age Limit or Restriction
Our youngest graduate was 17. Our oldest was 54. Cybersecurity welcomes everyone.
JUST
6 Months of Commitment
Show up, do the labs, follow the process. We handle everything else — including the job search.
Get Free Career Guidance — Speak to an Instructor
Free 30-minute call · No obligation · Results in 24 hours
Programs

Choose Your Career Path

Live cohorts run 3× per week with full recordings. Self-paced courses available 24/7 with lifetime access.

June 2026 Live Cohorts — Enrollment Open
Only 24 seats per cohort. Fills up fast every intake.
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Offensive Security
20 WEEKS · LIVE COHORT
● LIVE · JUNE 2026
Offensive Security & Red Team Operations
Master ethical hacking, penetration testing, Active Directory attacks, red team tactics, and C2 operations. Exam-aligned with OSCP, PNPT, CEH. Led by former Mandiant engineers.
Web App Pentest Active Directory Red Team OSCP Prep C2 Frameworks
Starts June 9, 2026 Enroll Now →
Defensive Security
20 WEEKS · LIVE COHORT
● LIVE · JUNE 2026
Defensive Security & SOC Operations
SIEM engineering, threat detection, incident response, DFIR, threat hunting, and AI-powered defense. Career-ready for SOC Analyst, DFIR, and Threat Intelligence roles.
SIEM / Splunk Threat Hunting Incident Response DFIR AI Detection
Starts June 9, 2026 Enroll Now →
DFIR
12 WEEKS · SELF-PACED
Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
Memory forensics, disk imaging, malware analysis, timeline reconstruction, and full incident response workflows. Covers real-world breach scenarios from CrowdStrike, Mandiant cases.
Memory Forensics Malware Analysis GCFA Prep
Lifetime access View Curriculum →
Cloud Security
10 WEEKS · SELF-PACED
Cloud Security Engineering
AWS, Azure, GCP security architecture, IAM hardening, Kubernetes security, CSPM, and cloud penetration testing. Prepares for CCSP, AWS Security Specialty certifications.
AWS Security Azure / GCP Kubernetes
Lifetime access View Curriculum →
Malware Analysis
8 WEEKS · SELF-PACED
Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering
Static and dynamic analysis, x86/x64 assembly, sandbox evasion, unpacking, and writing detection signatures. Real malware samples in isolated lab environments.
Assembly / IDA Pro GREM Prep Ghidra
Lifetime access View Curriculum →
Bug Bounty
8 WEEKS · SELF-PACED
Bug Bounty Hunting & AI Security
HackerOne & Bugcrowd methodology, finding high-impact vulnerabilities, AI/LLM security testing, prompt injection, and writing reports that get paid. Real bounty writeups included.
HackerOne AI Security Bugcrowd
Lifetime access View Curriculum →
Unsure which course to start with?
Our instructors will match you to the right program based on your background and goals — for free. Get your personalised $100K–$150K+ career roadmap in 30 minutes.
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Career Outcomes

What Our Graduates Earn

Cybersecurity salaries in 2026 — based on real offers received by ShieldCore Academy graduates in the last 12 months.

Entry Level
$65K–$100K
0–2 years experience
SOC Analyst (Tier 1/2)
Junior Penetration Tester
Security Operations Analyst
DFIR Analyst
Junior Cloud Security Engineer
Mid Level
$95K–$145K
2–5 years experience
Penetration Tester
Threat Intelligence Analyst
SOC Lead / Tier 3 Analyst
Malware Analyst
Cloud Security Architect
Senior Level
$145K–$220K+
5+ years experience
Senior Red Team Operator
CISO / Security Director
Principal Security Engineer
Security Research Lead
VP of Security Operations
Job Placement Support
91%
Placed within 6 months
200+
Hiring partner firms
Job Placement Support

We Don't Just Train You.
We Get You Hired.

Most bootcamps teach you skills and wave goodbye. At ShieldCore, your journey ends when you have a signed offer letter — not when you complete the curriculum.

