CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) Course Requirements at CTU
The CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) is a short Course / Skills Programme offered by CTU for 2027 learners, taking 3 days to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) at CTU
- CompTIA Network+ and Security+ or equivalent knowledge, plus around four years of hands-on security experience, is recommended
About this course
A three-day, hands-on course for security professionals who defend networks. It covers security operations with SIEM tools and threat intelligence, vulnerability scanning and prioritisation, incident response and basic forensics, and writing incident and compliance reports. It prepares you for the CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) exam and suits SOC analysts, incident responders and security engineers. CTU's corporate division can also run it as customised training for company teams, and scheduled classes can be joined on campus or virtually.
Possible careers
SOC analyst, threat analyst, incident responder or security engineer.
Course intelligence for CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like CTU. Ask CTU directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
CTU’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with CTU and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Book through CTU's corporate training team via the course page, the contact centre on 0861 100 395 or WhatsApp 083 648 7294 for short courses. Request a formal quote and choose a date from the national hybrid schedule.
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- Duration
- 3 days
- Fees
- Priced on quote; prices change without notice, so request a formal quote from CTU.
- Application deadline
- Scheduled dates through the year
- Campus
- Menlyn Campus, Pretoria
- Boksburg Campus, Boksburg
- Roodepoort Campus, Roodepoort
- Three Rivers Campus, Vereeniging
- Cresta Campus, Johannesburg
- Century City Campus, Cape Town
- Stellenbosch Campus, Stellenbosch
- Gqeberha Campus, Gqeberha
- Bloemfontein Campus, Bloemfontein
- Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom
- Durban Campus, Durban
- Polokwane Campus, Polokwane
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Source: Official website: https://ctutraining.ac.za/courses/comptia-cysa/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with CTU Training Solutions before applying.