Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act of 2024

HR 9520, the Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act of 2024, creates a Federal Cyber Workforce Training Institute to standardize and enhance cybersecurity training for federal employees. The bill requires the National Cyber Director to develop a plan within 180 days for the Institute to provide modular, hands-on training for new federal cybersecurity hires and personnel transitioning to mid-career roles, using the national NICE cybersecurity workforce framework as a guide. Training will include work-based learning, skill assessments, and a badging system to certify proficiency, with no requirement for a college degree in cybersecurity. The Institute will also train HR staff on recruiting and managing cybersecurity professionals, coordinating with agencies like DHS and DoD, and will leverage existing programs without authorizing new funding.