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Cybersecurity training from working practitioners

Two 16-week professional tracks, taught live online with sessions in Accra. Grounded in Ghanaian law and international standards, with hands-on labs from the first week.

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Duration
16 weeks per track
Delivery
Live online, with sessions in Accra
Fee
GH₵2,500 per track, or US$250
Certificate
Chayil SecureX Professional Certificate
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Built for people who want to work in security

Taught by the practitioners behind Chayil SecureX, and designed around what employers in Ghana actually need.

  • Ghana and global curriculum

    Content grounded in Ghanaian law and regulation, including the Data Protection Act and Bank of Ghana directives, alongside international frameworks and real Ghanaian business scenarios.

  • Practitioner-led

    Your instructors are active security professionals. You learn from people who do this work every day.

  • Hands-on from day one

    Every module includes lab exercises, real-world projects and assessments that mirror professional work.

  • Career-ready outcomes

    A Chayil SecureX certificate, plus preparation for CISA, CompTIA Security+, CEH and eJPT.

  • Hybrid delivery

    Live online access from anywhere in Ghana and across Africa, combined with occasional in-person sessions in Accra.

  • Small cohorts

    Limited enrolment, so every student gets personal attention and real instructor interaction.

Two professional tracks

Choose the pathway that matches the career you want. Both start from the foundations, and no prior cybersecurity experience is required.

Cybersecurity GRC and IT Audit

The governance, risk, compliance and audit skills that banks, telecoms companies, government agencies and consulting firms hire for.

Graduates are prepared for roles such as

  • GRC analyst
  • IT auditor
  • Risk manager
  • Compliance officer

Prepares you for

  • Chayil SecureX GRC CertificateAwarded on successful completion of all seven modules and the capstone project.
  • CompTIA Security+Globally recognised entry-level certification. Exam preparation is part of Module 7.
  • CISA (ISACA)The premier IT audit certification. Module 5 covers the CISA domains.
  • CRISC (ISACA)Specialises in IT risk, supported by the Module 3 content.

What you need

A standard computer with Microsoft Office or a compatible application.

Curriculum: seven modules over 16 weeks
Modules for Cybersecurity GRC and IT Audit
ModuleKey topicsWhen
1 Foundations of Cybersecurity and GRCCIA triad, threat landscape, GRC integration, career pathwaysWeeks 1 to 2
2 IT governance frameworksCOBIT 2019, ITIL 4, ISO 27001, NIST CSF 2.0, the Three Lines ModelWeeks 3 to 4
3 Risk managementRisk process, the 4 Ts, ALE calculations, risk register, third-party risk, KRIsWeeks 5 to 6
4 Compliance and regulatory frameworksGhana Data Protection Act, GDPR, Bank of Ghana directives, PCI DSSWeeks 7 to 9
5 IT audit fundamentalsAudit process, findings, ITGC domains, evidence, CISA domainsWeeks 10 to 12
6 Security policies, controls and incident responsePolicy hierarchy, control types, NIST incident response lifecycle, BCP and DRWeeks 13 to 14
7 Capstone and certification preparationAn integrated GRC engagement, CISA and Security+ exam preparation, career launchWeeks 15 to 16

Each module comes with lecture notes, a slide deck, an assignment and a project or lab guide: 28 documents for the full track.

GH₵2,500 or US$250

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Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

Find and responsibly disclose vulnerabilities before attackers do. Think like a hacker and act like a professional.

Graduates are prepared for roles such as

  • Junior penetration tester
  • Security analyst
  • Red team analyst
  • Bug bounty hunter

Prepares you for

  • Chayil SecureX EH CertificateAwarded on successful completion of all seven modules and the capstone penetration test.
  • eJPT (INE Security)A fully practical exam on a real network. A good first certification at a modest cost.
  • CEH (EC-Council)Globally recognised ethical hacking certification.
  • PNPT and OSCPIntermediate to advanced certifications that this track gives you a foundation for.

What you need

A laptop or desktop with at least 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended) and 50 GB of free disk space for virtual machines.

Curriculum: seven modules over 16 weeks
Modules for Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
ModuleKey topicsWhen
1 Introduction to ethical hacking and lab setupLegal framework including Ghana's Cybersecurity Act, the five-phase methodology, Kali Linux, MetasploitableWeeks 1 to 2
2 Networking and protocols for hackersOSI model, TCP/IP, Wireshark traffic analysis, Nmap port scanningWeeks 3 to 4
3 Reconnaissance, OSINT and scanningPassive and active recon, Google dorking, theHarvester, subdomain enumeration, NiktoWeeks 5 to 6
4 Exploitation fundamentalsMetasploit framework, Meterpreter, reverse shells, credential attacks, privilege escalationWeeks 7 to 9
5 Web application penetration testingOWASP Top 10, Burp Suite, SQL injection, XSS, file inclusion, command injectionWeeks 10 to 12
6 Wireless, social engineering and reportingWPA2 attacks, phishing simulations, professional penetration test report writingWeeks 13 to 14
7 Capstone penetration test and certification preparationA full engagement simulation, CTF challenges, CEH and eJPT exam preparation, career roadmapWeeks 15 to 16

Each module comes with lecture notes, a slide deck, an assignment and a project or lab guide: 28 documents for the full track.

