QuickStart

Call Directions Website Contact the school

QuickStart Build job-ready skills in cybersecurity, AI, data, software engineering, and more with hands-on online bootcamps.

For 35 years, QuickStart has partnered with IT experts and hiring managers to develop industry-aligned certificate courses and bootcamp training programs. Through online learning tailored to the latest developments in AWS (Amazon Web Services), Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft Azure, Project Management Institute, and more, QuickStart empowers entry-level and experienced IT professionals with leading-edge skills for the workforce. To best prepare students for professional success, QuickStart offers personalized learning plans and career support services, including resume building, coaching, and job placement. Students emerge ready to add value to their organizations, improve their earning power, and achieve their professional goals.

One password for every account might feel convenient, but if it’s exposed, your other accounts could be at risk too. 🔐Sa...
10/13/2026

One password for every account might feel convenient, but if it’s exposed, your other accounts could be at risk too. 🔐

Safer password habits don’t have to mean memorizing dozens of passwords. Long, unique passwords, a password manager, and multi-factor authentication can help you protect your accounts.

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re sharing simple habits you can put into practice. Swipe through and save these tips for your next password update.

What’s one password habit you’re ready to improve? Tell us in the comments. 💬

You rejected a candidate in March because they were missing one skill.They built that skill in May.Would your hiring tea...
10/12/2026

You rejected a candidate in March because they were missing one skill.
They built that skill in May.

Would your hiring team know, or would their application still tell the same story?

Candidates keep learning. But the resume they submitted captures just one moment. And with AI making applications easier to polish, a convincing resume leaves an important question unanswered: Can this person do the work?

In our latest article, Launa Rich explores what changes when cybersecurity hiring connects with validated learning evidence, from hands-on labs to role-based assessments.

One idea worth rethinking: “No” could become “not yet,” with a path to revisit promising candidates as their skills grow.

💬 Have you ever reconsidered a candidate who initially fell short of the requirements?

Read “Your ATS Stopped Learning the Day They Applied”: https://hubs.li/Q04zWMH70

10/09/2026

Shopping notifications, utility accounts, city services, cyber incidents showed up in some familiar places these past two weeks.

☕ Here’s your Cybersecurity & Outage Roundup for September 26-October 9, covering incidents reported or disclosed during this period:

🛍️ ASOS: an impersonation led to stolen login credentials**
ASOS said an attacker posed as a trusted contact to obtain an employee’s credentials, then accessed third-party platforms. Customer names and contact details were exposed; the company said payment-card information and account passwords weren’t accessed.

Something to remember: a familiar name doesn’t automatically make a request trustworthy.

⚡ Southern Company: utility customer information accessed**
Approximately 400,000 accounts at Georgia Power and Alabama Power were affected. Mississippi Power was also named, without a separate customer count. Information accessed could include contact details and the last four digits of Social Security numbers.

If an unexpected message mentions your utility account, verify it through the company’s official website or the number on your bill.

🏥 UIC: ransomware disrupted medical school systems**
The University of Illinois Chicago confirmed that attackers obtained data and temporarily disrupted some College of Medicine systems. Affected systems were restored, and the university said patient care continued without impact.

A reminder for teams: knowing how to keep essential work moving during an outage matters.

🏛️ Vicksburg: city systems shut down after ransomware**
The Mississippi city temporarily shut down computer systems following an October 1 attack. Police, fire and 911 services remained operational, though utility payments could face delays. Whether personal information was accessed remained under investigation.

These stories bring cybersecurity back to everyday decisions: checking a message, protecting account access and knowing what to do when a system goes offline.

💬 When you receive an unexpected account alert, what’s the first thing you check?

10/09/2026

“We have AI, so we don’t need the talent.”

Is that really the future of cybersecurity, or are we asking the wrong question?

In this clip, Misty Phillip offers another perspective: skilled cyber professionals are stretched thin, and AI could help support them.

But that’s only one part of the conversation.

In “Upskill or Die: Building AI-Ready Cyber Teams,” Launa Rich sits down with Misty Phillip, co-author of Upskill or Die, to explore what AI means for the people doing the work:
🔹 Why using AI isn’t the same as understanding its risks
🔹 Why a polished résumé doesn’t prove someone can do the job
🔹 How continuous learning and human skills fit into an AI-driven workplace

For leaders hiring and developing cyber teams, the question goes beyond which tools to adopt. How do you prepare your people to use them well?

