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Center for Professional Learning

The Thomas University Center for Professional Learning offers certification training and professional development opportunities in a flexible learning environment. Build on your experience and move your career forward with industry certification preparation courses and other professional development opportunities.

Our on-demand training is specifically designed for busy, working professionals who wish to build skills to advance their careers.  Training is offered in a variety of formats including virtual real-time, online mentored, and online self-paced. On-ground training is available for selected topics in groups of 10 or more.

Certification training is aligned with industry-specific best practice, Department of Defense Directive 8570 and military COOL programs for each respective branch of the armed services.

Defense Acquisition University logo

Thomas University is also a proud equivalent provider of Defense Acquisition University (DAU) courses. See Contract  Acquisition section below for more information.

             



+Agile Training

The Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) is a set of organization and workflow patterns for implementing agile practices at enterprise scale. The framework is a body of knowledge that includes structured guidance on roles and responsibilities, how to plan and manage the work, and values to uphold.

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In this course students gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps.

Students will gain insights into mastering Business Agility in order to thrive in the competitive market. They discuss how to establish team and technical agility and organize and re-organize around the flow of value. They also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Participants in the class explore the importance of adopting a customer-centric mindset and design thinking approach to agile product delivery. Learners also develop an understanding for implementing a Lean Portfolio Management function in their enterprise.

Students completing all activities in this training will have the knowledge to pass the Leading SAFe 5.0 certification exam. The exam is included with the course fee.

Unlike traditional Scrum Master training that focuses on the fundamentals of team-level Scrum, the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Scrum Master course explores the role of the Scrum Master in the context of the entire enterprise.

In this two-day course, attendees will gain an understanding of the role of a Scrum Master in a SAFe enterprise as well as key components of Agile at scale development, how Scrum is facilitated, and how to execute Iteration Planning.

Students completing all activities in this training will have the knowledge to pass the SAFe Scrum Master 5.0 certification exam. The exam is included with the course fee.

SAFe is improving business outcomes for companies across the world. Delivering maximum business value amid digital disruption and getting the business results needed is what SAFe Product Owners and Product Managers do through effective Program Increment execution.

In this two-day course, attendees will gain an understanding of the role of a Product Owner/Product Manager in a SAFe enterprise.

Students completing all activities in this training will have the knowledge to pass the Leading SAFe 5.0 certification exam. The exam is included with the course fee.

The Agile Fundamentals course emphasizes starting with an Agile mindset, not a single methodology or framework. In order to succeed with agile approaches, teams and organizations should focus first on “being agile” as a foundation for success in “doing agile.”

ICAgile's fundamentals learning outcomes delve into key concepts such as adaptive planning, value-driven development, team collaboration and frequent feedback for continuous improvement. They also cover the history of the agile movement, the Agile Manifesto, the Agile Principles, and some widely applied frameworks and practices. Course participants come away with a solid understanding of core concepts as they prepare to embark on their agile journey.

Students completing all activities in this training will receive the ICP Certified Professional certification.

+Cloud Computing

Computing continues to be a growing information technology field.  Learn the latest in cloud computing in today’s hottest environment.

Amazon Web Services

AWS Technical Essentials.

In this online training course, students will be introduced to Amazon Web Services (AWS) products, services and common solutions. Students will be provided with fundamentals to become more proficient in identifying AWS services so that they can make well-informed decisions about IT solutions based on their business requirements.

AWS System Operations. In this online training course, students will be taught how to create automatable and repeatable deployments of networks and systems on the AWS platform. AWS System Operations is a course for System Administrators and Developer Operations personnel and will cover the specific AWS features and tools related to configuration and deployment, as well as common techniques used throughout the industry for configuring and deploying systems. This course can be used in order to prepare for the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate exam.

AWS Architect Associate. In this online training course, students will be taught the fundamental skills to architect your IT solutions on AWS. AWS Architect Associate is a course for System Engineers and System Developers and will cover how to optimize the AWS Cloud by understanding AWS services and how they fit into cloud-based solutions. This course can be used in order to prepare for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam.

AWS Developer Associate. In this online training course, students will learn how to use the AWS SDK to develop secure and scalable cloud applications. We will explore how to interact with AWS using code and discuss key concepts, best practices and troubleshooting tips. This course can be used in order to prepare for the AWS Certified Developer – Associate exam.

CompTIA Cloud+

This instructor-led, online training course will prepare you for the CompTIA Cloud+ certification, an international, vendor-neutral certification that covers the knowledge and best practices required for students working in cloud computing environments, what they must understand and how to deliver cloud infrastructure.

Exam: CV0-002

Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer

This online instructor-led training course introduces students to the comprehensive and flexible infrastructure and platform services provided by Google Cloud Platform. This course also covers deploying practical solutions, including securely interconnecting networks, customer-supplied encryption keys, security and access management, quotas and billing, and resource monitoring.

