Become a Cybersecurity Consultant in 12 Weeks: Launch Your IT Career!

Looking for a new challenge? Join our intensive Cybersecurity training programme and secure a consultant job starting February 2027.

About the Role

Want to turn your analytical mind into a future-proof career? Cybersecurity is not just a technical challenge, it’s about protecting the world of tomorrow. Join our Academy for a free, intensive 12-week training and land your first consultant job in Romandy. Ready for the switch?

What we offer you:

• A free and intensive 12-week accelerated learning programme.
• A job as a consultant at Academic Work upon successful completion of the programme.
• A network of experts and personalised career support.

Tasks

Your Future Role

After 12 weeks of practical training (70% exercises, 30% theory), you will join one of our partner clients to:

• Develop Machine Learning systems to detect complex behaviours.
• Optimise data architectures for large Swiss companies.
• Collaborate within agile teams on innovative projects.

We Are Looking For

We do not necessarily require a computer science degree, but potential.

Languages: Working proficiency in French and English (training is in English).

Cognitive Skills: Ability to learn quickly and structured logic (assessed by our tests).

Mindset: Curiosity for technology and a desire to solve complex problems.

Practical Information

Key Dates 2026-2027

• Recruitment process: ongoing until 24 September
• Pre-study: 28 September - 23 October 2026
• Training: 26 October 2026 - 29 January 2027
• Winter holidays: 23 December to 3 January 2027
• Certification: 29 January 2027
• Hours: full-time, 9am-5pm weekdays

Format: 12-week remote training, assignment with our client in French-speaking Switzerland.

Process: Apply in 2 minutes! The process includes 2 online tests and interviews focused on your potential.

Our Recruitment Process

This recruitment process is managed by Academic Work and our client requests that all questions regarding the position be directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advertisement may close before the end of the recruitment process if we move to the next phase. The process includes tests which are tools to find the right talent for the right position, promote equality, diversity and a fair process.