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Short-Term Certificate
12-Hour Joint Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
University of Alabama in Huntsville
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
12-hour Graduate Intensive Computer Science Core Certificate
University of Alabama in Huntsville
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
15-Hour Joint Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
University of Alabama in Huntsville
AL
Associate's Degree
A.A.S. in Cybersecurity and Networking
DeVry University-Illinois
Associate's Degree
A.A.S. in Information Systems and Cybersecurity Management
Stellar Career College-Crown Point
Associate's Degree
A.A.S. in Network Administration and Cyber Security
MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis
Associate's Degree
A.S. in Computer Information Systems
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Bachelor's Degree
APPLIED CYBERSECURITY
SANS Technology Institute
Certificate
APPLIED CYBERSECURITY
SANS Technology Institute
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
$100 cost
Demonstrate overall knowledge of the AWS CloudExplain the value of the AWS CloudExplain the AWS shared responsibility modelUnderstand the AWS Well-Architected FrameworkUnderstand security best practicesUnderstand AWS Cloud costs, economics, and billing practices
Certification
Apple Certified Support Professional
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Locate MDM configuration profilesDetermine managed device functionsTroubleshoot MDM enrollmentDescribe Managed Apple AccountsManage Safari profilesCreate and use passkeys
Course
Architectural Building Information Modeling (BIM) I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the five phases of a design project (schematic design, design development, construction documents, biddingCompare and contrast two-dimensional CAD and three-dimensional BIM computer applicationsIdentify construction components on two-dimensional drawingsUsing the information from a two-dimensional drawing, create a three-dimensional residential model including views of wiModify the standard component library to meet the requirements of the specific projectCreate longitudinal and crosswise building section views for a design project using three-dimensional modeling software
Course
Architectural Design Fundamentals
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the elements of a residential building, including building plot, foundation, structure, externalDescribe the functions of each element of a residential building, including foundations, structure, externalDifferentiate among common historical residential construction stylesWork with clients to resolve a program and a schematic design for a residential building, grouping spaces by functions aUse architectural calculations to produce a sketch of an existing space, utilizing appropriate tools to take preciseCreate a basic residential floor plan, including symbols, fixture and appliance notations, room names
Course
Architectural Structural Design
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the types of structural plans required in a set of construction documentsCalculate structural loads on buildingsInterpret load requirements for dimensionalCreate structural plans based on load requirements utilizing dimensional or pre-engineered lumberDescribe different types of structural concrete foundations for low-rise buildingsInterpret structural steel terminology as it applies to a set of construction documents
Course
Architecture and Construction Foundations
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Prepare a material takeoff and cost estimate for a given project, converting between decimals and percentages as neededConvert a standard material takeoff to the metric system in accordance with General Services Administration (GSA) regulaCalculate floor and wall areas for a material takeoff, using area formulasDescribe specialized tools used for measuring and show how they are used to determine dimensions for a given projectDemonstrate the safe use and maintenance of various types of hand and power tools including levels, squares, clampsDescribe the types of drawings usually included in a set of plans and the information found on each type
Associate's Degree
Associate of Science in Computer and Information Science, Cyber and Information Security
ECPI University
Associate's Degree
Associate of Science in Computer and Information Science, Software Development
ECPI University
Bachelor's Degree
B.A. in Cybersecurity
Anderson University (IN)
Bachelor's Degree
B.A./B.S. in Computer Science
Anderson University (IN)
Bachelor's Degree
B.A./B.S. in Computer Science
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Computer Information Systems
DeVry University-Illinois
Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Computer Science
Marian University (IN)
Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Computer Science
Bethel University (IN)
Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Cybersecurity (Cyber Analyst)
