Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
CompTIA Security+ Certification Course
Program Objective:
Upon completion participants will become nationally certified with CompTIA’s Security+ Certification course that will prepare them to obtain an entry-level position within the field.
Program Description:
CompTIA Security+ is aligned to the latest trends and techniques – covering the most core technical skills in risk assessment and management, incident response, forensics, enterprise networks, hybrid/cloud operations, and security controls, ensuring high-performance on the job.
Competencies to be achieved:
The CompTIA Security+ serves as a springboard for cybersecurity careers, ensuring security professionals are better prepared to solve a wide variety of issues when securing and defending networks in today's complicated business computing landscape. It emphasizes hands-on practical skills, preparing the security professional for a wide variety of issues. Lastly, Security+ covers the following topics: Hands-On Network Security, Risk Management, Threat Intelligence, Data and Host security, and much more.
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to the student including testing, certification): $2,000.00
Exam Voucher: $425
CertMaster Learn: $595
Tuition: $980
Includes class, online materials, and one exam voucher
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): NA
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): NA
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Jennifer Ericson
Email: continuinged@azwestern.edu
Phone number: 928-317-7674
Direct Website link to the program: https://www.azwestern.edu/workforce-ed/technology-certifications/comptia-security
Additional information:
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
No refund will be granted after the first day of the registered course. For more details, visit https://www.azwestern.edu/workforce-ed/registration-and-payment
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: CompTIA
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: CompTIA certifications align with IT infrastructure and cybersecurity career paths, with each certification representing a deeper knowledge. CompTIA Foundational Certs (A+, Net+ and Security+).
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, CompTIA's Security+ Certificate is a globally recognized credential utilized in many of today's Government and Defense Contractors.
Accredited Curriculum: (This refers to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes, CompTIA
Link to Accrediting Website: https://comptia.org/
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. 13%
Total Participants: 23
Total Participants Completed Training: 23
Total Participants Tested for Credential: 3
Total Earning CompTIA Security+ Credential: 3
Data is based on information self-reported by students. Not all students responded to the data request.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
6
Hours
75
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Arizona Western College, 1351 S. Redondo Center Dr., Yuma, AZ 85365
Local WIB
9 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yuma County
Name of Credential
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
N/A
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - CompTIA
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Testing/Exam Fees
$425.00
In-State Tuition
$980.00
Other Fees
$595.00 CertMaster Learn Platform
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,000.00
