Online Learning Platforms for Cybersecurity & IT
CyberLearning previously hosted course access via a dedicated LMS. That portal has been retired in favor of delivering coursework through the partner LMS environments our districts and workforce partners already use (Canvas, Schoology, Moodle, Blackboard, Google Classroom), plus the platforms listed below for learners who want free or low-cost self-study resources alongside structured CyberLearning cohorts. The platforms below are industry-standard, well-maintained, and point directly at the credentials employers actually recognize.
How Current Learners Access Coursework
Active CyberLearning learners in a funded cohort or individual enrollment access coursework through their cohort’s assigned LMS environment. District and workforce-board learners typically launch CyberLearning modules from within Canvas, Schoology, Moodle, Blackboard, or Google Classroom via LTI 1.3. Individual enrollees are provisioned an account and receive login instructions at kick-off. If you are an existing learner and cannot find your login, the fastest path is to contact our support team.
Free and Low-Cost Learning Platforms
- CISA Cybersecurity Training & Exercises — free courses from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for defenders and incident responders
- Microsoft Learn — free self-paced learning paths covering Azure, Microsoft 365, security (SC-series), and Windows administration
- Cisco Networking Academy — free Cisco-authored courses in networking, cybersecurity, IoT, and programming, many aligned to CCNA and CyberOps tracks
- GCFGlobal — free foundational courses in digital literacy, Microsoft Office, and basic reading / math for adult learners
- Coursera cybersecurity courses — university- and industry-authored programs, including Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate and IBM Cybersecurity Analyst
- Microsoft Credentials — official Microsoft certification hub, including Azure and SC-series security credentials
Official Certification Exam Portals
- CompTIA — official source for A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, and CySA+ exam registration and study resources
- (ISC)² — official source for CISSP, CCSP, and the entry-level CC certification
- EC-Council CEH — official Certified Ethical Hacker program
- PeopleCert ITIL 4 Foundation — official ITIL 4 certification provider
- PMI PMP — official Project Management Professional credential page
- Prometric — proctored exam delivery for several CyberLearning-supported credentials
- Certiport exam locator — find a Certiport test center for Microsoft Office Specialist and related exams
Why Free Platforms Are Not a Full Replacement
Free platforms are excellent supplements. They are rarely a full replacement for a structured pathway when the target is a credential exam with real stakes. A CyberLearning cohort layers three things that most free platforms do not: (1) an instructor-reviewed study plan tuned to the current vendor blueprint; (2) full-length, timed practice exams that mirror the live test environment; and (3) cohort management and reporting so sponsors and administrators can see progress, intervene early on at-risk learners, and evaluate the program honestly.
Combining Free Platforms With a Cohort
Learners in a CyberLearning cohort often pair their structured pathway with free resources for extra practice. Common pairings: CompTIA A+ cohort + Microsoft Learn for Windows administration exercises; CompTIA Security+ cohort + CISA’s free incident-response courses; Cisco CCNA cohort + Cisco Networking Academy for additional Packet Tracer labs; ITIL 4 cohort + PeopleCert’s official reference materials for exam-language alignment.
Looking for the CyberLearning Course Catalog?
An overview of the five certification pathways we focus on — CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Network+, and ITIL 4 Foundation — is available on the course catalog page. For district licensing, employer-sponsored cohort pricing, workforce-board licensing, or individual enrollment questions, contact our team.
Notes on the Retired Portal
Legacy bookmarks pointing at the old LMS URL are retired and should not be used. Search-engine results may occasionally still show those URLs; they now redirect to this page. If a learner or administrator has historical course-completion records that need to be exported from the old environment, contact our support team and we will work with you on the records request.
Accessibility of Linked Platforms
The external platforms linked on this page are independently operated. Their accessibility, captioning, and language-support features vary. CyberLearning coursework itself is built with accessibility in mind: keyboard-navigable interactions, captions and transcripts on video content, screen-reader-friendly markup, and contrast-aware color palettes. If you need a specific accessibility accommodation, please mention it in your scoping conversation.
Related Pages
Courses overview · Sample courses · Detailed course catalog · Certification tracks.