Exam Number: Associate Cloud Engineer

AZ-100: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment

In this online training course, students will learn to manage their Azure subscriptions, including access, policies, and compliance, as well as how to track and estimate service usage and related costs. Students will learn how cloud resources are managed in Azure through user and group accounts, how to grant appropriate access to Azure AD users, groups and services through role-based access control (RBAC). Students will also discover the core monitoring tools and capabilities provided by Azure, including Azure Alerts and Activity Log.

Exam AZ-100: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment

AZ-103: Microsoft Azure Administrator

In this online training course, students will learn to manage Azure subscriptions and resources, implement and manage storage, deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs), configure and manage virtual networks, and manage identities. This course is for those who are either looking to gain more knowledge about administering Azure cloud services, security, networking and compute cloud abilities or who are looking to pass the AZ-103 exam and complete their Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator certification.

AZ-300: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies

In this instructor-led online training course, students will learn how to deploy and configure infrastructure, implement workloads and security, create and deploy apps, implement authentication and secure data, and develop for the cloud and for Azure storage.

Exam Number: AZ-300

MS-100: Microsoft 365 Identity and Services

The MS-100 online training course is the first of two MCEAE (Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert) certification courses. This instructor-led training course includes a deep dive into deploying and implementing Microsoft 365 services, managing user identity and roles, managing access and authentication, and planning Office 365 workloads and applications.

Exam Number: MS-100

MS-101: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security

The MS-101 online training course is the second of two MCEAE (Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert) certification courses. This instructor-led training course includes a deep dive into implementing modern device services, implementing Microsoft 365 security and threat management, and managing Microsoft 365 governance and compliance.

Exam Number: MS-101

Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V

In this instructor-led online training course, students will learn how Hyper-V can enable a cloud-consistent service delivery and better operational management, help reduce downtime, and increase data center efficiency.

VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [v6.7]

Our Epic LIVE online instructor delivered class, in conjunction with Tech Data (a VMware Authorized Training Center) runs for 8 hours a day, Monday-Friday, for 1 week. Plus, you will receive 2 weeks of lab time with the class and one exam voucher.

It features intensive hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring and managing VMware vSphere® 6.7. This course will give you a solid understanding of how to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size.

Exam: 2V0-01.19 & 2V0-21.19

+Cisco

Cisco CCENT R&S: ICND1 v3

The ICND1: Cisco CCENT R&S v3 course is the first step into Cisco networking. The goal of this online training course is to provide students with the fundamental skills needed to successfully install, operate, configure, and maintain Cisco routers and switches. Students who have attended the ICND1 online training course will gain competency with Cisco IOS-based devices and ISR-capable routers. Crucial elements of this course include the coverage of IPv4 subnetting, IPv6, ACLs, VLANs, as well as static and dynamic routing which are all needed for success at all levels of Cisco certification.

This online training course is preparation for the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) exam. Students pursuing their CCNA Routing and Switching certification should attend both ICND1 and ICND2 online training courses.

Exam Number: 100-105 ICND1

Cisco CCNA R&S: ICND2 v3

The Cisco CCNA R&S: ICND2 v3 course is the second half of the CCNA Routing & Switching curriculum associated with the CCNA Routing and Switching certification. The goal of this online training course is to provide students with the key skills needed to successfully install, configure, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise network.

The ICND2 v3 course focuses on redundant topologies, troubleshooting common networking issues, configuring EIGRP and multiarea OSPF in both IPv4 and IPv6, understanding WAN technologies, and becoming familiar with device management and Cisco licensing. This online training course provides preparation for the ICND2 exam and CCNA composite exam. Students pursuing their CCNA Routing and Switching certification should attend both ICND1 and ICND2 online training courses

Exam Number: 200-105 ICND2

Cisco CCNP R&S ROUTE:

ROUTE online training course will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement, and monitor a scalable routed network. Students will focus on routing protocols for both IPv4 and IPv6: EIGRP and OSPF for an enterprise and BGP for enterprise Internet connectivity. Students will also learn how to redistribute routes, implement path control, and secure Cisco routers.

Exam Number: 300-101 ROUTE

Cisco CCNP R&S: SWITCH

SWITCH online training course provides knowledge and skills needed to create an efficient and expandable enterprise network. Students will focus on Layer 2 and multilayer switch functions including VLANs, trunks, inter-VLAN routing, port aggregation, spanning tree, first hop redundancy, as well as network security and high availability features.

Exam Number: 300-115 SWITCH

Cisco CCNP R&S: TSHOOT

In the Cisco CCNP R&S: TSHOOT course students will learn and practice techniques to monitor and troubleshoot routed and switched networks through extensive hands-on lab exercises. Troubleshooting methods, approaches, procedures, and tools are explored. A series of different organizations are introduced for each a set of troubleshooting scenarios that are presented. Students will attempt to solve as many of the troubleshooting tickets as they can; the debrief includes review information that will help them further understand the specific issues raised in the scenarios.

Exam Number: 300-135 TSHOOT

Cisco CCNA Security: IINS v3.0

The Cisco CCNA Security: IINS online training course focuses on the design, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive security policy, using Cisco IOS security features and technologies as examples. The online training course covers security controls of Cisco IOS devices as well as a functional introduction to the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA). This course allows learners to perform basic tasks to secure a small branch office network using Cisco IOS security features available through web-based GUIs (Cisco Configuration Professional) and the CLI on Cisco routers, switches, and ASAs.

