CyberLearn sets the bar for cybersecurity education in Arkansas

Looking to address a worker shortage statewide, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has unveiled an innovative new cybersecurity curriculum and educational consortium. The program, called CyberLearn, will provide cutting-edge training in this rapidly growing field.

“We’ve put together a consortium of seven UA System schools, and in this consortium we’re sharing instructional resources,” said Dr. Erin Finzer, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs. “We’ve got a number of stackable certificate programs that range from six to 24 credit hours and these are all designed in partnership with our industry partners.”

The program rolled out in Fall 2022, offering students at each participating institution of higher learning the ability to work toward a certificate of proficiency in cybersecurity fundamentals. Additional certificates and degree programs will be added in spring 2023.