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How to Become a Security Awareness Specialist
A self-paced career track for people who want to run security awareness and culture programs: security fundamentals, the human side of attacks, compliance requirements and program measurement.
$247ONE-TIME · SECURE CHECKOUT
Enroll nowWho this track is for
Trainers and educators
You build learning programs and want to specialize in security.
HR and communications staff
You want to own the people side of security.
IT and security generalists
You want to lead a program instead of a tool.
What a Security Awareness Specialist does
Typical responsibilities in this role. Exact duties vary by employer, team size and industry.
- Builds an annual awareness plan and training calendar
- Runs phishing simulations and follow-up training
- Writes clear guidance for staff on security behaviors
- Tracks completion and behavior metrics
- Supports policy rollouts and compliance training requirements
Skills this track builds
- Security fundamentals for non-specialists
- Social engineering and phishing
- Training design for adults
- Awareness program metrics
- Compliance training requirements
- Clear communication
Courses in this track
This track brings together three published Tech Skills Library courses, 60 self-paced lessons in total, chosen to build the foundations this role relies on. You are enrolled in every course below once payment completes.
TSL — Cybersecurity Foundations (CompTIA Security+)
18 self-paced lessons in Sensei LMS. View course outline
Cyber Compliance
24 self-paced lessons in Sensei LMS. View course outline
AI & Automation Tools for Business
18 self-paced lessons in Sensei LMS. View course outline
What is included
- 3 self-paced courses with 60 lessons in total
- Automatic enrollment in every course in the track once payment completes
- Access through your Tech Skills Library account, starting right after checkout
- Work through the courses in any order, at your own pace
How it works
Enroll
Complete secure checkout. Use or create your Tech Skills Library account.
Get access
You are enrolled in the track’s courses automatically once payment completes.
Work the lessons
Move through each course at your own pace.
Apply it
Use the skills map above to plan the projects and experience you build next.
Questions
Is this a certification?
No. Tech Skills Library does not issue professional certifications. Some courses in the track can support your preparation for third-party certification exams, which are administered by their own certifying bodies.
Is it live or self-paced?
Self-paced. Every course in the track is available in your account after enrollment.
Does this guarantee a job or salary?
No. The track builds practical skills and knowledge; hiring decisions and pay are set by employers.
Can I see what is in each course first?
Yes. Every course in the list above links to its public course page with the full lesson outline.
How to Become a Security Awareness Specialist
Three self-paced Tech Skills Library courses, 60 lessons in total, with automatic enrollment after checkout.
$247Enroll nowSecure checkout. Self-paced access in your account. No professional certification is issued by Tech Skills Library, and no job or salary outcome is guaranteed.