Pluralsight offers certificates for select learning paths aligned with the Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work roles.
Program purpose
The Pluralsight accredited training: DCWF work roles certificate program aligns with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) DCWF mission to standardize the identification, qualification, and development of the cyber workforce. Learners who complete all courses, labs, and skill assessments—with a Skill IQ level of Average, Above Average, or Expert—in a DCWF learning path may receive a certificate of completion, which is valid for three years from the issue date of the certificate.
Finding DCWF paths
To find learning paths eligible for a DCWF certificate, search Pluralsight for "DCWF" and filter the content type to "paths". Eligible paths will include a DCWF work role in the path description.
Receiving your certificate
After completing all courses and labs and passing the skill assessment in a DCWF path, contact Support to receive your certificate of completion. Be sure to include your full name, email address, and the Work Role ID.
Common solutions
What's the scope of the program?
The program offers tailored learning paths—including video content, lab content, and assessments—mapped to specific DCWF work roles. It applies to learners preparing for or serving in DoD cyber workforce roles, employers who require validated evidence of workforce readiness, and stakeholders ensuring cyber resilience against evolving threats.
By aligning its curriculum with the DCWF’s defined roles and associated Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Tasks (KSATs), Pluralsight ensures comprehensive coverage of the competencies required for each role.
What are the intended outcomes of the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, learners will be able to:
- Identify the KSATs required for their assigned DCWF role
- Apply cybersecurity principles and practices in operational environments, including incident response, security engineering, and infrastructure support
- Analyze workplace scenarios to recognize risks, threats, and vulnerabilities relevant to their DCWF role
- Demonstrate proficiency in mission-critical competencies through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
- Evaluate cyber defense or operational strategies and recommend improvements aligned with evolving threats
- Integrate emerging technologies and best practices into role-specific cyber defense, operations, or management tasks
- Contribute to workforce readiness, planning, and resilience in alignment with the DCWF’s mission of sustaining a highly-skilled cyber workforce
- Provide verifiable evidence of learner achievement through structured learning and assessment
What are the qualifications of the Pluralsight authors?
Courses and assessments are designed, developed, and delivered by subject matter experts with professional experience in cybersecurity and/or adult education.
How can I use the certificate?
The certificate verifies that you've completed the DCWF-aligned program and demonstrated attainment of the specified learning outcomes. It is non-transferable and does not imply certification, licensure, registration, or accreditation in any specific occupation or profession. Do not describe yourself as “licensed,” “certified,” or “registered” in an occupation or profession based on this certificate.
You may share your certificate with employers, colleagues, or on professional networks (e.g., LinkedIn) to demonstrate your learning achievement.
Where can I send feedback on the certificate program design, content, delivery, and assessments?
You can email feedback to the DCWF program administrator (opens email form).
What if I have a complaint or want to appeal the decision of a complaint?
To file a complaint about the Pluralsight DCWF program, please contact Support.
To appeal a decision made regarding a complaint, respond to the email from our Support team and inform the Product Support Representative that you'd like to appeal the decision.
Appeals must be submitted within 15 calendar days of receiving notice of the decision you're appealing. Include as much information and evidence supporting your appeal as possible. The representative assigned to your appeal will not be the same representative that handled your initial complaint, but will forward your complaint and appeal to the appropriate team member.
You'll be notified of the decision of your appeal within 30 days.
Where can I get more information about the program?
For further information or to request validation of a certificate, email the DCWF program administrator (opens email form).