NCTA 2026 - Intent to Apply

Thank you for your interest in the National Cybersecurity Teaching Academy (NCTA).

This short questionnaire gives you an opportunity to indicate which program you are most interested in, whether scholarship support is mandatory for you, and if so, how much.

The NCTA is an 18 credit-hour graduate-level certificate designed to prepare high school teachers to teach cybersecurity. Coursework varies by participating institution and typically includes:

Teaching Cybersecurity
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Network Security
Advanced Topics

Courses are delivered online. Please visit this website and read all four programs of study, cost, and delivery details. You will be asked to rank order the programs based on your interest.

If you have questions, contact: Dr. Melissa Dark, melissa.dark@darkenterprisesinc.com