Upskill Academy, a subsidiary of MyComputerCareer, specializes in delivering federal-ready cybersecurity and IT training programs that align with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and the Department of Defense (DoD) 8570/8140 directives. Our training is designed to prepare the federal workforce—military, civilian, and contractor personnel—with the knowledge, skills, and certifications mandated for mission-critical cybersecurity roles.

At UpSkill Academy, we deliver modern, scalable training solutions tailored to the cybersecurity, cloud, AI, and technology needs of government agencies. Our programs prepare federal personnel to counter both insider and external threats while adapting to rapidly evolving technologies.

Training Essentials for Every Job Role

Pathway to Compliance & Workforce Readiness

Whether serving transitioning service members, active-duty personnel, or the civilian federal workforce, Upskill Academy ensures every graduate is prepared to meet the technical competencies outlined in federal cybersecurity workforce frameworks. Our training pathways are outcome-driven and standards-compliant, enabling graduates to immediately support agency missions.

The Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 program, which supersedes the previous DoD 8570 directive, is a comprehensive framework for managing the cyber workforce. It focuses on a role-based approach to ensure that personnel have the necessary skills and qualifications to perform their job functions. The program applies to a wide range of individuals, including military service members, DoD civilian employees, and contractors.

The DoD 8140 framework is extensive, defining over 70 work roles across several workforce elements. Instead of a simple, one-to-one mapping, the program uses a more flexible system where various certifications, training, and experience can satisfy the qualification requirements for a particular role. The qualification requirements are broken down into three main categories:
  • Foundational Qualification: This is the baseline requirement for a work role and can be met through approved certifications, training, or in some cases, experience.
  • Residential Qualification: This builds upon the foundational qualification and requires personnel to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a mission-specific environment.
  • Annual Maintenance: This requires a minimum of 20 hours of continuous professional development (CPD) annually to maintain qualifications.

IAT (Level I)

IAT (Level II)

IAT (Level III)

IAM (Level I)

  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity+
  • EC-Council Certified Network Defense (CND) v3 - Coming Soon
  • CompTIA Cloud+ - Coming Soon
  • HealthCare Info. Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP) - Coming Soon
  • Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) - Coming Soon
  • GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) - Coming Soon

CSSP Analyst

CSSP Infrastructure Support

Alignment with Federal StandardsOur courses are strategically mapped to the NIST CSF’s five functional areas—Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover—ensuring learners gain skills that directly support federal cybersecurity priorities. In parallel, our programs address DoD 8570/8140 requirements, providing certifications that qualify individuals for roles in Information Assurance Technical (IAT), Information Assurance Management (IAM), and Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) categories.

Certifications Supported Include:

CompTIA: Security+, Network+, CySA+, CASP+

EC-Council: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Cisco: CCNA & CCNP Security and related credentials

Microsoft: Certifications tracked encompassing Cloud, Data & AI, Security, and M365

Other credentials recognized under DoD 8570/8140 requirements

What Makes UpSkill Academy Different?

UpSkill Academy stands apart by delivering mission-ready training built for the realities of government work—combining real-world expertise, advanced simulation technology, and rapid-response adaptability to keep agencies ahead of threats and technological change.

Government-Centric Customization
Advanced Cyber Range Scenarios
Rapid Response Training Modules
Highly-Qualified Instructors
Proven Track Record
Accessibility & Flexibility
Government-Centric Customization

Training solutions tailored to meet government agencies’ precise requirements, enhancing relevance and applicability, as well as direct alignment with NIST and DoD 8570/8140 mandates.

Advanced Cyber Range Scenarios

Curriculum designed to accelerate federal cyber workforce readiness and scenarios that utilize cutting-edge cyber range environments to simulate real-world cybersecurity threats, providing immersive and practical training.

Rapid Response Training Modules

Quick deployment of training modules to address emerging threats and technology updates, ensuring personnel are always ahead of the curve.

Highly-Qualified Instructors

Backed by the national training expertise of MyComputerCareer, UpSkill Academy ensures all instructors are certified experts with real-world government and military experience, ensuring that training is practical and mission-relevant.

Proven Track Record

Demonstrated history of successful training programs with measurable improvements in agency operations, backed by strong past performance records.

Accessibility & Flexibility

Training is available in a physical or live online classroom nationwide, as well as onsite options in which we bring the training to you, ensuring maximum accessibility and convenience for all government personnel. Scalable training for small teams or enterprise-wide implementation

A Proven History

99th Air Base Wing | Nellis Air Force Base

For 5 years, we had the priviledge of working with the United States Air Force at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada as a Prime Contractor. We provided on-the-job IT and Cybersecurity training for active-duty veterans as well as job placement support.

Core Government Personnel Training Competencies

  • CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Ethical Hacking, and AI-900 Certifications

  • Cutting-Edge AI Adoption and Implementation Strategies

  • Specialized Cybersecurity Training Programs

  • Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Training Programs

  • Career Development for Government IT Professionals

  • Associate of Applied Science in Network Administration and Cybersecurity

  • Information Technology Security and Administration Programs (ITSA)

  • Cybersecurity Specialist Programs

GSA Schedule Approval – Coming Soon

Upskill Academy is in the final stages of obtaining a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contract, which will allow federal agencies to acquire our training solutions quickly and compliantly through a pre-negotiated, government-approved contract vehicle. This milestone will expand our ability to deliver scalable, cost-effective, and acquisition-compliant training solutions to the U.S. Government.

Industry Codes

UEI:

  • YWUTK21DWVX8

CAGE:

  • 9V0G4

NAICS:

  • 611710 Educational Support Services (PRIMARY)
  • 611210 Junior Colleges
  • 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
  • 611420 Computer Training

  • 611430 Professional and Management Development Training

  • 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools
  • 611691 Exam Preparation and Tutoring



SIC:

  • 8299 Schools and Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified



PSC:


  • U012 Education/Training – Information Technology/Telecommunications Training
  • U099 Education/Training- Other

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Michael Westray

Government Contracts Consultant

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