PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS
Software Development and Network Security (SDNS)
The goal of SDNS Program is to fill high demand software and cybersecurity-related positions. This proprietary non-degree certificate program provides an all-inclusive pathway from education and training through professional certification to actual job placement.
The SDNS Program is an expert-designed curriculum. It provides a path to industry-leading certifications that lay the foundation for meaningful careers in software development or cybersecurity. Students in Secure Software Development (SDNS01) learn the programming languages in demand, while in Cybersecurity Network (SDNS02) and Cybersecurity Architect (SDNS03) programs learn the latest industry knowledge and best practices in cybersecurity.
SDNS Program provides 3 self-contained tracks. Each prepares a participant for professional certification by internationally recognized certifying agencies, notably the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² and CISCO.
Track | Curriculum | Certification | Employment Opportunities |
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Secure Software Development (SDNS01) | 650 hours | CSSLP (ISC)² Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional |
Software Developer Average US Salary (2020): $165,890 |
Cybersecurity Networks (SDNS02) | 650 hours | CCNA CISCO Certified Network Associate CISCO CyberOps Associate |
Information Security Analyst, Network Administrator Average US Salary (2020): $118,050 |
Cybersecurity Architect (SDNS03) | 650 hours | CISSP (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional |
Cybersecurity Network Architect Average US Salary (2020): $149,690 |
IT Foundations (SDNS04) | 220 hours | CompTIA CompTIA A+ Certification |
CompTIA Average US Salary: $108,170 |
Intermediate Coding (SDNS05) | 195 hours | IEEE Computer Society Associate Software Development Certification |
CIW Web Design Specialist Average US Salary: $86,260 |
Advanced Coding (SDNS06) | 235 hours | IEEE Computer Society Professional Software Development Certification |
Software Lifecycle Professional Average US Salary: $119,350 |
Intermediate Cybersecurity (SDNS07) | 170 hours | CompTIA CompTIA Security Plus+ Certification |
CompTIA Security Plus Average US Salary: $118,030 |
Advanced Cybersecurity Networks (SDNS08) | 260 hours | Cisco Systems Inc CyberOps Associate Certification |
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate Average US Salary: $117,360 |
Advanced Cybersecurity Architect (SDNS09) | 260 hours | CompTIA CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) |
CySA+ Average US Salary: $110,250 |
The knowledge and practical skills learned through each of the tracks in this micro-credentialed program apply directly to in-demand jobs in today’s marketplace. There are no prerequisites for enrolling in any of these tracks – just an abiding interest and desire to learn, develop, and make a difference!
SDNS-01 Secure Software Development
SDNS-02 Network Security Associate
SDNS-03 Cybersecurity Architect
SDNS-04 IT Foundations
SDNS-05 Intermediate Coding
SDNS-06 Advanced Coding
SDNS-07 Intermediate Cybersecurity Program
SDNS-08 Advanced Cybersecurity Network Program
SDNS-09 Advanced Cybersecurity Architect Program
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