Cybersecurity training in Sacramento: Start with a free IT course from Climb Hire
IT training in Sacramento
Climb Hire provides a fully remote IT Support training program for low-income adults in Sacramento. We prepare you for CompTIA A+ certification. This is the recognized first step before the Security+ certification—the standard credential for entry-level cybersecurity roles.
100% free training
Our IT Support training program is free for all students, made possible through funding from government programs and philanthropic partners. We also cover both CompTIA A+ certification exams—costs that would otherwise run over $500.
Career support included
Our program includes dedicated career support to help you land a job: resume guidance, interview preparation, and job search coaching throughout the process. That's why over 80% of Climb Hire alumni land tech roles within a year of graduating.
Before Climb Hire, I was a bar manager and bartender, working an average of 60 hours a week between 2 jobs.
Climb Hire has been great! Our cohort has built a community that empowers and supports each other to grow towards the careers we want.
I finally feel like I have a future to succeed and help the people I care about. This is a community that will support you from the day you enter till after you leave. If you want to succeed and change your life for the better, then the platform is there; you just need to want it and do the hard work.
IT Support program
Climb Hire’s six-month IT Support training program prepares you for both required CompTIA A+ exams through live, instructor-led classes. You’ll get real-time feedback and direct access to instructors as you build the technical skills needed for an entry-level IT role.
The curriculum covers:
- Troubleshooting hardware, software, and basic security issues across real-world scenarios
- Operating systems, networking, connectivity, mobile devices, cloud technologies, and virtualization
- Hands-on experience during projects that simulate common IT support environments
- The Google IT Support Professional Certificate as an optional additional credential
CompTIA A+ certification is widely recognized as the starting point for a career in IT—and the knowledge it requires overlaps heavily with what cybersecurity training builds on next.
Getting hired after graduation
Climb Hire builds career preparation right into the program. This includes:
- Soft skills training built into classes, including professional communication, teamwork, and personal branding.
- A dedicated Career Development Advisor who works with you for six months after you graduate
- Help developing your resume and LinkedIn profile
- Mock interviews and interview coaching
- Access to curated job listings and application tracking tools through our Alumni Job Portal
- Connections to Climb Hire’s expansive network of employer partners and alumni
- A 12-month LinkedIn Premium subscription
Thanks to that support, more than 80% of students land an IT role within a year of graduation. From there, a cybersecurity career is a natural next step, one you're building toward while already earning.
Support beyond the classroom
Focusing on training is easier when basic needs are covered. Climb Hire partners with SNAP so eligible students can access food assistance while enrolled.
We’re also expanding support to address other common barriers—childcare, internet access, and accommodations for different learning and testing needs.
Prerequisites
To be eligible for enrollment, you’ll need to:
- Live in California (or Colorado)
- Be between 24 and 40 years old
- Earn $30k per year or less
- Be authorized to work in the US
- Have a laptop with a webcam and microphone
- Be able to dedicate 20 hours per week for six months
No prior tech experience required.
Meet our climbers
Elysia Brewster
Former: Substitute Teacher
Current: Loan Consultant Associate
“I always felt that my lack of higher education would prohibit me from getting a good job. At times I was even uncomfortable engaging with educated white people. I’ve worked since I was 15 years old, barely making ends meet. Through Climb Hire I was able to learn skills that would help me secure and land a great job. Thankfully, I am able to provide for my children and pave the way.”
Chris Randolph
Former: Customer Service
Current: Loan Processing Expert
"I️ started in the workforce at 18 years old but always doubted that I would be able to obtain a career I loved without a college education. Climb Hire has given me the confidence l needed to get my foot in the door at organizations that would have otherwise been out of reach. I'm excited to be starting a new journey with Better and look forward to staying connected with the Climb Hire community.”
