Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Objective: Upon completion participants will become nationally certified with CompTIA’s Security+ Certification course that will prepare them to obtain an entry-level position within the field.
Description: CompTIA Security+ is aligned to the latest trends and techniques – covering the most core technical skills in risk assessment and management, incident response, forensics, enterprise networks, hybrid/cloud operations, and security controls, ensuring high-performance on the job.
Competencies to be achieved: The CompTIA Security+ serves as a springboard for cybersecurity careers, ensuring security professionals are better prepared to solve a wide variety of issues when securing and defending networks in today's complicated business computing landscape. It emphasizes hands-on practical skills, preparing the security professional for a wide variety of issues. Lastly, Security+ covers the following topics: Hands-On Network Security, Risk Management, Threat Intelligence, Data and Host security, and much more.
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Jennifer Ericson
Email: continuinged@azwestern.edu
Phone number: 928-317-7674
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
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 or No: Yes, CompTIA
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: CompTIA certifications align with IT infrastructure and cybersecurity career paths, with each certification representing a deeper knowledge. CompTIA Foundational Certs (A+, Net+ and Security+).
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, CompTIA's Security+ Certificate is a globally recognized credential utilized in many of today's Government and Defense Contractors.
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes Link to Accrediting Website: https://comptia.org/
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
6
Hours
75
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes - CompTIA, https://www.comptia.org/certifications
Training Location(s)
1109 S. Geronimo Ave
Local WIB
11 - ARIZONA@WORK - Mohave and La Paz Counties
Name of Credential
CompTIA Security+
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
AZ Quest, WIOA
Refund Policy
Refund/Cancellation Policy: A 100% refund will be granted if a request is made 2 working days prior to the start of class. A 50% refund will be issued if notice is received less than 2 business days prior to class. No refunds will be issued after the first day of class. If a class is canceled due to low registration we will contact you 2 working days prior.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - CompTIA
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
In-State Tuition
$1,800.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$1,800.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,800.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$1,800.00
