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Get a Remote Job In Technology, Cybersecurity or PM
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Get a Remote Job In Technology, Cybersecurity or PM

Pick A High Paying Path in Project Management, IT & Cybersecurity | Career Paths, Roles, Salaries & Pay, Certifications
Last updated 7/2026
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What you'll learn

  • Learn about the career fields of IT, Cybersecurity, and Project Management (PM), their various specialties, and pick a path to start your career
  • Compare formal education like college degrees to entry certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, & PMI CAPM for starting your career
  • Understand career and salary progression in IT: from entry level roles like help desk, to mid-level roles like systems admin, to senior roles like CTO
  • Understand career and salary progression in Cybersecurity: from entry level roles like SOC to mid-level roles like security analyst, to senior roles like CISO
  • Understand career and salary progression in PM: from entry level roles like project coordinator, mid-level roles like project manager, to senior roles like PMO

Course content

5 sections25 lectures1h 58m total length
  • Course and Instructor Introduction2:08

    The Start Your Career in IT, Cybersecurity, Project Management course is a beginner-friendly guide designed to help you choose the right career path and understand how to get started. This course focuses on breaking down each field, showing you career paths, certifications, and what to expect at every stage.

    Even if you’re unsure where to start… take this course! It will help you avoid confusion, make a clear decision, and give you a practical roadmap to begin building your career with confidence.

  • Why Understanding These Career Fields Is Important1:50

    Explore IT, cybersecurity, and project management, and learn how to choose the right field, start strong, and pursue mid to senior level roles with more than $100,000 per year.

  • Course Tips: Make the Most of Your Learning2:09

    Download PDFs and templates, including the 30 day starter action plan and resume templates, help you compare IT, cybersecurity, and project management in this mini course.

  • IMPORTANT: Salary Ranges, Job Opportunities & Job Market3:38

    Explore salary ranges in US dollars, analyze how job opportunities and the global job market vary by region, and learn to research IT, cybersecurity, and project management careers.

  • Get FREE Access to All Our Courses & Practice Exams1:47
  • PDF Resources0:07
  • Hope You Enjoy The Course - Links To Our Resources PDF0:02

    Use this PDF to get free access to all our courses on Udemy.

Requirements

  • No prior IT, cybersecurity, or project management experience needed - we'll teach you what you need to know to pick a field
  • No education, certification, or any other form of previous learning required
  • Willingness to consider which of these 3 fields could be right for building your career from entry level all the way to senior level

Description

Start Your Career in Project Management, IT, Cybersecurity

Considering a career in Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity or Project Management (PM), but not sure where to start?

This beginner-friendly mini course has you covered! With so many different career paths out there, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, I'm here to help you evaluate, compare, and select the best career for your unique situation.


We'll break down how to get started in each field, what each field and job pays, what professionals actually do in these fields, the various niches/specializations in each field, roadmaps and career ladders you can take from entry to senior level and what certifications/education I recommend. By the end of this course, you'll have a strong understanding of which career field makes sense for you based on your interests and goals. You'll also walk away with the confidence to take your first step towards starting your career in one of these fields.


What You’ll Get From This Course

  • Discover Each of These Three Fields: from IT, to cybersecurity, and project management - including common specialties in each one

  • Learn About Career Ladders and Roadmaps for each field (entry → mid → senior) including typical job responsibilities, skills, and what steps people take to advance

  • Understand Common Entry Level Certifications including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, and PMI CAPM - what each one is, if you should get them and when in your journey to take them

  • Explore Mid to Advanced Level Certifications Including: PMI PMP, CySA+, Pentest+, CISSP, Azure, AWS, PSM/CSM, as well as many other certifications that can help you grow your career after you have a few years of experience

  • Education Options Deep Dive: understand when it makes sense to get a degree, what degrees to look for, and even understand when a degree may not be a good fit for you


Who This Course Is For

  • Anyone interested in building a career in or learning about the fields of IT, cybersecurity or project management

  • Current students and recent grads seeking their first role

  • Career changers exploring IT, cybersecurity, or project management and wanting a clear, practical starting point


Meet Your Instructor

My name is Nick Mendez, and I’ll be your instructor throughout this course. I’ve got many years of experience in IT project management, B2B/B2C sales and entrepreneurship. I also hold 10+ industry certifications - including PMP, PSM, Project+ and many more. Check out my profile to learn more about me.

When I was first starting out in my career, I had no idea what path to pursue. It was all very confusing and I wish I had guidance on what education, certifications, specializations and expected income were in each one. And that's why I made this course - to provide you the guidance I wish I had - I'll teach you all about each of these fields, so that you can choose the right one for you!


Ready to start learning? Enroll in this course today, pick your path and get started building your new career.



Important Notes

  • Content is reviewed regularly to stay relevant with current job market and industry trends.

  • Mentioned certifications and trademarks belong to their respective owners (e.g., CompTIA® for A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+ and PMI for CAPM®). This course is not affiliated with those organizations.

  • This is a decision-making and career-planning course. It is not certification exam prep and does not guarantee employment, specific pay/salaries, or any other guarantee.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone considering a career in either IT, cybersecurity, or project management
  • Current students or recent graduates of any level (high-school, college) looking to get their first professional role
  • Career changers or anyone considering changing careers and who are open to one of these three fields