Hello IT Professionals,
We are pleased to announce that Microsoft courses are back! The EdCert schedule for the fiscal year contains both returning and new vendor catalog offerings. However, the lead story is that not only will we be offering Microsoft courses again after a one year hiatus but will be doing so with the addition of cloud based labs!
Until we’re able to utilize that newly renovated ICTC classroom, courses will be available only as an ONLINE option, participating remotely from your own workstation. Class meets Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm Eastern Time.
EdCert’s robust fall semester has an emphasis on security as well as on the Microsoft courses that are scheduled to retire Jan 31, 2021. Those interested in the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification have the opportunity to complete the requirements before that certification option retires Jan 31, 2021.
Check your calendar, as registration is now open! Click on the ‘Register by’ dates below to sign up. July’s courses are:
Jul 20-24 Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows 2016 (MOC 20740) Register by Jul 15
Microsoft $350
Description: This course is designed primarily for IT professionals who have some experience with Windows Server and who will be responsible for managing storage and compute by using Windows Server 2016. Content includes the scenarios, requirements, and storage and compute options that are available and applicable to Windows Server 2016.
Jul 27-31 Administering System Center Configuration Manager (MOC 20703-1) Register by Jul 22
Microsoft $350
Description: This course describes how to use Configuration Manager and its associated site systems to efficiently manage network resources. You will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You will also learn how to optimize System Center Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. Additionally, this course, in conjunction with Microsoft Official Course 20703-2B, helps certification candidates prepare for Exam 70-703: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services Integration.
Registration is also open for the remainder of the fall schedule, listed below. Click on the ‘Register by’ dates to sign up. For course descriptions, course catalog, and information about the EdCert course vendors – including new vendor CertNexus – and professional certification, visit the EdCert tab on the IT Community Partnerships website at this link https://itcp.uits.iu.edu/edcert/index.html.
- Aug 10-14 CompTIA PenTest+ [Penetration Testing] Register by Aug 5
- Aug 31-Sep 4 Microsoft Windows 10 Register by Aug 26
- Sep 14-18 Microsoft Networking with Windows Server 2016 Register by Sep 9
- Sep 28-Oct 2 CompTIA Linux+ Register by Sep 23
- Oct 12-16 CompTIA CySA+ [Cybersecurity Analyst+] Register by Oct 7
- Oct 19-22 Microsoft Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell Register by Oct 14
- Oct 26-30 ISC2 CISSP [Certified Information Systems Security Professional] Register by Oct 21
- Nov 9-11 CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder Register by Nov 4
- Nov 16-20 Microsoft Identity with Windows Server 2016 Register by Nov 11
- Nov 30-Dec 4 CompTIA CASP+ [CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner] Register by Nov 25
- Dec 14-18 Microsoft Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 Register by Dec 9
EdCert Rates
We continue to offer fixed pricing based on course vendor. All pricing remains substantially below costs of the same courses from the public sector. For your planning purposes, we are listing them here.
Microsoft $350
CompTIA $500
ISC2 $450
EC Council $675
CertNexus $500
Invest in yourself and plan to take advantage of the advanced technical training offered though IT Community Partnerships’ EdCert program. Sign up today to hold your seat!
Questions? Suggestions? Email talk2uits@iu.edu.
— IT Community Partnerships