17:46Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Free Cybersecurity Training: 60 People to Receive Full Scholarships
The Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center, established by the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport and the Innovation and Digital Development Agency jointly with the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, has opened registration for a new training cohort.
The Center is once again offering a special opportunity in this training cohort. The 5 graduates with the highest scores among those who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to intern at international companies operating abroad and test their skills in a real-world work environment.
Azerbaijani citizens who are over the age of 17 and have English-language proficiency and basic ICT skills may apply for the training. Registered candidates will then go through an examination and interview process. The examination administered by Technion experts will assess candidates’ logical and analytical thinking abilities, ICT knowledge and skills, and English-language proficiency. Candidates will then be interviewed, and 60 people who successfully pass this stage will be entitled to participate in the training on a full scholarship. At each stage, only those with the highest scores will be eligible to proceed to the next stage.
Throughout the program, classes will be taught by the Technion Institute’s academic staff based on its teaching methodology and will provide theoretical and practical knowledge. The training will run for 6 months, with classes from 09:00 to 16:00 and practical sessions from 16:00 to 21:00.
The program is expected to train 2 groups of specialists: the Red Team (attack) and the Blue Team (defense). The teams will develop their skills by participating in simulations during the training. Those who successfully complete the program will receive an official certificate from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
Candidates interested in participating in the training can register using the link below: Register here! The registration deadline is November 8, 2026.
To date, a total of around 420 cybersecurity specialists have graduated from the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center across 7 training cohorts, while 60 people are currently continuing their studies. The Center is also undertaking initiatives to expand employment opportunities for graduates. The employment rate among graduates of 6 training cohorts is currently 90%. In addition to training specialized personnel, the Center conducts cybersecurity awareness activities, provides training for executives and employees of government agencies, and takes measures to support the development of local cybersecurity products.