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CompTIA Security+ (XAS) Pathway

Certification Training, Professional Education

Course

INF057CompTIA Security+ with Exam Voucher: Online

Program Information

  • WIOA eligible
  • Sec 30 eligible
  • Online program

Campus Information

  • Online Program

Additional Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent is recommended.
  •  Prior networking experience or CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certification is recommended.
  • Knowledge of the computer, computer concepts, and keyboarding is needed.

Advising Notes

This program is intended upon completion to prepare students to take the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam. Upon scoring high enough on this exam, students are eligible to advance their level of employment in the computer networking and cyber security field.

https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/security

If you have interest in continuing your education in the information technology field, contact a STEM pathway advisor to learn about additional educational opportunities at NSCC.

This certificate is designed upon completion to be eligible to use credit for prior learning from this program to save time and money on the computer networking certificate. Contact CAS for more information on course equivalences and next steps you need to take to begin the next program.

http://www.northshore.edu/cas/credit/alternative_studies.html

This program is self-paced, online, with an instructor available via email for support. It may begin at any time throughout the semseter.

How to Register
Students must pay in full, for each course, at the time of registration or make arrangements for a payment plan.

Ways to Register
  • Online registration is available https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/security-plus-certification-with-exam/
  • Phone 978-236-1200

Labor Market Outlook

Entry level to median level wages: $46,590-$101,440

Preparation

High school diploma or equivalent. Short term training.

Certification Opportunities

CompTIA A+ Certification is an industry recognized, vendor neutral certification.

*bls.gov