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Cybersecurity and Networking
DeVry University-Illinois
Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Information Systems and Cybersecurity Management
Stellar Career College-Crown Point
Certificate
BUSINESS DATA PROCESSING
Emily Griffith Technical College
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Science in Computer & Information Science, Cyber and Information Security Technology
ECPI University
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Science in Computer & Information Science, Software Development, Database Programming
ECPI University
Micro-Credential
Biomedical Research Grant Writing
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Certification
CCIE Collaboration
Cisco Systems
$2,050 cost
Architect enterprise collaboration solutions across voice and video platformsImplement advanced CUCM clustering and inter-cluster configurationsDesign multi-site dial plans with complex call routing logicConfigure advanced Webex and TelePresence video infrastructureImplement collaboration security and encryption frameworksDiagnose and resolve complex collaboration service quality issues
Certification
CCIE Data Center
Cisco Systems
$2,050 cost
Architect data center fabric designs using VXLAN/EVPN and ACIImplement advanced NX-OS features for complex data center topologiesDesign multi-site data center interconnect and disaster recovery solutionsConfigure advanced UCS compute and storage networking platformsImplement data center automation using Python, Ansible, and ACI APIsDiagnose and resolve complex data center infrastructure issues
Certification
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
Cisco Systems
$2,050 cost
Architect complex enterprise network topologies with full redundancyImplement advanced routing and switching in multi-protocol environmentsDesign and troubleshoot SD-Access and SD-WAN enterprise deploymentsConfigure advanced network security and segmentation policiesImplement network automation at scale using programmability frameworksDiagnose and resolve complex multi-domain network integration issues
Certification
CCIE Enterprise Wireless
Cisco Systems
$2,050 cost
Architect enterprise wireless network designs for complex RF environmentsImplement advanced wireless LAN controller configurations and policiesDesign and troubleshoot high-density wireless deploymentsConfigure advanced wireless security and location servicesImplement wireless network automation and programmability solutionsDiagnose and resolve complex wireless performance and connectivity issues
Certification
CCIE Service Provider
Cisco Systems
$2,050 cost
Architect large-scale service provider network designs and topologiesImplement advanced MPLS TE and segment routing configurationsDesign complex L2VPN and L3VPN service architecturesConfigure advanced multicast and QoS for carrier-grade networksImplement service provider automation using model-driven programmabilityDiagnose and resolve complex service provider network issues
Certification
CCNA Automation (DevNet Associate)
Cisco Systems
$300 cost
Develop applications using REST APIs and Cisco platform SDKsImplement network automation using Python and Ansible toolsDesign software solutions for Cisco infrastructure platformsConfigure CI/CD pipelines for network application deploymentApply application security best practices in network environmentsDescribe Cisco DevNet ecosystem and collaboration platform APIs
Certification
CCNA Cybersecurity (CyberOps Associate)
Cisco Systems
$300 cost
Analyze network intrusion events using security monitoring toolsInvestigate host-based indicators of compromise and malware artifactsImplement security event correlation and threat intelligenceConfigure security monitoring infrastructure and SIEM platformsApply incident response procedures for security operationsDescribe cryptography, endpoint protection, and access control concepts
Certification
CCNP Automation (DevNet Professional)
Cisco Systems
$700 cost
Develop advanced network automation solutions using Cisco APIsImplement infrastructure as code using Terraform and AnsibleDesign CI/CD pipelines for network application lifecycle managementConfigure Cisco DNA Center and Meraki APIs for platform automationImplement network telemetry and model-driven programmabilityApply software design patterns for scalable network applications
Certification
CCNP Collaboration
Cisco Systems
$700 cost
Implement Cisco Unified Communications Manager for call controlConfigure SIP trunking and dial plan architecturesDesign QoS policies for voice and video collaboration servicesImplement Webex and Cisco collaboration endpoint solutionsTroubleshoot collaboration infrastructure and media quality issuesAutomate collaboration platform provisioning and management
Certification
CCNP Data Center
Cisco Systems
$700 cost