🎧 Watch and listen to the full conversation on demand: https://hubs.li/Q04zL34S0

One exposed password shouldn’t put all your accounts at risk. 🔐Reusing the same password might feel convenient, but safe...
10/08/2026

One exposed password shouldn’t put all your accounts at risk. 🔐

Reusing the same password might feel convenient, but safer habits don’t have to mean memorizing dozens of logins.

Start with long, unique passwords, let a password manager help, and turn on multi-factor authentication when available.

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take one small step toward safer accounts. Swipe through and save this guide for when you need it.

Which habit will you work on first: unique passwords, a password manager, or multi-factor authentication? 💬

Safer online starts with us. 🔐October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we're kicking it off by talking about someth...
10/06/2026

Safer online starts with us. 🔐

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we're kicking it off by talking about something everyone deals with: staying safe online. From deepfakes to phishing links, threats are getting harder to spot, whether you're a learner, an alum, a career changer, or a working professional.

We want to hear from you: what's one cybersecurity habit you follow? A password manager, multi-factor authentication, or checking links before you click? Share it in the comments to help others build safer habits.

Follow for practical cybersecurity tips throughout October. 🛡️

Entry-level talent does not arrive finished.So why do so many “entry-level” cyber job descriptions ask for 3–5 years of ...
10/05/2026

Entry-level talent does not arrive finished.

So why do so many “entry-level” cyber job descriptions ask for 3–5 years of experience, advanced certifications, and proof candidates have already done the work they’re being hired to learn?

In our latest article, Launa Rich, Cyber Skills & Talent Intelligence Leader, explores how hiring barriers take shape before anyone applies, and what employers can change.

🔹 How experienced-level certification requirements can shut out beginners
🔹 Why job descriptions become wish lists instead of realistic roles
🔹 What a high hiring bar looks like when it’s tied to practical skills and actual work

If you hire for cybersecurity or help build the talent pipeline, read how employers can define realistic requirements without lowering the hiring bar.

👉 Read “Entry-Level Cyber Hiring Is Broken Before Anyone Applies”: https://hubs.li/Q04zbh3M0

What could you be working toward by the end of the year?If building tech skills is on your list, our October and Novembe...
10/02/2026

What could you be working toward by the end of the year?

If building tech skills is on your list, our October and November program start dates are here. Explore upcoming cohorts in cybersecurity, IT, data analytics, network engineering, and AI-centric software engineering.

Take a look at the calendar to find a start date that works for you. Then explore the programs to see which path fits your interests and goals.

👉 Explore programs and upcoming cohorts: https://hubs.li/Q04z2g5N0

A candidate has the certification, ten years of experience, and a recognizable company on their résumé. Would your hirin...
09/28/2026

A candidate has the certification, ten years of experience, and a recognizable company on their résumé. Would your hiring process show you how they’d handle the work they’re being hired to do?

Those credentials matter. But for a cybersecurity role, a hiring team may also need to see how someone investigates an alert, makes a judgment call, or explains risk when the answer isn’t obvious.

Swipe through for a look at what that evidence could include. Then read Launa Rich’s new article, “Pedigree Is Not Proof. Cyber Hiring Needs Evidence,” for a practical way to bring it into the hiring process earlier.

Read the article: https://hubs.li/Q04ytd2z0

Would your hiring process catch a candidate who isn’t who they claim to be?Stolen identities have been used to secure IT...
09/28/2026

Would your hiring process catch a candidate who isn’t who they claim to be?

Stolen identities have been used to secure IT roles inside U.S. organizations. Deepfake video and AI-assisted answer coaching create different challenges during interviews. And undisclosed dual employment can raise security and intellectual property concerns after a hire.

On September 30, intelligence expert AJ Nash joins QuickStart to examine these remote hiring risks and share practical steps for HR and security teams to use before an offer, during onboarding, and after a hire.

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. CT
📍 Live on Zoom

Could your hiring process catch these risks? Reserve your spot today: https://hubs.li/Q04ydSgP0

Address

1252 District Dr
Inglewood, CA
90305

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(866)9913924

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when QuickStart posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The School

Send a message to QuickStart:

Shortcuts

Share

Category