Professional Resume Building
ATS-optimised cybersecurity resume written by hiring managers who know what CISOs look for. LinkedIn profile overhaul included.
Private Job Network Access
Exclusive access to 200+ security firms who hire directly from ShieldCore. Jobs posted before they go public. Direct referrals from our instructor network.
1-on-1 Mock Interviews
Practice with real hiring managers from CrowdStrike, Deloitte, and Mandiant. We drill you until you walk in confident and walk out with an offer.
Support Until You're Hired
We don't stop at graduation. Career support continues — resume updates, new referrals, interview prep — until you have a signed offer. No time limit.
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Your Instructors

Taught by Practitioners

Every instructor has worked inside the organizations they teach you to protect — and many still do.

James Okafor
OSCPPNPT
James Okafor
Offensive Security Lead
Former Rapid7 & Mandiant. 12 years pentesting. Discovered 40+ critical CVEs. Teaches Offensive Security & Red Team.
Sarah Chen
GREMGCFA
Sarah Chen
Director of Academy
Former CrowdStrike Intelligence. 10 years DFIR & malware analysis. Trained 2,400+ students globally.
Dr. Priya Sharma
GCIHGCFA
Dr. Priya Sharma
AI Security Research
PhD MIT. Former Google Project Zero. Published 14 CVEs. Teaches AI Security & Bug Bounty.
Aisha Kamara
GCIHCySA+
Aisha Kamara
SOC & Defensive Lead
Former Deloitte & HSBC SOC. SIEM engineering & AI-driven detection specialist. Teaches Defensive Security.
FREE · NO OBLIGATION · 30 MINUTES
Still have questions? Talk to one of our instructors — for free.
Former Mandiant, CrowdStrike & Google Project Zero engineers will walk you through the exact path from your background to a $100K+ security role.
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Ready to Start Your Cybersecurity Career?
3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally. Companies are desperate for skilled talent.
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Graduate Stories

From Zero to Hired

★★★★★
Before: IT Support → Now: SOC Analyst @Deloitte

"I had zero security background. In 6 months I went from IT helpdesk to a SOC Analyst role at Deloitte. The live cohort format and job support were genuinely life-changing."

Daniel M.
SOC Analyst — Deloitte, London
★★★★★
Before: Software Developer → Now: Pentester @Rapid7

"Passed my OSCP on the first attempt 3 months after completing the Offensive cohort. The lab environment was the most realistic I've ever trained in. Landed at Rapid7 within 2 weeks."

Riya Patel
Penetration Tester — Rapid7, USA
★★★★★
Before: Network Engineer → Now: Threat Intel @CrowdStrike

"The instructors are actual practitioners — they're sharing real case studies, not YouTube tutorials. Career mentorship was the differentiator. They had my resume reviewed within 48 hours."

Kwame Asante
Threat Intelligence — CrowdStrike, Singapore
★★★★★
Before: Accountant → Now: GRC Analyst @KPMG

"Complete career switch from finance. The Defensive cohort curriculum mapped exactly to what employers wanted. Had 3 offers within a month of graduating. $47K salary jump."

Fatima Al-Hassan
GRC Analyst — KPMG, Dubai
★★★★★
Before: Sys Admin → Now: Cloud Security @Palo Alto

"The Cloud Security course was incredibly deep. Real AWS environments, real misconfigurations from actual breaches. Got my CCSP 2 months after finishing. Joined Palo Alto Networks."

Marcus Webb
Cloud Security Eng. — Palo Alto Networks
★★★★★
Before: IT Support → Now: SOC Analyst @Deloitte

"I had zero security background. In 6 months I went from IT helpdesk to a SOC Analyst role at Deloitte. The live cohort format and job support were genuinely life-changing."

Daniel M.
SOC Analyst — Deloitte, London
★★★★★
Before: Software Developer → Now: Pentester @Rapid7

"Passed my OSCP on the first attempt 3 months after completing the Offensive cohort. Landed at Rapid7 within 2 weeks of graduating."