GH₵2,500 or US$250

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Fees and payment

Clear fees in cedis and US dollars, with payment plans for Ghanaian students.

Protect yourself from payment fraud. We do not publish account numbers on this website. After you register we send payment details by email. If anyone asks you to pay to a different account, call us on +233 55 355 0665 to confirm first.
Course fees
CourseGhanaiansInternational
GRC and IT Audit track (16 weeks)GH₵2,500US$250
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing (16 weeks)GH₵2,500US$250
Both tracks (bundle, 10% discount)GH₵4,500US$450

Payment plans

  • Full payment. Pay in full before the start date to secure your place. All course materials are included.
  • Two instalments. GH₵1,250 at registration and GH₵1,250 by the end of Week 4. For Ghanaian students, subject to approval.
  • Other arrangements. Contact us before registering to ask about alternatives.
  • International students. Full payment at registration, by bank transfer or an equivalent mobile money payment.

Course materials are released only to students who are up to date with their payment plan. Refund requests made before the start date are reviewed case by case. After the programme begins, fees are not refundable.

Who should enrol

  • Recent graduates and young professionals entering cybersecurity
  • IT professionals who want to formalise and widen their security knowledge
  • Risk, audit and compliance professionals in banking, telecoms or government
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners who want to protect their organisations
  • Anyone with a genuine interest who can commit to four months of structured learning

How the programme runs

Duration
16 weeks (four months) per track
Delivery
Live online sessions, with occasional in-person sessions in Accra
Schedule
Weekend sessions plus scheduled weekday online labs. Times are confirmed at enrolment.
Language
English
Cohort size
Limited intake, so enrol early
Prerequisites
A basic comfort with computers and a willingness to learn

How to enrol

Places are limited, so register as early as you can.

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  1. Choose your track

    Pick one track or both. Ask us first if you want to run both together.

  2. Register

    Complete the registration form, or contact us to register by phone or WhatsApp.

  3. Pay

    Pay in full or your first instalment, using the payment details we email you.

  4. Send your receipt

    Email your receipt with your full name and phone number to info@chayilsecurex.com.

  5. Receive your welcome pack

    Your student ID, orientation schedule and access to pre-reading materials.

  6. Attend orientation

    Meet your instructors and cohort, and your journey begins.

In partnership with Fanaka International University College

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) preparation, delivered through our partnership with Fanaka International University College.

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The Security+ programme is a globally recognised entry point into cybersecurity. Our partnership with Fanaka brings it to students and professionals across Ghana, with sessions designed to fit working schedules.

Dates, streams and enrolment details change with each intake. Contact us for the current schedule.

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Training for your team

We also run tailored security awareness and role-based training for organisations, from executive briefings to phishing simulations and incident tabletop exercises.

See organisation training

Common questions

Do I need prior cybersecurity experience?

No. Both tracks are designed for beginners, and Module 1 of each starts from foundational concepts. A basic comfort with computers is all that is required.

Can I take both tracks?

Yes. Depending on the schedule they run one after the other or in parallel. Talk to us before enrolling so you can plan the workload. The 10% bundle discount applies either way.

What happens if I miss a session?

Sessions are recorded and available to enrolled students, so you can catch up online. Attending the lab sessions is strongly recommended, because hands-on work cannot be fully replicated afterwards.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Students who complete all modules and the capstone project receive the Chayil SecureX Professional Certificate for their track. It is a certificate from Chayil SecureX, not a vendor certification such as CISA or CEH. The tracks prepare you to sit those separately.

What equipment do I need?

For the GRC track, a standard computer with Microsoft Office or a compatible application. For the Ethical Hacking track, a laptop or desktop with at least 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended) and 50 GB of free disk space for virtual machines.

Is the ethical hacking track legal?

Yes. It runs entirely in a controlled, authorised lab environment. You are never asked to access any real system without explicit written authorisation, and all activity is conducted within Ghanaian law.

Can I pay in instalments?

Yes, for Ghanaian students, subject to approval. Contact us before registering to confirm your eligibility.

What is the refund policy?

Requests before the start date are reviewed case by case. After the programme begins, fees are non-refundable. Contact us if you have concerns.