Cybersecurity Internship + Course (Stats and Job Success)

🔒Josh's Hands-On Cybersecurity Course + Internship🔒
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In this video, we answer some comments and explore the benefits of my cybersecurity internship combined with my course. We discuss key statistics, job success rates, and how this combination can enhance your career prospects in the cybersecurity field. Learn about the skills and experiences that make you stand out to employers.
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00:00 - Intro
00:19 - What’s In This Video
01:37 - Is this course legit or a money grab?
03:54 - What are the prerequisites to joining the course?
08:30 - Stats about the Course
12:36 - Conclusion/Ending
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In this video, we discuss the benefits of doing my cybersecurity internship and taking my course. We will look at the statistics and job success rates for people who did both. This video is perfect for anyone interested in starting a career in cybersecurity.
We start by explaining what my cybersecurity internship is. Internships are a way to gain real-world experience while still studying. You get to work with professionals and learn how to apply your skills in a job setting. The experience you gain is too valuable.
Combining an internship with a course gives you both practical experience and theoretical knowledge. This combination can make you a strong candidate for jobs in cybersecurity. We look at statistics that show people who did both my internships and courses have higher job success rates.
We hope this information helps you in your career journey and gives you the confidence to pursue a path in cybersecurity. By the end of this video, you will have a better understanding of how a cybersecurity internship and course can boost your job success and set you on the path to a rewarding career in cybersecurity.

[@JoshMadakor]

🔒Josh's Hands-On Cybersecurity Course + Internship🔒 joshmadakor.tech/cyber

[@rashaadali1465]

Coupon code for 2024???

[@susheelabhi-l8p]

Hi Josh do you help people in Australia interested in cybersecurity analyst roles

[@jayee2188]

Those of us who have been watching you from the start know you are legit. And we thank you for it.

[@gloryokwata1912]

I just like your personality ❤ even though I'm not able to purchase this course at the moment, I've followed most of your labs personally and it's been very life changing for me. I wish I can meet those who bought the course and can't study it.

[@JF-if8jh]

Just here to vouch. I got my desktop support position soon after finishing your IT course

[@randygentry1533]

Do you have any certificates A+ ect.....

[@JF-if8jh]

@@randygentry1533 it didn’t when I got that position but now I have Security+

[@JoshMadakor]

This comment means a lot, thanks so much for taking the time :)

[@raydeblanc7585]

@@JoshMadakorI was thinking about starting the IT course but should I just purchase the cybersecurity course instead?

[@keishab8091]

Absolutely loved the Cybersecurity course. Finally, I was able to put the theory I’ve learned into hands on training and it finally clicked. Thanks Josh!

[@MichelleGutshall]

Keep doing what you have been doing and make more courses. It looks like you're helping a lot of people

[@icecold__]

I agree, considering the amount of people that have actually completed the course those jobs found numbers are solid. Can't complain about not getting a job if you don't put in all of the work, and you can't force them to go through it all to get a better idea of the actually success rate people can get from completing the course.

[@EFH1stParadox]

I personally plan to start the course later this month, and I look forward to being able to complete it fully and hopefully start my career in Cybersecurity as a SOC Analyst or just skip to being a Cybersecurity Engineer that specializes in firewalls. I’m glad you took the time to put together this video as I have been watching your videos to do research on the Cybersecurity industry for about a month now. I feel a lot more confident in my ability to succeed! Hopefully I’ll be able to make the statistic of 52 go up to 53 if someone else hasn’t already. Your videos have inspired me and helped me realize that a Cybersecurity career is definitely possible as long as I put in the work. 本当にありがとうございます！

[@shawn.harris]

I have watched your videos for a while Josh. I also love the fact that you travel to Thailand frequently. I have been a handful of times and worked remotely from there for 4 months. Based on my skill set and various roles in my 14+ IT career, the Cloud Security Engineer role seems a better fit for my progression. I am not a coder and I watched my dad code as a software developer and data architect for over 40 years and it's just not my cup of tea. I don't need to break the bank, location independence, not money is my sole focus during this time in my life. My goal is to work remotely splitting time between the US and Thailand while earning enough to sustain both with some to spare. I am planning to focus hard on accelerating the WGU's BSCC. I will start SDC this month, transfer credits to enroll at WGU by Oct 1st, and finish in 1-2 sessions max.

