CAREER PATHWAYS

TECHNOLOGY AND
DATA CAREERS

Technology Careers Built for What's Next

The technology landscape is evolving faster than ever. Hofstraâ€™s Technology and Data pathways provide flexible, hands-on training designed to help learners build practical skills and prepare for emerging careers across cybersecurity, AI, software development, data, and IT infrastructure.

Whether you're exploring a new field, changing careers, or expanding your expertise, our programs combine industry-relevant learning with practical experience designed around real workforce needs.

Designed for beginners, career changers, and working professionals, these pathways help you build job-ready skills that can move with you as technology continues to evolve.

Train in months, not years.

Build job-ready skills through short-term programs designed to fit your schedule.

Flexible payment options may be available for some programs.

Cybersecurity Pathways: From foundational support to advanced threat intelligence and security careers.

AI & Advanced Data: Hands-on training in artificial intelligence, analytics, software development, and emerging technologies.

Industry Certifications: Preparation for CompTIA A+, Security+, and other globally recognized credentials.

Tech Fundamentals

Our Fundamentals courses are ideal for beginners exploring the field or preparing for a full career training program.

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4.8M Unfilled Cyber Roles (2025) Source: World Economic Forum

$119k+ Avg. Salary for Cyber Analysts in NY Source: Indeed

80% Businesses Adopting AI Tools Source: McKinsey & Company

Find Your Technology Career Path

Gateway & Specialized

Cybersecurity

Comprehensive pathways from foundational support to advanced threat intelligence.

Flagship Program Cybersecurity Bootcamp ↳ Prepares for: CompTIA Security+
IT Support IT Technician Bootcamp ↳ Prepares for: CompTIA A+
Defensive Security Certified SOC Analyst Program
Threat Intelligence Certified CTI Analyst Program
Offensive Security Certified Web Penetration Tester

Modern Intelligence

AI & Advanced Data

Hyper-focused training in artificial intelligence and automation.

Generative AI Generative AI Data Analyst ↳ Prepares for: Certified Gen AI Data Analyst
Python Python Developer Career Training ↳ Prepares for: Python Institute PCEP
Data Science Data Analytics & Visualization ↳ Prepares for: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300)
Analytical Data Analyst Career Prep ↳ Prepares for: CompTIA Data+
Engineering Software Engineering Bootcamp ↳ Prepares for: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
UX/UI UI/UX Design Certification ↳ Prepares for: AI-Enhanced UI/UX Design Certification

Core Infrastructure

IT & Infrastructure

The foundational certifications for networking and support roles.

CompTIA A+ IT Technician Prep ↳ Prepares for: CompTIA A+
Security+ Network Security Prep ↳ Prepares for: CompTIA Security+
Networking IT/Network Technician ↳ Prepares for: CompTIA Network+
Medical IT Healthcare IT Technician ↳ Prepares for: Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)