Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective: CompTIA Security+ Certification
Course Overview: These self-paced online trainings teach the core skills associated with the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, as well as preparing you to take the certification exam.
Who Should Take This Course: This course is designed for individuals seeking to build or advance foundational cybersecurity knowledge and prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. It is well suited for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, IT support specialists, network administrators, systems administrators, help desk technicians, military personnel, career changers entering the cybersecurity field, and current IT professionals looking to strengthen their security skills and industry credentials. The course is also beneficial for learners pursuing careers such as Information Security Analyst, Security Administrator, SOC Analyst, Network Administrator, or Cybersecurity Specialist.
Total Course Hours: includes 105-120 hours of self-paced online training
Total Weeks: 52
Course provided by: CompTIA
Competencies to be achieved: Certification through CompTIA.
This training bundle includes:
• Online Training: One year of access to CompTIA CertMaster Learn for Security+. Learn the required cybersecurity skills and prepare for the certification exam with comprehensive self-paced online training from CompTIA. CertMaster Learn includes full coverage of the exam objectives, instructional lessons, performance-based questions, practice quizzes, and a timed final assessment designed to simulate the real exam experience.
• Online Labs: One year of access to CompTIA CertMaster Labs for Security+. These hands-on virtual labs provide practical experience performing real-world cybersecurity tasks and scenarios aligned with Security+ exam objectives. Learners gain guided practice working with security tools, system configurations, threat analysis, network security, identity management, and incident response concepts in a simulated environment.
• Practice Preparation: One year of access to CompTIA CertMaster Practice for Security+. This adaptive learning platform is designed to reinforce understanding, identify knowledge gaps, and strengthen exam readiness through personalized learning paths, detailed feedback, full-length timed practice exams, and an extensive bank of exam-aligned practice questions.
• Exam Voucher: Voucher to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam (NOTE: exam vouchers do not include a “retake” option).
NOTE: because this is a self-paced program, there is not an instructor available to answer questions or help participants understand the material.
This training program is offered STATEWIDE.
Learn More: https://ce.arizona.edu/classes/comptia-online-training#ITF
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition: $879
Certification exams: cost of the CompTIA Security+ exam is included in tuition.
Total: $879
C. Books/Materials N/A
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Technology Requirements - https://ce.arizona.edu/faqs#tech-requirements
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Mickey Scholnick
Email: mickey22@arizona.edu
Phone number: 520-621-0252
F. Direct Website link to the program: https://ce.arizona.edu/classes/comptia-online-training#ITF
G. Additional Information
Other Requirements: There are no prerequisites to take CompTIA exams. However, CompTIA does recommend that exam candidates have a combination of training, experience and certification prior to attempting each exam.
Security+ exam information: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/
Background Check Requirements: Specific employers or roles may require a pre-employment background check.
H. Refund Policy: https://ce.arizona.edu/policies
I. Credentials:
• Industry Recognized: Yes, Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: CompTIA https://www.comptia.org/
• Stackable (Part of a sequence of credentials): Yes – Participants can earn additional CompTIA credentials as their knowledge and experience increase.
Career Pathway: Information Technology
• Portable: Yes – Nationally recognized
• Accredited Curriculum (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school): Yes, the curriculum is provided by CompTIA, a nationally recognized industry association
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
52
Hours
120
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
No
Training Location(s)
Online
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Name of Credential
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
See Financial Assistance FAQs: https://ce.arizona.edu/faqs
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - CompTIA, the IT Industry Trade Association
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
In-State Tuition
$879.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$879.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$879.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$879.00
