Three certifications that build progressive expertise
Career-aligned pathways
Forge your future with a career-aligned pathway.
Every IronCircle Pathway is designed to take you from where you are—whether you’re exploring, transitioning, or advancing—to where the industry needs you: certified, skilled, and ready for real-world cybersecurity roles.
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Training that translates to real roles
At IronCircle, we don’t train for test day—we train for day one on the job. Each pathway is built in partnership with industry experts and mapped directly to real cybersecurity roles, so your skills have real market value.
Stackable certifications. AI-powered labs. Role-ready experience. You’re not just earning credentials—you’re building skills that hiring managers are actively searching for.
Stackable certifications. AI-powered labs. Role-ready experience. You’re not just earning credentials—you’re building skills that hiring managers are actively searching for.
Pathways built for real cybersecurity careers.
Each pathway maps directly to in-demand job categories across the cybersecurity workforce. Explore what each one prepares you to do.
Certified Cyber Associate
Your cyber starting point
For learners new to the field. Builds digital fluency and bridges into advanced technical or compliance tracks.
Job-Aligned Roles: Cybersecurity Associate, Cybersecurity Intern
Job-Aligned Roles: Cybersecurity Associate, Cybersecurity Intern
Cyber Defense Pathway
Train to defend.
Prepares learners for cyber defense and Security Operations Center (SOC) environments.
Job-aligned roles: SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, Threat Intel Analyst
Job-aligned roles: SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, Threat Intel Analyst
Cyber Offense Pathway
Hack the right way.
Hands-on offensive security training designed for penetration testers, red team operators, and ethical hackers.
Job-Aligned Roles: Pen Tester, Red Teamer, Exploit Tester
Job-Aligned Roles: Pen Tester, Red Teamer, Exploit Tester
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GRC & Policy Pathway
Master policy, risk, and oversight.
Focused on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), from audits to privacy and regulatory alignment.
Job-Aligned Roles: IT Auditor, Privacy Manager, Risk Analyst
Job-Aligned Roles: IT Auditor, Privacy Manager, Risk Analyst
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Black Diamond Pathway
Go Beyond Advanced
Specializations in high-skill, emerging threat areas.
Job-Aligned Roles: AI Hacker, Malware Developer, Exploit Developer
Job-Aligned Roles: AI Hacker, Malware Developer, Exploit Developer
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Capstone Programs
Simulate the ultimate challenge.
Final, scenario-based exams testing technical mastery and leadership under pressure.
- The Kominsky Trials (Cyber Defense)
- The Jester Protocol (Cyber Offense)
- Cyber Czar (Executive Leadership)
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Modular training. Market-ready skills.
Each IronCircle Pathway includes:
Nine microcredentials (three per certification), each with applied, performance-based exams
Built-in learner + career support, so you’re never on your own
Hands-on labs using real tools and authentic job workflows
Whether you’re exploring cybersecurity, switching careers, or upskilling within the field, IronCircle meets you where you are—and takes you further.
Built to match how the industry hires.
All IronCircle certifications are mapped to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity, ensuring your training translates directly into job-ready competencies.
We don't train you to pass—we train you to perform. You’ll build real skills in areas like:
- Oversight and Governance
- Design and Development
- Implementation and Operation
- Protection and Defense
- Investigation
Turn your pathway into a real certification—and a real career.
Each IronCircle Pathway is tied directly to industry-recognized, performance-based certifications. Get trained, get certified, and prove you’re ready for what comes next.