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Short-Term Certificate
12-Hour Joint Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
University of Alabama in Huntsville
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
15-Hour Joint Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
University of Alabama in Huntsville
AL
Short-Term Certificate
3D Simulation and Modelling Tech
Enterprise State Community College
AL
Certificate
A+ Certification
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Associate's Degree
A.A.S. in Information Systems and Cybersecurity Management
Stellar Career College-Crown Point
Certification
AI Technical Practitioner
Cisco Systems
$300 cost
Describe AI and machine learning fundamentals for network operationsImplement AI-driven network automation and monitoring toolsAnalyze network data using AI-powered analytics platformsConfigure Cisco AI-enabled infrastructure solutionsEvaluate AI model outputs for network optimization decisionsApply responsible AI principles to enterprise deployments
Short-Term Certificate
APP Development with Swift
Bevill State Community College
AL
Bachelor's Degree
APPLIED CYBERSECURITY
SANS Technology Institute
Certificate
APPLIED CYBERSECURITY
SANS Technology Institute
Short-Term Certificate
AWS Cloud Computer
Trenholm State Community College
Short-Term Certificate
Advanced Software Development
Athens State University
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Apple App Development
Snead State Community College
AL
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
Associate's Degree
Associate of Science in Computer and Information Science, Cyber and Information Security
ECPI University
Bachelor's Degree
B.A. in Cybersecurity
Anderson University (IN)
Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Computer and Information Science
Bethel University (IN)
Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Cybersecurity (Cyber Analyst)
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Information Systems and Cybersecurity Management
Stellar Career College-Crown Point
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 and Information Science, Healthcare IT
ECPI University
Bachelor's Degree
Business Admin-Computer Information Systems
Anderson University (SC)
Bachelor's Degree
Business Computer Information Systems
Anderson University (SC)
Associate's Degree
Business Operations Support
Patrick & Henry Community College
Long Certificate
Business Operations Support
Patrick & Henry Community College
Certification
CCDE
Cisco Systems
$2,050 cost
Design large-scale network architectures meeting complex business requirementsEvaluate and select optimal routing and switching design approachesArchitect multi-domain network solutions with end-to-end integrationDesign network security frameworks for enterprise and SP environmentsDevelop network migration and evolution strategiesValidate network designs against scalability and resilience criteria
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 Security
Cisco Systems
$2,050 cost
Architect comprehensive security solutions for enterprise networksImplement advanced firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention configurationsDesign identity-based access control and Zero Trust architecturesConfigure advanced content security and threat defense platformsImplement security automation and orchestration at enterprise scaleDiagnose and resolve complex security infrastructure 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 Cybersecurity (CyberOps Professional)
Cisco Systems
$700 cost
Implement advanced threat detection using security analytics platformsConduct digital forensics and incident response investigationsDesign threat hunting methodologies for proactive defenseConfigure security information and event management correlationsAnalyze advanced persistent threats and sophisticated attack campaignsAutomate security operations workflows using SOAR platforms
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
Certification
CDE DevNet Expert
Cisco Systems
$2,050 cost
Architect enterprise-scale network automation frameworks and platformsDevelop advanced API integrations across Cisco infrastructure productsDesign infrastructure-as-code solutions for multi-domain environmentsImplement advanced CI/CD and DevOps pipelines for network operationsConfigure distributed systems and microservices for network applicationsDiagnose and resolve complex automation and programmability issues
Short-Term Certificate
CIS - Cybersecurity
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS - Cybersecurity
Jefferson State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
CIS - Enterprise Programmer
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS - Network Administrator
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS - Program Coding
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS - Systems Administrator
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS - Web Page Developer
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS w/emp in Computer Science Essentials
Calhoun Community College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS w/emp in Computer Technician
Calhoun Community College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS w/emp in Cybersecurity Essentials
Calhoun Community College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS w/emp in Cybersecurity Foundations
Calhoun Community College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS w/emp in Programming Essentials
Calhoun Community College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS w/emp in Software Applications
Calhoun Community College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS w/emp in Swift App Development
Calhoun Community College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS w/emp in Systems Engineering Technology
Calhoun Community College
Short-Term Certificate
CIS w/emp in Systems Server Administration
Calhoun Community College