Certification Coaching
Earn the industry credentials that get your résumé past the filter and into the interview pile.
- Pick the right cert for your target role
- Study plan built around your class schedule
- Accountability check-ins until you pass
Built for HBCU students & graduates
Turn your HBCU degree into the offer you deserve.
We coach HBCU students and grads through résumés, interviews, negotiation, and your first 90 days.
Map my career No cost to talk. No pressure to enroll.
900+
HBCU grads coached
$18k
Avg. salary lift
4.9★
Student rating
Free 30-min strategy call
Let's map out your career.
Tell us where you are. We'll send a custom plan and book your call.
20% HBCU discountapplied automatically at checkout for all HBCU students & graduates.
Proudly serving all HBCU colleges and universities.
The reality
Talent gets you in the room. Strategy gets you the offer.
HBCU grads are among the most prepared in the country — and still get filtered out, underpaid, and under-mentored. We close that gap.
Your résumé gets auto-rejected before a human ever sees it.
You're told to "network" with no idea where to start.
You ace the classes but freeze in technical interviews.
You get an offer — and leave money on the table negotiating it.
Why certifications matter
Graduate with more than a diploma.
Employers increasingly screen for industry certifications — not just degrees. For HBCU students, the right cert levels the playing field and signals readiness from the first interview.
Stand out in a crowded applicant pool
A degree gets you considered. An industry cert (CISSP, CompTIA, AWS, etc.) tells a hiring manager you've already proven the skills — before day one.
Earn more, sooner
Certified candidates land offers 23% faster and command higher starting salaries. The right cert can pay for itself in your first paycheck.
Pass the ATS and the human screen
Recruiters filter by certification keywords. We help you pick, earn, and position the certs that match the roles you actually want.
Our Certification Coaching helps you choose, study for, and pass the certs that move your career forward — included in every program.
What we offer
Nine ways we help you win the offer — and the career.
Resume & LinkedIn Optimization
A recruiter-ready résumé and a LinkedIn profile that turns profile views into interview invites.
- ATS-friendly résumé rewrite
- Keyword-rich LinkedIn headline & about
- Headline + banner that signal "hire me"
Career Strategy & Roadmap
A clear, dated plan from where you are now to the offer letter — no more guessing what's next.
- 90-day, 6-month, and 1-year milestones
- Target company shortlist with fit scoring
- Weekly action items you can actually finish
Technical Mock Interview Prep
Realistic, recorded mock interviews with feedback loops so you walk in calm and leave confident.
- Behavioral + technical rounds simulated
- Recorded review with rubric scoring
- STAR stories tailored to your experience
Personal Brand Strategy
Build a recognizable professional presence that recruiters find before you ever apply.
- Content & thought-leadership plan
- Portfolio or personal site direction
- Networking playbook for your niche
Day-One Capability Training
Learn the tools and workflows your target role uses on day one — so you hit the ground running.
- Role-specific tool stack training
- Real deliverables you can show in interviews
- Bridge the gap between coursework and work
Corporate Salary Negotiation
Close the offer gap. We coach the exact words and numbers to negotiate your first corporate package.
- Market data for your role & market
- Script + counter-offer templates
- Live role-play before you respond
Mentoring for the First 90 Days
Onboarding support that turns a new job into a long career — manager relationships, visibility, and wins.
- 30/60/90 onboarding plan
- Manager-relationship coaching
- Early-win strategy for promotions
Hands-On Job Training Skills
Practical, project-based skills training in the exact competencies employers list on the job description.
- Project-based skill sprints
- Portfolio-grade deliverables
- Skills mapped to real JD requirements
How it works
Four steps from student to career launch.
Step 1
Free strategy call
We diagnose where you are and where you want to be — no commitment.
Step 2
Custom roadmap
You get a dated plan: résumé, interviews, negotiation, and onboarding.
Step 3
Coaching & prep
1:1 sessions, mock interviews, and hands-on training until you're ready.
Step 4
Offer & beyond
We negotiate your package and mentor your first 90 days on the job.
Success stories
Former mentees, real offers.
"Before joining Cyber-OG's mentoring program, I was lost in the cybersecurity field. The program significantly impacted my career, helping me transition from networking to a skilled Cybersecurity analyst role with a substantial salary increase. Achieving four certifications, including the CISSP, was crucial for my advancement."
Joe Salusbury
Cybersecurity Sr. Analyst (CISSP Certified) · +47% Raise
"After a 30-year career in the military, Cyber-OG provided continuous guidance and mentorship as I navigated corporate culture, resulting in a senior manager position and a 57% salary increase."
Jamilah Telon
Retired Army Sergeant Major / Senior Manager · +57% Raise
"Cyber-OG has given me the confidence and structured guidance I needed to pursue my cybersecurity dreams. The personalized coaching and clear roadmap have made all the difference in my learning journey."
Ester Innocent
Cybersecurity Student · Nigeria
Programs
Pick the coaching that fits where you are.
Launch
For the student getting their first internship.
$197$247/ one-time
20% HBCU discount applied
- Resume & LinkedIn optimization
- 1 mock interview + feedback
- 30-day career roadmap
- Email support for 14 days
Most popular
Accelerate
Our most popular — built for the senior or new grad.
$478$597/ 3-month program
20% HBCU discount applied
- Everything in Launch
- Certification coaching
- 4 technical mock interviews
- Salary negotiation coaching
- Personal brand strategy
- Bi-weekly 1:1 sessions
Career Launchpad
Fully prepared before you start, supported through onboarding.
$718$897/ 6-month program
20% HBCU discount applied
- Everything in Accelerate
- Day-one capability training (pre-job)
- Hands-on job skills sprints
- 90-day onboarding mentoring
- Weekly 1:1 check-ins
Your dream offer is closer than you think.
Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll map out your career — and you decide if coaching is right for you.