A 12-Week Executive Certificate in Industrial Policy

Since the rise of China and recently Trump's tariffs and Biden's IRA in the US, industrial policy is fast becoming (or already is) a critical policy and theoretical touchstone. Whether it is inside Commerce, on Capitol Hill, or across media and think tanks, industrial policy is shaping how American competes in the global economy. The problem is, there is not one industrial policy course in the entire United States. This executive certificate program aims to fix that. Working together with one of the leading economist on the topic globally—Ian Fletcher, co-author of Industrial Policy for the United States—We built the Institute for Industrial Policy to train the people doing that work — led by

Why Industrial Policy? Why now?

For decades, free trade orthodoxy set the terms of the debate in Washington. That consensus is breaking down. Tariffs, reshoring, the CHIPS Act, and open competition with China's state-directed economy have put industrial policy back at the center of American economic strategy — and the people responsible for it need more than talking points. They need a real framework: the history of what's worked, what's failed, and how to write policy that survives contact with reality.Traditional programs give everyone the same lectures at the same pace. At Elton, your professors design every sprint around your career goals, your skill level, and the threats shaping your industry right now.

A 12-Week Certificate
For People Writing America's Industrial Policy

Traditional programs give everyone the same lectures at the same pace. At Elton, your professors design every sprint around your career goals, your skill level, and the threats shaping your industry right now.

1-on-1 Expert Tutoring

Work directly with Ian Fletcher—a national and global leader in industrial policy. He will personalize session to your goals, interests, and career.

Accelerated Learning

This program has no wasted time. An accelerated curriculum supported by personalized 1-on-1 mentorship means candidates will learn more, faster than a traditional course.

Skills That Matter

Graduate with deep technical ability and the leadership skills to put it to work — threat modeling, incident command, security policy, stakeholder communication, and team management. Employers see what you can do, not just what courses you sat through.

Study from Anywhere

Meet your professors and coach a few times a week via Zoom, Slack, and chat. Spend the rest of your time building, researching, and working in the real world. Maintain your job. Live anywhere. Learn everywhere.

Powerful Network

The students of this course come from the world of commerce, think tanks, and industry. Student-led seminars and social events will give you the chance to build valuable relationships with your cohort that will last into the future.

Career-Integrated Learning

From day one, your instructor will be connecting your studies and assignments to your intellectual and professional goals.

Deep Expertise, Personalized to Your Path

There is no one-size-fits-all syllabus. With your professors, you'll build mastery across core cybersecurity domains — choosing the depth and sequence that match your career goals.

Offensive Security & Penetration Testing

Vulnerability discovery, ethical hacking methodologies, red team operations, exploit development, and adversary simulation. Hands-on labs with real tools and environments.

Security Architecture & Engineering

Designing secure systems from the ground up. Network defense, zero-trust architecture, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), identity management, and infrastructure hardening.

Incident Response & Threat Intelligence

Detection, triage, containment, and recovery. SIEM/SOAR tooling, digital forensics, malware analysis, and building actionable threat intelligence programs.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Risk management frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2), security policy development, and audit management for enterprise environments.

Applied Cryptography & Privacy

Symmetric and asymmetric cryptosystems, PKI, secure protocols, post-quantum cryptography, and privacy-enhancing technologies for a data-driven world.

AI Security & Emerging Threats

Securing machine learning pipelines, adversarial AI, deepfake detection, LLM security, IoT/OT security, and anticipating the threat landscape of the next decade.

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WHO THIS IS FOR

Designed for Professionals Who Want More

The Elton M.S. in Cybersecurity is built for motivated people who refuse to pause their lives for a degree. Whether you're pivoting, advancing, or going deeper — Elton meets you where you are.

The Career Changer

You're in IT, software, or another technical field and you want to move into security. Your coach and professors will leverage what you already know and build a fast bridge to your first security role.

The Working Professional

You're already in cybersecurity and want a master's credential plus deeper expertise — without quitting your job. Elton's flexible schedule and recognition of prior learning make that possible.

The Entrepreneur

You want to build a security consultancy, a product, or a startup. Your sprints can focus on both the technical and business sides of cybersecurity, tailored to your venture.

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Get Ready to Lead in Industrial Policy

Technical Depth and Strategic Range

You'll leave Elton able to operate at both ends of the cybersecurity spectrum — hands on a keyboard triaging an incident and in a boardroom advising executives on risk posture. That combination is what separates senior security leaders from the rest of the field.

A Network for Life
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When you enroll at Elton, you join a community of diverse, ambitious professionals — students, alumni, coaches, professors, and Industry Contacts. This growing network spans cities and industries, and it's yours for life.

Recognized Expert Instruction

Work directly with Ian Fletcher, a global expert in the field of industrial policy.

Certified Credentials
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Elton University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution committed to providing the highest quality education for everyone. Your M.S. in Cybersecurity represents rigorous, hands-on mastery of the field. Use your degree to advance your career, apply for senior roles, or launch your own security practice.

Accountable and Affordable Tuition

Tuition & Scholarships

The national average for an equivalent program in the USA is $55,000.

At Elton, your entire team is included in your tuition, at prices competitive with the best online cybersecurity programs. Most of our students also receive financial aid.

‍Complete our 30 min, free, no-commitment application to see what financial aid level you qualify for.

Start Immediately - Other programs require you wait until September or January to start. With Elton you can start immediately.
‍No Risk First Month - If during the first month you or Elton decide that you are not a fit for the college, you will receive a full refund.
Stacking Credentials - If you stop the program early, you still earn your grauate certificate in cybersecurity if you have completed 1/2 of the program.

A 12-Week Executive Certificate in Industrial Policy

Why Industrial Policy? Why now?

A 12-Week Certificate
For People Writing America's Industrial Policy

1-on-1 Expert Tutoring

Accelerated Learning

Skills That Matter

Study from Anywhere

Powerful Network

Career-Integrated Learning

Deep Expertise, Personalized to Your Path

WHO THIS IS FOR

Get Ready to Lead in Industrial Policy

Tuition & Scholarships

Program Tuition

Sponsored Tuition: $3,400

Certificate

12 weeks

A 12-Week Executive Certificate in Industrial Policy

Why Industrial Policy? Why now?

A 12-Week Certificate For People Writing America's Industrial Policy

1-on-1 Expert Tutoring

Accelerated Learning

Skills That Matter

Study from Anywhere

Powerful Network

Career-Integrated Learning

Deep Expertise, Personalized to Your Path

WHO THIS IS FOR

Get Ready to Lead in Industrial Policy

Tuition & Scholarships

Program Tuition

Sponsored Tuition: $3,400

Certificate

12 weeks

A 12-Week Certificate
For People Writing America's Industrial Policy