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IT Cyber Fundamentals

Forge Institute is offering a multi-week course that delivers the foundational training for individuals interested in pursuing a career in IT/Cybersecurity. This course provides participants that have little to no experience in IT/Cybersecurity with the primary IT and cybersecurity competencies and practical skills needed to succeed in an entry-level job as an informational technology or cybersecurity professional.

Participants will gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities through instructor-led education, hands-on training, experiential labs, and focused group discussions. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to gain insight & feedback on a variety of professional development topics and career advice through weekly coaching sessions and employer panels This course enhances both technical and professional skills to better position them for full-time employment consideration.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
1 - Basic
Course Prerequisites

None

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
General Public
Federal Employee
Academia
Contractor
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

We are offering an information technology & cybersecurity training course that will help on-ramp you to become an IT/Cybersecurity professional. We’ll provide instructor-led, virtual training and hands-on experiential practice so that you’ll be better prepared to interview and enter the workforce.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Customer Service and Technical Support
  • Data Administration
  • Language Analysis
  • Network Services

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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