Riya Patel
Penetration Tester — Rapid7, USA
★★★★★
Before: Network Engineer → Now: Threat Intel @CrowdStrike

"The instructors are actual practitioners — they're sharing real case studies, not YouTube tutorials. Career mentorship was the real differentiator."

Kwame Asante
Threat Intelligence — CrowdStrike, Singapore
★★★★★
Before: Accountant → Now: GRC Analyst @KPMG

"Complete career switch from finance. The Defensive cohort curriculum mapped exactly to what employers wanted. Had 3 offers within a month of graduating."

Fatima Al-Hassan
GRC Analyst — KPMG, Dubai
★★★★★
Before: Sys Admin → Now: Cloud Security @Palo Alto

"The Cloud Security course was incredibly deep. Real AWS environments, real misconfigurations from actual breaches. Got my CCSP 2 months after finishing."

Marcus Webb
Cloud Security Eng. — Palo Alto Networks
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Join graduates now working at Deloitte, CrowdStrike, Mandiant & more.
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Hiring Partners

Our Graduates Work At

These companies actively recruit from ShieldCore Academy graduates.

Deloitte
KPMG
Accenture
Rapid7
CrowdStrike
Palo Alto
IBM Security
Mandiant
Cisco
Microsoft
AWS Security
HSBC

91% of graduates are placed within 6 months of completing their program. Average salary increase of $64,000. We provide direct referrals to our hiring partner network — not just a job board.

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Fill in your details and one of our senior instructors will reach out within 24 hours. We'll review your background, match you to the right program, and create a step-by-step plan to your first cybersecurity role.

We assess your current background and goals
You get a realistic salary projection within 6 months
We recommend the right program — no upsell, honest advice
100% free · Zero obligation · Takes 30 minutes
Career mentorship
AVERAGE OUTCOME
$100K–$150K+ role
Starting salary after 6 months
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Pricing

Invest in Your Career

No income share agreements. No hidden fees. Just a straightforward investment in your future — with career support until you land the role.

Foundation
$297/mo
Self-paced access to all recorded courses with community support.
6 self-paced courses — lifetime access
47 hands-on lab environments
Community Slack (2,400+ members)
Resume template & CV review (1×)
Live cohort access
1-on-1 career mentorship
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Flagship
$597/mo
Live cohort + full career support until you land your first role.
Live cohort — Mon/Wed/Fri 7–9PM EST
All 6 self-paced courses included
47 hands-on lab environments
Unlimited 1-on-1 career mentorship
Mock interviews with real hiring managers
Direct referrals to 200+ security firms
Career support until hired
Enroll Now — June 2026 →
Enterprise
Custom
Corporate training for security teams. Custom curriculum, private cohorts, and certification preparation.
Private cohort for your team
Custom curriculum & schedule
OSCP/CISSP exam prep included
Dedicated account manager
Progress reporting & analytics
Contact for Pricing →
No income share agreements
Cancel anytime — no lock-in contracts
Seats limited to 24 per cohort
All sessions recorded — watch anytime
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One Decision. Life-Changing Results.

Join the June 2026
Live Cohort.
Only 24 Seats.

3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs. Companies are desperate for trained talent. Our graduates are getting offers worth $100K–$150K+ — from backgrounds just like yours.

24
Seats per cohort
Jun 9
Cohort start date
91%
Placed within 6 months
$64K+
Avg salary increase
Get Free Career Guidance See Pricing →
RECENT GRADUATE OUTCOMES
Daniel M. — No prior tech experience
IT Support → SOC Analyst @Deloitte
$95K
6 months
Fatima A. — From accounting, age 38
Accountant → GRC Analyst @KPMG
$88K
5 months
Riya P. — Software dev, lateral move
Developer → Pentester @Rapid7
$130K
4 months
Kwame A. — Network engineer
Network Eng. → Threat Intel @CrowdStrike
$145K
6 months