Question 1

Do I need a coding background to join SkillMerge Hackers Academy?

Accepted Answer

No coding background is required. Our CCA (Certified Cybersecurity Associate) program is designed for absolute beginners and starts from zero. Students from BCA, BTech, BSc, or even non-IT degrees can join and succeed.

Question 2

Is SkillMerge Hackers Academy NASSCOM affiliated?

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Yes. SkillMerge Hackers Academy is officially affiliated with NASSCOM, India. We are also CompTIA Authorized Partners and a Cisco Networking Academy.

Question 3

Where is SkillMerge Hackers Academy located?

Accepted Answer

Our campus is located at Pocudyl Building, Palarivattom, Kochi, Kerala 682025. We welcome walk-in campus visits and lab tours.

Question 4

What is Purple Teaming and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Purple Teaming combines offensive (Red Team) and defensive (Blue Team) cybersecurity into one integrated skillset. SkillMerge is Kerala's only academy offering full Purple Teaming training through our flagship ADPT v2.Ai program — including AI Pentesting, Cloud Security, and IoT Hacking.

Question 5

Does SkillMerge provide placement support?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide 100% Placement Assistance through our dedicated placement team, hiring partner network, interview prep, and portfolio support. Our alumni work at IBM, EY, TCS, Capgemini, Deloitte, Infosys, Bright Technologies, Reliance Retail, Aabasoft, and more. Results vary; placement assistance is provided to all eligible students depending on performance and course completion.

Question 6

What courses does SkillMerge offer?

Accepted Answer

We offer 8 programs across cybersecurity and networking: ADPT v2.Ai (12-month flagship Purple Teaming), CDO, CCS, CCA, CNSE, CNS, CNA, and a 6-Month Cybersecurity Internship Program. Programs are available in Online, Offline, and Hybrid modes.

Question 7

What is the duration of the CCA course?

Accepted Answer

The Certified Cybersecurity Associate (CCA) program is 2 months long. It is our most popular entry-level cybersecurity course.

Question 8

What makes SkillMerge different from other cybersecurity institutes in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

SkillMerge is Kerala's only Purple Teaming academy with a ₹25 Lakh hands-on cyber lab and 350+ live labs. Combined with NASSCOM, CompTIA, and Cisco affiliations, a Burp Suite Certified founder, and the 404 Cyber Meetups community, we offer practical training that competitors cannot match.

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