Launch your cybersecurity career in Cohort 2.0.
Apply for the OffShield Security New Year Scholarship. Get 3 months of hands-on training across 3 specialized tracks with complete lab access, real-world case studies, and a certificate of completion.
Cohort 2.0 Scholarship Tracks (3 Months Each)
All 3-month intensive programs are heavily subsidized under the January 2027 New Year Scholarship Initiative.
Application Security Tester
- OWASP Top 10 in practice
- Web & API security testing
- Recon & vulnerability assessment
- Static code review & remediation
- Writing professional security reports
SOC Analyst
- SOC operations & workflows
- Log analysis & alert triage
- Incident response lifecycle
- Threat detection with MITRE ATT&CK
- Incident handling simulations
Cybersecurity & Networking Foundations
- Networking from the ground up
- Core security concepts & CIA triad
- Threats, risks, and vulnerabilities
- Cryptography & identity basics
- Beginner friendly, no prior experience
Everything you'll cover in Cohort 2.0 (3 Months)
Application Security Tester Track (3 Months)
- Web fundamentals: HTTP, sessions, cookies, authentication
- OWASP Top 10 and how each flaw is found and fixed
- Injection, broken access control, XSS, CSRF, SSRF
- API security testing & hands-on workflows
- Recon, scanning and manual vulnerability auditing
- Static code review for common flaws and threat modeling (STRIDE)
- Capstone: Audit an application and deliver an executive report
SOC Analyst Track (3 Months)
- SOC roles, tiers, and operational playbooks
- Windows and Linux logs, SIEM concepts, and alert triage
- Incident response lifecycle and threat containment
- Threat intelligence & MITRE ATT&CK framework mapping
- Phishing and malware analysis fundamentals
- Capstone: Investigate, triage, and report a live simulated attack
Cybersecurity & Networking Foundations Track (3 Months)
- Networking essentials: OSI model, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP protocols
- Core principles: CIA triad, defense-in-depth, least privilege
- Threats, vulnerabilities, risk scoring, and defense strategies
- Cryptography, IAM, and access control management
- Hands-on labs and final mini portfolio project
Verified Industry Certificate
Complete your 3-month track requirements and receive an official OffShield Academy certificate of completion to validate your skills on your CV and LinkedIn profile.
Certificate of Completion
Awarded for successfully completing Cohort 2.0 (3 Months) Your Name HereApply & Secure Your Scholarship Seat
Fill in your information below to claim your ₦20,000 Cohort 2.0 Scholarship slot (3 Months Duration). Once submitted, you will be redirected to complete secure checkout.
⚡ Limited Time Offer: Cohort 2.0 scholarship applications close early January 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ₦20,000 scholarship fee cover?
The ₦20,000 flat registration fee covers your full 3-month entry for Cohort 2.0 (January 2027), hands-on lab access, live instructor guidance, and your final certificate of completion.
How long is the training program?
All tracks in Cohort 2.0 run for 3 months (12 weeks), combining live interactive sessions, practical labs, and a capstone project.
When do applications close?
Scholarship seats are strictly allocated for Cohort 2.0 and will close in early January 2027 as soon as cohort capacity is reached.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every student who completes the 3-month track requirements and final capstone project receives an official OffShield Academy Certificate of Completion.
Which track is best for me?
If you're completely new to tech, select Foundations. If you want to learn how to break and fix web applications, pick Application Security Tester. If you want to analyze logs and defend networks in a SOC, choose SOC Analyst.