Starting Your Career in Tech: Security

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Free Online Course: Starting Your Career in Tech: Security provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 6 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Starting Your Career in Tech: Security is taught by Emma Bostian, Tunde (Coach Tu) Laniyonu, Marc Menninger, CISSP, CRISC, Jerod Brennen and Mike Chapple.

Overview
  • Looking to advance your career in cybersecurity? In this learning path, gather foundational knowledge—from nontechnical skills to career path strategies—to continue your professional journey in security.

    • Discover how to prepare for and land a job in security.
    • Build the nontechnical skills you'll need in this field.
    • Explore career strategies and paths in the security sector.

Syllabus
    • Course 1: Writing a Tech Resume
      • Learn the most effective way to create a resume in order to land a technical job.
    • Course 2: Nail Your Cybersecurity Interview
      • Ace your next cybersecurity interview. Learn what to do before, during, and after your interview to significantly increase your chances of landing the job.
    • Course 3: IT Security Careers and Certifications: First Steps
      • Interested in finding an IT security job? IT security expert Marc Menninger explains how to launch a successful career in information security.
    • Course 4: Soft Skills for Information Security Professionals
      • Information security isn’t all ones and zeros. Learn how to communicate security concepts and proposals in terms that will resonate with audiences of all technical abilities.
    • Course 5: Insights from a Cybersecurity Professional
      • Interested in a career in IT security? Get insights from an expert. We interview Mike Chapple about the career path of the cybersecurity professional.