Welcome to Nevada State Cybersecurity (NSCS) at Nevada State University!
Nevada State Cybersecurity (NSCS) supports the growth of a diverse community of adult learners through innovative, engaging experiences, and professional certifications that promote the acquisition of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to enhance academic, personal, professional career success while meeting the needs of tomorrow’s information technology workforce.
Nevada State Cybersecurity offers a holistic educational approach through workforce development, student success, and community support to prepare workers for industry-recognized IT certification tests. Participants of this program will demonstrate content mastery by earning competency-based Nevada State College-verified digital badges that can be added to a digital resume or portfolio and will receive recognition through certificates that demonstrate their training for each completed section of the program.
NSCS extends fundamental technical knowledge to populations historically underrepresented within IT driven disciplines and encourages individuals to confidently and successfully navigate their path to information technology (IT) careers. A first of its kind in Southern Nevada, our comprehensive program will provide professional training and technical certificates to students as an effective solution to meet growing employer needs for certified IT professionals in the workforce.
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CONTACT US
Nevada State University | 1300 Nevada State Drive | Henderson, Nevada 89002
cybersecurity@nevadastate.edu | 702.992.2508 | https://workforce.nevadastate.edu/
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Nevada State Cybersecurity provides a different educational experience than similarly situated tuition-based professional certificate programs: Nevada State Cybersecurity learners receive a well-rounded instructional experience plus career training and job placement opportunities over a 45-week program period. Nevada State Cybersecurity program targets instruction and student services for successful CompTIA certifications. Development of essential employability (e.g., personal, people, workplace) skills is integrated into the program curriculum to promote proper employee business etiquette.
Click below for NSCS course descriptions and microcredential information.
COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
This course provides comprehensive training designed to equip individuals with essential skills and knowledge in the field of IT including operating systems, hardware and software, security protocols, and basic networking. This course will cover fundamental concepts of computer systems, hardware components, software installation, troubleshooting, and network connectivity. Students will partake in hands-on labs, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios to gain the expertise required of an entry-level computer service technician.
Prep Course for Industry Recognized Credentialing: CompTIA A+ (Plus) Core 1 & 2
Tuition & Fee Costs: $3,200
COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
This course provides a solid foundation in networking principles to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in IT roles involving network setup, configuration, management, and troubleshooting. This course covers both wired and wireless network technologies and provides knowledge of topics such as network protocols, security, topologies, and subnetting. Students will gain proficiency in practical networking tasks, including device configuration, troubleshooting network issues, and ensuring network reliability through hands-on learning.
Prep Course for Industry Recognized Credentialing: CompTIA Network+ (Plus)
Tuition & Fee Costs: $3,200
COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of cybersecurity through an examination of essential topics such as network security, threats and vulnerabilities, access control, cryptography, identity management, risk management, and security compliance. Students will gain a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices through hands-on experiences that will prepare them for success in a wide range of cybersecurity career opportunities.
Prep Course for Industry Recognized Credentialing: CompTIA Security+ (Plus)
Tuition & Fee Costs: $3,200
TUITION & FEES
NSCS courses are held at the Nevada State University campus and/or varying partner sites (e.g., Nevada Partners) during weekdays; be sure to review course information prior to registering. Students can expect to participate in approx. 3-5 hours of lessons and 2-3 hours of hands-on laboratory style exercises.
Registration is available on a rolling basis for open courses starting at $2,400* per 15 week-long program.
* Note that a $100 non-refundable administrative fee is included in the cost of each course.
Be sure to CREATE AN ACCOUNT to register as a student; enrollment of multiple participants requires that each individual have their own account.
POLICIES, FORMS, DOCUMENTS
WORKFORCE POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Code of Conduct | Participants of programs offered through the Division of Workforce Development at Nevada State are expected to adhere to a conduct code. If any issue is not addressed, the NSHE Rules of Conduct and Procedures for Students will govern the matter.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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The NSCS program currently offers the following technical courses:
The following Nevada State Leadership Academy classes are now enrolling:
