CLIC Program Schedule
Date | Session | |
|---|---|---|
Section 1 | September 29, 2025 | Section 1 Start |
September 29, 2025 | Onboarding Starts –
Various items as per your Onboarding Checklist Includes optional evening webinars (Dates TBC) | |
October 9, 2025 | Orientation – Virtual Live 6:00 – 9:00 PM EST Mandatory Attendance | |
October 14 – December 7, 2025 | Course work starts – SANS SEC275 course Self-Study Online – 25+ hours per week Weekly one-hour Technical Advisor Calls (evening) | |
December 11, 2025 | Deadline to complete GFACT Certification Exam Virtually proctored or in-person at a Pearson Vue Exam Centre | |
Section 2 | January 5, 2026 | Section 2 Start |
January 5 -16, 2026 | Cyber Career Webinars and Resources Live Online, Self-Guided (noon or evening workshops) | |
January 19 – March 22, 2026 | Course work starts – SANS SEC401 course Self-guided online – 25+ hours per week Weekly one-hour Technical Advisor calls (evening) | |
March 26, 2026 | Deadline to complete GSEC Certification Exam Virtually proctored or in-person at a Pearson Vue Exam Centre | |
March 30 – April 10, 2026 | Cyber Career Webinars and Resources Live Online, Self-Guided (noon or evening workshops) | |
April 13 – 17, 2026 | Mandatory Cybersecurity Professional Practice Course and Cyber Range Workshops Virtual Live, Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST Time off work required | |
April 17, 2026 | Program Study Ends | |
April 20 – October 31, 2026 | Continued Access to Employment Resources: Job Search Workshops, Employer Events, Networking Opportunities, Catalyst Job Board & 1:1 Career Advising Live Online or Self-Guided (noon or evening workshops) |