Nexus at University of Michigan Engineering Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp by ThriveDX
Nexus at University of Michigan Engineering Cybersecurity Impact Bootcamp is a live online, 40-week, part-time cybersecurity bootcamp. The program was built for working professionals, and weekend course schedules are available. Bootcamp students who continue forward in the program will learn Windows Server 2012, how to manage DNS and DHCP servers, and how to configure security servers. Students learn cloud security, Linux security, network security, and cyber infrastructure and technology, including how to work with Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) solutions with an emphasis on Splunk, and more.
The bootcamp is open to people of any professional or educational background, regardless of whether or not they are a current college student. Applicants do not need to have any prior cybersecurity or technical background or experience. In the 30-hour Introductory course, students learn the fundamentals of networking and, at the end of this introductory course, students take a summary exam and assessment to determine their future in the program.
Career services are included as part of the bootcamp. Students receive interview coaching, assistance with resume planning and LinkedIn profile building, professional networking, and career path advising. Bootcamp students also receive internship placement assistance.
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24 Nexus at University of Michigan Engineering Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp by ThriveDX Reviews
- David MatheusGraduate • Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInOct 14, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good Learning Experience
When I look back at my time in the Cybersecurity Bootcamp, I can say without a doubt it was a good learning experience. There is a lot of information coming at you quickly, although, for those who put their heads down, dig in, and digest the information it's definitely worth the work. My only criticism would be the job assistance on the back end. I feel like there are missing pieces, especially for those who don't come from a tech background. Personally, I would share with those just...When I look back at my time in the Cybersecurity Bootcamp, I can say without a doubt it was a good learning experience. There is a lot of information coming at you quickly, although, for those who put their heads down, dig in, and digest the information it's definitely worth the work. My only criticism would be the job assistance on the back end. I feel like there are missing pieces, especially for those who don't come from a tech background. Personally, I would share with those just starting out to get as much tech work experience as possible. This will make for a smoother transition into the field. All in all, I would recommend this course to others. - Dikarai WalkerGraduate • Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 27, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
An experience at the least
I have mixed feelings about this program. When I started this program I was nervous about the material but I was still invested in learning, so I gave it a try. Along the way the professors and the counselors tried to help regarding the material.There are also tutors that can help you with specific work you are given and they will do their best to help you.
Although I did receive the certificate and graduated I'm still not in the cybersecurity/ technology/ IT field aft...I have mixed feelings about this program. When I started this program I was nervous about the material but I was still invested in learning, so I gave it a try. Along the way the professors and the counselors tried to help regarding the material.There are also tutors that can help you with specific work you are given and they will do their best to help you.
Although I did receive the certificate and graduated I'm still not in the cybersecurity/ technology/ IT field after 2 years sadly so I do believe an actual degree would have been more beneficial rather than taking the 11 month course for the certification. I also wish that there was more opportunity for networking so that I can actually find a job but the only thing that they had us do was go into "LinkedIn" and connect with classmates. That has not helped me get a job at all so I'm still unemployed.
Overall the program was consistent and if you're already knowledgeable in the field of cybersecurity then you will do fine. I still have not gotten a job related in the field after almost 3 years and I spent almost a year doing that program. This has not "transformed my career" at all with little to no job assistance.ThriveDX Team of Nexus at University of Michigan Engineering Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp by ThriveDX
Community Specialist
Jan 09, 2024
Hi, Dikarai. We're sorry to hear that your experience was less than ideal!
That said, we do appreciate you choosing our program and greatly value your feedback, which we'll be passing on to our team.
If you'd like to discuss this further, please reach out to us at tdx.social@thrivedx.com and we'll gladly connect you with the appropriate party. - Donald McDermottGraduate • Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 26, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Decent IT Practice
I really liked a lot of the instructors. They were engaging, made the information interesting, were helpful, and the best part of the course. They seemed like good people who had good experience.
I honestly didn't have the best time looking for jobs afterward though. With the pricing I wish I got a bit more than I did. It's two years later and I don't yet have a job. Online job hunting can be rough.
