• Admission closes

    June 11, 2026
  • Program Duration

    18 weeks
  • Learning Format

    Live, Online, Interactive

Key Features

  • Virginia Tech Impact:

    Earn a joint Virginia Tech - Simplilearn digital badge with downloadable certificate

    Receive Virginia Tech Continuing & Professional Education alumni membership on LinkedIn

  • Complete Cybersecurity & AI Curriculum:

    Build core cybersecurity skills across network security, ethical hacking, and VAPT

    Explore AI-powered blue team strategies and AI-enhanced red team tactics

  • Immersive Learning Experience:

    Attend an academic Masterclass by Virginia Tech instructors

    Gain hands-on experience with real-world exercises, case studies, & projects

  • Simplilearn Career Service

    Strengthen your resume and get career guidance from industry specialists

    Attend mock interview sessions to help you ace the hard technical questions

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Program Benefits

Virginia Tech Impact

Earn a joint Virginia Tech Simplilearn Digital Badge and Certificate available for download

Cyber Meets AI

Learn how AI enhances threat detection, automation, and modern security operations

CompTIA Security+

Get CompTIA Security+ training included as part of the cybersecurity curriculum

Job Assistance

Access AI-powered resumes and LinkedIn updates, 1:1 mock interviews & job opportunitie

Learn by Doing

30+

Global Industry Case Studies

100+

Guided Assignments in Cyber AI

30+

Cutting-Edge AI & Cyber Tools

Case Studies from Top Global MNCs

Career Opportunities

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  •  SOC Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts protect systems and data by identifying vulnerabilities, investigating suspicious activity, and supporting incident response and security operations.(Source: Glassdoor, Indeed)

Hiring Companies
Amazon
Nvidia
IBM
Microsoft
Netflix
Intel
Average Salary
$60KMin
$90KAverage
$125KMax

Essentials Skills You will Develop

  • Networking fundamentals
  • Operating systems
  • AI and ML fundamentals for security
  • AI in SIEM SOAR and Detection
  • Automation of SOC using AI techniques
  • Cryptography and PKI
  • Incident Response and Forensics
  • Malware ransomware and forensics
  • Penetration Testing
  • Pre and Post Exploitation techniques
  • Reconnaissance and enumeration
  • SIEM and log analysis
  • Threat detection and incident response
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • WLAN security and AAA

Earn Professional Certifications

Virginia Tech Edge

Program Badge
Program Badge
  • Earn a joint Virginia Tech – Simplilearn Digital Badge
  • Virginia Tech – Simplilearn Digital Certificate available for download
Microsoft & Azure AI Advantage
Microsoft & Azure AI Advantage
  • Microsoft Learn Badges on MS Learn Portal for the MS-branded courses
  • Acquire an official Microsoft course completion transcript
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Program Curriculum

Learn through a structured mix of live sessions, hands-on labs, and real-world projects. Start with core cybersecurity concepts and progress to AI-powered security techniques, gaining practical experience across red and blue team workflows.

ELECTIVES

  • CompTIA Security+ validates essential IT security skills, trusted globally for setting IT security best practices.Learn network security and risk management, boosting prospects in network security, penetration testing, and cloud security.

  • Attend academic Masterclass by Virginia Tech instructors.Gain insights into real-world cybersecurity trends and practices.

  • - Self-study Azure core services covering computing, networking, and storage with emphasis on secure, scalable cloud architecture. - Explore Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity (SC-900), AI fundamentals (AI-900), and advanced Azure security (AZ-500) through guided materials for comprehensive cloud protection. - Build career-ready skills independently to implement AI-driven security, threat detection, and identity management in cloud environments.

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27+ Tools Covered

WIRESHARK
Metasploit Cyber
nmap
nessus
MS-AGI-n8n
John the Ripper
CS-Deepexploit
CS-langueard
CS-Binwalk
CS-Intelmq
CS-OWASP Threat Dragon
CS-Spiderfoot
CS-OWASP ZAP
CS-Crunch
CS-SCAPY
CS-PEstudio
CS-MISP
CS-harvestor
Kali Linux
Nikto
Pen Test
Shodan
aws_LSU
AIRCRACK-NG
Tor_LSU
CS-Ciscopacket tracker
CS-n8n

Portfolio Projects

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Total Program Fee

Program Fee $ 3,790
15% off

$ 4,490

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Who Is This Program For?

Eligible student for this program

How To Apply

  • 1
    Submit Application

    Tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to do this program

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    An admission panel will shortlist candidates based on their application

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    Selected candidates can begin the program within 1-2 weeks

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Career Support

Simplilearn Career Assistance

Simplilearn’s Career Services program, offered in partnership with Prentus, is a service that helps you to be career-ready for the workforce and land your dream job in the U.S. markets.
Career support
Access to workshops, networking tools, and community support

Access to workshops, networking tools, and community support

Stay on top of your job hunt with a smart tracker and job board

Stay on top of your job hunt with a smart tracker and job board

Build an ATS-friendly resume using the AI Resume Builder

Build an ATS-friendly resume using the AI Resume Builder

Practice anytime with the AI-powered Mock Interview Coach

Practice anytime with the AI-powered Mock Interview Coach

Demand For Program

Modern cybersecurity is no longer just about protection; it is about staying ahead of intelligent, fast-evolving threats. Today, attackers are using AI to automate exploits, scale phishing attacks, and bypass traditional defenses.

At the same time, organizations are adopting AI to strengthen their defenses. With 53% of organizations already using AI in their security operations, the shift toward AI-driven cybersecurity is well underway.

The Professional Certificate Program in AI-Powered Cybersecurity is designed to help you build a strong foundation in cybersecurity, covering operating systems, networking, application security, and vulnerability management, while also introducing you to AI and its role in modern security operations. You will learn to detect and respond to threats, work with SOC environments, and apply both defensive and offensive techniques using blue

Demand For Program

Growing demand

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