Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Apprenticeship certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The objective of this course is to provide students with comprehensive technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and the necessary tools to enter the cybersecurity field effectively.
This program consists of the following three cyber security courses:
- Security Support Specialist (Security+) (48 Hours)
- Cyber Defense Professional (CYSA+) (48 Hours)
- Ethical Hacking Specialist (CEH) (48 Hours)
1. Security Support Specialist (Security+) (48 Hours)
This course equips students with the technical expertise needed to implement security concepts effectively in modern security settings. The course emphasizes the importance of these skills in today's security landscape. Real-world scenarios are provided to reinforce learning, enabling students to apply concepts to their everyday tasks effectively.
2. Cyber Defense Professional (CYSA+) (48 Hours)
The course emphasizes proactive monitoring and response to network traffic, along with software security, automation, threat hunting, and regulatory compliance, crucial for security analysts. It covers current and future job skills, including threat intelligence, application security, compliance, incident response, and threat hunting, enhancing techniques for combating threats both inside and outside the Security Operations Center (SOC).
3. Ethical Hacking Specialist (CEH) (48 Hours)
The purpose of this course is to allow students and IT professionals to move into the cybersecurity field. To do that, students will be provided with hands-on technical skills to help you learn and retain ethical hacking skills. Each section provides you with videos and demonstrations that teach you how to perform necessary tasks. Text lessons help reinforce the concepts taught in the videos, and interactive hands-on labs let you practice the skills you've learned. Within each section, you'll find practice questions to test your knowledge.
B> Competencies to be achieved:
This course meets the specifications for three industry certification programs,
CompTia_TestOut SecurityPro
CompTia_TestOut CyberDefensePro
CompTia_TestOut Ethical hackingPro
If you are using a third-party training provider to deliver the training for the program, please provide the information below:: Name of third-party training provider: CompTIA_Testout
Address of third-party training provider:
https://w3.testout.com/
Student fees associated with third-party training: NA
C> Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): $5000
D> Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
SecurityPro Testout Digital E-Book:
CyberDefensePro Testout Digital E-Book
Ethical HackingPro Testout Digital E-Book
E>Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): None
F> WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: (Very important, must be accurate)
Name: George Davis
Email: itcoach@tekskillsacademy.com
Phone # 602-834-4879
G> Direct Website link to the program
https://tekskillsacademy.com/cyber-security-specialist/
H> Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: None
Other requirements needed: None
I> Refund Policy (provide a link to the school’s refund policy):
Tuition refunds are determined as follows:
1. Before the beginning of classes, the student is entitled to a refund of 100% of the tuition.
2. After the commencement of classes, the tuition refund amount shall be determined as follows:
10% or less = 90% refund,
More than 10% and less than or equal to 20% = 80% refund,
More than 20% and less than or equal to 30% = 70% refund,
More than 30% and less than or equal to 40% = 60% refund,
More than 40% and less than or equal to 50% = 50% refund,
More than 50% = No Refund is required
3. Books and Supplies: There is no refund for used equipment, books and supplies received by the student. (CLC will Refund students for issued equipment, books and supplies if not used or opened).
4. Exam fees: paid up-front will be refunded in full if exam not taken.
5. Special Cases: In case of prolonged illness or accident, death in the family, or other circumstances that make it impractical for the student to complete the program, the school may make a settlement, which is reasonable and fair.
J> Credentials: (Answer each question yes or no)
Industry Recognized:
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
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Stackable: A credential is considered stackable when it is part of a sequence of credentials offered by the same or a different training provider. A stackable credential can be accumulated over time to build up an individual’s qualifications and help them to move along a career pathway or up a career ladder to different and potentially higher paying jobs. (Part of a sequence of credentials).
Yes or No: Yes
- Career Pathway:
CyberSecurity Analyst
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Portable- A credential is considered portable when it is recognized and accepted as verifying the qualifications of an individuals in other settings-either in other geographic areas, educational institutions, or by industries/employing companies.
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(Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies).- Yes or No: Yes, Most Private and Public Companies have a demand for this skillset.
- Accredited: Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. (80%)
- Yes or No: Yes, Most Private and Public Companies have a demand for this skillset.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
24
Hours
144
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Tekskills, Computer Learning Center
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
3593 W Northern Ave , Unit B5 #244, Phoenix, Arizona
Local WIB
5 - ARIZONA@WORK - City of Phoenix
Name of Credential
SecurityPro/CyberDefensePro/Ethical HackingPro
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
None
Refund Policy
10% or Less----90% Refund
More than 10% and less or equal to 20%---80% Refund
More than 20% and less or equal to 30%---70% Refund
More than 30% and less or equal to 40%---60% Refund
More than 40% and less or equal to 50%---50% Refund
More than 50% No Refund is required
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
Books (Estimated)
$150.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$500.00
In-State Tuition
$4,300.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$4,300.00
Registration Fee
$50.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$5,000.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$5,000.00