Absolutely not. The ACCA is designed from the ground up for motivated career-switchers. The first phase of our curriculum is dedicated to building a rock-solid foundation with CompTIA Tech+ and Security+, ensuring you have all the core knowledge you need before moving on to more advanced topics. All you need is a strong desire to learn and a passion for technology.

To be successful, students should plan to dedicate 10-15 hours per week. This time is a mix of attending live classes, working through on-demand video lessons, completing hands-on labs in Hack The Box, and studying for certifications. Our continuous enrollment model allows you to join live classes when you're ready, providing the flexibility to fit the program around your life.

Our three specialization tracks are directly aligned with the most in-demand entry-to-mid-level roles in the industry. Graduates are prepared for titles like:

• Blue Team Track (CySA+): Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Security Operations Specialist.

• Red Team Track (PenTest+): Penetration Tester, Vulnerability Analyst, Ethical Hacker, Security Consultant.

• GRC Track (CISA): IT Auditor, Risk Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Security Control Assessor.

Our career services team will work with you to target the specific roles that match your skills and interests.

Failure is part of the learning process, and we've removed the risk for you. Each CompTIA voucher we provide includes one free retake. Furthermore, our "Get Certified or We Pay" Guarantee means that if you've put in the work (attended classes, done the labs) and still fail an exam twice, we will pay for your third attempt and provide free 1-on-1 tutoring until you pass. Your success is our success. 

Self-study can be a lonely, confusing, and often more expensive path. You have to figure out what to learn, buy separate courses, pay for lab access, purchase exam vouchers ($350-$750 each), and hope you're learning what employers actually want. ACCA removes all the guesswork. We provide a proven, structured path, all the resources you need in one place, live instruction from experts, a community of peers, and dedicated career support to ensure you don't just get certified—you get hired.

Our program is designed for flexibility. Once enrolled, you get access to all the on-demand foundational material. When you feel ready to tackle a certification like Security+, CySA+, or PenTest+, you can simply join the next live cohort. Since we run these at least once a month, you never have to wait long to get the live instruction you need. This allows you to progress at a pace that works for your schedule.