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CourseCourse NameDetailsClassification

09340-Q Automated High Frequency Radio Start: Sep-01-2009
End: Sep-03-2009
Unclassified
Note: Please find logistics details for class below the coures description.
09760-E TEMPEST Threat Management (Formerly TEMPEST Managers' Certification Course) Start: Sep-02-2009
End: Sep-03-2009
Classified SECRET, US Citizens Only
Note: Instructor has an MSEE, is a Certified Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer, and a NSA Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II with over 25 years of techical experience in TEMPEST and electromagnetic compatibility. Please see course logistics information below course description.
09203-AX The U.S. Intelligence Community: Who Does What, With What, for What? Start: Sep-15-2009
End: Sep-17-2009
Classified SECRET, US Citizens Only
Note: No one knows the intel community better than Dr. Mark Lowenthal, Course Coordinator and Instructor. In this course he brings together key players from all the agencies. Please see course logistics information below course description.
09750-T Fundamentals of TEMPEST Security Start: Sep-15-2009
End: Sep-17-2009
Classified SECRET, US Citizens Only
Note: Students must possess a Final SECRET Clearance. Interim clearances are not permissible. Please see course logistics information below course description. This course has filled, so we have added another one scheduled for Sept 22-24.
09360-F Implementing IPv6 Start: Sep-22-2009
End: Sep-25-2009
Unclassified
Note: Please see course logistics information below course description. T.J. Evans, CISSP, has more than 15 years IT network engineering, security and support experience. Jeff Doyle specializes in IP routing protocols, MPLS, and IPv6.
09750-V Fundamentals of TEMPEST Security Start: Sep-22-2009
End: Sep-24-2009
Classified SECRET, US Citizens Only
Note: Students must possess a Final SECRET Clearance. Interim clearances are not permissible. Please see course logistics information below course description.
09500-A Mastering the Language of Physics and Electronics: How to Sound Like Einstein When You're Not Start: Sep-25-2009
End: Sep-25-2009
Unclassified
Note: New date! Please see course logistics information below course description.
09782-A System Forensics and Incident Response (with certification exam) Start: Sep-28-2009
End: Oct-02-2009
Unclassified
Note: A properly configured laptop is required to participate in this course.Please see course logistics information below course description.
09650-Z Cyber Security - the Building Block of IT Start: Sep-29-2009
End: Oct-02-2009
Unclassified
Note: Formerly titled, " Information Assurance, Roadmap to Excellence."Please see course logistics information below course description. Go/No Go decisions are made 2-weeks before course start dates. Register early and avoid disappointment!
09901-BB Government Contracting: Workshop for Engineers, Project Managers, Technical Representatives, Procurement Specialists, Contract Administrators Start: Sep-29-2009
End: Sep-30-2009
Unclassified
Note: Instructor: Bill C. Giallourakis, Esq. -- Corporate and Patent Attorney
10302-BT Military Satellite Communications in a Net-Centric Environment Start: Oct-05-2009
End: Oct-09-2009
Classified SECRET
Note: Please find logistics details for class below the coures description.
10385-O Internet and Multi-Level Security and Technology Start: Oct-06-2009
End: Oct-08-2009
Unclassified
Note: Please see course logistics information below course description. Instructor: Dr. A. J. Robertson, a senior scientist with Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. Dr. Robertson is also an adjunct professor at University of Colorado, where he teaches networking and numerical analysis.
10515-E Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) and Spectrum Supportability (SS) for Program Managers Start: Oct-13-2009
End: Oct-13-2009
Unclassified
Note: New Course! Designed specifically for non-technical personnel in the program management and acquisition communities.Please find course logistics information below course description.
10261-O Net-Centric Warfare: Interpretation, Technologies and Implementation Start: Oct-13-2009
End: Oct-16-2009
Unclassified
Note: Please find logistics details for class below the course description. Class attendees can expect a no holds barred discusson of netcentric warfare. Key Note speaker will be a rotation of government, civilian and military seniors with plolicy, acquisition, and operational experience with netcentricity.
10601-Y Knowledge Management and Social Networking through Semantic Web Start: Oct-14-2009
End: Oct-16-2009
Unclassified
Note: Please see course logistics information below course description. Instructor: Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham, Director of the CyberSecurity Research Center and Professor of Computer Science at University of Texas, Dallas's Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
10350-Q Wireless Systems and Networks -- Now Includes Cognitive and Softward Defined Radios! Start: Oct-20-2009
End: Oct-22-2009
Unclassified
Note: Instructor: Dr. Harvey Gates has a dual appointment as associate professor adjunct in the Departments of Interdisciplinary Telecommunications and Aerospace Sciences, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He specializes in graduate-level data and computer communications. Please find course logistics information below the course description.
10502-C Implementing Communities of Interest for the DoD Net-Centric Data Strategy Start: Oct-20-2009
End: Oct-21-2009
Unclassified
Note: NEW COURSE!
10755-T TEMPEST Professionals Certification Course Start: Oct-20-2009
End: Oct-23-2009
Classified SECRET, US Citizens Only
Note: Students must have a Final Secret Clearance. Interim clearances are not permissible. Please see course logistics information below course description.
10603-M Data Mining Technologies and Applications in Business Intelligence and National Security Start: Oct-21-2009
End: Oct-23-2009
Unclassified
Note: Please see course logistics information below course description. Instructor: Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham, Director of the CyberSecurity Research Center and a Professor of Computer Science in the University of Texas at Dallas's Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
10503-BM DoD Architecture Framework Implementation Start: Oct-26-2009
End: Oct-30-2009
Unclassified
Note: Dr. Alex Levis, a former Chief Scientist of the Air Force, and Dr. Lee Wagenhals, Instructors. Please find course logistics information below course description. The course is undergoing a major revision to prepare participants in developing architectures conformant to DODAF 2.0.
10380-N Information Security: Protecting Against Cyber Threats Start: Oct-28-2009
End: Oct-29-2009
Unclassified
Note: Please see course logistics information below course description. CI, Terrorism, Special Ops, Covcom and Interception: Realities of Modern Technologies. (Formerly Cyber Security: The US Gov't Report Card). Taught by Dr. Michael Caloyannides, a recognized expert in information security.
10701-O Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility Start: Nov-02-2009
End: Nov-02-2009
Unclassified
Note: Class starts at 8:30 a.m.
10784-A Malware Forensics and Incident Response (with certification exam) Start: Nov-02-2009
End: Nov-06-2009
Unclassified
Note: A properly configured laptop is required to participate in this course.Please see course logistics information below course description.
10901-AX Government Contracting: Workshop for Engineers, Project Managers, Technical Representatives, Procurement Specialists, Contract Administrators Start: Nov-03-2009
End: Nov-05-2009
Unclassified
Note: Please see course logistics information below course description. Instructor: Bill C. Giallourakis, Esq. -- Corporate and Patent Attorney
10705-T Shielded Enclosures Start: Nov-03-2009
End: Nov-03-2009
Unclassified
Note: Class starts at 8:30 a.m. See also Courses 706-S and 707-S. Take 1, 2 or all 3! Available in Spanish - Disponible en Espanol.
10706-T Shielding Effectiveness Testing Start: Nov-04-2009
End: Nov-05-2009
Unclassified
Note: See also Courses 705-S and 707-S. Take 1, 2 or all 3! Available in Spanish - Disponible en Espanol. Please see course logistics information below course description.
10707-T Construction of Electromagnetically Shielded Enclosures Start: Nov-06-2009
End: Nov-06-2009
Unclassified
Note: See also Course 705-S and 706-S. Take 1, 2 or all 3! Available in Spanish -- Disponible en Espanol. Please see course logistics informaion below course description.
10281-AE Net-Enabled Command Capability (NECC): Evolving from the GCCS Family of Systems Start: Nov-16-2009
End: Nov-20-2009
Classified SECRET, US Citizens Only
Note: Despite what you may have heard, that NECCs technology might be dead  dont believe it for a minute. Much like the famous quote about another death being greatly exaggerated, if you are not up to speed on where NECC is going, you are not going to be at the right place at the right time with the knowledge to survive. Final Secret Clearance Required. Please find logistics details for class below the course description.
