Advanced .NET Programming: Web Services 10152708

Explores a variety of advanced C# .NET syntax and language features. This course provides a framework for deep learning by utilizing a variety of resources and tools. Learners will use API test utilities and create C# .NET web API applications. Additional topics include invoking, deploying, and securing web APIs.

Advanced Data: Cloud and BI 10152572

Introduces learners to Business Intelligence tools and Cloud Storage. Learners distinguish between star and snowflake schema in order to leverage capacities in OLTP and BI systems. Learners create views and visualizations of data tables. Additional topics include use of Power BI, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud.

Advanced Data: ETL 10152571

Introduces learners to ETL (extract, transform, load) using SQL Server Data Tools. Learners use variables and parameters to write data to tables. Learners ensure that data is not duplicated or deleted when employing tools to load data to tables. Additional topics include scheduling ETL deployments.

Advanced Data: Management 10152570

Introduces learners to a variety of tools to upload data. Learners organize tables and databases through partitioning and creating backups. Learners use SQL tools to improve the performance of database tables. Additional topics include writing proper stored procedures and using SQL Server agents to schedule stored procedures.

Application Development Capstone Project 10152793

Builds team software development and communication skills. Learners will form small teams, each identifying, designing and implementing an attractive and usable software application. The project teams will each use Agile software development principles to manage their projects, communicate project status, adapt to changing requirements and overcome technical challenges. Additional topics include a review of the Agile software development methodology.

Business Continuity 10151110

Introduces learners to the proper execution of Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery. It is the payoff for cost-effective buying of spare machines and servers, performing backups and bringing them off-site, assigning responsibility, performing drills, educating employees and being vigilant. Upon completion of this material, the learner will be able to: list the elements of Business Continuity (BC), identify who should be included in the BC team, describe the methodology used to construct the Business Continuity Policy and Plan.

Client-Side Web Development 1 A 10152561

Applies the basic concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on understanding the similarities and differences between JavaScript and other object-oriented languages, array structures, objects, debugging, and exploring the Document Object Model (DOM). Learners will create and debug JavaScript applications using an IDE.

Client-Side Web Development 1 B 10152562

Applies the concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on understanding security, the Document Object Model (DOM), arrays, objects, as well as functions and modularity and exploring AJAX communication.

Client-Side Web Development 1 C 10152563

Explores the intermediate concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), server-side JavaScript, mobile JavaScript environments, the DOM and HTML APIs and European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA script) versus JavaScript versions. Learners will also explore JavaScript frameworks.

Client-Side Web Development 2 A 10152564

Explores the intermediate concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on web components, server-side JavaScript, design patterns and regular expressions.

Client-Side Web Development 2 B 10152565

Explores the intermediate concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on web components, server-side JavaScript, design patterns and regular expressions.

Client-Side Web Development 2 C 10152566

Applies the basic concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on understanding the similarities and differences between JavaScript and other object-oriented languages, array structures, objects, debugging, and exploring the Document Object Model (DOM). Learners will create and debug JavaScript applications using an IDE.

Cloud Security 10151118

Examines the foundational concepts and practices used to secure cloud environments. Learners explore shared responsibility, identity and access management, data protection, and incident response to strengthen confidentiality, integrity, and availability in cloud environments.

Collaborative Application Development 10152791

Introduces the Agile software development methodology and applies it to managing a software development project. Learners will work in small teams, taking an application through its entire lifecycle including the phases of requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance. Additional topics include an introduction to the following disciplines and related tools: project management, version control, issue tracking, unit/regression testing and automated build/deployment.

Collaborative Computing 10152371

Introduces collaborative computing solutions from the user, developer and administrator perspectives. Learners will create a needs assessment, develop a project plan and implement a collaboration solution. Additional topics include workflows, the telecommuting workplace, remote work environments and real-time accessibility.

Content Creation And Management Systems 10152225

Introduces the development of multimedia content to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively on the web. Learners will create and edit audio and video content. Further, learners will be introduced to current Content Management Systems (CMS) and related tools used to create dynamic and flexible web content. Learners will create multiple web projects using the designated CMS tool. Topics include: when to use a CMS; overview of a designated CMS tool; and using a CMS to create, modify, enhance, and maintain a website. Additional topics include: animation, sound and video editing software and file types and the content creation process.

Cryptography 10151107

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Cryptography technologies including: use of Cryptography technology, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, hashing, and digital signatures. Learner will gain familiarity with the Cryptography technologies as related to Authentication, Integrity, Confidentiality and Non-Repudiation.

Data Concepts C 10152533

Create database models and database objects using T-SQL statements. Learners use data manipulation language (DML) to modify and create data. Learners manipulate the structure of existing tables to add, modify, and remove columns and constraints. Additional topics include foreign key relationships and indexes.

Firewall 10151106

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Firewall technologies including: most common firewall types, use of host-based software firewall technology and network hardware firewall technology. Learner will gain familiarity with firewall technologies as related to software and hardware layered approach as well as firewall rules, understanding network protocols related to firewall technology, and vendor/firewall selection.

Footprinting And Social Engineering 10151101

Investigate how attackers gather passive information about their target from social media, search engines, various websites, etc. As a security professional you will learn the tools that attackers use to gather information and the counter-measures to reduce the likelihood of success of the attack.

Intrusion Detection Systems 10151108

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Intrusion Detection System technologies. the What, Why and Who of IDS is explored, including the features of an IDS verses an IPS. The importance of IDS, IDS technologies, and Packet Capture and Protocols are covered. Learners will analyze and capture network traffic through the use of sniffer tools and programs. Learners capture, view, and analyze network traffic in an attempt to monitor and secure the network. By the end of this course, the learner will have analyzed, applied, and evaluated IDS terminology, technologies, and protocols to secure Network traffic.

IT Development and Design Fundamentals 10152700

Introduces the field of IT software development and design. Learners will explore degree and career paths, IT tools and processes and begin to demonstrate professional communication. Learners will create or modify a simple computer program using an integrated development environment.

Monitoring And Logging 10151109

Examines the monitoring and logging concepts for the security of IT systems and networks. Learners examine security log management challenges, components, guidelines, and operations. Learners examine security audit policy and critical log review concepts.

Object-Oriented Design 1 10152706

Builds upon the object-oriented concepts learned in earlier courses, continuing with an in-depth application of object-oriented design principles and patterns. Learners will survey design patterns and principles and implement them in C# .NET applications. Additional topics include the SOLID principles, as well as the factory, singleton, and builder design patterns.

Object-Oriented Design 2 10152707

Builds upon the object-oriented concepts learned in earlier courses, continuing with an in-depth application of object-oriented design principles and patterns. Learners will survey design patterns and implement them in C# .NET applications. Additional topics include the adapter, decorator, proxy, composite, and MVVM design patterns.

Object-Oriented Programming A 10152504

Explores object-oriented programming concepts and C# .NET syntax and features, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses a variety of resources including Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams to present design principles and concepts. Learners will create console and GUI C# .NET applications which incorporate n-tier design principles and object-oriented design principles and patterns, emphasizing the use of composition over inheritance, interfaces and polymorphism. Additional topics include: class libraries, exception handling, event handlers and basic user interface design and validation. 

Object-Oriented Programming B 10152505

Explores object-oriented programming concepts and C# .NET syntax and features, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses a variety of resources including Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams to present design principles and concepts. Learners will create console and GUI C# .NET applications which incorporate n-tier design principles and object-oriented design principles and patterns, emphasizing the use of composition over inheritance, interfaces and polymorphism. Additional topics include: advanced event handlers and timers, recursion, sorting and searching algorithms and various data structures.

Object-Oriented Programming C 10152506

Explores object-oriented programming concepts and C# .NET syntax and features, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses a variety of resources including Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams to present design principles and concepts. Learners will create console and GUI C# .NET applications which incorporate n-tier design principles and object-oriented design principles and patterns, emphasizing the use of composition over inheritance, interfaces and polymorphism. Additional topics include: file access and serialization, delegates, anonymous methods, lambda expressions, and LINQ.

Programming Concepts 1 10152701

Introduces programming concepts and terminology using an object-oriented approach, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses C# .NET, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and other tools to present concepts from a variety of perspectives. Learners will create UML diagrams and write/debug C# .NET applications that incorporate classes, fields, methods and variables. Additional topics include: utilization of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), value and reference types, object instantiation/lifetime/scope and mathematical/conditional/logical expressions.

Programming Concepts 2 10152702

Reinforces programming concepts and standards, building on the object-oriented approach introduced in 10-152-501 Programming Concepts A, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses C# .NET, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and other tools to present concepts from a variety of perspectives. Learners will create UML diagrams and write/debug C# .NET applications, applying the object-oriented basics of abstraction and encapsulation. Additional topics include: utilization of a debugger, object multiplicity and constructors.

Programming Concepts 3 10152703

Emphasizes programming concepts and standards, building on the object-oriented approach of 10-152-502 Programming Concepts B, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses C# .NET, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and other tools to present concepts from a variety of perspectives. Learners will create UML diagrams and write/debug C# .NET applications, applying the object-oriented basics of abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance.