Exam Number: 210-260 IINS

Cisco CCNP Security: SIMOS

Cisco CCNP Security: SIMOS is an online training course that is part of the curriculum path leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) certification. This course is designed to prepare network security engineers with the knowledge and skills they need to protect data traversing a public or shared infrastructure such as the Internet by implementing and maintaining Cisco VPN solutions. Students will gain hands-on experience with configuring and troubleshooting remote access and site-to-site VPN solutions, using Cisco ASA adaptive security appliances and Cisco IOS routers.

Exam Number: 300-209 SIMOS

Cisco CCNP Security: SENSS

Cisco CCNP Security: SENSS is an online training course that is part of the curriculum path leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) certification. Additionally, it is designed to prepare security engineers with the knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare them to configure Cisco perimeter edge security solutions utilizing Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Firewalls.

The goal of this online training course is to provide students with foundational knowledge and the capabilities to implement and managed security on Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco Routers with the firewall feature set, and Cisco Switches. Student will gain hands-on experience with configuring various perimeter security solutions for mitigating outside threats and securing network zones. At the end of this online training course, students will be able to reduce the risk to their IT infrastructures and applications using Cisco Switches, Cisco ASA and Router security appliance feature and provide detailed operations support for these products.

Exam Number: 300-206 SENSS

Cisco CCNP Security: SITCS v1.5

Cisco CCNP Security: SITCS v1.5 is an online training course, which is part of the curriculum path leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) certification. Additionally, it is designed to prepare security engineers with the knowledge to implement Cisco FirePOWER NGIPS (Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System) and Cisco AMP (Advanced Malware Protection), as well as Web Security, Email Security and Cloud Web Security.

The goal of this course is to provide hands-on experience for students in configuring various advance Cisco security solutions for mitigating outside threats and securing traffic traversing the firewall.

Exam Number: 300-210 SITCS v1.5

Cisco CCNA Data Center: DCICN v6.0

In this online training course, students will be given the foundational knowledge and a broad overview of networking and the Cisco Nexus Operating System. The DCICN online training course provides skills necessary to use a Cisco Data Center. This course helps prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate Data Center (CCNA Data Center) certification.

Exam Number: 200-150 DCICN

Cisco CCNA Data Center: DCICT v6.0

In this online training course, you will be given the foundational knowledge and a broad overview of Cisco Data Center products and their operation. The DCICT online training course covers network virtualization, network technologies, Unified computing, automation and orchestration, and the Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure (ACI).

This online training course helps prepare you for the Cisco Certified Network Associate Data Center (CCNA Data Center) certification.

Exam Number: 200-155 DCICT

Cisco CCNA Collaboration: CICD

The Cisco CCNA Collaboration: CICD online training course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge necessary to implement Cisco Unified Communications (UC) solutions. It covers administration of end-user interfaces, telephony and mobility features, and Cisco UC solutions maintenance. A new type of lab called a Discovery lab is introduced.

Discovery labs are a learning environment, embedded in the lessons, that enables students to learn about principles and technology in a more interactive, hands-on way. The course also contains Challenge labs. Challenge labs are labs where students test their knowledge gained through a lesson or multiple lessons.

This course will help students prepare for the CCNA Collaboration Certification.

In some cases, if you are working to attain your CCNA Voice or CCNA Video certification you are able to apply completed CCNA Voice and CCNA Video exams towards a CCNA Collaboration certification, but not all exams within the CCNA Voice and CCNA Video tracks will be accepted. For complete information on the status of CCNA Voice and CCNA Video exams within the CCNA Collaboration certification, visit the CCNA Collaboration Exam Migration Tool.

Exam Number: 210-060 CICD

Cisco CCNA Collaboration: CIVND

The Cisco CCNA Collaboration: CIVND online training course will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement various Cisco Collaboration endpoints in converged Cisco infrastructures. It covers a range of Cisco Collaboration solutions and enables students to implement and troubleshoot Cisco Unified Communication.

This course also introduces a new type of lab called a Discovery lab. Discovery labs are a learning environment, embedded in the lessons, that enables students to learn about principles and technology in a more interactive, hands-on way.

This course will help students prepare for the CCNA Collaboration Certification.

In some cases, if you are working to attain your CCNA Voice or CCNA Video certification you are able to apply completed CCNA Voice and CCNA Video exams towards a CCNA Collaboration certification, but not all exams within the CCNA Voice and CCNA Video tracks will be accepted. For complete information on the status of CCNA Voice and CCNA Video exams within the CCNA Collaboration certification, visit the CCNA Collaboration Exam Migration Tool.

Exam Number: 210-065 CIVND

Cisco CCNP Collaboration: CIPTV1

The Cisco CCNP Collaboration: CIPTV1 online training course prepares delegates for implementing a Cisco Unified Communications Manager, CUBE and audio and video conferences in a single-site environment. This course focuses primarily on Cisco Unified Communications Manager Version 10.6 which is the call routing and signaling component for the Cisco Unified Communications solution.

