Cyber security courses in Nepal
Square1 Ai is an online school, registered in Sri Lanka. It runs three live cyber security bootcamps (Cybersecurity, AI Security and Red-Teaming, and Cloud Security Engineer), each twelve weeks on Zoom with one instructor and 10 projects you keep, for US$150 (about NPR 21,400), plus free certification practice for CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Microsoft SC-900, CompTIA CySA+ and CISSP. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 5:45 PM Nepal time, with full-day sessions at weekends.
Charged in US dollars. About NPR 21,400 at the 4 October 2026 exchange rate. Self-paced courses from US$30.
What the roles around security pay in Nepal
Glassdoor has too few cyber security salaries reported in Nepal to quote (two each for analyst and engineer, October 2026), so these are the roles people usually move into security from. Monthly base pay; the range is the middle half of reported salaries.
| Role | Median a month | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software engineer541 salaries | NPR 62,375 | NPR 42,500 to NPR 90,000 | Cybersecurity |
| QA engineer38 salaries | NPR 53,125 | NPR 37,396 to NPR 86,375 | AI Security and Red-Teaming |
| DevOps engineer25 salaries | NPR 48,500 | NPR 30,833 to NPR 114,271 | Cloud Security Engineer |
| Associate software engineer63 salaries | NPR 39,167 | NPR 31,667 to NPR 55,625 | Cybersecurity |
Salaries are what employers in Nepal report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in Nepal.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Cyber security courses in Nepal, side by side
Cyber security courses you can take in Nepal in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Job Ready ProgramSkill Shikshya | 6 months | In person in Baneshwor, Kathmandu, or online | NPR 90,000 |
| Cybersecurity Course with Ethical HackingSaarathi Academy | 12 weeks, 2 hours a weekday | In person in Old Baneshwor, or live online | NPR 36,750 (festival offer NPR 33,050, or NPR 29,400 online) |
| Advanced Cyber Security CourseMindrisers | 3 months | In person in Putalisadak, Kathmandu, or online | Not listed |
| Live cyber security bootcamps (3 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 5:45 PM Nepal and weekend days | From US$150 |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 14 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake before you pay.
Four ways into cyber security in Nepal
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on whether you need a degree, a classroom, a certification or a portfolio.
- Route 1
A degree in cyber security or computing
Fits when You are starting out and want a BS, BSc or BIT for the long run.
Watch for Three to four years, and much of the first year is general computing before the security work starts.
- Route 2
A training institute course
Fits when You learn best in a classroom in Kathmandu, and a certificate matters to you.
Watch for Ask how many hours are hands-on labs, and whether you attack and defend real systems or mostly watch.
- Route 3
An industry certification on your own
Fits when You are disciplined and want a credential employers search for, such as Security+, CEH or ISC2 CC.
Watch for A certification proves you know the syllabus, not that you have done the work; pair it with projects.
- Route 4
A live online bootcamp
Fits when You are working or freelancing and want security projects you can show, taught live after office hours.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new: the first cohorts have not graduated, so there is no placement rate yet.
Questions people in Nepal ask about cyber security
Which cyber security course is best in Nepal?
It depends on what you need. Skill Shikshya's Cybersecurity Job Ready Program lists NPR 90,000 for 6 months and Saarathi Academy's Cybersecurity Course with Ethical Hacking lists NPR 36,750 for 12 weeks; the table above lists each one's length and fee. If you are working and want hands-on projects an employer can check, Square1 Ai's twelve-week live bootcamps cost US$150.
How much does a cyber security course cost in Nepal?
A Square1 Ai live cyber security bootcamp costs US$150 (about NPR 21,400) and a self-paced course starts at US$30. You pay in US dollars, so the rupee figure moves a little with the exchange rate. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
Are there free cyber security courses in Nepal?
Yes. Square1 Ai's certification practice is free: practice questions, timed mock exams and study plans for Security+, ISC2 CC, SC-900, CySA+ and CISSP, with a free 20-question diagnostic for each. The live bootcamps and self-paced courses are paid.
What does a cyber security job pay in Nepal?
There are too few reported salaries to give a fair figure yet: Glassdoor shows two each for cyber security analysts and engineers in Nepal. The roles people usually move into security from are in the table above, and many security roles open to Nepal are remote, paid in the employer's currency.
Which cyber security certification should I start with?
If you are new, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) or CompTIA Security+ are the usual first certifications; Microsoft SC-900 suits people heading into Microsoft 365 and Azure work. Square1 Ai's free practice for each tells you where you stand with a 20-question diagnostic before you study.
Can I learn cyber security online in Nepal while working full time?
Yes. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 5:45 PM Nepal time, with full-day sessions at weekends. The work between sessions is graded by Nova, Square1 Ai's AI tutor, whenever you submit it. Plan for about fifteen hours a week across the twelve weeks.
Will the bootcamp help me get a job or freelance work?
There is no job guarantee and no placement rate, because the first cohorts have not graduated. You leave with 10 projects a client or employer can open and run, a recorded defence of your work, and a hiring plan worked through with your instructor.
Where is Square1 Ai based?
Square 1 AI (Pvt) Ltd is registered in Sri Lanka and teaches online, so you join from anywhere in Nepal. Nepal time is a quarter of an hour ahead of Sri Lanka, so the 5:30 PM Colombo start is 5:45 PM for you.
How do I pay from Nepal?
Reserving a seat is free and takes your name, email and country. Nothing is charged until the start date is confirmed and you say yes. Payment is by card in US dollars through a Sri Lankan bank gateway, so you need a card that works for international payments, such as a dollar card; ask your bank if yours is local only.
25 spots a cohort. Hold one from Nepal.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Nothing is charged until you confirm.