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Aug 9 – Sept 14, 2025 | Live Online | No IT Background Needed

Looking for a cybersecurity course for Africans in the diaspora? Skillweed’s Cyber GRC training program is designed to help immigrants and non-tech professionals break into cybersecurity — without needing prior coding or IT experience.

If you're tired of earning minimum wage or looking to change careers, this program gives you the practical tools, frameworks, and confidence to land high-paying cybersecurity roles in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).

Why Choose Cyber GRC?

Cyber GRC — which stands for Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance — is one of the fastest-growing career paths in cybersecurity. It’s perfect for:
  • Africans in diaspora looking for high-income tech jobs without coding
  • Professionals from finance, admin, HR, or legal backgrounds etc.
  • Entry-level job seekers who want to enter cybersecurity.
  • Those searching for remote cybersecurity jobs in the U.S., Canada, or Europe

If you’ve searched for “how to become a GRC analyst” or “cybersecurity jobs for foreigners in the U.S.” — this course is exactly what you need.
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What Is the Cyber GRC Course Curriculum?

This 6-week live training program is designed for beginners. You’ll learn everything you need to understand risk management, implement controls, and excel as a GRC Analyst.

Week-by-Week Breakdown:

In this class, you'll learn:

  1. Introduction to IT, Cybersecurity & Risk
  2. Asset & Vulnerability Management, SIEM
  3. Identity & Access Management (IAM), Threat Intelligence & Incident Response
  4. Framework Mapping:
    • NIST CSF 2.0
    • NIST 800-53 Security and Privacy
    • NIST 800-161 Supply Chain Risk
    • NIST 800-30 - Conducting Risk Assessment
    • ISO 27001
  5. Policy Building:
    • Developing Policies, Procedures & Guidelines
    • Risk Assessment and Register Development
  6. Business Resilience:
    • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity (DRBC)
    • Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
  7. Third-Party Risk Management:
    • Introduction & Vendor Comparison
  8. Privacy and Security Regulations:
    • Data Privacy Impact Assessment (DPIA)
    • Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
    • Data Governance Assessment
    • GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA, PCI-DSS, HIPAA
  9. Cybersecurity Maturity Models:
    • CMMC 2.0
    • HITRUST, SOC 2 Type 2
  10. Emerging Technology and Assessments:
    • AI Assessment
    • Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  11. Critical Infrastructure Security:
    • Insider Risk
    • Operational Technology (ISA 62443 Mapping)
  12. e-GRC Solutions:
    • Risk Rhino

Additional Perks Include:

  • Free Resume Review

  • Access to a Risk Management platform (RiskRhino)

  • Certificate of Attendance

  • Post-class support

  • Access to interview prep platform (Lion’s Den)

What You’ll Get

  • 6 weeks of live expert training

  • Lifetime access to recordings & class resources

  • GRC resume templates, policies, and case studies

  • Practical GRC project simulation

  • Internship-style challenges + best practices

No IT Background? No Problem.

Our Cyber GRC course is intentionally designed for non-tech professionals. Whether you’ve worked in banking, education, retail, or customer service — GRC uses your business and communication skills to manage cyber risks.

We help Africans in the diaspora make successful transitions from jobs below their skillset to cybersecurity careers that pay $70,000+ annually.

You’ll go from knowing nothing about cybersecurity to confidently applying for roles like:

  • GRC Analyst

  • IT Compliance Officer

  • Cyber Risk Consultant

  • Cybersecurity Auditor

  • Governance Specialist

  • Security Risk Coordinator

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Are you looking for

  • Cybersecurity certification for Africans in diaspora

  • Governance Risk Compliance online course

  • Cybersecurity jobs without coding or IT degree

  • Cybersecurity GRC classes with flexible payment plans

Real Student Results

Cynthia O

I took Skillweed’s GRC course with no tech background and landed my first job in less than 3 months.

Paul I

It changed my financial life. I now work fully remote from the U.S. for a global tech firm.

Payment Plans Available

You don’t need to pay thousands upfront. It’s already subsidized.

Imagine This…

You invest in yourself.
You complete the course in just 6 weeks.
In 3–4 months, you get hired into a cybersecurity role making $30–50/hour or more, remote or hybrid.
It’s not a dream. It’s what’s happening now — at Skillweed.