Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The National Cybersecurity Training Program (NCST) is a major strategic initiative under the National Cyber Security Academy, a division of Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA). Designed to build a self-sufficient national workforce, the program has achieved 145% year-over-year growth, reaching over 54,000 unique learners across 100+ entities.
The ecosystem features multi-tiered paths—Awareness, Career Progression (StepUp, Guards, Elites), and Strategic Leadership—and is scaling in 2026 with AI-driven tracks (CyberAI Guards/Elites). Leveraging a custom LMS with centralized governance and federated administration, the program empowers entity focal points to manage talent pipelines and map employees directly to the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
With 450+ Cybersecurity Experts injected into the workforce—46% of whom are female—and 900+ international certificates projected, the NCST fulfills the Qatar National Vision 2030. By fostering local talent and specialized employment, the program significantly reduces risks associated with outsourcing and secures a resilient, inclusive digital future for Qatar.
Project website
https://academy.ncsa.gov.qa/en/initiatives/national-cyber-training-program
The National Cybersecurity Training Program (NCST) is a major strategic initiative under the National Cyber Security Academy, a division of Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA). Designed to build a self-sufficient national workforce, the program has achieved 145% year-over-year growth, reaching over 54,000 unique learners across 100+ entities.
The ecosystem features multi-tiered paths—Awareness, Career Progression (StepUp, Guards, Elites), and Strategic Leadership—and is scaling in 2026 with AI-driven tracks (CyberAI Guards/Elites). Leveraging a custom LMS with centralized governance and federated administration, the program empowers entity focal points to manage talent pipelines and map employees directly to the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
With 450+ Cybersecurity Experts injected into the workforce—46% of whom are female—and 900+ international certificates projected, the NCST fulfills the Qatar National Vision 2030. By fostering local talent and specialized employment, the program significantly reduces risks associated with outsourcing and secures a resilient, inclusive digital future for Qatar.
Project website
https://academy.ncsa.gov.qa/en/initiatives/national-cyber-training-program
