CompTIA Security+
- AWC has partnered with CompTIA
- 6 week classes
- CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification IT professionals should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Date(s)/Cost
TBD
In-Person/Zoom
Register at AWC Reskilling & Technology Center
$1,800 PER STUDENT
INCLUDES CLASS, ONLINE MATERIALS AND ONE EXAM VOUCHER
Seating is limited. TO REGISTER & PAY CALL (928) 317-7674
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.
Type
In-Person/Zoom
This course is not eligible for Financial Aid
What You'll Learn
Upon completion of the class students will be able to:
- Detect various types of compromise and understand penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts
- Install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security
- Implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design
- Install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls
- Implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact
- Install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure
Career Opportunities
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.
Salary percentiles:
| Job Title | Range | Average |
| Systems Administrator | $50,000-$97,000 | $68,548 |
| Cyber Security Analyst | $54,000-$113,000 | $78,794 |
| Network Engineer | $55,000-$112,000 | $80,590 |
| Information Security Analyst | $54,000-$108,000 | $73,921 |
| Cyber Security Engineer | $69,000-$139,000 | $98,444 |
| Information Technology (IT) Manager | $57,000-$125,000 | $84,238 |
| Security Analyst | $51,000-$97,000 | $70,749 |
Who should take the course?
Individuals focusing on cybersecurity and/or career in IT field.
Contact Information
- Patrick D. Brown
- Coordinator of IT Stackable Certifications
- (928) 317-6168
- Patrick.Brown@azwestern.edu
Registration Hours: Mon - Thurs 8AM - 5PM, Fri 8AM - 4PM payments accepted via phone, mail or walk in. Please make checks payable to AWC. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards accepted.