Most students fail because they lack structure. They bounce between random YouTube videos, outdated guides, and study groups that go nowhere.
That ends today.
The Hoodie Challenge App, designed by our instructor Reid, fast-tracks your journey into cyber. Built on BowTiedCyber’s proven bootcamp roadmap, it gives you 90 days of structured cert prep, labs, quizzes, an AI study coach, and a custom job board with real opportunities waiting for you.
This isn’t just another study tool. It is a complete system built to take you from zero to landing your first role in cybersecurity.
What You Get Inside
The Hoodie Challenge App covers today’s most in-demand certifications and skills in IT and cybersecurity. It’s designed to take you from zero knowledge to job-ready.
Structured Learning Paths
A full 90-day roadmap with daily lessons, labs, quizzes, and progress tracking. Every day, you’ll know exactly what to study and practice.
In 90 days, you cover the foundation every cybersecurity career is built on:
Network+
The starting point for cybersecurity. You can’t secure what you don’t understand, and networking knowledge is the base every other skill is built on.
Security+
Provides the baseline defense skills every cybersecurity professional must have.
AZ-900
Cloud is everywhere. This cert proves you understand the fundamentals of Azure and today’s IT environments.
Splunk Core
Get hands-on with data. This shows you can analyze and interpret data, a critical skill for security analysts.
Linux
The operating system of IT and cyber. Learn the commands and systems that power servers worldwide.
Python
Demonstrates your ability to automate, script, and solve problems the way pros do.
AI Study Coach
Your built-in mentor, available 24/7.
The AI Study Coach is more than a tool. It is designed to guide you step by step through your certification journey, giving you instant answers when you are stuck so you never lose momentum. It also provides targeted practice to strengthen weak spots before exam day.
Complex topics are broken down into clear explanations you can apply right away. It feels like having a personal tutor in your pocket, always ready to help you push through challenges and stay on track.
BONUS MATERIAL: FLASHCARDS
Every certification track comes with ready-to-go flashcards for Network+, Security+, AZ-900, and Splunk Core.
Everything you need to pass the exam is already inside.
Job Board
Once you build the skills, it is time to put them to work.
The Hoodie Challenge App connects you directly to IT and cybersecurity roles matched to your certifications and focus areas. Just enter your zip code and instantly see openings near you. From Help Desk and IT Support to Networking, Data Center, Cybersecurity, IT Sales, and more.
All the resources you need to build your skills, apply them, and land your first role are in one place. No wasted time, no confusion, no weak habits.
This is your clear path to a successful start in cybersecurity.
MORE FREE RESOURCES
The Hoodie Challenge App is not just about the roadmap. We also packed in MORE free tools to help you move forward in your studies and build real skills faster.
Here is what you can unlock instantly:
Community
Join the BowTiedCyber Skool community and connect with others on the same mission.
Unlimited Quizzes
AI-powered test prep for Network+ and Security+.
Free CTFs
Practice hands-on challenges and build real skills.
Resume Fixer
Make your resume ATS-friendly and ready to get past the first filter.
MDR Game
Practice detection and response skills in a quick simulation.
Ad Hoc Resources
Extra study materials and tools as you go.
Everything in the Hoodie Challenge App is built for clarity and momentum. You get a daily lesson plan, labs, quizzes, and progress tracking in one dashboard. Each step builds on the last, keeping you focused and moving forward.
Want to see exactly how it works? Watch the walkthrough and see the roadmap, labs, and progress tracker in action.
Your Next Step 🚀
The Hoodie Challenge App is your starting point.
It gives you the structure and consistency you need to succeed.
If you want mentorship, advanced AI-powered prep, live feedback, and a team that supports you until you land your role, the Zero to Hoodie Cybersecurity Bootcamp is the next step.
This is where students turn training into interviews and interviews into job offers.
Don’t forget! We are giving away one full scholarship to the Bootcamp. The winner will be announced October 1, 2025 inside our Skool community. Join our Skool community to see how you can win the full scholarship.
The next 90 days are your opportunity to grow, learn, and land your first cybersecurity role. Stay consistent, trust the plan, and watch your progress stack up. Your skills deserve to be seen, and this is how you make sure they are.
Sign up now at HoodieChallenge.com and finish the year strong.
Here’s to your next win,
BowTiedCyber Team