Cybersecurity Certificate

Admission to any Thinkful program is subject to the following qualifications:  

• Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. 

• Students must have proof of high school diploma or equivalent (GED), or a diploma from an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Thinkful will accept an attestation of the proper educational requirements. 

  • Exception for Data Science: students must have a Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) to enroll in this program.

• Students must be proficient in written and spoken English. 

• Students must demonstrate the ability to manage their time, communicate effectively with others, and accept constructive criticism. 

• Students must complete coursework on a computer. See below for technical specifications for the equipment needed. 

• Students are expected to demonstrate operating proficiency on a computer.  

  • Exception for Technology Fundamentals: students require only basic computer skills. 

Thinkful does not have any physical classrooms or locations, as all our programs are entirely online. There is no physical campus, and you aren’t required to attend any in person events. However, our programs do require a computer with a microphone, speakers, webcam, and high-speed internet access.  

Your computer must be available and ready to use prior to the first day of class. We do not provide you with a computer, and every student must own or have access to a personal computer with at least 16GB RAM, at least 2.0 GHz processor, and at least 256 GB HD. Additionally, the computer must be able to download and install applications and software; computers like Chromebooks will not work. You cannot complete Thinkful programs on a smartphone or tablet. 

Headphones are highly recommended. Macs must have the most current OS version installed, and PCs must be using either Windows 10 (or newer Windows operating systems) or a current version of a Linux operating system. 

For the Data Analytics program only, students will eventually be required to purchase Excel.

You are fully supported from the moment you start learning, with a comprehensive, personalized approach to your success that means that while you’re learning online, you’re never alone. Thinkful and Guild will work together to provide support. 

Within Thinkful, regardless of the program you choose, you’ll have access to:  

• 1:1 Mentorship -- you’ll be assigned a mentor who's focused on helping you understand the material and excel in the program. 

• Technical coaches via ThinkChat and/or Office Hours -- in addition to technical coaching and office hours sessions, our virtual messaging platform means you can get answers to study-related questions in real time.  

The minimum requirements to serve as a mentor, technical expert, or faculty for all Thinkful programs include:  

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience  

• Demonstration of genuine student advocacy and empathy for beginners 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 

Mentors are assigned by Thinkful based on fit and availability.  

Thinkful programs are focused on career outcomes. We expect our students to put in the time necessary to complete the work and move consistently through the content and assignments. Successful students show curiosity and focus. They put themselves in the mindset of the technical professional they aim to become. They regularly access and use all of the resources and support provided, are willing to try and fail and try again, and are driven to build skills that can change their lives. 

Thinkful collects frequent feedback from students and staff on the program curriculum, projects, and overall student experience to evaluate the quality of each program. In addition to student experience, Thinkful also considers industry demand for particular skill sets and success rates with each program in order to look for areas of improvement, ensuring that each program has successful outcomes that match Thinkful’s mission of delivering skills-based, career-focused outcomes on a quarterly basis.  

Yes. Thinkful’s Cybersecurity Certificate recently received a recommendation from the American Council on Education’s (ACE©) Credit Recommendation, which is the industry standard for translating workplace learning to college credit. Learners can earn a recommendation of 9* college credits for completing this program. This aims to help create additional pathways to learners who are interested in pursuing higher education and a career change.

* The decision to grant, accept, or transfer credit – including the number of credits – is subject to the sole and absolute discretion of an educational institution.

To share proof of completion with schools, certificate graduates will receive an email with the process to request and receive their Thinkful transcript. If you are a recent graduate of this program and did not receive steps to requesting your transcript, please reach out to the Thinkful success team at success@thinkful.com.

Please see Thinkful’s ACE© Credit Recommendation page.