What it costs and how to pay
A degree costs about R45,000 to R70,000 a year. But you can start cybersecurity with free courses and a first certification, so this can be one of the cheapest good careers to enter. Skills and certifications matter more than the qualification.
Cybersecurity is one of the cheapest good careers to start, because many courses are free or funded.
Free courses and certificates
Cisco Networking Academy is free, and the Google Cybersecurity Certificate offers financial aid. You can learn the basics without paying.
Learn more →Learnerships (MICT SETA and companies)
The MICT SETA and companies run cybersecurity learnerships where you earn a stipend while you learn. Search for 'cybersecurity learnership' each year.
Learn more →NSFAS
NSFAS pays for a Computer Science or IT degree or diploma at a public university or TVET college, if your family earns under R350,000 a year.
Learn more →Ready to apply?
When you have picked a way in, apply before the closing date.
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