Applications are open for a free cybersecurity training programme for women - Labs of Latvia

Women are invited to apply for the three-month training programme CyberStart, which offers an opportunity to develop professional skills in the cybersecurity field and build a competitive career in one of the fastest-growing digital economy sectors. Applications are open until 20 February 2026. The CyberStart training programme will run for three months and will be delivered online, ensuring flexible access to studies regardless of participants’ location. Participation in the programme is free of charge, the training will take place in English, and the programme is scheduled to begin in March 2026. The programme is open to applicants aged 18 and over with at least a B1 level of English. Preference will be given to candidates with basic knowledge of IT and/or cybersecurity. The CyberStart project was created in response to the growing demand for cybersecurity specialists and the underrepresentation of women in the sector. The programme offers practical, labour market–oriented training through online courses, self-assessment tools, and a certification system that supports participants in developing essential technical and professional competencies. *** Funding for the preparation of this article was provided by the European Regional Development Fund under the auspices of its Innovative SME Business Development project. “Riga TechGirls” līdzradītāja un jauņuzņēmumu virziena vadītāja Alise Gurenko Publicitātes foto