This course will help students prepare for the CCNP Collaboration Certification.

In some cases if you are working to attain your CCNP Voice certification you are able to apply completed CCNP Voice exams towards a CCNP Collaboration certification, but not all exams within the CCNP Voice track will be accepted. For complete information on the status of CCNP Voice exams within the CCNP Collaboration certification, visit the CCNP Collaboration Exam Migration Tool.

Exam Number: 300-070 CIPTV1

Cisco CCNP Collaboration: CIPTV2

Cisco CCNP Collaboration: CIPTV2 online training prepares delegates for implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco VCS-C, and Cisco Expressway series in a multisite voice and video network. It covers globalized call routing, URI call routing, global dial plan replication based on the ILS, Cisco Unified SRST, mobility features, call admission control, integration of Cisco VCS and Cisco Unified Communications Manager, and Cisco Mobile Remote Access on Cisco Expressway Series.

This online training course will help students prepare for the CCNP Collaboration Certification.

In some cases if you are working to attain your CCNP Voice certification you are able to apply completed CCNP Voice exams towards a CCNP Collaboration certification, but not all exams within the CCNP Voice track will be accepted. For complete information on the status of CCNP Voice exams within the CCNP Collaboration certification, visit the CCNP Collaboration Exam Migration Tool.

Exam Number: 300-075 CIPTV2

Cisco CCNP Collaboration: CTCOLLAB

The Cisco CCNP Collaboration: CTCOLLAB online training course will prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills for troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communication Manager, Cisco VCS-C, and Cisco Expressway series in a multisite voice and video network.

This course will help students prepare for the CCNP Collaboration Certification.

In some cases if you are working to attain your CCNP Voice certification you are able to apply completed CCNP Voice exams towards a CCNP Collaboration certification, but not all exams within the CCNP Voice track will be accepted. For complete information on the status of CCNP Voice exams within the CCNP Collaboration certification, visit the CCNP Collaboration Exam Migration Tool.

Exam Number: 300-080 CTCOLLAB

Cisco CCNP Collaboration: CAPPS

The Cisco CCNP Collaboration: CAPPS online training course will prepare students to develop advanced collaboration skills designing, deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco Collaboration and Unified communications applications, devices and networks.

This online training course will help students prepare for the CCNP Collaboration Certification.

In some cases if you are working to attain your CCNP Voice certification you are able to apply completed CCNP Voice exams towards a CCNP Collaboration certification, but not all exams within the CCNP Voice track will be accepted. For complete information on the status of CCNP Voice exams within the CCNP Collaboration certification, visit the CCNP Collaboration Exam Migration Tool.

Exam Number: 300-085 CAPPS

Cisco CCNA Wireless: WIFUND

The Cisco CCNA Wireless: WIFUND course is designed for students who are involved in the technical management of Cisco wireless platforms and solutions, which involves installing, configuring, operating and troubleshooting. This course will prepare students for the 200-355 WIFUND exam, the only exam necessary to attain a CCNA Wireless certification.

Exam Number: 200-355 WIFUND

+CompTIA

CompTIA® Network+ (N10-007)

The CompTIA® Network+ course builds on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks by presenting the fundamental skills and concepts you will use on the job in any type of networking career.

If your job duties include network troubleshooting, installation, or maintenance, or if you are preparing for any type of network-related career, this course will provides the background knowledge and skills you will need to be successful. The course will also assist you if you are preparing for the CompTIA Network+ certification.

Exam: N10-007

CompTIA® Security+ (SY0-501)

In this instructor-led, online training course, you will be prepared for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

The Security+ certification is an international, vendor-neutral certification. The certification is proof of a person’s competence in system security, network infrastructure, cryptography, assessments and audits. This certification is designed for IT professionals who already have Network+ certification and two years of technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security.

With the threat of data security becoming a rapidly growing issue, the need for trained information security personnel has increased multi-fold. Information Security is one of the fastest growing areas. Candidates who earn this certification will be able to prove their ability to anticipate information security risks and apply their knowledge of security concepts, and tools to safeguard organizational data, as well as know the procedures to react to security incidents, should they occur.

Exam: SY0-501

CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-001)

This online instructor led training course provides the knowledge to defend through incident detection and response at the intermediate-skills level of the cybersecurity career pathway.

In this course students will learn best practices in threat management, security architecture, vulnerability management, and cyber-incident response.

CompTIA CySA+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. It is compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program

Exams CS0-001

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (CAS-003)

This instructor-led, online training course will expand on your knowledge of information security to apply more advanced principles that will keep your organization safe from the many ways it can be threatened. You’ll apply critical thinking and judgment across a broad spectrum of security disciplines to propose and implement sustainable security solutions that map to organizational strategies; translate business needs into security requirements; support IT governance and risk management; architect security for hosts, networks, and software; respond to security incidents; and more.