Going to college now instead, which I wish I just spent this money on that to get...I really liked a lot of the instructors. They were engaging, made the information interesting, were helpful, and the best part of the course. They seemed like good people who had good experience.
I honestly didn't have the best time looking for jobs afterward though. With the pricing I wish I got a bit more than I did. It's two years later and I don't yet have a job. Online job hunting can be rough.
Going to college now instead, which I wish I just spent this money on that to get a bachelors instead. This isn't to say it's not good info and a good class, just a bit pricy and still have plenty to learn.
I got network+ certified, which this was very helpful for, and I got good fundamentals for the security+ I'm working on, and good experience fixing problems and actually doing things so the coursework was mostly decent. I liked all the labs that we did and how we were able to use Linux and Windows Clients and all the activities that were planned and set up to use those for.
Overall I liked it for the experience. I wish it was a little bit more affordable, and wish I got a bit more help with job searching. The teachers were amazing however, and the other folks working around the project to make it work seemed like good people too. - David NewmanHelp Desk Technician • Graduate • Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 26, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Introduction to IT
The boot camp prepared me for my career transition into IT. Since I was new to IT, it helped give me a wide breadth of knowledge so I could land a job in IT. I think the boot camp was a good value for the price to get all the personal time with instructors that you receive. The sheer amount of hands on experience helps you gain much more knowledge than if it was purely classroom based. I would recommend this boot camp to anyone interested in changing gears to IT. - Steve DeForestGraduate • Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Overall positive
In this course, a student will become familiar with many topics and skills. This course will not get a student certified, and you may not be a viable applicant in the field after graduation. A graduate will have significant work after the course before being a viable applicant. - Peter RacitiGraduate • Ann ArborVerified by LinkedInSep 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UofM Nexus Cyber Bootcamp
Great course and instructors! The workload was challenging, but manageable. The Instructors were very good! The content of the course is relevant to the job market. In each module, the labs are cumulative and paced comfortably. I would recommend this course. - Justin MorrowGraduate • Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Learning Experience
I joined the Nexus at the University of Michigan Engineering Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp by ThriveDX to gain more experience in the cybersecurity field. The course delivered everything I was hoping for. the learning environment was very professional and fun. The instructors were always helpful regardless of my skill level on a topic. The knowledge and tools that we used during the coursework were transferable to my professional career. I was able to pass on the knowledge gained t...I joined the Nexus at the University of Michigan Engineering Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp by ThriveDX to gain more experience in the cybersecurity field. The course delivered everything I was hoping for. the learning environment was very professional and fun. The instructors were always helpful regardless of my skill level on a topic. The knowledge and tools that we used during the coursework were transferable to my professional career. I was able to pass on the knowledge gained to my co-workers during lunch and learns. The BootCamp also laid the foundation so I could pass several industry certifications such as AWS CCP, LPI Linux Essentials, and CompTIA Security+ among others. I really enjoyed the experience and I proudly hang my certificate on my wall. - Jeffery ColeCSRM Vulnerability Analyst • Graduate • Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Challenging content but needs refinement
2021 graduate of this bootcamp and part of the 7th graduating class overall. I had recently retired from a career in science and administration and was attracted to the fast growing field of Cybersecurity not only because of the availability of employment opportunities, but foremost for the chance to help protect our country from data theft. I came into the bootcamp with an above average knowledge of technical writing, computer applications and computer hardware, but with only a basic kn...2021 graduate of this bootcamp and part of the 7th graduating class overall. I had recently retired from a career in science and administration and was attracted to the fast growing field of Cybersecurity not only because of the availability of employment opportunities, but foremost for the chance to help protect our country from data theft. I came into the bootcamp with an above average knowledge of technical writing, computer applications and computer hardware, but with only a basic knowledge of cybersecurity and why it's so critically important in just about every facet of our lives. I can confidently say that this bootcamp met my expectations, providing both a well balanced and challenging curriculum, yet there is room for improvement of the student experience. As with many new programs, there were some bugs in the way a few of the labs were presented and at times I felt that there wasn't enough time devoted to some of the more challenging areas like coding, but overall this for me at least was money well spent. The instructors were top notch and all brought their own unique style of teaching. The career support team was also first rate. You will come out of this bootcamp with a very broad based knowledge of the many areas of cybersecurity specialization, as well as possess a capable set of technical and analytical tools with which you can then apply confidently towards a variety of entry level industry positions. - Conan BaxterGraduate • Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Alright but overpriced
