Upcoming Class Schedules

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in Maryland

Classes are available in-person, online via Zoom Meeting, and video packages; and open to all different educational backgrounds. The hands-on classes are practical and simulate on-the-job experience. They prepare students for the job market, including passing their certification test. Please register below or call 301-363-0640 for enrollment and other information.

The following classes are available:

1. Hands-on Cyber Security Training (includes Security+ Certification Preparation)

Upcoming Class Start Date: 12/21/2024
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This class is designed for those intending to change careers to Cybersecurity or current practitioners wanting to sharpen their skills.

This is for 8 weeks, for $1,500 (up to 3 payments allowed, starting with $500 on the first day of class, and the rest at two weeks interval afterward)

The classes are held in-person and online from 9 AM to 2 PM on Saturdays, or online from 8 PM to 12 midnight on Tuesdays.

Training Coverage:
All Areas of Cyber Security (commercial and government), including:

  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Vulnerability Scanning and Management
  • Penetration Testing and Tools (as done on the job)
  • Security Operations Center (SOC)
  • System Security and Networking
  • Security Controls Assessment
  • Security Compliance Standards
  • Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) Management
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Preparation
  • Servers and labs practice (Windows, Linux, SQL database, Splunk, Snort, and others)
  • Office Applications of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Job Interview Preparation and On-the-job support
  • Resume and Job Placement Assistance

Classes are also available for the following roles, starting on the same date and time:

  1. Security Operations Center Analyst (SOC Analyst); 5 weeks – fee $1,200
  2. Penetration Tester; 5 weeks – fee $1,200
  3. Vulnerability Assessment Analyst; 5 weeks – fee $1,200
  4. Others; 8 weeks: Full training, Security Compliance Analyst, Security Control Assessor,
    Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Risk Management Framework (RMF) Analyst…- fee $1,500.
2. Hands-on IT Audit Training (includes CISA Certification Preparation)

Upcoming Class Start Date: 12/21/2024
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This class is designed for those intending to change careers to IT Audit or current practitioners wanting to sharpen their skills.

This is for 8 weeks, for $1,500 (up to 3 payments allowed, starting with $500 on the first day of class, and the rest at two weeks interval afterward)

The classes are in-person and online from 3 PM to 7 PM on Saturdays, or online from 8 PM to 12 midnight on Mondays.

Training Coverage:
All Areas of IT Audit (commercial and government), including:

  • IT Audit Process and Tools (as done on the job)
  • Walkthrough and Test of Controls in Practice
  • Application Controls Testing
  • System Infrastructure and Networking
  • COSO, COBIT, and SOX Testing
  • SAP ERP System Audit
  • Government FISCAM and FISMA Audit
  • Compliance Audits Standardscri
  • ISACA CISA Certification Preparation
  • Servers and labs practice (Windows, Linux, SQL database, ACL, and IDEA)
  • Office Applications of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Job Interview Preparation and On-the-job support
  • Resume and Job Placement Assistance

3. Certification Preparation Training

Upcoming Class Start Date: 11/21/2024
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These classes are designed for current Cybersecurity and IT Audit professionals wanting to pass any of the indicated certification tests.

These are for 4 weeks, and $700 for each course (up to 2 payments allowed, starting with $350 on the first day of class, and the rest at two weeks interval afterward).

The classes are in-person and online from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM on Thursdays.

Courses available: