Dive into the world of artificial intelligence with our hands-on introductory course! This six-week training provides a comprehensive introduction to and exploration of AI fundamentals and their transformative role in workforce development. Using materials from the Intel AI for Workforce program and the Orange data mining software, you'll not only gain a solid grasp of AI concepts but also hands-on experience with the following:

• AI Fundamentals: Start with the basics of Artificial Intelligence, diving into its core principles and real-world applications.
• AI vs. Generative AI vs. Chatbots: Uncover the distinctions between these exciting technologies and their unique uses.
• Practical Use Cases: Discover how AI is revolutionizing workforce sectors such as healthcare, finance, and more.
• Open-Source Tools: Evaluate and compare tools like ChatGPT and Advanced Gemini, and learn how they enhance professional tasks.
• Mathematical Computing: Get comfortable with SciPy and NumPy for data analysis and AI modeling.
• Natural Language Processing (NLP): Understand the generation of NLP and its practical applications.

Engage in practical projects, like building chatbots, without needing any prior programming experience. This course emphasizes learning by doing, incorporating no-code tools and introductory Python coding to empower you to create your own AI applications.

The course, AI in Cybersecurity, is a comprehensive program designed to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and defensive security measures. It begins by establishing the fundamental concepts of both Cybersecurity and AI, exploring frameworks like the CIA Triad and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and analyzing the evolving cyber threat landscape, including the rise of AI-powered attacks. The core of the course focuses on practical AI applications, covering Machine Learning (supervised and unsupervised) for tasks like malware and anomaly detection, as well as the use of Generative AI and Large Language Models for vulnerability discovery and threat prevention. The final weeks delve into advanced security operations, including AI-driven network traffic analysis, Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), incident response strategies, malware analysis, and applied penetration testing techniques, all culminating in a practical project.

This introductory course provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. It contains 20 hours of course content and prepares participants to pursue an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.

Why become an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner? There is an increasing demand for cloud professionals. Whether you’re starting a new career or developing your professional skills, learning cloud computing will prove valuable and keep you relevant.

Click on the link to see why being AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is worth it: https://www.knowledgehut.com/blog/cloud-computing/is-aws-cloud-practitioner-worth-it

Honolulu Community College is an authorized AWS Academy. Curriculum is regularly updated and comes directly from AWS.

This intermediate-level course covers the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on AWS and helps participants gain the skills they need to pursue the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification. This course contains approximately 40 hours of content delivered through lectures, hands-on labs, and project work. 

The abilities validated by the AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification are covered in this training: 

• Effectively demonstrate knowledge of how to architect and deploy secure and robust applications on AWS technologies
• Define a solution using architectural design principles based on customer requirements
• Provide implementation guidance based on best practices to the organization throughout the life cycle of the project

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate examination is intended for individuals who perform a solutions architect role and have one or more years of hands-on experience designing available, cost-efficient, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS.

Required preparation:

- Completion of "Cloud Foundations" course or equivalent knowledge and/or experience.  

- Must have general IT knowledge requirements which include excellent understanding of multi-tier architectures, RDBMS, strong networking experience, experience with CDN and performance concepts and knowledge of the software development life cycle. 

- One year of hands-on experience designing available, cost-efficient, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS and hands-on experience with AWS deployment and management services and use of compute, networking, storage, and database AWS services.

Recommended prep: One year of hands-on experience designing available, cost-efficient, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS and hands-on experience with AWS deployment and management services and use of compute, networking, storage, and database AWS services.

Honolulu Community College is an AWS Academic Academy using curriculum and resources developed by AWS. Materials are continually updated by AWS for optimal  learning. 

The Advanced Security Pathway leading to Cyber Analytics is an intensive, dual-certification program designed to bridge the gap between foundational security knowledge and the specialized field of threat intelligence. This comprehensive training combines the core principles of CompTIA Security+ with the analytical rigor of CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+).

The curriculum begins by establishing a "Security First" mindset, covering the essential pillars of cybersecurity: threats, attacks, vulnerabilities, and identity management. Students will learn to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices against modern exploits.

