Q/CND® Qualified/ Cyber Network Defense Professional Certificate Program of Mastery
(Linux, IDS I, II, III, Q/CND, Security+, CASP or CISSP + 1 Elective) CPoM

SU's Q/CND Qualified/ Cyber Network Defense and Offensive missions are threaded into the Network Cyber Defense Training classes. The mission is to master defensive scenarios to protect your networks from the hacker. This training is for those who seek qualified cyber network defense, cy ops and threat attack careers. The Q/CND Certificate Program of Mastery Program is an accredited program with related cyber micro credentials. 

SU training techniques are a perfect match for our military cyber defense workforce goals and cyber operations since they not only train the relevant concepts of cyber defense and its CND specialties but also in the case of Q|SA and Q|PTL courses challenge the students to apply those concepts in a tactical mastery level setting that an actual security analyst or penetration tester might see. SU also provides advanced training paths in topics such as network defense, penetration testing, exploitation, digital forensics, and software security that is tailored to the trainee's long‐term skills acquisition goals. The instruction is provided by proven leaders in the field and guarantees graduates have the immediately applicable skills to be relevant in the cyber fight. In my experience, few practitioners can apply the skills gained in a traditional immersion course into the workforce. Instructors have led, trained, and worked alongside with cyber professionals who have earned numerous industry certifications. However, it has been shown time and again that these certifications provide mere exposure without the critical analysis and creative thinking required to solve tough problems in our evolving cyberspace. SU addresses this shortcoming with their mastery level training model and apprenticeship.

SU's Q/CND Qualified/ Cyber Network Defense and Offensive missions are threaded into the Network Cyber Defense Training classes. The mission is to master defensive scenarios to protect your networks from the hacker. This training is for those who seek qualified cyber network defense, cy ops and threat attack careers. The Q/CND Certificate Program of Mastery Program is an accredited program with related cyber micro credentials.

Welcome to SU’s Q/ISP, Q/IAP, Q/WP, Q/SSE, Q/CND Certificate Programs of Mastery Framework. Here students have up to 7 years to complete a SU Qualified/ Cyber Security Certificate Program. SU Programs are SCHEV Approved and MSA-CESS Accredited Vocational Non-Degree Certificate Programs. Programs are face-to-face modalities that may lead to cyber certs, credentials & employment.

All Students are required to register online at the SU website REGISTER ME Tab (https://www.securityuniversity.net/reg.php).

NON-STANDARD TERM DEFENITION AND CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING WAIVER (CPLW)
SU classes are non-standard term [shorter than a standard quarter or semester]. The number of hours a student attends class is measured. SU embraces credit for prior learning. Students enroll in a 936 hour program of 10 classes and 3 practicals. Students should complete 2-3 classes each year in years 1-3, and complete one class in years 4-7. Students can earn 30 hrs of credit for prior learning per class. 30 hr Credit for Prior Learning Waiver (CPLW) may be applied for a total of 72 hrs per class attended.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS - SU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic origin / national origin, disability, perceived gender, or gender identity in admissions, career services, or any other activities. Applicants will not be denied admission on the basis of any of the foregoing factors, but applicants must meet all requirements specified for admission.

A Student must meet the state minimum age requirement to enter school (if applicable) and must submit the following:

• A copy of a valid state or federal issued photo identification
• Has sufficient knowledge of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
• Or verified 2 months of work experience or employer enrollment.
• A yes or no answer with school president is sufficient to confirm one's knowledge of TCP/IP.
• A resume can verify 2 months of work experience using TCP/IP.
• A school transcript or credential validation is requested for credit for prior learning waiver.

STUDENT ADMISSION AND ORIENTATION INFORMATION:
All incoming Students must attend an in-person orientation the morning of the first day of class or program. During orientation students learn about responsibilities and standards, prior credit, attendance, testing & graduation.