CDA COHORT 11 & 12 – May 2024

The application period for the Cyber Defense Analyst (CDA) Cohorts 11 & 12 closes on April 9, 2024.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy provides full-time federal employees an opportunity to focus on professional growth through an intense, full-time, three-month accelerated training program. Those looking to learn the baseline knowledge, skills, and abilities of a Cyber Defense Analyst (CDA) are encouraged to apply. 

Program Dates

Cohorts 11 and 12 of the Cyber Defense Analyst (CDA) pathway is held virtually and runs from May 6, 2024, through August 14, 2024 with a mandatory New Student Orientation scheduled for April 29, 2024.

If accepted, you will be required to participate Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays. Please note that you will not be able to maintain your alternative work schedule during the program. It is expected that you will return to your regular duty assignment during breaks unless your home agency has approved leave.

Application Deadline

Applications for this session of the Cyber Defense Analyst (CDA) pathway are due by 12:00 p.m. ET on April 9, 2024.

Acceptance Notification

Applicants for the Cyber Defense Analyst (CDA) cohorts will receive an email of acceptance or denial no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on April 12, 2024.

Please note, accepted applicants are required to attend the mandatory virtual orientation on April 29, 2024. The accepted applicant’s supervisor will also be invited to attend the orientation. It is highly recommended that supervisors attend the first half of orientation.

How to Apply

Please visit the How to Apply section of the Skilling Academy webpage for details on how to apply.

Contact Us

For questions and inquiries, please contact the Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy at SkillingAcademy@cisa.dhs.gov.

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