F3USA SkillBridge Cybersecurity
F3USA (veteran-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit)
At a glance
- Cost: Free training
- Format: Online
- Length: 10 weeks
- Who qualifies: Service members
- Applications: Open
Full details
- Cost
- No tuition; you keep military pay and allowances under SkillBridge. The provider does not clearly say it pays certification exam fees, so exams may be out of pocket. Equipment and internet are not detailed.
- Who qualifies
- Active-duty service members within 180 days of separation who are eligible under their service's SkillBridge rules; commanding officer and TAP approval required.
- Format
- Live virtual, instructor-led; 10 weeks.
Check current terms: Individual eligibility, seats and coverage must be confirmed with the provider.
- Credential
- Professional certification / license pathwayPrep for CompTIA Security+, Linux+ and Splunk
Before you decide
- What is free
- Program page says the program is completely free (no tuition) under DoD SkillBridge.
- Who qualifies
- Active-duty service members within 180 days of separation who are eligible under their service's SkillBridge rules; commanding officer and TAP approval required.
- What you get
- Free 10-week live-virtual cybersecurity bootcamp for transitioning service members under DoD SkillBridge, preparing for CompTIA Security+, Linux+ and Splunk, with career coaching.
- Credential and key limits
- Bootcamp completion; CompTIA Security+, Linux+ and Splunk certifications are earned only by passing their exams.
- Format
- Live virtual, instructor-led; 10 weeks.
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Location
- Online (live virtual).
- Deadline
- Status evidence: Program page invites applications now. Application window: Applications accepted through the F3USA application form. Application deadline: Not confirmed; apply early enough for command approval. Availability limits: An application does not guarantee a seat, command approval or a job.
- Next start
- Confirm the next cohort with F3USA.
- Stipend / housing / travel
- No separate stipend; under SkillBridge you continue to receive military pay and allowances.
- Notes
- Separate organization from NPower SkillBridge Cybersecurity. Confirm with F3USA before relying on it.
- Availability
- Open
- Details checked
- 2026-10-12
Application and credential details
- How to apply
- Confirm SkillBridge eligibility and timing with your TAP office and command.
- Apply through F3USA's online application.
- Get commanding officer approval for the SkillBridge period.
- Documents to prepare
- SkillBridge command approval paperwork required by your service.
- Additional requirements and limits
- SkillBridge participation requires command approval and must fall within your last 180 days of service.
- Application link
- Open official application page
- Credential or outcome
- Bootcamp completion; CompTIA Security+, Linux+ and Splunk certifications are earned only by passing their exams.
- Application details checked
- 2026-10-12
- Application review status
- Public-source review completed; exam coverage and cohort dates remain
- Sources for these details
- https://f3usa.org/skillbridge/ — checked 2026-10-12
- https://f3usa.org/application/ — checked 2026-10-12
- Availability checked
- 2026-10-12
- Current availability
- Open
- Status evidence
- Program page invites applications now.
- Application window
- Applications accepted through the F3USA application form.
- Program start
- Confirm the next cohort with F3USA.
- Availability limits
- An application does not guarantee a seat, command approval or a job.
- Timing sources