4 Structured Tracks

R7G Academy

Structured learning paths from beginner to job-ready

Not sure where to start or what order to take certifications in? Our paths map the sequence of certifications, labs, and coaching that take you from your current level to your target role.

Available paths

Choose the path that matches where you are

Each path includes the recommended certifications, R7G Labs exercises, and the target roles it prepares you for.

IT to Security

Best for Career Changers
6–9 months IT support, help desk, system admins

If you already have some IT background, this path gets you Security+ certified and job-ready for entry-level security roles.

1
CompTIA Network+optional

Fill any networking gaps

2
CompTIA Security+

Core security certification

3
R7G Labs — Network & AD

Hands-on skill building

4
CompTIA CySA+

SOC-ready analyst credential

Target roles

SOC Analyst Tier 1Security AnalystIT Security Specialist

Complete Beginner

Starting from Zero
9–15 months No IT background required

No prior IT experience? No problem. This path starts with the foundational concepts and builds up to a real security certification.

1
Google IT Support Certificateoptional

Free IT fundamentals on Coursera

2
CompTIA IT Fundamentalsoptional

Optional baseline cert

3
CompTIA Network+

Networking foundations

4
CompTIA Security+

First security certification

5
R7G Labs — SOC & Linux

Practical skill portfolio

Target roles

Help Desk (Security)Junior Security AnalystSecurity Support Specialist

SOC Analyst Fast Track

Job-Focused
4–6 months Already have Security+

Already have Security+? This path adds the SOC-specific skills and CySA+ credential that employers look for when hiring analysts.

1
CompTIA CySA+

Analyst-level certification

2
R7G Labs — SOC Analysis

SIEM, log analysis, triage

3
R7G Labs — Linux

CLI investigation skills

4
Career Coaching

Resume, LinkedIn, interview prep

Target roles

SOC Analyst Tier 1/2Security Operations AnalystThreat Analyst

Cloud Security Track

5–8 months Cloud-oriented professionals

Combine AWS Cloud Practitioner with security fundamentals for cloud-focused roles at startups and mid-size organizations.

1
AWS Cloud Practitioner

Cloud fundamentals and security overview

2
CompTIA Security+

Core security credential

3
R7G Labs — Cloud Security

AWS IAM, S3, CloudTrail hands-on

Target roles

Cloud Security EngineerCloud AnalystSecurity Engineer (Cloud)

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