Exam: CAS-003

CompTIA Project+ (PKO–004)

This instructor-led, self-paced online training course will prepare you for the CompTIA Project+ certification, an international, vendor-neutral certification that covers the entire project life cycle from initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support, and closure.

CompTIA Project+ covers the entire project life cycle, from initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support and closure. It validates that project managers and team members have the knowledge required to manage the project life cycle, ensure appropriate communication, manage resources and stakeholders, and maintain project documentation to support the completion of larger projects.

Exam: PKO-004

CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-002)

This instructor-led, online training course will prepare you for the CompTIA Cloud+ certification, an international, vendor-neutral certification that covers the knowledge and best practices required for students working in cloud computing environments and must understand and deliver cloud infrastructure.

Exam: CV0-002

+Contract Acquisition

Thomas University is a proud equivalent partner with Defense Acquisition University.  Courses can be applied toward certifications with the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and Federal Acquisition Institute Certification in Contracting (FAC-C).

Available Courses:

  • Contract Fundamentals (CON 091)
  • Fundamentals of Cost and Price Analysis (CON 170)
  • Construction Contracting (CON 244)
  • Source Selection and Administration of Service Contracts (CON 280)
  • Negotiation and Administration of Supply Contracts (CON 290)
  • Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR 222)

Course Format:

Contracting courses are available online or on-ground in groups of 10 or more.  Online courses are self-paced with regular meetings with a facilitator to provide additional instruction and guidance.

Workshops

  • Federal Contracting Basics is a 1-2 hour seminar on the federal government contract process.  The phases for the contracting process, advertising requirements and contractor requirements are reviewed.
  • Basic Contracting Overview.  This 2-day training provides participants with information on the contracting life cycle, comparisons between chimerical and federal contracting, types of contracts and more.

Consulting

“TU offered us a full-service solution that began with identification of the areas of focus that made the most sense for our situation. We then moved on to the execution phase and setting up the necessary government portals. The experience and knowledge of the TU team helped guide us in a way that allowed us to quickly gain the tools and capabilities needed to effectively identify opportunities for our company.”

– William R. Hodges, President, Centek Industries, Inc.

Thomas University offers consulting services to organizations interested in contracting opportunities.

For more information on contract acquisition opportunities, contact us at enrollment@newtownnewcomers.com.

+Cyber Security

Thomas University offers a variety of cyber security training opportunities.  Courses are available virtual online, self-paced and on-ground in groups of 10 or more.

Managing and Conducting an Effective Vulnerability Assessment

Vulnerability assessment is a critical security practice that helps identify and classify the security holes in a computer or network infrastructure. Enabling your network or security team to conduct regular, effective vulnerability assessments will allow your organization to evaluate the effectiveness of their existing controls and safeguards, reducing unnecessary spend and maintaining compliance with audit and regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA and PCI.

In this course, students will begin by learning how the Vulnerability Assessment team functions together to perform a good assessment. Students will learn how to develop a project plan, including scoping the most important requirements of the assessment and choosing the methodologies that will be used to test. When a student completes this online training course they will have the knowledge required to manage and conduct a network vulnerability assessment as part of the larger VA team.

This course is valid for continuing education units toward CISSP re-certification.

Network Analysis with Wireshark

This online instructor led training course provides the knowledge to install, capture, and analyze network traffic with Wireshark.

In this course students will learn how to properly capture and analyze their network traffic, troubleshoot their network and security issues, familiarize themselves with network characteristics, develop network baselines, and learn the ins and outs of network protocols.

Ethical Hacking

Our Ethical Hacking online training course will immerse students into an interactive environment where they will be shown how to scan, test, hack and secure their own systems. Students will gain an understanding of how to leverage a multitude of tools at the disposal of today’s hackers. Ethical hackers use many of the same tools as malicious hackers including, footprinting, sniffing, trojans, and more! When a student completes this online training course they will have knowledge and experience working as penetration testers on their organization’s Red Team.

Students completing all activities in this training will have the knowledge to pass the CEH exam (312-50).

Penetration Testing Linux

In this online, instructor led training course students will get a hands-on feel for penetration testing. The instructor goes through many of the tools available through demonstrations allowing you to scan multiple port numbers and protocols. This course will be useful for any students who are wanting to do penetration testing in the real world.

CompTIA® Security+ (SY0-501)

In this instructor-led, online training course, you will be prepared for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

The Security+ certification is an international, vendor-neutral certification. The certification is proof of a person’s competence in system security, network infrastructure, cryptography, assessments and audits. This certification is designed for IT professionals who already have Network+ certification and two years of technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security.

With the threat of data security becoming a rapidly growing issue, the need for trained information security personnel has increased multi-fold. Information Security is one of the fastest growing areas. Candidates who earn this certification will be able to prove their ability to anticipate information security risks and apply their knowledge of security concepts, and tools to safeguard organizational data, as well as know the procedures to react to security incidents, should they occur.

Exam: SY0-501

CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-001)

This online instructor led training course provides the knowledge to defend through incident detection and response at the intermediate-skills level of the cybersecurity career pathway.

