SkillsWare is committed to empowering individuals and organizations with high-quality IT and professional training solutions. Our mission is to bridge the gap between skills and opportunities by providing comprehensive and practical learning experiences.
At SkillsWare, we deliver world-class Cybersecurity and IT training in Dubai, designed for professionals, students, and organizations across the UAE, Middle East, and Africa. As an authorized training partner of global leaders like CertNexus, CertCop, PECB, PostgreSQLCert and Biocertification, we offer Virtual, Onsite, and On-Demand programs in high-demand fields including Ethical Hacking, AI, Cyber Security, Biometrics, PostgreSQL and more. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, achieve globally recognized certifications, or upskill your team, SkillsWare ensures the highest quality training with unmatched value.
CertFirst, a globally integrated knowledge solution company, distinguishes itself through its partnerships with industry-leading vendors to deliver superior professional training solutions. With an esteemed management team boasting an average of over 25 years of industry experience and holding graduate degrees in Computer Science, CertFirst is well-positioned to cater to enterprises’ critical needs. These include essential areas such as Cybersecurity, AI and Open Source technologies, Software and Application Development, and Information Security, encompassing advanced disciplines like Biometrics. In the competitive landscape of today’s technology-driven world, leading organizations continually refine their business processes and enhance employee performance through strategic training interventions. CertFirst excels in providing high-quality, effective solutions that empower companies to adapt and excel in an ever-evolving technological environment. Whether you are aiming to establish or sustain a competitive edge, CertFirst stands ready to support your organizational goals with expertise and innovation.
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ABOUT OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
At SkillsWare, we are committed to making high-quality cybersecurity education accessible to all passionate learners. Our Scholarship Program is designed to remove financial barriers, providing exceptional opportunities for aspiring cyber professionals to excel in their careers. The Certified Cyber Cop Program stands out as the premier structured certification program, requiring candidates to pass a minimum of 7 unique cybersecurity or related certifications.
Certified CyberCop Scholarship Program – 100% Training Fee Waiver
SkillsWare, in collaboration with CertFirst USA, proudly offers the Certified CyberCop Scholarship Program in the UAE, Middle East, and Africa. This exclusive opportunity provides 100% training fee coverage for our professional and globally recognized cybersecurity course, designed for students, professionals, and organizations seeking to excel in Cyber Security. Participants only cover the vendor exam voucher cost to earn prestigious certifications from globally recognized certification bodies. Apply now to secure your place, enhance your skills, and join the next generation of certified cybersecurity experts.
SkillsWare Course Catalog
A minimum of five (5) paid enrollments at the regular listed price is required to qualify. Upon meeting this requirement, the organization will be entitled to enroll up to five (5) additional participants at no additional cost.
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Customized Training Solutions
Cyber Attacks are Growing
Hackers, armed with AI tools and techniques, pose an imminent threat to individuals, businesses, and governments alike. Cybersecurity risks are evolving rapidly, and their impact is increasing exponentially. Staying ahead of these threats requires continuous learning and up-to-date knowledge
- By the end of 2025, the cost of cyberattacks on the global economy is predicted to exceed $10.5 trillion.
- 66% of small to medium-sized businesses have experienced a cyber attack in the past 12 months, with 69% reporting that attacks are becoming more targeted.
- The cybersecurity market is projected to reach $162 billion in 2023, with an expected annual growth rate of 9.63%, reaching $256.50 billion by 2028.
Predicted Size of Cyber Security Market Worldwide from 2021 to 2030 (in USD)
Market Value in Billion U.S. dollars
Cyber Security Market
- The global cyber security industry was valued at $197 billion in 2021.
- It is expected to reach $657 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 12.8% between 2022 and 2030.
- The average cost of a healthcare data breach was $10.93 million, more than any other industry and more than double the overall industry average ($4.45 million).
- The industrial business continues to have the highest percentage of confirmed cybersecurity events (32.43%), followed by retail trade (21.73%) and professional, scientific, and technology services (9.84%).According to a Critical Start research, vulnerability exploitation (29%) and phishing tactics (30%) account for more than half of all sector-specific assaults.
- According to Cybersecurity Ventures, ransomware expenses are expected to reach $265 billion in 2031, more than ten times the amount spent in 2021 ($20 billion).
Cybersecurity Jobs
- Over five million Americans are employed in the cybersecurity industry. Even with that high figure, an ISC2 analysis projects that four million more cybersecurity professionals are required to close the skills gap.
- The ISC2 research participants expressed apprehension regarding the possibility that employee skill gaps were making firms more susceptible to cyberattacks.
- This is becoming an even bigger concern with the development of AI.
- According to 75% of the study’s participants, in terms of threats, the last five years have been the most challenging.
- According to Cybersecurity Ventures, global cybersecurity job openings increased by 350 percent between 2013 and 2024, from one million to 3.5 million.
- The number of vacant jobs leveled off in 2023 and will remain at 3.5 million in 2024, with more than 750,000 of them in the United States.
- Industry attempts to find fresh talent and combat burnout continue, but we believe the gap between demand and supply will persist until at least 2025.
Cyber Security Job Market
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of network security, cryptography, risk management, and incident response.
- Soft Skills: Analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
- Emerging Technologies: Proficiency in areas like cloud security, AI and machine learning, and IoT security.
Competitive Salaries: Cybersecurity professionals typically earn higher-than-average salaries. For example:
- Security Analyst: $70,000 – $100,000 per year
- Penetration Tester: $80,000 – $120,000 per year
- Security Architect: $110,000 – $160,000 per year
- CISO: $150,000 – $300,000 per year
Partnerships and Accreditations
On-site Group Training
SkillsWare can bring all the advantages of classroom hands-on training at your location almost anywhere in the world. On-site training can be customized according to the customer needs. The performance of any organization Technical staff is often critical to the overall enterprise success. Either you are fortune 500 company or just a small company with few employees, SkillsWare creates and delivers a customized IT training and professional development solutions that add value to your team and takes care of the knowledge gap your IT staff is having.
About us
SkillsWare has partnered with PostgreSQLCert, Biocertification, CertFirst, CertCop, CertNexus and PECB—prominent U.S. and Canada based leaders in Cybersecurity, Biometrics, Open-Source Technologies, AI Training and Certification solutions. Through these partnerships, SkillsWare aims to deliver advanced and tailored training programs in the UAE, focusing on Cybersecurity, Biometric Applications, Open-Source Database Solutions, and Artificial Intelligence. These programs leverage CertCop and CertFirst’s extensive experience with major U.S. federal agencies and Fortune 1000 companies.
The SkillsWare Group is renowned for offering Cutting-edge Training, Technology Solutions, and Certification Programs and oversees specialized competence centers throughout the UAE, dedicated to fostering innovation and professional growth.