In the second phase, the course shifts focus toward Cyber Analytics. Students will learn to utilize behavioral analytics and threat detection techniques to identify vulnerabilities, interpret data from security monitoring tools, and lead incident response efforts. By the end of this pathway, students will be equipped to not only identify security gaps but to proactively hunt for threats and orchestrate an enterprise-level defense through data-driven analysis.

Note on Certification: This course is a "Certification Prep" pathway. Tuition covers the cost of both the CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA CySA+ certification exam vouchers. Vouchers will be provided upon successful completion of the course requirements.

Key Learning Modules:

• Infrastructure & Architecture: Designing secure network environments and implementing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Threat Intelligence & Management: Applying environmental reconnaissance techniques and analyzing the output of security tools.
• Vulnerability Management: Implementing vulnerability scanning processes and analyzing results to prioritize remediation.
   
• Cyber Analytics & Operations: Utilizing specialized security tools to perform data analysis and interpret monitoring results.
• Incident Response & Recovery: Developing and executing incident response procedures, including forensic analysis and post-incident reporting.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Summarizing the business impact of security risks and implementing best practices for organizational governance.

AutoCAD Essentials 2024

Whether you are an aspiring CAD/CAM professional or revisiting the latest software, this is the foundation you’ll need in AutoCAD. In this fundamentals course, you will learn how to navigate the AutoCAD user interface and gain familiarity with basic terminology, fundamental features and “logic” of the software. You’ll be able to draw with commands and techniques for creating, manipulating, editing, storing and presenting technical drawings. You will manage objects with layers, add dimension, annotation and work tables/schedules, work with layouts, plot and print, and much more. By the end of the course, you will impress yourself with how much you can do in CAD through practical hands-on labs experienced in this course to reinforce concepts.

Begin preparing for a networking career with this introduction to how networks operate. This first course in the 3-course CCNA series introduces architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements - functions needed to support the operations and priorities of Fortune 500 companies to small innovative retailers. You'll even get the chance to build simple local area networks (LANs) yourself. You'll have a working knowledge of IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and be able to perform basic configurations for routers and switches.

*This is the first course in a 3-course CCNA series designed to prepare participants for entry-level networking jobs.

This course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks, including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. In this second course in a 3-course CCNA series you’ll perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN. After completing all three CCNA courses, you are ready to take the CCNA Certification.

Required prep: Completion of CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks or equivalent knowledge and experience

Large enterprises depend heavily on the smooth operation of their network infrastructures. This is why networking professionals are vital to every organization and those with networking skills can land a great job and set their sights on a rewarding career! This third course in the 3-course CCNA series describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. It covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks.

This course prepares participants for networking analyst and engineering positions. Tuition covers a certification exam voucher for the CCNA certification.

You'll Learn These Core Skills:

• Work with routers and switches using OSPF in point-to-point and multiaccess networks.
• Mitigate threats and enhance network security using access control lists and security best practices.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Understand virtualization, SDN, and how APIs and configuration management tools enable network automation.

Required prep: Completion of CCNA 1 v7 (Introduction to Networks) and CCNA 2 v7 (Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials) or equivalent knowledge and experience

The first in a two-course series to build expertise in networking and prepare for CCNP certification and professional-level jobs. 

Computer networking is the backbone of all digital communication. 

Learn how to design intricate network systems and take on challenging network solutions. 
CCNP1: Enterprise Core Networking is the first course in a 2-part series that prepares you for professional-level networking roles like Network Administrator, System Administrator, and Network Engineer. From switching and routing to wireless and security, dive deep into complex networking topics. 

This course is designed to prepare you for the Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies exam (350-401 ENCOR). 

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Configure L2 redundancy in an enterprise network.

• Configure EIGRP to optimize performance in an enterprise network.

• Implement advanced OSPF features to improve performance in both IPv4 and

IPv6 enterprise networks.

• Configure eBGP in a single-homed remote access network.

• Explain the concepts of multicast operation and QoS in an enterprise network.

