Training Schedule
Each course section in this training program consists of eight weeks learning with six instructional hours per week and two weeks for participants to prepare for certification and certification examination.
A total of six (6) training sessions including a pilot session will be offered from June 2021 to August 2022. Training courses will be offered in weekday early mornings, evenings and Saturdays, US Central Time.
Pilot Session: June 7 to Aug 15, 2021 (One section per course, A+, Linux, Computer Forensics, Python)
Regular Session 1: August 16 to October 10, 2021
Regular Session 2: October 25 to December 19, 2021
Regular Session 3: January 18 to March 13, 2022
Regular Session 4: March 28 to May 22, 2022
Regular Session 4 Course Schedule:
| CWCT Course | Section | Course Name | Days and Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWCT 100 | CompTIA A+ | Mondays and Wednesdays: 6pm - 9pm Central | |
| CWCT 100 | CompTIA A+ | Mondays and Wednesdays: 6pm - 9pm Central | |
| CWCT 100 | CompTIA A+ | Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6pm - 9pm Central | |
| CWCT 100 | CompTIA A+ | Saturdays: 10am - 1pm and Sundays: 10am - 1pm Central | |
| CWCT 116 | Linux System Administration | Mondays and Wednesdays: 6pm - 9pm Central | |
| CWCT 116 | Linux System Administration | Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6pm - 9pm Central | |
| CWCT 116 | Linux System Administration | Saturdays: 2pm - 5pm and Sundays: 2pm - 5pm Central | |
| CWCT 140 | Python Essentials | Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6pm - 9pm Central | |
| CWCT 115 | Cisco CyberOps | Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6pm - 9pm Central | |
| CWCT 115 | Cisco CyberOps | Mondays and Wednesdays: 6pm - 9pm Central | |
| CWCT 115 | Cisco CyberOps | Mondays and Wednesdays: 6pm - 9pm Central | |
| CWCT 105 | CompTIA Security+ | Mondays and Wednesdays: 6pm - 9pm Central | |
| CWCT 105 | CompTIA Security+ | Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6pm - 9pm Central | |
| CWCT 250 | IoT Hardware Security | Saturdays: 10am - 1pm and Sundays: 10am - 1pm Central | |
| CWCT 225 | Ethical Hacking | Mondays and Wednesdays: 6pm - 9pm Central | |
| CWCT 255 | Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator | Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6pm - 9pm Central | |
| CWCT 235 | Computer Forensics | Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6pm - 9pm Central |
Regular Session 5: June 6 to July 31, 2022
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Regular Session 6: August 15 to October 9, 2022
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Regular Session 7: October 24 to December 18, 2022
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Regular Session 8: January 17 to March 12, 2023
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Regular Session 9: March 27 to May 21, 2023
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Regular Session 10: June 5 to July 30, 2023
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Self-Preparation for your Training Path
The following courses will be open until July 31, 2023. Training participants can complete these courses at their own pace to prepare for the training program or for self-learning. Begin the first six courses by self-enrollment. The last two courses require an email requesting access. Self-enrollment links are provided with each description.
Continue Your Cybersecurity Education at Purdue Northwest
You can apply all Cybersecurity Workforce Training coursework to PNW’s on-campus B.S. in Computer Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity. For more information, or to apply, contact Amber Schuler at arschule@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2046.
Explore the Degree
Introduction to Packet Tracer is a 10 hour course which will help introduce how to build network systems in a virtual and simulated environment. It is useful for IT Essentials, IoT, and CyberOps. It is a part of the IT Essentials course.
Course Self Enrollment
15 hours of general cybersecurity information to start.
Course Self Enrollment
30 hours of general cybersecurity information to take after Intro to Cybersecurity
Course Self Enrollment
30 hour class which helps to be prepared for CyberOps and have a basic understanding of the role of networking today.
Course Self Enrollment
Introduction to IoT as a Primer for IoT Security in 20 hours.
Course Self Enrollment
Linux Unhatched – A simple 8 hour intro to working with Linux and what it is. Great prep for CWCT116.
Course Self Enrollment
AWS Cloud Fundamentals
Great introduction for those on the Cloud System Admin track. 30-hour course on understanding the terminology with several working AWS labs to try out. Badge of completion after successfully passing all of the quizzes. It is the preparation needed for the AWS Cloud Foundations Certification.
Request course access by completing the following online form to enroll:
Forensics in Netlab – Try out 30 hours of labs as you wish.
Send email request to access this material to: cyberworkforce@pnw.edu
You’ll Learn These Core Skills:
- In-depth understanding of the full capabilities of cloud computing
- Knowledge to effectively develop a holistic cloud security program relative to globally accepted standards
- Understand best practices for Identity and Access Management (IAM), cloud incident response, application security, data encryption, Security as a Service, and securing emerging technologies
- Prepare for Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) certification