Cybersecurity + AI Apprenticeship Program

Course Outline

Duration: 240 hours
Delivery: Blended – On-site + Online Labs
Target Audience: High school graduates, career changers, or upskillers interested in cybersecurity with a modern AI focus.

Program Structure
Module 1: Core Cybersecurity Foundations
  • Intro to Networking & Security Principles (CompTIA Security+ prep)
  • Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk Management
  • Intro to Python for Security Tasks
  • Lab: Network Scanning, Firewalls, Wireshark
Module 2: AI in Cyber Defense
  • Basics of Machine Learning & AI in Security
  • AI Tools for Threat Detection & Behavior Analysis
  • Automating Incident Response with Python
  • Lab: Use of Open-Source AI Tools for Malware Classification
Module 3: Apprenticeship Placement + Continued Learning
  • 20–24 hours/week hands-on placement with a vetted partner (IT dept, MSSP, or Gov contractor)
  • Guided project: Build and deploy a basic Security AI model
  • Weekly seminar: Threat Intelligence + AI Ethics
Module 4: Advanced Techniques & Certification Prep
  • SIEM, EDR & SOC workflows
  • AI-enhanced Penetration Testing Tools
  • Resume/Career Workshop + Mock Interviews
  • Prep for: CompTIA CySA+ or Microsoft SC-200

Outcomes
  • Hands-on experience with real-world AI-enhanced cyber tools
  • Internship/apprenticeship hours logged with industry mentors
  • Readiness for mid-level security analyst roles
  • Certifications + portfolio-ready project work

Employment Opportunities

The course focuses on teaching the most relevant, and up-to-date technologies, which are actually used in practice on a daily basis, with the aim to prepare students for entry-level positions.

Career Readiness

Students learn workforce readiness, professional interpersonal skills, conflict resolutions, diversity and work place etiquette.

Get Started Today

  • 174 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
  • (201) 426-0299
  • info@bergenblended.com





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