Every few months, someone asks this question online, and the responses range from “absolutely” to “complete waste of money”. So, let’s cut through it properly.

Short version: yes, CEH is still worth it.

Longer version: It depends on what you’re trying to do, and I’ll break that down.

The thing nobody talks about when they dismiss CEH is context.

Most of the criticism comes from Western tech spaces where companies care more about bug bounty portfolios and GitHub commits than certifications. That’s valid for that market.

But in Nigeria, in Africa, in the GCC, in enterprise hiring across any regulated industry, certifications still carry real weight. HR teams use them as filters. Procurement teams ask for them. The government tends to list them. If you want to work in financial services, telecoms, or government IT security in this part of the world, CEH is a language they understand.

So, what does CEH actually give you?

It teaches you to think like an attacker. How do cybercriminals actually get in? What tools do they use? What vulnerabilities do they exploit? Understanding that is how you build better defences.

The curriculum covers:
— Ethical hacking methodology
— Vulnerability assessment
— Network security and scanning
— Social engineering and malware threats
— Web application attacks
— Cryptography

These aren’t theoretical concepts you’ll forget. They’re the foundations that security professionals use daily.

Who is it actually for?

Honestly? It’s not only for technical people who’ve been in IT for years. CEH works well for:

— IT admins who want to move into security
— Network engineers ready to specialise
— Fresh graduates who want a leg up in cybersecurity
— Career changers who need something internationally credible
— Professionals in regulated industries who need security fluency

If you’re waiting until you feel “ready enough”, you probably won’t. Most people who benefit most from CEH are the ones who started before they felt fully prepared.

The real question isn’t “Is CEH worth it?”

It’s: Can you afford to be behind in a field that’s only getting more critical?

Cyber-attacks cost Nigerian businesses billions annually. The talent gap is real. Companies are hiring, and the ones who get the roles are the ones who showed up with recognised credentials, not just curiosity.

CEH doesn’t guarantee you a job, but it positions you in a place of opportunity.

At Ha-Shem Academy, we’re an authorised EC-Council partner. That means you get the full certified experience, not a watered-down version of the curriculum, not a local workaround, but the real thing, with the global certification at the end.

If you’ve been thinking about it, reach out. We’ll tell you exactly what to expect, what it costs, and when the next cohort starts.

Contact Us: 0704 636 7151 / training@ha-shem.com