[@JoshMadakor]

Awesome, those are some great aspirations and a good plan. It's only a matter of time :)

[@keanu3260]

I want the same things except I want to live in the phillipines, what roles would you say has the best opportunities to be remote based?

[@AHomicidalPear]

I like how you were as honest as you were for this. The numbers didn't look the best, but your transparency is appreciated. I was thinking about getting this course when I finish my associates in Cybersecurity and Information Systems. Your honesty has helped put some of my uncertainty as ease.

[@alexmalooley7037]

This course is 100% worth it. I was stuck in limbo after my Sec+ and this course helped me get over the hump and land my new role as a Security Analyst. Thank you Josh for everything. At this point, any friend that’s interested in getting into IT/Cybersecurity, I tell them to get the Google cyber, Sec+, and Joshs cyber course. Optionally but I’d highly recommend is to consider taking his IT course as well, especially if you don’t have any IT experience. I was close to taking that too but I got the Security Analyst job so I don’t need to

[@phillyshot]

Hey man, Do you think the course is for noobs, and also do you get help when you get stuck..Thx

[@alexmalooley7037]

@@phillyshot yes yes and yea. Get your Google cyber or Sec+ first then do this course

[@anono71]

It’s not too late? I feel like there’s so much doom and gloom when it comes to tech at this point

[@Urmomz]

@@anono71 I mean the market is pretty bad. But Degree + certs and especially experience is what matters the most. Make sure you go to as many career networking events as you can. Leverage whatever connections you have, be it your friends, friends' friends, etc.

[@matthewacevedo21]

I bought the course. Haven’t finished it because it was recommended to get google cybersecurity cert. Didn’t expect to land a software engineer gig somewhere down the middle lmao

[@JoshMadakor]

You got a SWE role? that's dope

[@Liftheavy85]

I went through the course and it was a great launching pad into other things I went through. I think the "internship" is a bit of a waste of time but it could be better if it had more structure. I already had some IT experience so learning and doing the projects was pretty fun. I just had an interview for a security analyst position inside my current job that I'm in contention for and should hear back hopefully soon about and everything learned in the course contributed to good talking points

[@acekurylenko6310]

I bought your course and am planning on actually going through it fully next week. I am studying for my A+ and just finished Google cybersecurity. I am taking my test tomorrow for A+ core 2. I’m excited to wrap everything up with your course and hopefully join you in the IT world! Thank you so much for your guidance

[@yoahkjett10]

I'm on this path finishing my Google security course studying for my Security+. Then onto Josh's course.

[@Phil-vm4gk]

Good luck on the test you got this! 💪🏽

[@a_random_guy2671]

Cloud security engineering course coming when lol? Also would love a course on terraform on azure, most of the ones i see are with aws.

[@a_random_guy2671]

@cristianaraujo9293 some people learn better with videos to supplement the docs...hence almost every topic ever has video courses

[@thinhman2010]

I've been hesitant on your course for a while. I'm just gonna go for it. I am a bit scared that I'm not smart enough right now. Around 7 years ago, I did get the 3 CompTIA certs and the CCNA, but I didn't do anything with those certs, so I feel like I'm back at knowing nothing again. I did the Sec+ CE recently, but those allow you to retake the assesments over and over again until you pass, so those aren't difficult to finish to renew the Sec+. This fear of not being smart enough has also paralyzed me from going to WGU for a good 3 years now. But hey, baby steps. It would be crazy if I could get an entry level security job before I start WGU. Plan to save as much money as I can this year and start WGU in 2025.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey, I will say, if you get even UNDERSTAND ccna-level material, you are "smart enough" to do almost anything in general IT/cyber. So stop worrying, stop thinking, make a plan, and execute it haha. Oh, and thanks for even considering my course, I appreciate it. But seriously, CCNA is hard, good work

[@SameLif3]

@@JoshMadakorwould everyone get internships from you? This would be my concern. Having experience to find a cybersecurity job. So far I have an AS degree in it.