Fiona Wen
Former: Stay-at-home Parent
Current: Loan Consultant Associate
“The reason I joined Climb Hire is because I wanted to be a financially independent woman. I wanted to prove to my family that I am worth more than being a stay home mom. It was a long journey of job hunting. I'm beyond grateful for my new role at Better.”
Karine Durand
Former: Family Assistant
Current: Marketing Associate
“Climb Hire really helped me discover the tools and habits to make my life more organized and efficient which translated really well to a corporate environment. In my new role as a Marketing Associate at BetterUp, I’ve been using a lot of the soft-skills concepts we learned, such as effectively communicating during group projects by establishing clear expectations and checking in with my project mates.”
Austin Sanchez
Former: Retail Sales
Current: Software Engineering Apprentice
"I lost my vision after eleven years of being able to see and it changed the way I make decisions. It wasn’t until I took the risk of joining the Climb Hire that I discovered the strength I gained from living with a disability. With all of these new skills I gained at Climb Hire, I was able to land a position with IBM as a Software Engineering Apprentice.”
Miguel Ruiz
Former: Food Worker
Current: Software Engineering Apprentice
"I️ worked as a cook in a Silicon Valley company's cafeteria for nearly six years. I felt stuck. Despite the adversities of having no formal education and English being my second language, I knew there was more in me. My Climb Hire community kept me strong and focused on my goal. I landed my first job in tech and am a Software Engineering Apprentice at Bluewolf, an IBM Company. I am so proud to be a Climber and an IBMer!”
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Additional cybersecurity training in Sacramento
If you already have an information technology background or want to go directly into cybersecurity training, here are some top certification programs available in Sacramento.
Covered Six offers a five-week cybersecurity program in Sacramento for veterans and civilian professionals. The course prepares you for CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications through classroom instruction, labs, and war-gaming exercises. Tuition may be covered for eligible veterans through the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Certstaffix offers instructor-led cybersecurity courses to Sacramento learners online or on-site, covering three CompTIA certifications: Security+, CASP+, and PenTest+. Courses only run a few days and are best suited for cybersecurity professionals looking to upskill rather than complete beginners. Individual courses typically cost between $2k and $3k.
ONLC offers CySA+ training in Sacramento through live online instruction, covering information security, cyber threat detection, and vulnerability identification. Exam prep software and an exam pass guarantee are included. Prior Security+ experience is recommended. Courses cost $2.5k.
Fullstack Academy offers a live online cybersecurity bootcamp through a partnership with Sacramento State, covering offensive and defensive IT security skills and CompTIA Security+ prep. Full-time runs 13 weeks. Part-time runs 26 weeks. Tuition costs $15k, with career support included.
Productivity Point offers cybersecurity courses in Sacramento through in-person, live online, and self-paced formats. Courses cover CompTIA Security+, CySA+, SecurityX, CISSP, and CEH, ranging from introductory to advanced levels. Individual courses cost $2.5k.
Sacramento colleges and universities with cybersecurity training
ARC offers a part-time Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Certificate requiring 31 units over two years. The program covers core cybersecurity concepts and prepares you for several nationally recognized certifications. In-state tuition is approximately $1.4k.
SCC also offers a Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Certificate. The part-time, two-year program prepares you for high-demand cybersecurity certifications in the field. For California residents, tuition for the 31-credit program costs roughly $1.4k.
Asher College's Sacramento campus offers cybersecurity training that prepares you for CompTIA Security+ certification, covering network security, risk management, and threat analysis. Class sizes are limited and include hands-on training. Tuition and financial aid details are available on request.
Yuba College offers a 13-unit Network Security Certificate of Achievement. Network security is a subset of cyber defense focused on protecting systems and infrastructure from network-based threats. The curriculum prepares you for the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification exams.
Located just west of Sacramento, UC Davis offers an 11-week, online Cyber Security Defense course that teaches the fundamentals. It prepares you for entry-level roles as a SOC analyst or digital forensics analyst. Contact UC Davis directly for tuition rates and availability.