• Configure IP services and VPNs to support secure, managed site-to-site and

remote-access networks.

• Explain how wireless topologies and antennas allow APs to pair with WLCs in

an enterprise network.

• Implement secure wireless networks to manage and support wireless roaming.

• Implement advanced technologies to support a secure and scalable enterprise

network architecture.

• Configure network technologies to provide secure infrastructure access.

• Explain the purposes and characteristics of virtualization and network

automation.

The second in a two-course series that prepares you for CCNP certification and professional-level networking jobs.

As organizations increasingly rely on sophisticated network systems, the demand for skilled networking professionals grows. 

Earning an advanced networking certification deepens your understanding of complex concepts.
CCNP2: Enterprise Advanced Routing is the second course in a 2-part series that prepares you for professional-level networking roles like Network Administrator, Systems Engineer, Network Support Technician, and Mid-level Network Engineer. 

The course delves into advanced aspects of routing such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and key VPN technologies, essential for managing enterprise-grade networks. It also addresses critical areas of infrastructure security and the use of management tools in secure, large-scale networks. 
This course is designed to prepare you for the Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services concentration exam (300-410). 

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Implement EIGRP to optimize network performance in both IPv4 and IPv6

networks.

• Troubleshoot issues with multi-area OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 implementation.

• Implement advanced features in BGP to optimize network performance.

• Implement conditional forwarding and route redistribution in a multi-protocol

enterprise network.

• Implement secure access using advanced tunneling technologies.

• Troubleshoot device and network security.

Per CompTIA, “Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an IT workforce certification that applies behavioral analytics to networks and devices to prevent, detect, and combat cybersecurity threats through continuous security monitoring. The goal is to improve the overall state of IT security through identifying and combating malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs).

This is an intermediate level security course which covers both current and upcoming job skills used by threat intelligence analysts, application security analysts, compliance analysts, incident responders and handlers, and threat hunters. It provides new techniques for combating threats in and outside the Security Operations Center (SOC). Course topics include:

• Security operations and monitoring
• Software and systems security
• Incident response
• Automation
• Threat and vulnerability management
• IT regulatory compliance and assessment

CompTIA CySA+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. It also meets the KSAT requirements of various DoD Cyberspace Workforce (DCWF) work roles identified in Directive 8140, as mapped by the U.S. Institute of Defense Analysis (IDA). It is compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

All course materials are provided. A certification exam voucher is included with the course and it is a requirement to take the certification exam if you are using grant funds to pay for your training.

This course is asynchronous guided by an instructor, with a first required synchronous first meeting. It is a demanding, fast-paced course requiring independent study with many hours of readings and labs outside of class. Access to a computer with a camera and microphone, and robust, reliable Internet  is required. The certification exam voucher is included. 

CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making. Equip yourself with skills to better analyze and interpret data, communicate insights, and demonstrate competency. CompTIA Data+ validates that certified professionals have the skills required to facilitate data-driven business decisions.

Topics and skills covered in training include:

• Data concepts and environments

• Data mining and manipulation

• Data analysis

• Visualization and reporting

• Data governance, quality, and controls

This is a new CompTIA certification which was first introduced in February 2022. Jobs which use skills learned in this course include data, clinical, reporting, operations, and business intelligence analysts. 

At the end of the course, you should be able to: 

• Better analyze and interpret data by mining data more effectively, analyzing with rigor, and avoiding confounding results.

• Communicate insights through highlighting what’s important, producing reports that persuade, not confuse, and helping the team make better data-driven decisions.

• Demonstrate competency where you will be a more valuable team member. Proof of data literacy means you’re more employable and more upwardly mobile.

The Data+ certification exam is included with this course. 

Required preparation: 

• CompTIA recommends 18–24 months of experience in a report/business analyst job role

• Exposure to databases and analytical tools

• Basic understanding of statistics

• Data visualization experience

• Computer or laptop with a camera and microphone and robust Internet access

Are you an ArcGIS ArcMap user who needs to move up to ArcGIS Pro? Are you new to GIS and need to learn the fundamentals of GIS? Either way, this course provides you hands-on training using current desktop GIS tools. GIS is an integral part of a technology infrastructure and these tools are used by organizations all over the world to monitor and manage the environment, work more efficiently, provide better customer service, and save money.