[@DoomSayer2113]

I have my Google Cybersecurity Certificate and Sec+. I bought your course last year and pretty much finished it but I still want to redo it a few times to make sure I know what I'm talking about and doing before applying to jobs lately

[@eddiemartinez7585]

Hi Josh! I recently did your SIEM home lab and was wondering if you offer just the internship part of the course? I competed the Google cybersecurity cert and currently studying to take the CompTIA Security+. I’ve added the home lab to my resume and started applying for entry level roles but haven’t had much luck.

[@justingolay]

People probably bought the course and didn't finish it because they got jobs before they got through it. Then their time was spent training at their new job. If they were ambitious enough to get the course, they probably have done other things to boost their stats as well.

[@JoshMadakor]

This is something I think about it, so I started asking people during our interviews, "Aside from the course, what else did you do to help break into the field?". :D

[@maryambint9702]

I truly appreciate your honesty and I thank you for that! I have CEH and halfway done through google's course. I am desperate to get a job asap and I really want to take this course. I have few questions though.. You mentioned something about the referral. Would you give referrals to those who finished this course? Is the internship component a different thing like, can we subscribe to the internship component alone? Most importantly, would this work the same for people outside the US?😭 I am from the UAE and its really hard to get into cybersecurity without any prev experience or high profile referrals!! 2+ years experience is THE bare minimum for any entry level, and I see 5+ years for SOC Tier 1 too!😢 Please let me know about this, again thank you Josh!

[@aristotelisp3667]

Hey Josh, i appreciate your honesty about your course and the numbers that you layed out. I have 2 questions if you could answer them. 1. Is the cv template applicable to EU also or is it US based only? Do EU citizens approach it differently? 2. Are there any EU citizens enrolled in your course? Thank you very much in advance!

[@celesteamadorr]

Hi Josh! I was wondering if you are up to offer some sort of price discount or scholarships to people from other countries like Mexico and Latam :)

[@bryantgonzalez9165]

Hi Josh, I'm confident your course delivers on helping built a strong technical foundation however I was curious if your course helps with optimizing a resume to get a job in Govtech? I have a goal to start working an entry level Govtech role in the next 3-6 months that allows me to get a government clearance. If I can achieve this first step I believe it would help catapult my career.

[@STEALTHONE3]

Josh, what kind of remote positions can be attained by taking this course?

[@JerseyJeff84]

Josh, so I am working full-time for a school district, have been in I.T. four years now(career change). Is it possible to pull off your internship in this scenario? The job is fun, I get to help students and staff all day and touch tons of technology daily, however, I don’t really feel challenged anymore and it’s relatively low pay($50k) for my State’s cost of living. Only upsides are a pension and off lots of days for school holidays. Any advice is appreciated.

[@highwaegames]

I half way through the Google security certification but might have to look into this cause I gotten job offers but then they ask do I have atlease 2 year of experience and am like no not from a corporation

[@Dmmr114]

I was planning on signing up for your hands-on IT course. I have my associates in IT and I am looking at getting some hands-on experience to add to my resume'. I'm wondering if these numbers for your cyber course are similar to your IT course.

[@bryanotoole3038]

Would you consider breaking the labs off on their own? I'm really only interested in that and don't want to pay the full price for the course since I won't use the other portions.

[@yuetchan8496]

Hi Josh, I almost finish the my Google Cybersecurity program and am preparing for the Comptia Sec+. I’m debating whether I should take your IT course or the Cybersecurity one. My ultimate goal is to get into cybersecurity. However, I heard that cybersecurity is not an entry level job and many cybersecurity professionals started out as help desks analysts. For someone who doesn’t have too much technical background, would it better off starting as an IT support professional? FYI, I have been working at a semi-technical role at an ed tech company since May, but most of my prior experience was in education.

