Why should I get certified?

Getting certified is a smart career move that can open doors to high-paying jobs and career advancement, they can help you stand out in a competitive market and achieve your career goals.

With our on-demand courses, you can get certified on your schedule, making it easier to balance your studies with your busy life.

There are over 760,000 open jobs in Cyber Security in the US.
In 2020 and 2021 alone, 263,000 new professionals joined the cybersecurity workforce, even with that, the job openings still increased by 17,000.

Here are some compelling reasons to get certified:

  •  CISSP: Average salary: $119,000/year; 82,000 open jobs in the US.

  •  CISM: Average salary: $152,000/year; 44,000 open jobs in the US.

  •  CC: Average salary: $99,000/year; 760,000 open jobs in cybersecurity in the US.

  •  PMP: Average salary: $120,000/year; 200,000 open jobs in the US.

Why should I use ThorTeaches's courses for my certification studying?

Passing your certifications requires the right approach and materials, in our courses you get both.

With over 680,000 enrollments from 201 countries, our CISSP, CC, and CISM courses are not only "Best Selling" but also the "Highest Rated" on Udemy.

Join a community of successful students who have transformed their careers with our proven methods.

Student Testimonials

We think our courses are fantastic, but don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our students have to say:

"Thor's videos played a major factor in my ability to pass. I cannot recommend them enough." (Blair, 5-stars)

"Thank you Thor for your lectures and valuable insights. I passed the CISM exam today." (Amit, 5-stars)

"I passed the CISSP with the ISC Book and Thor's lectures and practice questions. Enough said." (Warren, 5-stars)

"Thor's lessons got me to pass my CISSP on the first attempt, now for the CISM. Consistent quality across his boot camps." (Ryan, 5-stars)

"This content helped me pass my CISSP the first time. It was the main material I used for studying. Very helpful." (Duncan, 5-stars)

"I recently passed my CC exam and this course has been an amazing resource to be prepared for the certification exam." (Valdet, 5-stars)

"I studied for the CC with this course and passed. I absolutely recommend it." (Lezly, 5-stars)

How should I start my certification studying?

1. Find the materials you need:

  •  CISSP: 1-2 good video courses, 1-2 good books, 2,500-3,500 easy/mid questions, and 1,000-1,500 hard questions.

  •  CISM: 1 good video course, the CISM AIO book, and the ISACA CISM QAE questions.

  •  PMP: 1 good video course, Rita’s PMP book, the PMBOK, and 1,000-2,000 practice questions.

  •  CC: 1 good video course and 400-1,700+ practice questions.

2. Build a study plan and commit to it.

3. Learn to deconstruct questions and find the keywords and indicators.

4. Manage your time during the exam.

For more detailed guidance, take a look at our free ThorTeaches "CISSP: How to Study" course.

Let me help YOU get certified. Take the first step towards advancing your career with my comprehensive, highly-rated courses.

Thor Pedersen

CISSP | PMP | CISM | CC | CDPSE | CompTIA Security+ | CCNP R/S | CCNP Enterprise | CCNA R/S | CCNA Enterprise | CCNA-Security