This course uses online materials and in-class exercises to cover fundamental concepts of GIS and the major functionality contained in ArcGIS software from Esri. It also covers how to download GIS data from the City and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawai`i and how to combine that data with your own GIS data.

You will work with a variety of ArcGIS Pro tools as you learn to create maps, find information, create and edit geographic data, and solve a variety of geographic problems. If you’re currently an ArcGIS ArcMap user, you’ll receive guidance on how to apply your knowledge of ArcMap tools in the ArcGIS Pro environment.

Class time will be spent reviewing the online materials and applying newly learned skills to Hawai‘i data and projects. By doing this, you have a benefit of applying theories to real world situations with the guidance of an instructor.

This course is taught using ArcGIS Desktop Pro 2.4.3.

Introduction to Data Analysis sets a foundation for those interested in pursuing more advanced topics in data analysis.

Becoming a data analyst requires proficiency in several areas:

• Data wrangling
• Programming
• Statistical methods
• Machine learning
• Data visualization

There is truly a vast amount of open data available to anyone who knows where to find it, but data is often found in a form that does not lend itself to analysis.

Data wrangling is the use of tools and techniques to transform unstructured data into structured data from which descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics can be derived. Business leaders depend on high-quality, real-time analytics to make informed business decisions. This "business intelligence" enables a company to differentiate itself from its competition, but high-quality, real-time analytics is the end game. One has to walk before they can run. Data analysts often point out that roughly 70% of their work involves data wrangling.

This course sets you on a successful path in data analysis by building a solid foundation. A course will follow that introduces learners to machine learning via Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio.

Recommended preparation: Algebra and basic statistics. No programming experience is required - the necessary R programming will be learned in the context of working with data sets.

This course introduces participants to the rapidly evolving field of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) — the technology behind ChatGPT, DALL·E, Gemini, Claude, and other content creation systems. Using hands-on exercises with popular AI tools.you will learn how generative models work, explore their applications in text, images, audio, and video. 

By the end of this course, you will have the skills to create, evaluate, and responsibly apply Generative AI solutions across education, business, and creative domains. Emphasis will also be placed on AI ethics, prompt engineering, and future workforce implications.

Introduction to Machine Learning introduces learners to the concepts and terminology of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and generative AI.

By the end of this course, students will be able to select and apply Amazon Web Services to resolve business problems using machine learning. They will also be able to label, build, train, and deploy a custom machine learning model through a guided, hands-on approach. In addition, students will get first experience working with generative AI through a guided, hands-on lab.

Topics covered include:

• Networking Concepts - Explain the purpose of a variety of networking concepts and implement them appropriately
• Infrastructure - Determine and explain appropriate cabling, device, and storage technologies
• Network Operations - Use best practices to manage the network, determine policies, and ensure business continuity
• Network Security - Summarize physical security and common attacks while securing the wired and wireless network
• Network Troubleshooting and Tools - Explain the network troubleshooting methodology and appropriate tools to support connectivity and performance

After completing this course and the accompanying hands-on lab exercises, you will be prepared to select the best network design, hardware, and software for your environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network. 

Training is distance-delivered via Zoom with a combination of live lectures, readings, and labs. Many hours of independent self-study are expected outside of class meetings.

This course prepares you for the CompTIA Network+ certification. Although test prep for the certification exams is covered in class, additional study is needed. Certification exam which is included in this training is scheduled at the end of the course. Participants must report their test date and exam results.

How great would it be to write your own computer program? Or design a web or desktop application that millions of people could enjoy? Both are a possibility if you learn how to code in Python. Python is a very versatile, object-oriented programming language used by startups and tech giants, Google, Facebook, Dropbox, and IBM. Python is also recommended for aspiring developers who are interested in pursuing careers in Security, Networking and Internet-of-Things. Cisco calls this the language of IoT.