[@ahazel8]

I’m looking to change careers to cybersecurity . I’m a probation officer and have no IT experience. Should I start with the basic IT course, then do this and maybe the masters at WGU. I already have a bachelors but not in IT. Also do I need to get an IT bachelor then Cyber master since i already have a bachelors in criminology?

[@JaDe-mf8dj]

I found my first IT role after turn CourseCareers IT course and based on that I’m sold on the cybersecurity at leveld later without a doubt.

[@SirDodge]

JOSH.. I've completed the course and still haven't been able to get access to the Internship, even after completing all the required steps - why? It's been what feels like months since I've submitted the info.

[@delvinwilliams1267]

The course is fantastic! I've completed the lab twice, but I'm having trouble helping 10 people for my Intern Assist spreadsheet. Could you consider lowering the assist requirement for people like me, so I can include log(N) Pacific on my resume?

[@macks2756]

Hi Josh, I like your videos and I am considering signing up for your internship. My hesitation is around how it will be viewed by hiring teams. If they see this very video, won't they discount this as not a "true" internship considering that the internship is associated with a course I've paid for? Thanks for your time!

[@ivandulya1239]

What were the actual jobs that people found? Were they just general IT jobs or specifically;cybersecurity jobs?

[@TheGreenerish]

How long do you estimate it takes to complete the whole course?

[@regionsbeyondyou]

Recently received email advertisement on this course. Is there a prerequisite for taking this? Thanks

[@thelovelykarim506]

Mr. Josh , please , I wanted to know if your course can help one get a IAM developer role ?

[@JosiahMuncy]

I would love to go through this training. I just finished my google security course and now feel a little stuck to figure out where to go from here. Have you thought about turning it into a monthly subscription plan or payment plans? I am trying to switch from a nonprofit social services job that makes 0.20 more than McDonalds to cyber security, but with two toddlers and my wife only able to work part time, 500 is a hard one time payment 😅

[@phillyshot]

Have you checked out eJPT?

[@Jenny-hk6eg]

Can you do a video on GRC pathway?

[@Tainted7885]

It's true - I buy courses as I see them in some cases if they're the courses I 100% want to do. Yours included.

[@JoshMadakor]

TYSM for the comment :)

[@SalvatoreNicoFranco]

Never doubted of the legitimacy of the course! Do you think it is suited also for people outside the US, like for the european job market?

[@ivandulya1239]

How many people who found jobs with your course had a previous career in IT/Cybersecurity (besides experience from your internship)?

[@EricGarcia-st4nx]

4:20 that voice 😂. That’s how they all sound lol

[@charlesroyale5422]

Could you ask your students on avg. how long does the course take to complete? I’m expecting definitely 3 months+.

[@JoshMadakor]

There is about 20 hours of video, so it will probably take like 80 hours to go through it once. If you go at it for 3 hours per day, maybe it will take around 2.5-3 months :)

[@1_ofthem_1s__]

Josh serious question, do you think its possible for me to do your course while working on my IT degree from WGU at the same time or do you think that would be information overload? For background I dont have certs but I have 3 years of IT support experience

[@alexmalooley7037]

Just do it

[@franknoneofya9585]

The course is legit, lot of information and really useful especially if you're starting in Cloud. Josh course is not like a sec+, a+ course, it is a practical experience type of course.

[@Valduggan]

How long does it take to complete your course?

[@robertoperez1885]

Should i do something like network+ or security+ before i enter something like this? Im half way on my a+ and i would really like to get into cybersecurity

[@JoshMadakor]

I would recommend at least completing Security+ or the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. Both of these will help give a lot of context to the course (and vice versa)

[@robertoperez1885]

@@JoshMadakor Thank you very much, i will:D

[@boomcazoom]

I am thinking about signing up. I need some help. I been a it support tech for over 10 yrs and I am failing to break into cyber security.

