Admissions

Built for motivated learners

Our programs are open-enrollment and designed for people starting or shifting into the field. No degree is required to apply — we focus on job-ready, portfolio-based training that prepares you for real work.

• Career changers moving into cybersecurity, GRC, or AI governance
• Beginners with no prior tech experience
• Working professionals upskilling alongside a job
• Veterans and transitioning service members
• Recent graduates looking for hands-on, career-focused skills

Four simple steps

• Browse programs. Explore our courses, career paths, and bootcamps to find the right fit.
• Request info or apply. Reach out with any questions, or go ahead and apply — admissions are open and rolling.
• Enroll. Choose your payment option at checkout and confirm your place.
• Onboarding. Get access to your learning portal, labs, and the resources you need to start on day one.

Open to motivated learners

Admissions are open — there are no entrance exams and no degree requirement. To get the most from our hands-on training, applicants should meet a few basics.

• 18 years of age or older
• Basic computer literacy (using a browser, files, and email)
• Willingness to do hands-on, lab-based work
• No prior experience required for our foundation programs

Start when you're ready

Self-paced courses and career paths can start anytime — enroll today and begin immediately. Live bootcamps run on quarterly cohorts with set start dates and a fixed seat count.

Study from the US, UK, or anywhere

Fourth Tech is online-first, so learners in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, the EU, and worldwide can join. Self-paced courses and career paths work in any time zone; live bootcamp cohorts are scheduled at times that work across US and UK hours.

• Frameworks taught (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, CMMC and more) map to roles across the US, UK and EU
• Tuition is shown in US dollars (USD); your bank or card handles the currency conversion
• Programs award a Certificate of Completion recognized internationally — we are a US-based nonprofit, not a country-specific accredited body

Affordable, nonprofit pricing

As a nonprofit, we keep tuition accessible and reinvest in our learners. You can pay in full or spread the cost over installments, and scholarship and funding options may be available if cost is a barrier.

What we ask of you

Our training is hands-on and outcomes-oriented, so showing up and doing the work matters. To finish strong and earn your Certificate of Completion, we ask every learner to:

• Commit consistent time each week (more for live bootcamps than self-paced study)
• Complete the labs and build the portfolio projects in your program
• Do your own work and uphold academic honesty
• Treat instructors and fellow learners with respect in a supportive community

Do I need a degree or prior experience?

No. Admissions are open and our foundation programs assume no prior experience — just basic computer literacy and the willingness to do hands-on work.

Is Fourth Tech a college or accredited school?

Fourth Tech is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development organization, not a college or degree-granting institution. Programs prepare you for the field and award a Certificate of Completion.

When can I start?

Self-paced programs start anytime. Live bootcamps run on quarterly cohorts — check the bootcamps page for the next start dates.

How much does it cost and how do I pay?

Pricing is shown on each program page. You can pay in full or in installments, and scholarship and funding options may be available — see tuition & funding.

Will this guarantee me a job?

We don't guarantee jobs, placement, or salaries. We provide job-ready, portfolio-based training and career services to help you prepare. Outcomes data will be published as cohorts complete — we do not publish unverified numbers.

Where can I find more answers?

Our full FAQ covers more detail. If your question isn't there, just contact us.