This course introduces universal computer programming concepts such as data types, containers, functions, conditions, loops, as well as Python programming language syntax, semantics, and the runtime environment. Course content and delivery will be online via the Cisco Networking Academy CMS.

Upon course completion with additional self-study, participants will be prepared to take the following certification: 

• PCEP - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer 

Required preparation: No prior knowledge of programming is needed, though you must be an experienced computer user. Access to a computer with a camera and microphone and robust Internet to use course materials and labs is required. 

Security+ is a great course for people who want to begin their cybersecurity career. It establishes the core knowledge required of 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 security problem-solving skills. Cybersecurity professionals with Security+ know how to address security incidents - not just identify them.

This Security+ course is taught with a practical approach to prepare you for the certification exam and for skills required on the job. You will apply general security concepts to real world scenarios. Competencies match the CompTIA certification exam areas. Topics covered include:-

• Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities - Detect various types of compromise and have an understanding of penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts
• Technologies and Tools - Install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security
• Architecture and Design - Implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design
• Identity and Access Management - Install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls
• Risk Management - Implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact
• Cryptography and PKI - Understanding of basic cryptographic concepts, algorithms, and functions. Install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure.

Training is distance-delivered via Zoom with a combination of live lectures, readings, and labs. Many hours of independent self-study are expected outside of class meetings.

This course prepares you for the CompTIA Security+ certification. Although test prep for the certification exams is covered in class, additional study is needed. Certification exam which is included in this training is scheduled at the end of the course. Participants must report their test date and exam results.

SecurityX Training and Certification Prep CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner is an advanced level cyber security certification for security architects and senior security engineers charged with leading and improving an enterprise’s cybersecurity readiness. They are able to work in traditional, cloud, and hybrid environments, have governance, risk, and compliance skills, are expected to assess an enterprise’s cybersecurity readiness, and lead technical teams to implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions.

Course topics include:

• Security architecture
• Security operations
• Governance, risk, and compliance
• Security engineering and cryptography

SecurityX is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. Regulators and governments rely on ANSI accreditation, because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program.

A certification voucher is included with the course and it is a requirement to take the certification exam if you are using grant funds to pay for your training. This is a performance-based certification for advanced practitioners – not managers – at the advanced skill level of cybersecurity. While managers help identify the cybersecurity policies and frameworks which could be implemented, SecurityX certified professionals determine and implement appropriate solutions.

VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage features intensive hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere, which includes VMware ESXi and VMware vCenter Server. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size and forms the foundation for most other VMware technologies in the software-defined data center.

This course is beneficial to system administrators and systems engineers and meets the prerequisite for advanced vSphere courses, which can be found at: www.vmware.com/education.

Objectives:

• Describe the software-defined data center and explain vSphere components and structure
• Add ESXi hosts to a VMware vCenter Server Appliance instance
• Manage vCenter Server Appliance and describe vCenter Server architecture
• Use a local content library as an ISO store, and deploy a virtual machine
• Use vCenter Server to manage an ESXi host
• Configure and manage vSphere infrastructure with VMware Host Client and VMware vSphere Client
• Describe virtual networks with vSphere standard switches and configure standard switch policies
• Use vCenter Server to manage various types of host storage: VMware vSphere® VMFS, NFS, iSCSI, and RDM
• Migrate virtual machines with VMware vSphere vMotion
• Migrate virtual machine storage with VMware vSphere Storage vMotion Monitor resource usage, and manage resource pools
• Configure and manage vSphere HA and VMware vSphere Fault Tolerance
• Use VMware vSphere Replication and VMware vSphere Data Protection to replicate virtual machines and perform data recovery
• Use VMware vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler clusters to improve host scalability
• Use VMware vSphere Update Manager to apply patches and perform basic troubleshooting of ESXi hosts, virtual machines, and vCenter Server operations
• Identify troubleshooting methodology to logically diagnose faults and improve troubleshooting efficiency