[@JoshMadakor]

It will help, but definitely check out this video where I talk about "employability framework": kzbin.info/www/bejne/hF7TpJ6wi8SKh80si=62Bh77Duj1aLQ9p- Think about it in terms of getting the cyber job you want, then get the relevant certs, do relevant projects, etc. You'll get there if you put in the effort and execute enough. Also check out the resume in the description of that video, (or joshmadakor.tech/cyber-resume). Hope this helps ^^

[@infini.tesimo]

Will you bring this over to CourseCareers? Cyber Security? I want to have access to this but rather it be in one place instead of going to different login portals.

[@pSudenga12]

Hello, I am interested in purchasing the course. How long does it last once I purchase? I am working full time on top of school and would have to take this very slow. Thanks,

[@JoshMadakor]

it's a lifetime access subscription. you can also take the course in your most convenient time since the course is pre-recorded :)

[@steelresilience]

I've bought udemy courses for less than $20 but if I dropped $500 on a course, I'm gonna finish it.

[@JoshMadakor]

This is a huge thing. The more money people spend on something, the more likely they are to stick it out. But if it gets too expensive, the purchaser gets more and more critical about it haha

[@Nopumpfakes]

So I'm trying to be an IAM analyst/Engineer. Would this course/internship help in anyway in getting a job?

[@JoshMadakor]

It will for sure help, but not as much as a dedicated IAM or course. Maybe I should make a dedicated IAM module or something, haha

[@Nopumpfakes]

@@JoshMadakor that would be cool lol

[@henribelinga5040]

Hi, i am in Germany and I want to do the intership, I want to know if your program holds up here?

[@JoshMadakor]

The program is just designed to give you hands on experience and intuition for security operations. I didn't intend for it to be some credential that people recognize, rather it's supposed to help you to become MORE employable for IT/cyber jobs. For sure it will help you, but the only thing is, I don't know of your country's requirements to work in the field. (for example, you are required to have a degree or some other actual legal requirements). Hope this helps!

[@henribelinga5040]

@@JoshMadakor yeah, thanks for answering

[@anthonynosegbe9912]

Can you do the same stats for your IT course

[@JoshMadakor]

Yes I can, maybe...! tracking stats with that one is way more difficult though, since I don't have any admin access over the learning management system and stuff

[@subwaypapii6811]

How do we contact u about this

[@wisdomandpeace2668]

You made a wise business decision regarding the price of your course. As the economy improves you should be able to increase the cost of your course based on demand since you lowballed it initially. Just don't increase the cost until after I enroll this fall. LOLOL😊👍🏾

[@JoshMadakor]

Hahaha, I appreciate you saying it. if I increase the price, just email me at my channel email and link me this comment ;)

[@wisdomandpeace2668]

@@JoshMadakor Will do 😆

[@cateyedjas]

i really want to sign up but am currently occupied lol can i purchase/join now and start at a later date?

[@JoshMadakor]

fo sho! my course is lifetime access. you can purchase now and start later ^^

[@cateyedjas]

@@JoshMadakor yesss!!!! Ty!!!!

[@southeast232]

Hey Josh, thanks for all the good videos you've put up. I do have my CC and SSCP certs from ISC2 and am interested in going into Cybersecurity. Do you think I really need to add Security + to the list?

[@Samsons121]

❤😊yay Josh!

[@raydeblanc7585]

Hey Josh, I was gonna purchase the IT course on course careers before you came out with this new cybersecurity course. Is it best to just go with the cybersecurity course instead?

[@hardlessons9732]

Is SOAR and EDR apart of the cybersecurity course?

[@JoshMadakor]

Nope, just this stuff: i.imgur.com/ArTY0DD.png Though I should make some SOAR/EDR module in my new community. Actually that's a great idea. ty ^^

[@hardlessons9732]

@@JoshMadakor For the labs, what is the minimum in terms of spec should the computer have; ram, space etc. Should I used a windows PC?Also, have a MacBook Pro with the option of using parallel ( which is a program that allows me to run windows os on my MacBook; 2015 MacBook Pro.

