Launch Your Cyber Career with In-Demand Certifications!
Ready to kickstart your cybersecurity career? The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) offers 18-week virtual night classes to prepare you for the CompTIA Security+ and Network+ certifications. With interactive labs, hands-on exercises, and guest speakers from leading cybersecurity firms, our courses give you the skills needed to pass certification exams and succeed in the field.
Join Us – January 2025!
CompTIA Security+ and Network+ Certifications
CompTIA is the global leader in IT certifications, validating essential skills for today’s cybersecurity jobs.
Our courses combine CompTIA’s curriculum with TestOut’s labs and offer additional Try Hack Me practice labs for an immersive learning experience.
Why Choose NCC’s Courses?
Affordable Excellence
Our courses are priced competitively—$1,580 for Security+ and $1,275 for Network+. Industry competitors often charge over $2,000 for similar training, but we deliver high-quality education at a lower cost.
Convenient Scheduling
Classes meet twice a week, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM MT, making them accessible across North America. Whether you’re on the East Coast or West Coast, our evening schedule fits seamlessly into your life.
Hands-On Learning
We incorporate TestOut’s interactive simulations and Try Hack Me labs into our curriculum, offering real-world experience to prepare you for cybersecurity challenges in the workplace.
Expert Instruction and Industry Insights
Our instructors, Bill Blatchley and Art Thompson, bring years of expertise to the table. Plus, guest speakers from top cybersecurity firms provide insider knowledge on industry trends and career advice.
Career Support
Graduates receive a Success Pack, including resume-building workshops, mock interviews with industry leaders, and NCC-branded swag. We’re committed to your career success, even after you complete the course.
What is TestOut?
TestOut provides online courses and simulated labs that mirror real-world cyber scenarios. Paired with CompTIA materials, NCC’s curriculum helps you master critical cybersecurity and networking skills. Our hands-on approach ensures you’re prepared for both certification exams and practical challenges.
NCC CompTIA Security+ Course
Start Date: January 13, 2025
Meeting Times: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM MT
Duration: 18 weeks
Price: $1,580 (CompTIA test voucher included free)
About the CompTIA Security+ Exam: The new CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) represents the latest and greatest in cybersecurity, covering the most in-demand skills related to current threats, automation, zero trust, IoT, risk – and more. Once certified, you’ll understand the core skills needed to succeed in the job – and employers will notice too. The Security+ exam verifies you have the knowledge and skills required to 1) assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; 2) monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology; 3) operate with an awareness of applicable regulations and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; and 4) identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents. CompTIA Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the U.S. DoD to meet Directive 8140.03M requirements. Regulators and the government rely on ANSI accreditation because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program. Over 3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been delivered since January 1, 2011.
What Skills Will You Learn?
- General Security Concepts – Includes key cybersecurity terminology and concepts up front to provide a foundation for security controls discussed throughout the exam.
- Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations – Focuses on responding to common threats, cyberattacks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents and appropriate mitigation techniques to monitor and secure hybrid environments.
- Security Architecture – Includes security implications of different architecture models, principles of securing enterprise infrastructure, and strategies to protect data.
- Security Operations – Includes applying and enhancing security and vulnerability management techniques, as well as security implications of proper hardware, software, and data management.
- Security Program Management & Oversight – Updated to better reflect the reporting and communication skills required for Security+ job roles relating to governance, risk management, compliance, assessment, and security awareness.
Jobs that Require CompTIA Security+
- Cloud Penetration Tester
- Network Security Operations
- Penetration Tester
- Network Security Analyst
- Web App Penetration Tester
- Security Architect
NCC CompTIA Network+ Course
Start Date: January 13, 2025
Meeting Times: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM MT
Duration: 18 weeks
Price: $1,275 (CompTIA test voucher included free)
About the CompTIA Network+ Exam: CompTIA Network+ is the premier certification for validating your knowledge of essential networking tools and concepts — elevating your career to new heights. Gain a wide range of technical and hands-on skills required of today’s early-career network administrators. CompTIA Network+ is the only certification on the market that covers the core skills necessary to support networks in any environment. Network+ is Approved for DoD 8140.03. CompTIA Network+ shows what you can do, not just what you know for the work roles of Technical Support Specialist, Network Operations Specialist and Systems Administrator.
What Skills Will You Learn?
- Networking Concepts – Explain basic networking concepts, including the OSI model, network appliances, applications, cloud concepts, connectivity options and more.
- Network Implementations – Understand routing technologies and important factors of physical installations; configure switching technologies and wireless devices.
- Network Operations – Monitor and optimize networks to ensure business continuity.
- Network Security – Understand security concepts and network attacks to harden networks against threats.
- Network Troubleshooting – Explain the troubleshooting methodology and address common issues related to networking, including cable, connectivity, and software problems.
Jobs that Require CompTIA Network+
- Tier II IT Support Technician
- IT Support Manager
- Network Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Data Center Technician
