Upon successful completion of the bootcamp, graduates will be able to:

• Analyze corporate networks, web applications, and production systems to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.  
• Construct threat models to investigate persistent and emerging cybersecurity threats.  
• Understand the tools and technologies required to deliver a full penetration test of a network and application.  
• Report the results of a penetration test and remediation to decision-makers.  
• Gain the required knowledge and skills for the OSCP certification exam.

In addition, graduates receive:

• Penetration Testing Certificate of Completion and digital badge upon successfully completing the course requirements and final exam. 
• Voucher to take OSCP Certification.

Yes, the OSCP Bootcamp will teach you the real-world penetration testing skills and methodologies needed to qualify for a professional pentesting role.

Evolve Academy is proud to be one of only three Authorized Training Providers for Offensive Security. This partnership was established after Offensive Security performed an in-depth exploration of Evolve Academy’s instructors, pentesting curriculum, and overall academy mission. Our high-quality practical training and goal to develop top-tier penetration testers made this partnership a perfect fit.

In order to be successful, students should have one of the following experiences prior to starting the OSCP bootcamp:

• Completed Evolve Academy’s Cybersecurity Bootcamp  
• Earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or information security or have any of the following certifications 
• Completed at least 2 of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CSA+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or an equivalent penetration testing certification  
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in the Information Technology or Information Security field 

1. Please complete the Hacking 101 module in our free Cybersecurity Fundamentals course. 
2. Kali Linux Revealed E-book
3. Kali Linux Revealed Course on Kali
4. The Official Nmap Project Guide to Network Discovery & Security Scanning
5. Metasploit Unleashed Course
6.  Rtfm: Red Team Field Manual

Ramandeep Singh is a key delivery leader and information security professional with hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, digital forensics and crime scene investigation for electronic evidence. Ramandeep has led and delivered external penetration assessments, application security assessments, wireless access testing, and mobile application security assessments for organizations of varying sizes and industries including Fortune 500 companies.

Having testified as an expert witness in court for numerous cases, Ramandeep has worked with the various law enforcement agencies and trained police officers to use computer forensics tools like Falcon, Encase, Cellebrite UFED Touch and Access Data’s Forensic Toolkit.

Publications:

• Enlightening Cyber Forensic evidence in International Relation issues 
• Examining Vulnerabilities and Loop Holes in Cloud Computing 
• Exploring the Complications in Back-Tracing “TOR” Traffic. 
• Steganography and Digital Watermarking

Certifications:

• Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE) 
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) 
• Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP) 
• Certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) 
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) 
• CompTIA Security+

The course is 18 weeks, and the live-online sessions are on Monday - Thursday from 7-9 p.m. CT.

Students can expect to spend a minimum of 12 hours a week on the course. This consists of 2 hours a week watching pre-recorded lectures. 8 hours a week attending live online sessions. ~2 hours a week spent outside of class researching and digging deeper into the lab environments. 

Following the OSCP Bootcamp, students should take 2 weeks of independent study and commit a significant amount of time to practice the labs again before taking the OSCP Certification exam. 

You need a computer with at least an i7 Processor, 512 GB available hard disk space and 16 GB RAM.

Of course! Just make sure that the class time (7 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT) works for your schedule.

Option 1: Pay full tuition upfront

Option 2: Installments-Pay half upfront / half later

50% of balance due before the start of bootcamp. Remaining 50% of balance due by week 9 of bootcamp.

Option 3: Financing

We partner with a third-party lender, Skills Fund, to provide affordable personal loans. Visit their website for details on how to apply and to calculate your financing. If you are an international student, learn more about your international financing options.

Yes, partial merit-based scholarship are available. Prospective students may apply for a scholarship by including a personal essay about why they are deserving in their bootcamp application. Prospective students are informed upon acceptance into the bootcamp.

No. Only our IN-PERSON (Chicago) Cybersecurity Bootcamp is approved to accept the GI Bill.

If you need to cancel your registration within 5 days of registering, you’ll receive a full reimbursement, provided you haven’t already accessed the curriculum. After 5 days of registering, there is a $1000 non-refundable tuition. Once the bootcamp has started, the non-refundable tuition increases as the weeks progress. Full details can be found in the enrollment agreement.

Your first step is to complete the OSCP Bootcamp application and depending on your level of experience and background, you’ll either:

1. Receive acceptance and enrollment information  
2. Be asked to schedule an interview where we’ll learn more about your background to ensure you’re prepared to succeed in the course and answer any remaining questions you might have. 

After you are accepted and sent enrollment information, you’ll sign the enrollment agreement and submit a $1,000 down payment to reserve your spot in the bootcamp.

Absolutely! This is an excellent way to put keep your skills sharp. Earn 240 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits by completing this course.

Yes! We have a template you can use to help build a case with your manager about why this would be a worthwhile investment of your company's training budget. You can request this template when submitting your OSCP Bootcamp application.

The OSCP exam is an advanced penetration testing certification that requires significant knowledge of practical offensive security methodologies. The OSCP certification is the industry gold standard for penetration testers and many individuals require more than one attempt to pass the exam.

You can take the exam as many times as you want. However, you must purchase a retake voucher from Offensive Security each time.

We do not guarantee a pass, but we do guarantee that we will provide the best possible preparation for the OSCP certification exam.

No, you will be responsible for registering for your OSCP certification exam directly through Offensive Security following your completion of the OSCP Bootcamp, using your assigned voucher from the OSCP Bootcamp.

No, retake vouchers are not included in the OSCP Bootcamp. You can purchase a OSCP Certification Retake directly through Offensive Security.  

No, career services are not included in the OSCP Bootcamp.

1. Your next step is to fill out the OSCP Bootcamp Application. 

2. Your application will be reviewed and based on your experience, you’ll receive acceptance information or an invitation to schedule an interview. The interview allows us to learn more about your experience to ensure you’re prepared with foundational skills that will help you succeed in the bootcamp. It's also your time to ask additional questions. 

3. Once accepted, enroll and work through the Cybersecurity Fundamentals course - Hacking 101 Module and other suggested prep exercises listed above.

4. Get excited to learn practical pentesting skills needed for a penetration testing career and for the OSCP certification!

We’d love to answer your questions! Schedule a meeting with a member of our team here or shoot us an email at admissions@evolvesecurity.com