Find a World Of Opportunity With a Career in Cybersecurity
Online Classes | Hands-On Training
Cyber Professionals Are in High Demand
By 2030, the global cybersecurity talent shortage is predicted to reach 85 million.*
Sign up for the University of Wisconsin–Madison Cyber Defense Track + Certified Cybersecurity Associate to gain the skills, industry knowledge, and support you need to secure your future in cybersecurity.
*Source: World Economic Forum
Real-World Experience From Day One
Immerse yourself in cybersecurity with our virtual training labs.
Gain hands-on experience guided by an industry-leading platform.
AI-Powered, Personalized Learning
Real-World Simulation Labs
Hands-On, Skills-First Training
Browser-Based, Zero Setup
Applied Certifications
Aligned to Real Cybersecurity Jobs
We Have Your Back Every Step of the Way
Our flexible, career-aligned learning pathways are designed for every stage of your professional journey, even at the entry level.
Whether you’re brand new to cybersecurity or a professional ready to level up, IronCircle meets you where you are and helps you succeed through AI-powered guidance, expert instruction, and a dedicated support team.
Build Your Foundation With Stackable Microcredentials
Fundamentals
01
Essentials
02
Analysis
03
SOC Operations and Threat Monitoring
04
Threat Detection and Log Analysis
05
Incident Response and Vulnerability Management
06
Threat Intelligence Foundations
07
Infrastructure Threat Hunting
08
Strategic Threat Hunting AI Automation
09
Foundations
10
Systems
11
Operations
12
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About the University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is an international leader in research and education. Our faculty, staff, students, and alumni play a critical role in advancing our state and national economy and developing solutions to society’s greatest challenges. With nationally recognized online degree programs, short courses, certificate programs, and many more, UW–Madison continues to be a pioneer in continuing education. Founded in 1949, our professional programs help students learn the technical skills they need to do their jobs better and empower them with confidence and motivation to take their careers to the next level.
Partnership With IronCircle
This program is powered by our partner, IronCircle, the leading AI-powered cybersecurity training platform for individuals, universities, and enterprises. IronCircle, where the future of cybersecurity is forged, is an adaptive, hands-on proving ground that builds resilient teams and closes critical skills gaps through immersive, AI-driven cybersecurity experiences.
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