In this course students will learn best practices in threat management, security architecture, vulnerability management, and cyber-incident response.

CompTIA CySA+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. It is compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program.

Exams CS0-001

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

This instructor led, online training course, provides students with all the knowledge they need to become an information systems auditor and to pass the CISA exam for certification. The course is a comprehensive study of the auditing process including:

  • Auditing information systems process
  • Protection of information assets
  • Governance and management of IT
  • Acquisition, development, and implementation
  • Operations, maintenance, and support

CISA is a DoD approved 8570 Baseline Certification and meets DoD 8140/8570 training requirements.

Exam: CISA

Cisco CCNA Security: IINS v3.0

The Cisco CCNA Security: IINS online training course focuses on the design, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive security policy, using Cisco IOS security features and technologies as examples. The online training course covers security controls of Cisco IOS devices as well as a functional introduction to the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA). This course allows learners to perform basic tasks to secure a small branch office network using Cisco IOS security features available through web-based GUIs (Cisco Configuration Professional) and the CLI on Cisco routers, switches, and ASAs.

Exam Number: 210-260 IINS

Cisco CCNP Security: SIMOS

Cisco CCNP Security: SIMOS is an online training course that is part of the curriculum path leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) certification. This course is designed to prepare network security engineers with the knowledge and skills they need to protect data traversing a public or shared infrastructure such as the Internet by implementing and maintaining Cisco VPN solutions. Students will gain hands-on experience with configuring and troubleshooting remote access and site-to-site VPN solutions, using Cisco ASA adaptive security appliances and Cisco IOS routers.

Exam Number: 300-209 SIMOS

Cisco CCNP Security: SENSS

Cisco CCNP Security: SENSS is an online training course that is part of the curriculum path leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) certification. Additionally, it is designed to prepare security engineers with the knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare them to configure Cisco perimeter edge security solutions utilizing Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers, and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Firewalls.

The goal of this online training course is to provide students with foundational knowledge and the capabilities to implement and managed security on Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco Routers with the firewall feature set, and Cisco Switches. Student will gain hands-on experience with configuring various perimeter security solutions for mitigating outside threats and securing network zones. At the end of this online training course, students will be able to reduce the risk to their IT infrastructures and applications using Cisco Switches, Cisco ASA, and Router security appliance feature and provide detailed operations support for these products.

Exam Number: 300-206 SENSS

Cisco CCNP Security: SITCS v1.5

Cisco CCNP Security: SITCS v1.5 is an online training course, which is part of the curriculum path leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) certification. Additionally, it is designed to prepare security engineers with the knowledge to implement Cisco FirePOWER NGIPS (Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System) and Cisco AMP (Advanced Malware Protection), as well as Web Security, Email Security and Cloud Web Security.

The goal of this course is to provide hands-on experience for students in configuring various advance Cisco security solutions for mitigating outside threats and securing traffic traversing the firewall.

Exam Number: 300-210 SITCS v1.5

ITIL® 3 Foundation

In this exciting and dynamic online training course, you will get an introduction to the lifecycle of managing IT services to deliver to business expectations. Upon completing this online training course, you’ll be well positioned to successfully complete the associated ITIL® certification exam required for entry into the future ITIL® intermediate-level training courses.

This ITIL® course will cover five core disciplines: Service Strategy, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operation, and Continual Service Improvement. These disciplines represent a service lifecycle framework that further enhances alignment to the business while demonstrating business value and ROI and enabling IT to solve specific operational needs.

ITIL® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited. Our ITIL® courses are delivered in partnership with Logical Operations and Quint Wellington Redwood, ATO.

Exam: ITILF

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (CAS-003)

This instructor-led, online training course will expand on your knowledge of information security to apply more advanced principles that will keep your organization safe from the many ways it can be threatened. You’ll apply critical thinking and judgment across a broad spectrum of security disciplines to propose and implement sustainable security solutions that map to organizational strategies; translate business needs into security requirements; support IT governance and risk management; architect security for hosts, networks, and software; respond to security incidents; and more.

Exam: CAS-003

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

In this engaging and comprehensive online training course, you receive in-depth instruction covering the 8 CISSP domains. Expertise in these domains is critical in today’s information technology world. As you architect, design, and manage IT solutions, your knowledge and expertise, proven by your CISSP certification, can enhance the security posture of your company or your clients.

The CISSP domains include Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security. This online training course aligns with the updated CISSP exam objectives as of April 2018.

Exam: CISSP

Healthcare Certified Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISSP) This online instructor led training HCISSP course provides the knowledge and ability to implement, manage and assess security and privacy controls to protect healthcare organizations using policies and procedures established by the cybersecurity experts at (ISC)2®. In this course students will learn key topics including the ability to identify applicable regulations, compliance frameworks, privacy principles, policies to protect information security, and more.

Earning the HCISSP healthcare cybersecurity certification is a proven way to build your career and show employers you’re on the forefront of protecting patient health information and navigating a complex regulatory environment.

