Built with input from senior technical leaders across the Department of Defense, major government contractors, and Fortune 500 companies, the Certificate in Cyber Foundations gives you the skills, knowledge, and credentials to launch a career in Information Technology. The need is real: qualified IT professionals with the right certifications and problem-solving ability remain in short supply nationwide, and that gap in cybersecurity talent isn’t expected to close anytime soon — which means real opportunity for anyone willing to put in the work to build the right skill set.
Employers — large and small — consistently look for:
- Solid, demonstrable skills in systems administration and computer networking
- DoD 8140 certifications for candidates supporting DoD agencies and contractors
- A recognized industry certification in systems or networking
- Strong problem-solving and communication ability
- A professional attitude and genuine work ethic
Register now for the Certificate in Cyber Foundations
This certificate brings together three connected courses – Understanding Network Fundamentals, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ – to prepare students for a career in Information Technology. As a participant, students receive everything listed in each of the three courses above, including:
- All course materials
- Two certification exams (Network+ and Security+)
Who Should Take This Course
This program is a fit for anyone looking to break into IT or cybersecurity. It prepares graduates for IT roles with government agencies, government contractors, and private employers across the Mid-Atlantic — created specifically to close the industry’s ongoing need for candidates who bring both the right certifications and the problem-solving skills to succeed in systems support and information security.
Candidates should come in with solid end-user experience on Windows®-based PCs, a genuine interest in computers and technology, and good problem-solving instincts.
WIOA Funding
Maryland residents who are unemployed or underemployed may be able to fund their training through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). A number of our programs, including this one, have been approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) for WIOA funding — support intended to help individuals build new skills and earn credentials on the way to a new career. Applications for this funding are handled through the state’s network of One Stop Career Centers.
Learn More About WIOA Funding
This course is a bundled offering of three separate courses. You can view each of the individual course outlines on their respective pages below:
- Understanding Network Fundamentals
- CompTIA Network+ – Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting IT Infrastructure
- CompTIA Security+ – Information Assurance and IT Security
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