Deploy and manage data center network infrastructure using Cisco Nexus switching, routing, and fabric technologies for scalable environmentsConfigure and troubleshoot data center compute systems including Cisco UCS servers, virtualization platforms, and workload integrationImplement data center storage networking using SAN technologies, Fibre Channel, and unified fabric to support high‑performance data accessApply data center automation and programmability techniques using APIs, model‑driven telemetry, and orchestration tools
Certification
CCNP Service Provider
Cisco Systems
$700 cost
Implement service provider core routing using IOS XR platformsConfigure MPLS and segment routing for traffic engineeringDesign VPN services including L2VPN and L3VPN architecturesImplement service provider network security and infrastructure protectionConfigure multicast and QoS for service provider networksAutomate service provider operations using model-driven programmability
Certification
CCNP Wireless
Cisco Systems
$700 cost
Design enterprise wireless network architectures and RF plansImplement wireless LAN controllers and access point deploymentsConfigure wireless security policies and authentication mechanismsTroubleshoot wireless connectivity and performance issuesImplement wireless network monitoring and management solutionsOptimize wireless network capacity and coverage designs
Certification
CCST Cybersecurity
Cisco Systems
$125 cost
Describe essential security principles and common threat landscapesIdentify network security concepts and defense mechanismsImplement endpoint protection and device hardening techniquesEvaluate vulnerability assessment results and risk indicatorsApply security monitoring and incident response proceduresDescribe cryptographic concepts and authentication methods
Certification
CCST IT Support
Cisco Systems
$125 cost
Identify hardware components and their functions in computing devicesTroubleshoot common operating system and software issuesConfigure basic network connectivity settings and protocolsApply IT support ticketing and documentation practicesImplement basic security measures for endpoint devicesDescribe cloud computing concepts and common service models
Certification
CCST Networking
Cisco Systems
$125 cost
Describe networking standards and the OSI/TCP-IP model layersConfigure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing for network endpointsIdentify common network devices and their forwarding functionsTroubleshoot basic network connectivity using CLI toolsImplement fundamental wireless network configurationsApply basic network security concepts and access controls
Certification
CCT Field Technician
Cisco Systems
$300 cost
Diagnose hardware and software faults on Cisco networking devicesPerform on-site equipment replacement and restoration proceduresConfigure basic device settings for network connectivityInterpret LED indicators and diagnostic output on Cisco hardwareApply Cisco TAC escalation and RMA processesDocument field service activities and resolution outcomes
Long Certificate
CIS---Systems Programming Emphasis
Southwestern College (CA)
Associate's Degree
CIS---Systems Programming Emphasis
Southwestern College (CA)
Associate's Degree
CIS: Computer Programming With an Emphasis on Applications
Southwestern College (CA)
Short-Term Certificate
CIS: Computer Support Tech
Pikes Peak State College
Certificate
CISCO NETWORK ACAD
Emily Griffith Technical College
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
CLOUD SECURITY
SANS Technology Institute
Bachelor's Degree
COMPUTER SCIENCE
University of South Alabama
AL
Bachelor's Degree
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College
Master's Degree
COMPUTER SCIENCE
University of South Alabama
AL
Bachelor's Degree
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Bethany College (WV)
Bachelor's Degree
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Alabama State University
AL
Course
CTE Lab in Architecture and Construction
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the Architecture and Construction ClusterConduct investigative research on a selected topic related to architecture and construction using approved research methDemonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in architectureApply enhanced leadership and professional career skills needed in architecture and construction careers
Course
CTE Lab in Hospitality and Tourism
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the hospitality and tourism clusterConduct investigative research on a selected topic related to hospitality and tourism using approved research methodologDemonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in hospitality and tourismApply a. b. c. d. enhanced leadership and professional career skills needed in hospitality and tourism careers
Course
CTE Lab in Information Technology
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the Information Technology clusterConduct investigative research on a selected topic related to information technology using approved research methodologyDemonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in information technologyApply enhanced leadership and professional career skills needed in information technology careers