Exam: HCISSP

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

This instructor led, online training course, validates that you have the expertise and knowledge of the relationship between an information security program and the broader business goals and objectives. CISM is a DoD approved 8570 Baseline Certification and meets DoD 8140/8570 training requirements.

Exam: CISM

+ITIL

ITIL® 4 Foundation

This exciting and dynamic online training course provides IT leaders, practitioners, support staff and staff interfacing with the organization’s digital and information systems functions with a practical understanding of the key concepts, common language, principles and practices that enables successful management of modern IT-enabled services. The course is based on the ITIL® 4 best practice service value system featured in the latest 2019 guidelines.

ITIL® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited. Our ITIL® courses are delivered in partnership with Logical Operations and Quint Wellington Redwood, ATO.

Exam: ITIL® 4 Foundation

ITIL® Practitioner

In this online workshop training course, you will get an introduction on how to implement service improvements based on the ITIL® philosophy of “adopt and adapt”. Upon completing this online training course, you’ll be well positioned to successfully complete the associated ITIL® Practitioner certification exam.

This ITIL® course will cover nine guiding principles of service improvement: focus on value, design for experience, start where you are, work holistically, progress iteratively, observe directly, be transparent, collaborate, and keep it simple.

ITIL® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited. Our ITIL® courses are delivered in partnership with Logical Operations.

Exam: ITIL® Practitioner

+Microsoft

70-698: Installing and Configuring Windows 10

The 70-698 online training course is the first of two MCSA: Windows 10 courses. This instructor-led training course includes a deep dive into installing and customizing Windows 10 operating systems and apps, and configuring local and remote network connectivity and storage.

Students learn how to configure data security, device security, and network security, and maintain, update, and recover Windows 10 – all vital to today’s corporate computing infrastructures.

Exam Number: 70-698

MD-100: Windows 10

The MD-100 online training course is the first of two MDAA (Modern Desktop Administrator Associate) certification courses. This instructor-led training course includes a deep dive into deploying windows, managing devices and data, configuring connectivity, and maintaining windows.

Exam Number: MD-100

MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops

The MD-101 online training course is the second of two MDAA (Modern Desktop Administrator Associate) certification courses. This instructor-led training course includes a deep dive into deploying and updating operating system, managing policies and profiles, managing and protecting devices, and managing apps and data.

Exam Number: MD-101

Microsoft 10982 - Windows 10 Troubleshooting

This instructor led, online training course includes a deep dive into how to support and troubleshoot Windows 10 computers and devices. Students will learn key skills and knowledge needed to properly resolve issues pertaining to Windows 10 installation, activation, performance, profiles, settings, and device synchronization.

Introduction to Windows Server 2019

In this instructor-led, online training course, students will learn how to install DHCP, install Windows Server 2019, install and configure Active Directory, configure Azure Actice Directory, and more! This course will prepare those who are looking to migrate to Windows Server 2019 and for students who are new to Windows Server altogether and want to get started.

MS-100: Microsoft 365 Identity and Services

The MS-100 online training course is the first of two MCEAE (Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert) certification courses. This instructor-led training course includes a deep dive into deploying and implementing Microsoft 365 services, managing user identity and roles, managing access and authentication, and planning Office 365 workloads and applications.

Exam Number: MS-100

MS-101: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security

The MS-101 online training course is the second of two MCEAE (Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert) certification courses. This instructor-led training course includes a deep dive into implementing modern device services, implementing Microsoft 365 security and threat management, and managing Microsoft 365 governance and compliance.

Exam Number: MS-101

70-346/347: Managing Office 365 Identities and Enabling Services

In this instructor-led, online training course, students will learn to evaluate, plan, deploy, and operate Microsoft Office 365 services, including its identities, dependencies, requirements, and supporting technologies. They will learn the skills required to set up and sustain an Office 365 tenant and users.

Exam: 70-346 & 70-347

Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate with Exchange 2019 and Exchange Online

In this instructor-led, online training course, students will learn how to deploy, configure, manage, and monitor messaging infrastructure, permissions, client access, mail protection, and mail flow in both on-premises, hybrid, and cloud enterprise environments. The course covers the content and training necessary to sit for both the MS-200 and MS-201 exams.

Exams: MS-200 & MS-201

AZ-100: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment

In this online training course, students will learn to manage their Azure subscriptions, including access, policies, and compliance, as well as how to track and estimate service usage and related costs. Students will also learn how cloud resources are managed in Azure through user and group accounts, how to grant appropriate access to Azure AD users, groups, and services through Role-based access control (RBAC). Students will also discover the core monitoring tools and capabilities provided by Azure, including Azure Alerts and Activity Log.

Exam AZ-100: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment

AZ-103: Microsoft Azure Administrator

In this online training course, students will learn to manage Azure subscriptions and resources, implement and manage storage, deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs), configure and manage virtual networks, and manage identities. This course is for those who are either looking to gain more knowledge about administering Azure cloud services, security, networking, and compute cloud abilities or who are looking to pass the AZ-103 exam and complete their Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator certification.

