When you finish your Preppy Ethical Hacker program online, you're eligible for a volunteer Externship with a local company or organization to gain valuable hands-on training and experience in the field. During your program, a Preppy Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate your placement for you.

We do not require any previous working experience! Our only enrollment requirement is that you have either completed or are in the process of completing a GED or a high school diploma. That’s it, and you can start your program today. However, to receive the CEH certification from EC-Council, you will be required to not only pass the exam but have 2 years of experience working in the field. The included Externship will begin to apply towards that requirement.

Upward mobility is one of the most significant aspects aspirants look for when choosing Ethical Hacking. They usually begin their careers with entry-level positions, with titles such as ‘Junior Security Analysts’ or ‘Penetration Testers.’

In these roles, they gain hands-on experience in identifying vulnerabilities and assessing cybersecurity measures. Once they gain enough knowledge and expertise, they can advance to mid-level positions, such as ‘Security Consultants’ or ‘Senior Penetration Testers.’ Here, their responsibilities include more complex security assessments and project management.

As they gain experience and demonstrate their expertise, ethical hackers have the potential to advance their careers into senior or leadership roles. These positions, like senior security architects or security managers, often involve responsibilities like supervising teams, formulating security strategies, and collaborating closely with an organization's leadership to establish strong security policies and protocols.

Additionally, ethical hackers can choose to specialize in specific domains of cybersecurity, such as network security, application security, or cloud security. Specialization can open doors to more lucrative and prestigious positions, including certifications like certified ethical hacker (CEH) or certified information systems security professional (CISSP).

So, ultimately, the journey toward upward mobility in the field of ethical hacking is signified by an ongoing commitment to learning, obtaining professional certifications, and demonstrating an ability to adapt to the constantly evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

No! This ethical hacking program does not include any extra charges or costs for textbooks or any kind of learning resources, unlike other schools. When students enroll, you will be sent digital copies of any network tech material that you will need for the course program. 

Don’t worry! Our ethical hacking training program is funded by industry-leading 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are unsatisfied with the training program for any reason, simply cancel and receive a refund. It's that easy!

Preppy, a career affordability organization has partnered with the Auburn University Office of Professional and Continuing Education to offer this hacking training program. Preppy brings certification programs that are completely online as well as affordable. On successful completion of the training program, you also receive a certificate of completion from the university to make you feel proud of your achievements as well as something for decorating your office or home wall.

To prepare for an Ethical Hacker certification, you will typically take a series of courses that cover various aspects of cybersecurity, penetration testing, and ethical hacking techniques.

These include foundational concepts in Ethical Hacking, Networking, and Security. You'll progress through areas such as reconnaissance, network scanning, system hacking, and understanding and countering malware, among others. These courses provide you with the skills needed to identify vulnerabilities and protect against various digital threats. You will also explore advanced subjects such as Social Engineering, Wireless Security, Cryptography, and Security Architecture and Design. With Preppy, you’re ready to crush the CEH certification exam.

Preppy’s program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise to secure networks and systems effectively, laying the foundation for a successful career in ethical hacking and cybersecurity.

Yes because at Preppy, we understand you need more inclusive training to be prepared for your career and we make sure you have the practical experience needed. As part of our program, we have externship specialists that help find volunteer positions for you as you closer to finishing your program. Hacking professionals are needed to help secure critical infrastructure and enterprises. There are also consulting firms that work for other institutions or businesses for security purposes. These all provide plenty of opportunities for volunteer positions adding experience which will be an exceptional addition to your learning, and a resume builder as well!

You’ll have full online access for 1 year to complete your program.  All of the courses and lessons are self-paced, and can be completed as quickly as you’d like! If you need more time for any reason, you can always contact us to request an extension.  We’re here for you!

The valuable hands-on experience with your externship is volunteer work, and doesn’t include a salary.  The externship is part of the learning process for you to gain experience in your area of study, and is a huge bonus offered by Preppy.

One of our Externship Coordinators will reach out to you to coordinate your externship as you get close to finishing your program. Each company or organization where you will take your externship may have specific and different policies for you to begin. This could include health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc.