Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification Prep

Are you looking to prepare yourself for a job in IT by developing valuable skills and earning foundational IT certifications to propel your career? This prep course is the right step toward reaching those goals.

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Why choose Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)?

Gain fundamental skills and concepts

If you’re an advanced security professional and interested in this course, you know there are eight domains that comprise a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)® for information systems security professionals. This course will give you a job-related approach to the security process while preparing you for the most updated CISSP certification.

Master your security skills

It is designed for experienced IT security practitioners, auditors, consultants, investigators, network or security analysts and engineers, network administrators, information security specialists, and risk management professionals pursuing CISSP certification.

Up-to-date curriculum

Learn the latest trends and techniques with this certification which is updated regularly to ensure that everything it covers is up to date and useful.

Training at ACI Learning Hubs

Industry expert instructors

All ACI Learning courses (in-person and virtual) are taught by a live instructor with years of industry experience. They can answer your questions and help you master the material.

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Flexible course schedules

Attend this 80-hour course over four weeks for four hours per day in a morning, afternoon, or evening format so that you still have time for work or family while completing your studies.

Career services support

After completing your program, you’ll have one-on-one support from the Career Services team. They’ll help you perfect your resume, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and connect with local employers.

Course overview

Put your cybersecurity career in overdrive with the CISSP certification. This course will train you to effectively design, implement and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program. With a CISSP, you validate your expertise and become an (ISC)² member, unlocking a broad array of exclusive resources, educational tools, and peer-to-peer networking opportunities. This course prepares you for the CND exam and is recommended for ACE credit. The cost of the exam is covered by ACI Learning.

Qualify for more roles with CISSP training. The ability to effectively design, implement and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program is relevant to a growing number of cybersecurity roles and positions graduates for advancement.

Learn the latest trends and techniques with this certification which is updated regularly by (ISC)² to ensure that everything it covers is up to date and useful for a career in cyber security.

This course is ideal for career advancers. CISSP is ideal for experienced security practitioners, managers and executives interested in proving their knowledge across a wide array of security practices and principles.

Targeted Certification: CISSP

Level: Advanced

Duration: 40 hours over two weeks

ACE Credits: Recommended for 3

DoD 8570: Yes

Prerequisites

CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications or equivalent experience. CISSP requirements include at least 5 years of professional experience in 2+ fields related to the CBK security domains, or a college degree and 4 years of experience.

Learning style options

In-Person, Instructor-led
Virtual, Instructor-led

Job outlook

This training is designed to prepare students for their certification exams and make sure they’re ready for the challenges of related job roles. The IT industry is growing like never before and employers all over the world are looking to fill these job roles with qualified individuals.

Potential IT career tracks

Individuals who complete this training and achieve their Certified Information Systems Security Professional may qualify for the following job roles:

Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Officer
Director of Information Security
IT Director/Manager
Security Systems Administrator

Information Security Director salary information

Average Salary

$181,092 per year

Salary Range

$163,581 and $201,179

*Salary.com, 2023 Salary data source

Classroom experience

ITPro video content

Review key concepts by watching videos with engaging hosts that are experts in their field of study. Watch these videos as needed to help you master course topics. You'll get access to a free six months ITPro subscription when your Learning Hub classes conclude.

Dynamic study games

As you prepare for exams, you’ll want to study all the material. If you have a difficult time with any concept or can’t pass the practice exam, book a 1-on-1 study session with your Instructor Mentor. Each hub has an Instructor Mentor that is available for personal study support. They’ll create a personalized study plan to help you master even the toughest concepts.

Group activities and discussion topics

With your enrollment, ACI Learning covers the cost of one exam attempt for each course. These exams can cost hundreds of dollars, but we know that getting the certification is the goal of each student.

ACE credit recommendation

This course is recommended for 3 credits.

The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) officially recommended ACI Learning Hubs courses for college credit. Your CompTIA Security+ class at ACI Learning could count towards a traditional degree.

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Ambrose Broswell’s Success Story

I love helping people, and I love solving problems. In IT, you get to do both! If this is a career you want to take, then, absolutely, dive in, and sign up!
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