10203-AY The U.S. Intelligence Community: Who Does What, With What, for What? Start: Dec-01-2009
End: Dec-03-2009
Unclassified
Note: No one knows the intel community better than Dr. Mark Lowenthal, Course Coordinator and Instructor. In this course he brings together key players from all the agencies. Please see course logistics information below course description.
10310-Q Principles of Communications and Networking Start: Dec-07-2009
End: Dec-11-2009
Unclassified
Note: Please find logistics details for class below the coures description.
10912-C/SANS 512 SANS Security Leadership Essentials for Managers Start: Feb-01-2010
End: Feb-05-2010
Unclassified
Note: Please register at http://www.sans.org. Registration will close December 18, 2009. Tuition will increase on November 20, 2009. Exam requires separate registration and fee.
10503-BN DoD Architecture Framework Implementation Start: Feb-01-2010
End: Feb-05-2010
Unclassified
Note: Dr. Alex Levis and Dr. Lee Wagenhals, Instructors.
10901-AZ Government Contracting: Workshop for Engineers, Project Managers, Technical Representatives, Procurement Specialists, Contract Administrators Start: Feb-02-2010
End: Feb-04-2010
Unclassified
Note: Instructor: Bill C. Giallourakis, Esq. -- Corporate and Patent Attorney. Registration will close February 3, 2009.
10302-BV-1 Military Satellite Communications in a Net-Centric Environment Start: Feb-02-2010
End: Feb-04-2010
Unclassified
Note: This 3-day unclassified course is a pre-requisite for the one-day classified course, 302-BV-2, which requires a separate registration. Instructor James A. Mazzei
10320-A The Reality of Radio Communications on the Ground Battlefield Start: Feb-03-2010
End: Feb-03-2010
Unclassified
Note: Registration Closes January 15, 2010
10302-BV-2 Military Satellite Communications in a Net-Centric Environment Start: Feb-05-2010
End: Feb-05-2010
Classified SECRET
Note: This is the classified portion of MILSAT and will be taught in a secure location near the Conventon Center. You must take 302-BV-1 as a prerequisite to this class. Course Coordinator: James A. Mazzei
10780-C Network Forensics and Incident Response (with certification exam) Start: Mar-01-2010
End: Mar-05-2010
Unclassified
Note: A properly configured laptop is required to participate in this course.Please see course logistics information below course description.
10500-B Mastering the Language of Physics and Electronics: How to Sound Like Einstein When You're Not Start: Mar-03-2010
End: Mar-03-2010
Unclassified
Note: Please see course logistics information below course description.
10750-U Fundamentals of TEMPEST Security Start: Mar-09-2010
End: Mar-11-2010
Classified SECRET, US Citizens Only
Note: Students must possess a Final SECRET Clearance. Interim clearances are not permissible. Please see course logistics information below course description.
10350-R Wireless Systems and Networks -- Now Includes Cognitive and Softward Defined Radios! Start: Mar-09-2010
End: Mar-11-2010
Unclassified
Note: Instructor: Dr. Harvey Gates has a dual appointment as associate professor adjunct in the Departments of Interdisciplinary Telecommunications and Aerospace Sciences, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He specializes in graduate-level data and computer communications. Please find course logistics information below the course description.
10901-BA Government Contracting: Workshop for Engineers, Project Managers, Technical Representatives, Procurement Specialists, Contract Administrators Start: Mar-16-2010
End: Mar-18-2010
Unclassified
Note: Please see course logistics information below course description. Instructor: Bill C. Giallourakis, Esq. -- Corporate and Patent Attorney
10360-G Implementing IPv6 Start: Mar-16-2010
End: Mar-19-2010
Unclassified
Note: Please see course logistics information below course description. T.J. Evans, CISSP, has more than 15 years IT network engineering, security and support experience. Jeff Doyle specializes in IP routing protocols, MPLS, and IPv6.
10281-AF Net-Enabled Command Capability (NECC): Evolving from the GCCS Family of Systems Start: Mar-22-2010
End: Mar-26-2010
Classified SECRET, US Citizens Only
Note: Despite what you may have heard, that NECCs technology might be dead  dont believe it for a minute. Much like the famous quote about another death being greatly exaggerated, if you are not up to speed on where NECC is going, you are not going to be at the right place at the right time with the knowledge to survive. Final Secret Clearance Required. Please find logistics details for class below the course description.
