Hello IT Professionals,
We’re pleased to announce the fall 2022 EdCert schedule which includes the return of two courses. CompTIA Project+ covers essential project management concepts beyond the scope of a single methodology or framework. Red Hat RHCSA Administration I-124 and Administration II-134 make a return, note that this course is delivered over consecutive Tuesdays for 8 weeks.
Carefully check your schedule and save the dates, as registration will soon be open!
Mon, July 11 – Fri, July 15 CompTIA Project+
Cost to IU Employee $500 – Retail Cost $2,499
Register by July 6
CompTIA Project+ is intended for individuals in various job roles who are involved in managing, leading, and participating in small- to medium-scale projects. You will apply recognized practices of project management and understand the knowledge and skills required to manage the project life cycle (from initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support and closure), ensure appropriate communication, manage resources, manage stakeholders, and maintain project documentation. Project+ covers a high-level introduction to Agile. Additionally, this course can be a significant part of your preparation for the CompTIA Project+ PK0-004 certification exam.
Mon, July 25 – Fri, July 29 CompTIA A+ Core 1
Cost to IU Employee $250 – Retail Cost $1998
Register by July 20
CompTIA A+ is the industry preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. It is about much more than PC repair. Candidates are better prepared to troubleshoot, and problem solve, and technicians will better understand a wide variety of issues ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security. A+ supports the ability to connect users to the data they need to do their jobs regardless of the devices in use. CompTIA A+ CORE 1 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting. Vendor-neutral and designed to assist in preparing for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification examination, 220-1101, one of two exams required for CompTIA A+ certification.
Mon, Aug 8 – Fri, Aug 12 CySA+
Cost to IU Employee $500 – Retail Cost $2499
Register by Aug 3
The CompTIA CySA+ course covers the duties of cybersecurity analysts who are responsible for monitoring and detecting security incidents in information systems and networks, and for executing a proper response to such incidents. Depending on the size of the organization, this individual may act alone or may be a member of a cybersecurity incident response team (CSIRT). The course introduces tools and tactics to manage cybersecurity risks, identify various types of common threats, evaluate the organization’s security, collect and analyze cybersecurity intelligence, and handle incidents as they occur. Ultimately, the course promotes a comprehensive approach to security aimed toward those on the front lines of defense. This course assists in the preparation for the CompTIA CySA+ CS0-002 certification exam.
Tue (only), Aug 23 – Oct 11 [8 Tuesdays] Red Hat System Administration I & II
Cost to IU Employee $700 – Retail Cost $8550
Register by Aug 17
This 8-day course covers the core system administration skills required in Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments and contains the content of both the Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) and Red Hat System Administration II (RH134) training. It provides a foundation for Linux system administrators by introducing key command line concepts and other enterprise-level tools and then goes deeper into enterprise Linux administration including file systems and partitioning, logical volumes, SELinux, firewalling, and troubleshooting. Red Hat recommends these two courses as preparation for the performance-based Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam (EX200).
Wed – Fri, Sept 28 – 30 & Wed – Thu, Oct 5 – 6 CompTIA PenTest+
Cost to IU Employee $500 – Retail Cost $2499
Register by Sept 21
The CompTIA PenTest+ course is designed for IT professionals who want to develop penetration testing skills to enable them to identify information-system vulnerabilities and effective remediation techniques for those vulnerabilities. Introduces general concepts and methodologies related to penetration testing as you work your way through a simulated pen test for a fictional company. The course covers the primary knowledge and skills required to plan and scope a testing engagement including vulnerability scanning, understand legal and compliance requirements, analyze results, and effectively report and communicate practical remediation techniques for action to properly protect information systems and their content. This course assists in the preparation for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam (PT0-002).
Mon, Oct 17 – Fri, Oct 21 (ISC)² CISSP
Cost to IU Employee $450 – Retail Cost $3395
Register by Oct 12
The CISSP course will expand upon your knowledge by addressing the essential elements of the eight domains that comprise a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) for information systems security professionals. These include Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security. The course offers a job-related approach to the security process, while providing a framework to prepare for the CISSP certification.
Mon, Oct 31 – Fri, Nov 4 CompTIA A+ Core 2
Cost to IU Employee $250 – Retail Cost $1998
Register by Oct 26
CompTIA A+ is the industry preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. It is about much more than PC repair. Candidates are better prepared to troubleshoot, and problem solve, and technicians will better understand a wide variety of issues ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security. A+ supports the ability to connect users to the data they need to do their jobs regardless of the devices in use. CompTIA A+ CORE 2 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures. Vendor-neutral and designed to assist in preparing for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 certification examination, 220-1102, one of two exams required for CompTIA A+ certification.
Mon, Nov 14 – Fri, Nov 18 Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services
Cost to IU Employees $350 – Retail Cost $2395
Register by Nov 9
This course teaches IT Professionals to configure advanced Windows Server services using on-premises, hybrid and cloud technologies. The course teaches IT Professionals how to leverage the hybrid capabilities of Azure, how to migrate virtual and physical server workloads to Azure IaaS, and how to secure Azure VMs running Windows Server. The course also teaches IT Professionals how to perform tasks related to high availability, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. The course highlights administrative tools and technologies including Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, Azure Automation Update Management, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Azure Security Center, Azure Migrate, and Azure Monitor. This course assists in preparation for the Microsoft certification exam AZ-801
Scheduling Note:
These courses are available as ONLINE ATTENDANCE ONLY, remotely from your own workstation.
All courses meet 9am – 4pm.
Plan now to take advantage of the training offered though the EdCert program. We’ll alert you when registration is open.
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