[@JoshMadakor]

Ah, what you have is totally fine because it’s all delivered in Azure :)

[@CharlieKelly-ub5qw]

I have a cybersecurity degree, but no real hands experience. I need to get hands on experience.

[@JoshMadakor]

maybe you can enroll in my cyber course? ^^

[@nickfox6bignick]

Work Study balance is Tough. The course is worth it but you should put at least an hour a day to the side for it.

[@KollinsAko]

Hi Josh, what is the duration of this course.

[@JoshMadakor]

There is about 20 hours of video, but it will take probably like 80 hours to implement with all the pausing and working on stuff. :)

[@tonylionson7518]

Josh, what is the duration of the course ?

[@JoshMadakor]

I believe there is about 20 hours of video (i think...), which will take around 4x the time to get through, due to all the pausing and configs. I would say maybe budget for 80 hours or a month or so, depending on how fast you go. I do recommend people go through it more than once though, just to build intuition

[@Daniel-zombie67]

Would you ever consider putting your course on Udemy?

[@JoshMadakor]

Probably not. This requires a lot of explanation, but in short, I don't like doing business with other humans, especially big businesses. I just got done with a whole thing of Coursera ghosting me out of over 5k. They finally paid in the end, but I think I'm good for now.

[@Daniel-zombie67]

@@JoshMadakor That’s understandable. I wish you great success with any future courses you have planned 🙂

[@JoshMadakor]

Really appreciate it bro, thank you 😭

[@Damo_LowEnd_or_NoEnd]

@4:18😂😂😂😂

[@orlandochemdry2093]

Is it self paced course?

[@JoshMadakor]

yes! :)

[@charlesroyale5422]

Honesty the number of people who found their jobs are reflected by the completion percentage. It seems Iike if you actually complete the whole thing, you’ll be ready enough for a position.

[@JoshMadakor]

Word I think so too, haha. Thanks for the comment :)

[@orlandochemdry2093]

How long is the course

[@JoshMadakor]

The course is about 20 hours of video, which will probably take you 80-100 hours to complete! ^^

[@2sm0gSS]

Josh is 100% legit! If you are looking get a head make the jump. Josh, a couple of videos ago I asked you about GRC and you said you would make a video. Did you?

[@terrenceparks7183]

It’s worth it.

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

So, you're not a CAPITALIST?!🤣🤣👍

[@Gigi-zy1kx]

So if i understand you correctly from your videos that are archived and all over youtube, is all someone has to do is pay you $500.00 and work for you in an unpaid internship and you will sign off on that persons CISSP application... ok. And to think I thought that your content was only self promotion and you only trying to sell your course. my bad

[@yoahkjett10]

Recently @JoshMadakor posted about creating a new course and possibly combining some material. With possible pay plans and tier's.. its on incident response.

[@JoshMadakor]

:D

[@alexmalooley7037]

This course is 100% worth it. I was stuck in limbo after my Sec+ and this course helped me get over the hump and land my new role as a Security Analyst. Thank you Josh for everything. At this point, any friend that’s interested in getting into IT/Cybersecurity, I tell them to get the Google cyber, Sec+, and Joshs cyber course. Optionally but I’d highly recommend is to consider taking his IT course as well, especially if you don’t have any IT experience. I was close to taking that too but I got the Security Analyst job so I don’t need to

[@yuetchan8496]

Hi Josh, I almost finish the my Google Cybersecurity program and am preparing for the Comptia Sec+. I’m debating whether I should take your IT course or the Cybersecurity one. My ultimate goal is to get into cybersecurity. However, I heard that cybersecurity is not an entry level job and many cybersecurity professionals started out as help desks analysts. For someone who doesn’t have too much technical background, would it better off starting as an IT support professional? FYI, I have been working at a semi-technical role at an ed tech company since May, but most of my prior experience was in education.

[@agent7574]

I am thinking about taking your course.. I know this is a question that is difficult to answer after seeing your metrics... How long would it take someone to complete it if they spent 5-6 hours a day, 5 days a week and we're serious about learning to get a job?