Evolve Security Academy

First of all there were three different teachers in the cohort, It seemed like they kept getting hired or fired. There is no guarantee or help trying to find a job. The assistants pretty much leave you on your own. There were a few classmates that dropped... Read More out midway, and I wish I would have done so to save money. You can't even keep your information packets for future reference. I wish I could review some power points or Lessons, but they disable that after you finish the course. I Could have used the money for some books, at least i would have that as reference.

The amount of actual hands on work and labs throughout the course was exceptional and preferred over just videos and lectures. Along with this the instructors and TA's knowledgeable, enthusiastic, helpful, and went above and beyond for us. Staying outside... Read More of class or office hours to help explain certain topics or push extra knowledge to help us exceed. [The instructors] all went above and beyond for us. Lastly, the career support via [the Career Coach] was also exceptional and something I am very thankful for having along with the curriculum.

The staff at Evolve Academy very much cares about making sure you succeed and indeed makes it their priority, and offers so many options towards your career in cybersecurity. The entire culture at Evolve Academy was very welcoming of people from all backgrounds... Read More into the field of cybersecurity and building up our knowledge, and more importantly, confidence towards achieving our goals. The job prep sessions are amazing and the networking skills we've developed are invaluable regardless of where we take our future.

It is a very comprehensive learning experience and well worth it. Highly recommended. Instructors were very helpful, material was excellent, hands on labs were very good, the highlight was the regular projects and certification exam. Suitable for freshers... Read More and experienced folks.

Loved the instructors and the TAs that I had for this cohort! The instructors and TAs were all so knowledgeable and friendly. Anys questions you had they had answers and if they didn't have the answer they would find an answer (if they could). I would... Read More definitely and confidently recommend this course the others as it has helped me get a better understanding and knowledge of the cyber security world, and I would know that others would enjoy this course.​

I feel very fulfilled with my choice in this program. Every instructor was amazing. I learned more than I expected to and I feel confident about my career in this industry due to this bootcamp. If anyone is thinking about enrolling, they should take the... Read More plunge. They will be so grateful they did.

I need to share some key insights after attending Evolve Security Academy's Cybersecurity boot camp. While some may speak highly of the academy, my experience left me disheartened and wishing I had spent my time and resources elsewhere. The academy's... Read More teaching model appears sound initially, as it assigns each student a Teacher Assistant (TA), usually a graduate from the previous cohort. However, this quickly becomes an issue as these TAs are more proctors than instructors, often resorting to Google when challenged by a question and simply relaying unsolvable queries back to the main instructor. The course costs $13,950 for 240 equivalent class hours, plus an expected additional self-study time outside of the 2-hour evening classes. Upon reflection, better value and industry recognition could be achieved through a similar-priced course from SANS, an established name in the cybersecurity field. While the fundamentals of IT and cybersecurity are initially touched upon by Evolve's more adept instructors, the post-fundamentals course swiftly degenerates into a hurried overview of the multifaceted domains of cybersecurity. This felt like a superficial tour, with an excessive emphasis on penetration testing, possibly a veiled upsell of their Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) preparation course. Despite the curriculum boasting hands-on material, many instructors seemed more engaged in troubleshooting legacy lab exercises dating back to 2019/2020 than actual teaching. This lack of attention to the teaching material, which in part needed to be updated, hampered learning and often led to network failures, including during the final practical web application assessment. Including Python coding was a welcome thought, but the lessons were a rushed, last-minute addition that felt like an afterthought rather than an integral part of the curriculum. In terms of career support, Evolve fell drastically short. The "support" mostly consisted of rehashed slideshow presentations and brief, 30-minute 1-to-1 career coach sessions that ended abruptly, with no follow-up. One disheartening experience was when a career coaching day was wasted playing an unrelated trivia game due to a lack of planning. The alumni panel presented to us seemed unprepared for the job market, needing more fundamental IT skills such as Windows system administration and active directory management. Post-cohort, they applied to over 100 jobs only to be routinely dismissed. The course began promisingly, introducing basic tools and techniques useful in the cybersecurity field. However, an executive preferred flashy, engaging content over substantive, job-relevant information. This epitomizes the short-sightedness of the institution. I left the boot camp with a shiny final certificate but woefully under-equipped for most entry-level cybersecurity jobs. I was left to supplement my education on my own. The academy is more focused on monetary gain than genuinely imparting quality education. I would implore prospective students to consider these points carefully before deciding. More effective and value-for-money cybersecurity programs are available that genuinely prioritize student development and career success.

Having been brand new to the field of Cybersecurity I feel that the curriculum offered was a great jumping off point. The structure exposes you to a lot of the different aspects/sub focuses of cybersecurity so that you can decide what interests you. It... Read More gives you the knowledge to know enough about a subject to be able to apply it, and to know whether it is something that you would like to continue pursuing. The classes build on themselves until at some point you realize that you have learned a lot and that you can apply the knowledge to future units. The final exams are both challenging and affirming, a reflection of real world application of our training. I think Evolve Security has set up a great ongoing support group and I am looking forward to remaining connected to the folk that I have met.

My review is for an all online cybersecurity bootcamp, Evolve Security Academy. From the very beginning, it was a great experience. There were challenges along the way, but I feel so empowered after completing the course to pursue a career in cybersecurity.... Read More Instructors were great, labs were very useful, and they do a great job preparing students to get into the cyber workforce.

Excellent experience, from the instructors to the TA. They take the time to make sure you understand the concepts. Confidence is built as they lead you through the processes and aid you with the tools to solve the problem. The amount of knowledge I am... Read More ending the cohort with vs. the amount of knowledge I started with is unbelievable.