Online Cybersecurity Bootcamp

The course covered essential topics such as network security, penetration testing, and threat intelligence. The focus on hands-on labs was particularly helpful, as we got to use tools like Nmap, Kali Linux, Metasploit and Wireshark. The course itself was a lot to digest, but Instructor William Clark was awesome and made everything so easy. When it comes to career support, they offered excellent career services, including resume building and mock interviews. You have to put in the work, but they are there for you along the way. Gwen Gayhart is the best at what she does. She's really passionate about helping people get to where they want to be. If you have no prior knowledge, this bootcamp is for you.

Quick Start was a training program that I needed to push me. They never gave up on me, they worked with me so I could understand the terms, practices, and procedures, also how to apply them. They gave me all the tools I needed plus two vouchers after I completed the boot camp. My decision to join Quick Start was a great choice. Before I forget, my instructor is really good, he wasn't one of those who didn't care if you understood, he would ask us questions to make sure we understood. He never allowed us to go on even if we had to take a breather and come back, we did just that. This was an experience, no, a journey I never knew I could accomplish. If I had a choice again, Quick Start is where I'd be! Thank you

I invested considerable time in researching the most suitable course for my career path and ultimately decided on Quickstart. Embarking on the cyber security bootcamp in mid-May, I successfully completed it within the expected timeframe, finishing in late October. My instructor, William Clark, was exceptional. His expertise was consistently on point, and he was always ready to provide additional assistance outside of class when needed.
The course significantly bettered my preparedness for future certifications, surpassing what other programs could offer. Following the completion of the course, my career coach, Gwen Gayhart, played a pivotal role. Her guidance was phenomenal, and I genuinely believe I wouldn't have secured a job without her insights. Having navigated unemployment and career pivots multiple times, I can confidently say that Gwen and the Quickstart team stood out as the best I've ever worked with.
Their advice proved invaluable, and I can attest that following their guidance yielded the desired returns. I am genuinely thankful for this experience. Thank you, Quickstart!

To those seeking to start a new career and pivot into an exciting field of work, this program is an excellent immersive experience to get that chapter started. I learned all of the essentials to start my career and become certified in Cybersecurity. The program is encompassing enough that with a little extra effort, you can achieve the Security+ certification as well as Networks+ and CYSA+. We received real world experience in the form of career simulation projects that gave us a look at what day to day operations may look like. We experienced group collaboration and team building that would be essential to working on CS teams. Our instructor, Roger Nebel, was engaging, kind and sincere in teaching us all he knew. It truly helps to have instructors who seem to have a vested interest in your future. Furthermore, the program is not just didactic. They offer career services that help with resume building, networking with recruiters and companies, LinkedIn building, and interview preparation. Beyond this, they are extremely accommodating to your needs. I unfortunately had a health issue arise right after the bootcamp ended, and their support team was very understanding and realigned my timeline to meet my recovery needs. I cannot thank them enough for their continued support and interest in my future pursuits. Highly recommended!!

This bootcamp is a great, hands-on experience for anyone interested in getting into the security field of IT. Do not be fooled though, this is an accelerated program and you WILL have to put the time and effort in. If you decide to go through the program, please do not get discouraged on finding a job. The career counselors will greatly assist you, but I highly recommend you start networking early via friends, family, and LinkedIn. Upon graduating,  I was able to land an IT Technician job at a school district quite a distance away from home. Within a year and a half of landing that role, I found another position close to home as a System Admin, and was recently promoted to Security Admin at the same company.