Online Courses - Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center

Important Notice for Veterans and Military Personnel

Please note that the online CompTIA certification courses are non-academic and do not typically qualify for GI Bill® or military tuition assistance benefits. These courses are designed for professional certification and continuing education and are not part of an accredited academic program. We recommend contacting your military education office or the VA for further guidance.

How These Course Works

Our self-paced, asynchronous online courses let you learn whenever you want and fit study time into your schedule.

Courses include around 100 short and easy modules with videos and notes that cover the concepts step by step.
Short assessments at the end of each module check your knowledge.
Major objectives will be assessed at the end of each learning module.
Opportunity to practice for the exams just like you would when you take the test.

Your instructor will facilitate, encourage, help, and ensure that you finish what you started. Finally, once you are ready, we will issue you a voucher to take the exam from a certified CompTIA location or proctored online.

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Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

This course introduces students to the introductory concepts and terminology of cybersecurity. This includes fundamental security principles and the historical cybersecurity attacks.

Students should gain familiarity with general security concepts and principles. They should understand the role of people in security and the best defenses against social engineering. Students should also understand the types of attacks on computer systems and networks and the auditing process.

CompTIA Network+ Certification Preparation Course Test Voucher Included

Cost: $475 per course registration (non-refundable)

CompTIA Network+ exam covers IT infrastructure, including troubleshooting, configuring, managing, and securing networks. This foundation will help you move into cybersecurity certifications like CompTIA Security+.

This course covers the 5 domains of the Network+ exam:

Networking Concepts
Infrastructure
Network Operations
Network Security
Network Troubleshooting and Tools

CompTIA Pentest+ Certification Preparation Course Test Voucher Included

Cost: $575 per course registration (non-refundable)

CompTIA Pentest+ exam assesses the most up-to-date penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and management skills necessary to determine the resiliency of the network against attacks.

This course covers all five domains of the exam:

Planning and Scoping (15%)
Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification (22%)
Attacks and Exploits (30%)
Penetration Testing Tools (17%)
Reporting and Communication Total (16%)

This course is adapted to the PT0-003 version of the CompTIA Pentest+ Exam.

CompTIA Security+ Certification Preparation Course Test Voucher Included

Cost: $495 per course registration (non-refundable)

CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification IT professionals should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required in any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on trouble-shooting to ensure security professionals have practical problem-solving skills. Cybersecurity professionals with Security+ know how to address security incidents – not just identify them. Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US Department of Defense to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements.

In this course, you will prepare to

Pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam with confidence
Perform basic security configurations
Understand computer security, its functions, and its components

CompTIA Tech+ Certification Preparation Course Test Voucher Included

Cost: $349 per course registration (non-refundable)

CompTIA Tech+ is the essential certification for anyone exploring a career in tech. It provides you with the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed to navigate today’s digital world, giving you the confidence to take the first step toward a tech-related career.

Course objectives and goals include:

Build foundational understanding of computer hardware, software, and operating systems
Develop key troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Learn essential networking, cloud, and cybersecurity concepts
Learn best practices for securing devices, managing passwords, and using encryption to protect data at rest and in transit.
Understand how technology functions in business environments

CompTIA CySA+ Certification Preparation Course Test Voucher Included

Cost: $525 per course registration (non-refundable)

The CompTIA CYSA+ exam is an IT workforce certification that applies behavioral analytics to networks and devices to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats through continuous security monitoring.

In this course, you will prepare to pass the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam with confidence! CySA+ will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:

Leverage intelligence and threat detection techniques
Analyze and interpret data
Identify and address vulnerabilities
Suggest preventative measures
Effectively respond to and recover from incidents.
Let the Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center help you kickstart your journey to more cybersecurity knowledge and your CompTIA CySA+ certification from CompTIA.