How Pôle students increased salaries and career outcomes with OffSec training

Pôle focuses on preparing students for cybersecurity careers, but students often lacked hands-on experience when entering the workforce. While they had theoretical knowledge, they needed practical skills to meet employer expectations.

This gap made it harder for students to secure roles or command higher salaries. Employers looked for proof of real-world ability, not just academic credentials.

At the same time, Pôle was scaling its programs, with more than 500 students enrolled and plans to grow beyond 1,000. Maintaining quality while improving career outcomes required a more practical and structured training approach.

Pôle partnered with OffSec to deliver hands-on cybersecurity training aligned with real-world roles and measurable career outcomes.

Hands-on penetration testing training

Students enrolled in PEN-200, where they worked through real-world scenarios in lab environments. This helped them build practical penetration testing skills.

Industry-recognized certification pathway

Students worked toward the OSCP certification, giving them a widely recognized credential that signals real-world capability to employers.

Focus on mindset and problem solving

Training emphasized persistence, critical thinking, and the ability to solve complex challenges, which are essential for success in cybersecurity roles.

Integration with apprenticeship model

OffSec training supported Pôle’s work-study approach, helping students apply skills in real environments and reinforce learning.

The partnership led to clear, measurable career outcomes for students and supported program growth.

Higher salaries and career progression

Students who completed PEN-200 and achieved OSCP reported salary increases and promotions, showing direct career impact.

Stronger job readiness

Hands-on labs and real-world scenarios prepared students to enter cybersecurity roles with confidence.

Clear competitive advantage in hiring

OSCP certification gave students a recognized credential that stood out to employers and improved job prospects.

Increased confidence and direction

Students felt more confident entering the workforce and had a clearer path in their cybersecurity careers.

Scalable, high-impact program

With over 500 students and plans to exceed 1,000, Pôle scaled its training while maintaining strong outcomes and quality.

Pôle chose OffSec for its hands-on training and the career impact of OSCP. The combination of PEN-200 and a performance-based certification gave students practical skills and a clear advantage in the job market.