The perception going in to this program that I had was that I was that I would be able to easily get a 100k a year job by the end of the program. As the program went on, however I realized more and more that this could not be further from the truth. This program qualifies you for a minimum wage job at best. The certificate obtained from completing the program has no weight in the cyber world and I certainly don't feel qualified to work a decent job. Now this wouldn't be much of a problem...The perception going in to this program that I had was that I was that I would be able to easily get a 100k a year job by the end of the program. As the program went on, however I realized more and more that this could not be further from the truth. This program qualifies you for a minimum wage job at best. The certificate obtained from completing the program has no weight in the cyber world and I certainly don't feel qualified to work a decent job. Now this wouldn't be much of a problem if the program wasn't 16,000 dollars and took 11 months. Before I signed up for the boot camp, if I had known what I know now I would not have done it.ThriveDX Team of Nexus at University of Michigan Engineering Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp by ThriveDX
Community Specialist
Jan 09, 2024
Hi, Conan. We're sorry to hear that your experience was less than ideal!
That said, we do appreciate you choosing our program and greatly value your feedback, which we'll be passing on to our team.
If you'd like to discuss this further, please reach out to us at tdx.social@thrivedx.com and we'll gladly connect you with the appropriate party. - Rob ReynoldsIT Admin + Associate Account Manager • Graduate • Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Experience and Knowledgeable Professors
My experience at U of M Nexus was very good. I gained the necessary skills and experience to get into the IT and Cyber Security industry. The curriculum was straight forward and the professors would stay after class to provide additional help. The Professors were super knowledgeable and provided real world examples. The labs in each course provided realistic situations you would see in a real Cyber security analyst role. I am currently an IT administrator and I would never have had this...My experience at U of M Nexus was very good. I gained the necessary skills and experience to get into the IT and Cyber Security industry. The curriculum was straight forward and the professors would stay after class to provide additional help. The Professors were super knowledgeable and provided real world examples. The labs in each course provided realistic situations you would see in a real Cyber security analyst role. I am currently an IT administrator and I would never have had this position without the knowledge I gained from this course. If you aren't looking to do a traditional 4 year degree then I would highly recommend taking this route. - Brian RowellGraduate • Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Very Thorough
Nexus is at the forefront of cybersecurity technologies, theories, and methodologies, and this is evident through the course materials, exercises, and projects. The course is very comprehensive, although it can be challenging due to the extensive content covered in a relatively short time frame. However, if you dedicate yourself and actively participate in class, you’ll discover a sense of camaraderie among your classmates and benefit from the mentorship provided by the professors. - David BGraduate • Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Nexus Cyber Security
I've been an IT professional for about 20 years primarily in system administration and engineering of SAN/NAS environments. I was looking to make a change in my fields and have wanted to go into security and system protections. This course, while informative, seemed to be more geared towards those with little to no background in IT. The instructors were knowledgeable but the material itself was rather basic. I was hoping for something a little more advanced considering the time and e...I've been an IT professional for about 20 years primarily in system administration and engineering of SAN/NAS environments. I was looking to make a change in my fields and have wanted to go into security and system protections. This course, while informative, seemed to be more geared towards those with little to no background in IT. The instructors were knowledgeable but the material itself was rather basic. I was hoping for something a little more advanced considering the time and expense of the course. It did help me get some resume padding material and I was able to parlay that into a new position. Now I'm looking at taking more formal degree focused programs as opposed to certificate programs like this. For the cost of the course, I think in my situation as an IT professional it would have made more sense financially to look at a degree program instead.
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