Programming For Security Pros 10151100

Analyze how as a security professional you need to know how both hackers and security testers use computer programming. Learning the basic skills of programming, you won’t be an expert, but you will have a better idea of how programs are written. This basic programming understanding can help you develop custom security tools for security tests. A security tester should have the skills to modify testing tools.

Python For Cybersecurity 10151117

Explore how attackers infiltrate a system to gather information and data. This course will explore how Python and Python scripts can be used to detect these attacks, and gain knowledge on how to write and use Python scripts to secure systems against cyberattacks.

Security Capstone 10151115

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding cyber security investigation and analysis including; vulnerability exploits, malware analysis; and hardening of systems to protect against exploitation. Learners will investigate a compromised system and learn to analysis systems to find malicious indicators. By the end of this course, the learner will be able to detect the key areas where an exploitation may reside and use various Windows built-in tools as well as 3rd party tools to detect malicious activity.

Security+ 1 10151103

Introduces the learner to security concepts, tools, and procedures for preventing,mitigating and responding to security incidents. In Security+1, students will examine network security, threats and vulnerabilities, and examine tools for securing systems and troubleshooting problems. Common security issues and mobile security risks will be discussed. Course topics align with the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Security+ 2 10151104

Examines the architectures of security, securing mobile and web applications, cloud and virtualization issues, and account and access control processes. Course topics align with the CompTIA Security+ certification. Further introduces security concepts, tools, and procedures for preventing, mitigating and responding to security incidents.

Security+ 3 10151105

Examines risk and the standard procedures for security, data security, cryptography, and Public Key Infrastructure and processes for mitigation. Building upon security concepts, tools, and procedures for preventing, mitigating and responding to security incidents. Course topics align with the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Software Architecture 10152792

Introduces N-tier software architecture where learners work in Agile teams to create and deploy ASP.NET applications comprised of data access, business and presentation layers using MVC architecture. The application will access data from a relational database using an object-relational mapping (ORM) framework. Additional topics include: Agile project management, version control, authentication, authorization and consuming web services.

User Experience Design A 10152524

Examines the fundamental principles and concepts of user experience research. Learners will apply user experience standards in the research phase of the User Experience Design process to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, user research, and requirements analysis.

User Experience Design B 10152525

Examines the fundamental principles and concepts of the design and prototyping phase of the User Experience Design process. Learners will apply user experience standards in the design of web and software interfaces to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, requirements analysis, style guides, usability testing, and visual design principles.

User Experience Design C 10152526

Applies the principles and concepts of the design and prototype and testing phase of the User Experience Design process.  Learners will apply user experience standards in the development of an interactive prototype to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, designing for different devices, usability and user experience testing, and interactive design principles.

VPN 10151116

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Virtual Private Networks technologies including: history of VPNs, use of VPN technology, types and different platforms of VPNs; VPN configuration and security. Learner will gain familiarity with the protocols used in a virtual private network; and will configure a site to branch VPN. By the end of this course, the learner will have analyzed, applied, and evaluated various VPN technologies and the protocols to secure a Virtual Private Network.

Vulnerability Analysis 10151102

Explore the process to produce a Vulnerability Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment as a security professional. Discover methods for improving security by locating and determining flaws before they are exploited by bad actors. Examine methods to improve security on tested systems and fixing or minimizing the risks posed by these vulnerabilities. Finally, investigate the techniques and best practices for hardening OS and services.

Web Concepts 1 10152751

Introduces foundational web development concepts using HTML and CSS, with an emphasis on user-focused content, semantic structure, visual styling, and introductory layout techniques. Learners create and modify web pages by applying content strategy principles, accessible HTML markup, external CSS styling, and foundational layout concepts. Additional topics include the use of professional text editors and industry-aligned workflow practices. This course establishes the structural and stylistic foundation for more advanced layout, interaction, and deployment skills developed in subsequent coursework.

Web Concepts 2 10152752

Web Design 2 A 10152554

Extends knowledge of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Learners review basic HTML/CSS concepts, apply their knowledge of the box model, learn additional HTML concepts and CSS styling techniques and create responsive websites. Additional topics include: using tools and techniques to assist in troubleshooting and a brief introduction to JavaScript.

Web Design 2 B 10152555

Extends knowledge of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Learners review basic HTML/CSS concepts, apply their knowledge of the box model, learn additional HTML concepts and CSS styling techniques and create responsive websites. Additional topics include: using tools and techniques to assist in troubleshooting and a brief introduction to JavaScript.

Web Design 2 C 10152556

Extends knowledge of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Learners review basic HTML/CSS concepts, apply their knowledge of the box model, learn additional HTML concepts and CSS styling techniques and create responsive websites. Additional topics include: using tools and techniques to assist in troubleshooting and a brief introduction to JavaScript.