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About Divergence Academy
Divergence Academy offers both 10-week sessions (Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM) and 20-weekend sessions (Sat-Sun, 8AM-6PM) for both Data Science and Cybersecurity Penetration Tester courses.
The Data Science Immersive course covers Python, with a unique focus on statistical... Read More
Ideal applicants will have a background in a quantitative discipline including statistics, linear algebra, and mathematics, plus working knowledge of at least one programming language. Common backgrounds include engineers, scientists, and analysts. Once accepted, learners complete an online pre-work course covering the command line, Python, and statistics.
The Cybersecurity Penetration Tester primes learners for careers as tier 1 security engineers, threat analysts, and pen testers by harnessing leading-edge tools ethical hackers use to identify threat vectors, decipher cryptographic messages, and defend the world from malicious activities. Learners will gain real-world experience by applying and developing advanced tool kits, understanding the back-end of operating systems, and fighting against real-time threat actors.
Along every step of their journey at Divergence Academy, there are dedicated Career Services staff who actively work with learners to assist them with career support such as resume review, LinkedIn optimization, interview prep, and networking. Upon graduation, Divergence then helps them get placed with top employers like DISYS, Tanium, Brinker, and IBM.
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Average Ratings (All Programs)
4.83/5
- EDWARD KARL MCGEE
- Cybersecurity Penetration Tester
- Graduated: 2021
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"A great experience that gave me a solid foundation in Cybersecurity"
- Anonymous
- Cybersecurity Penetration Tester
- Graduated: 2020
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"Hack your way to a better future"
As an individual with no prior information technology experience, Divergence Academy's Cybersecurity Professional Penetration Tester program allowed me to be brought up to speed with the cybersecurity career field. The build up of topics culminated in... Read More
If you're unsure about your IT career path, this program is the way to go. If you're sure on your direction, take the course anyway because it will only benefit you to become more knowledgeable.
Comment- Keith Singleton | Data Engineer
- Data Science Immersive
- Graduated: 2017
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"Divergence Academy - Great Opportunity"
- Anonymous | Veteran Business Owner
- Data Science Immersive
- Graduated: 2020
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"Tough...but so worth it..."
- Anonymous | Marketing Operations Manager
- Data Science Immersive
- Graduated: 2017
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"One of the best investments I've made for my career!"
For those who want to get their feet damp or make the full plunge into data science, this is where you get it done.
Sure, it was a firehose of information, however, the support I've received from Sravan, Beth, and my cohort (DSI #8) is second to none.... Read More
Truly thankful for everyone involved in catching me up to speed! A lot of work ahead still but the progress is notable.
Comment- Anonymous | Data Support Engineer
- Data Science Immersive
- Graduated: 2020
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"Outstanding Program with outstanding facilitators"
Had a great experience with the people at Divergence Academy this year.
Being onsite earlier in 2020 was great with the students and trainers all in one place.
Even though the program had to switch to online format post-COVID, the training still kept up... Read More
The support and personalized experience with the staff made going into a new territory much easier and approachable.
Being Veteran-friendly helped tremendously and the opportunities from the Career Placement program have been great.
Divergence Academy's average rating is 4.83 out of 5.0 based on 6 review(s).