Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² .
Course Overview: Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be prepared to take the CISSP certification exam.
This is an intensive week-long instructor-led course. Depending on the session selected, the course may be delivered in a live online format (via Zoom or similar video conferencing tool) and/or in-person (in Sierra Vista, Tucson or another location).
Please check the course page to confirm delivery format and location: https://ce.arizona.edu/cissp
Total Course Hours: 40
Total Weeks: 1
Course provided by: University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education
Competencies to be achieved: Comprehensive review of the eight knowledge domains on the CISSP exam, plus practical test-taking tips and strategies, and exam practice to prepare participants to take the CISSP exam.
Taking the certification exam is optional, but encouraged.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$2,495 tuition fee
CISSP exam cost: $749 exam fee, $125 (ISC)² annual maintenance fee (membership fee). Cost of exam is not included in tuition, and the exam cannot be purchased through University of Arizona Continuing and Professional Education.
C. Books/Materials: Tuition fee includes all books/materials.
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
No additional supplies required.
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Jo Ann Sanders
Email: sand@email.arizona.edu
Phone number: 520.626.5091
F. Direct Website link to the program: https://ce.arizona.edu/cissp
G. Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Specific employers or roles may require a pre-employment background check.
Other requirements needed: CISSP certification and this CISSP exam prep course are designed for experienced cybersecurity practitioners. To earn the CISSP credential, you must
- Pass the (ISC)² CISSP certification exam.
- Demonstrate five years of full-time cybersecurity experience. See certification requirements: https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CISSP/experience-requirements
- Be endorsed by another (ISC)²-certified professional.
H. Refund Policy: See https://ce.arizona.edu/policies
I. Credentials:
Industry Recognized (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector): Yes, Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: (ISC)² https://www.isc2.org/
Stackable (Part of a sequence of credentials): Yes, CISSP credential holders can earn additional specialized (ISC)² credentials.
Career Pathway: Information Security Analysts, Computer and Information Systems Managers
Portable (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies): Yes, the credential is nationally recognized.
Accredited Curriculum (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school): No
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
1
Hours
40
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
NO
Training Location(s)
Online or in-person
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Name of Credential
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
See Financial Assistance FAQs: https://ce.arizona.edu/faqs
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Testing/Exam Fees
$749.00 CISSP Exam Fee, student pays
In-State Tuition
$2,495.00
Other Fees
$125.00 (ISC)² Annual Maintenance Fee (membership fee), student pays
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,495.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,369.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$3,369.00