AZ-300: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies

In this instructor-led, online training course, students will learn how deploy and configure infrastructure, implement workloads and security, create and deploy apps, implement authentication and secure data, and develop for the cloud and for Azure storage.

Exam Number: AZ-300

70-533: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

In this course students are taught the architecture, services, tools, and portals of Microsoft Azure. Students will bring their knowledge and experience in System Center, Windows Server, and Windows Development to the cloud by learning how to manage and implement virtual networking in Azure, implementing websites and data services, Azure Content Delivery Networks, and create and manage Azure Active Directory.

Exam 70-533: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions.

70-339-1: Planning and Administering SharePoint 2016

The 70-339-1: Planning and Administering SharePoint 2016 online training course with the knowledge and skills to plan and administer a Microsoft SharePoint 2016 environment. The course teaches you how to deploy, administer, and troubleshoot your SharePoint environment. This course also provides guidelines, best practices, and considerations that help you optimize your SharePoint deployment.

This is the first in a sequence of two SharePoint online training courses for IT Professionals that combine to prepare students for the 70-339: Managing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 exam.

Exam Number: 70-339

70-339-2: SharePoint Advanced Technologies 2016

The 70-339-2: SharePoint Advanced Technologies 2016 online training course teaches you how to plan, configure, and manage the advanced features in a SharePoint 2016 environment. The special areas of focus for this course include implementing high availability, disaster recovery, service application architecture, and Microsoft Business Connectivity Services.

This is the second in a sequence of two SharePoint online training courses for IT Professionals that combine to prepare students for the 70-339: Managing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 exam.

Exam Number: 70-339

+Project Management

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)® Prep 6th Edition

The Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)® Prep 6th Edition live online training course provides Project Managers with the knowledge and skills needed to master the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) 6th Edition, understand the Project Management Institute’s (PMI)® best practices, and attain the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification. The PMP® credential is the most widely accepted professional certifications in the world and its framework has set the standard for the project management profession for the past 30 years.

PMI®, PMP®, CAPM®, and PMBOK® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

This live online training course will strengthen a student’s project experience with global terminology and the proven framework for leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of scope, budget, schedule quality, risk and resources. The Project Management Institute (PMI)® has modified the previous body of knowledge to consist of 49 project processes within five core process groups and ten knowledge areas which are now inclusive of project tailoring and Agile influences as well. This online training course will cover these processes in a reasonable, consistent, and effective way to quickly and sufficiently prepare students for the Project Management Institute (PMI)® credential.

The Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)® Prep 6th Edition course contains hours of Bonus Material designed to help prepare students for the PMP® exam experience and attain the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification. In addition, our course includes project templates that students can use immediately as they apply these principles in the workplace.

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

To stay relevant in the competitive, professional world, it’s increasingly important that professionals can demonstrate true leadership ability on today’s software projects. The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certification clearly illustrates to colleagues, organizations or even potential employers that students are ready and able to lead in this new age of product development, management and delivery.

PMI® and PMI-ACP® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

The PMI-ACP® spans many approaches to agile such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP) and test-driven development (TDD). So it will increase students’ versatility, wherever your projects may take you.

This course provides students with 21 contact hours in agile practices to help attain the Project Management Institute (PMI)® credential.

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® live online training course provides Project Managers with the knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate commitment to project management, improve their ability to manage large projects, and earn additional responsibility. The CAPM® certification is an asset that will distinguish you in the job market and enhance your credibility and effectiveness working on, or with, project teams.

PMI® and CAPM® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt online training course provides the students the skills to improve quality and reduce defects and eliminate waste within their organization. This course provides students with the knowledge in locating, controlling and watching out for possible monetary loss in any area of the company.

Exam: CSSC Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt online training course provides students the knowledge and skills to work on Six Sigma projects within their organization with a fundamental understanding of all Six Sigma concepts and a focus on data collection and analysis. Six Sigma Green Belt certifies the employee to serve as a trained team member within his or her function-specific area of the organization. This focus allows the Green Belt to work on small, carefully defined Six Sigma projects, requiring less than a Black Belt’s full-time commitment to Six Sigma throughout the organization.

Exam: CSSC Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Exam

+Customized Training

Companies regularly identify the need for skill training in a variety of areas such as leadership, communication, financial statement interpretation and other key skill areas. Thomas University has a variety of expert facilitators available to provide highly interactive, effective and targeted training. Programs are specifically customized to ensure identified outcomes were achieved. All professional development training are priced based on specific outcomes, modality and other factors.

Sample Topics:

Managerial Accounting. This workshop focuses on accounting as a tool in the decision-making process. Concepts and techniques covered would include analysis of financial reports, planning and operations control, capital budgeting, and cost analysis.

Communication. This program covers professional communication skills for interpersonal, written and verbal settings, including written memoranda, letters, reports, email. Critical thinking and problem solving skills that will enhance effective, professional interactions are also covered.

Leadership. This workshop provides an understanding of leadership within an organization. Special emphasis is placed on identifying cultural values and other situational variables that affect leadership.

For more information on our training programs, please email us at enrollment@newtownnewcomers.com.

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