
These online facilitated courses will prepare you to pass the CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ certification exams. Upon completion of these courses, you will receive a voucher to schedule your exam at any Pearson VUE testing center. These courses meet the ISO 17024 standard and are approved by U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. They are compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). These programs will also prepare you for CSUSM's MS Cybersecurity program.
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A+ Certification Exam Prep |
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Network+ Certification Exam Prep |
Aug. 31 - Oct. 26, 2022 |
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Network+ and Security+ Exam Prep |
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Network+ and Security+ Fall 2022 Registration |
Security+ Certification Exam Prep |
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A+, Network+ and Security+ Certification Exam Prep |
Aug. 31 - May 15, 2023 |
Please note: All rates are subject to change without notice.
CompTIA™ A+ Certification is a critical first step in opening the door to your IT career. Throughout this program, you will learn the essential skills needed to start a career working within the industry. CompTIA™ A+ Certification is vendor neutral and internationally recognized, giving you a competitive advantage no matter what country you're working in and what hardware you're working with. Upon completion of the program, you will be given a voucher to take CompTIA A+™ certifying exam (CompTIA 220-1001 and 220-1002). This program is fully online and instructor-led.
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ is a globally recognized certification in networking that helps develop your career in IT infrastructure by covering troubleshooting, configuring and managing networks.
This certification ensures you are able to:
Jobs that use Network+:
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ is a globally recognized certification that focuses on the core security functions that enable you to pursue an IT security career. It is recommended as the first security certification IT professionals should earn.
This certification focuses on:
Jobs that use Security+:
Instructor, CompTIA Network+ and Security+ Certification Prep
Information Security Analyst
IITS - Information Security
California State University San Marcos
Jeroen Barendse has been working in Information Technology for almost 10 years, his roles ranging from Helpdesk support to Systems Administrator. He currently works as an Information Security Analyst at California State University San Marcos, where he is responsible for a variety of information security operations, including firewall management, risk evaluation and mitigation and drafting of information security policies and standards. Jeroen earned his first degree from CSUSM in 2014, when he graduated with a Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems. In 2017, Jeroen earned his Master’s of Cybersecurity as a member of the inaugural cohort of CSUSM Master’s of Science in Cybersecurity program.
Email: jbarendse@csusm.edu
Instructor, CompTIA A+ Certification Prep
Charles graduated CSUSM in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.
He also achieved a Master's cert in Software Engineering from The Guildhall at Southern
Methodist University in Plano, Texas. From there moved across the country as a video
game programmer for 8 years and has published several AAA titles. He's worked in IT
for over 20 years in the private, academic, and healthcare sectors.
Email: cnicholson@csusm.edu
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What are the course topics?
Prepare for the A+, Network+ and Security+ exams with these online prep programs that include hands-on experience using online simulation resources
Courses meet the ISO 17024 standard, are approved by the Department of Defense to fulfill directive 8570.01-M requirements and are compliant with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) regulations
These programs will help prepare you for CSUSM’s online master’s degree in cybersecurity
Course topics include identifying and addressing security incidents, configuring and managing networks, implementing security protocols and more
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