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Tier II Specialization Pathways

Tier II Specialization Pathways are the advanced opportunities available to learners who have completed the Cyber Foundations prerequisite.

Cyber Foundations establishes the Tier I prerequisite for advanced pathways at CyberVisionaries Institute. Tier II opportunities allow prepared learners to deepen their expertise through focused specialization cohorts, industry collaboration, and work-based learning.

Each pathway has its own application process, readiness requirements, availability, and selection criteria.

Explore Current PathwaysStart with Cyber Foundations

Pathway progression

  1. Cyber Foundations
  2. Tier I Completion
  3. Eligible to Explore Tier II
  4. Choose an Available Pathway

Current opportunities

Current Tier II Pathways

Current pathways differ in format, admission process, availability, and intended outcomes. Review each opportunity carefully before applying or requesting information.

CVI Specialization Cohort

PKI Career Pathway Cohort

Applications Closed

An advanced specialization focused on enterprise Public Key Infrastructure, certificate lifecycle management, identity systems, digital trust, and Zero Trust.

Applications are currently closed.

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Industry-Partner Pathway

National GRC Residency

CyberVisionaries Institute × Koitecc Solutions

Eligible to Apply After Cyber Foundations

Cyber Foundations provides the prerequisite pre-apprenticeship preparation for Koitecc Solutions’ National GRC Residency.

Eligible graduates may apply through Koitecc’s separate review and selection process for the one-year paid Registered Apprenticeship.

Completion of Cyber Foundations establishes eligibility to apply but does not guarantee admission.

Explore the Residency

Different Pathways, Different Processes

  • PKI is a CyberVisionaries Institute specialization cohort with its own tuition, admissions state, and cohort schedule.
  • The National GRC Residency is an industry-partner opportunity administered by Koitecc Solutions through its own application, eligibility, and selection process.
  • Both currently use successful completion of Cyber Foundations as a prerequisite or eligibility foundation, but they are not the same type of program.

Specializations in Development

CyberVisionaries Institute is developing additional advanced pathways aligned with evolving cybersecurity workforce needs. Dates, admission requirements, pricing, and delivery details will be announced only after each specialization is ready to open.

  • Risk Management FrameworkIn Development
  • AI SecurityIn Development
  • Cloud SecurityIn Development
  • Security ArchitectureIn Development
  • Digital TrustIn Development

Not Sure Which Pathway Fits?

Pathway Guidance can help you understand the differences between current CVI programs, specialization cohorts, and industry-partner opportunities before you decide what to pursue.

Request Pathway Guidance

Successful completion of Cyber Foundations establishes the Tier I foundation for current Tier II opportunities but does not guarantee admission, placement, employment, apprenticeship participation, funding, sponsorship, certification, or access to a future cohort. Each pathway maintains its own requirements, application process, capacity, and availability.