10701-P Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility Start: Mar-22-2010
End: Mar-22-2010
Unclassified
Note: Class starts at 8:30 a.m.
10705-U Shielded Enclosures Start: Mar-23-2010
End: Mar-23-2010
Unclassified
Note: Class starts at 8:30 a.m. See also Courses 706-S and 707-S. Take 1, 2 or all 3! Available in Spanish - Disponible en Espanol.
10706-U Shielding Effectiveness Testing Start: Mar-24-2010
End: Mar-25-2010
Unclassified
Note: See also Courses 705-S and 707-S. Take 1, 2 or all 3! Available in Spanish - Disponible en Espanol. Please see course logistics information below course description.
10707-U Construction of Electromagnetically Shielded Enclosures Start: Mar-26-2010
End: Mar-26-2010
Unclassified
Note: See also Course 705-S and 706-S. Take 1, 2 or all 3! Available in Spanish -- Disponible en Espanol. Please see course logistics informaion below course description.
10755-U TEMPEST Professionals Certification Course Start: Apr-06-2010
End: Apr-09-2010
Classified SECRET, US Citizens Only
Note: Students must have a Final Secret Clearance. Interim clearances are not permissible. Please see course logistics information below course description.
10385-P Internet and Multi-Level Security and Technology Start: Apr-06-2010
End: Apr-08-2010
Unclassified
Note: Please see course logistics information below course description. Instructor: Dr. A. J. Robertson, a senior scientist with Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. Dr. Robertson is also an adjunct professor at University of Colorado, where he teaches networking and numerical analysis.
10302-BW Military Satellite Communications in a Net-Centric Environment Start: Apr-12-2010
End: Apr-16-2010
Classified SECRET
Note: Please find logistics details for class below the coures description.
10503-BO DoD Architecture Framework Implementation Start: Apr-19-2010
End: Apr-23-2010
Unclassified
Note: Dr. Alex Levis, a former Chief Scientist of the Air Force, and Dr. Lee Wagenhals, Instructors. Please find course logistics information below course description.
10601-Z Knowledge Management and Social Networking through Semantic Web Start: Apr-21-2010
End: Apr-23-2010
Unclassified
Note: Please see course logistics information below course description. Instructor: Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham, Director of the CyberSecurity Research Center and Professor of Computer Science at University of Texas, Dallas's Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
10203-AZ The U.S. Intelligence Community: Who Does What, With What, for What? Start: Apr-27-2010
End: Apr-29-2010
Classified SECRET, US Citizens Only
Note: No one knows the intel community better than Dr. Mark Lowenthal, Course Coordinator and Instructor. In this course he brings together key players from all the agencies. Please see course logistics information below course description.
10310-R Principles of Communications and Networking Start: May-03-2010
End: May-07-2010
Unclassified
Note: Please find logistics details for class below the coures description.
10340-T Automated High Frequency Radio Start: May-04-2010
End: May-06-2010
Unclassified
Note: Please find logistics details for class below the coures description.
10261-P Net-Centric Warfare: Interpretation, Technologies and Implementation Start: May-11-2010
End: May-14-2010
Unclassified
Note: Please find logistics details for class below the course description. Class attendees can expect a no holds barred discusson of netcentric warfare. Key Note speaker will be a rotation of government, civilian and military seniors with plolicy, acquisition, and operational experience with netcentricity.
10320-B The Reality of Radio Communications on the Ground Battlefield Start: May-12-2010
End: May-12-2010
Unclassified
10782-B System Forensics and Incident Response (with certification exam) Start: May-17-2010
End: May-21-2010
Unclassified
Note: A properly configured laptop is required to participate in this course.Please see course logistics information below course description.
10380-O Information Security: Protecting Against Cyber Threats Start: May-19-2010
End: May-20-2010
Unclassified
Note: Please see course logistics information below course description. CI, Terrorism, Special Ops, Covcom and Interception: Realities of Modern Technologies. (Formerly Cyber Security: The US Gov't Report Card). Taught by Dr. Michael Caloyannides, a recognized expert in information security.
10760-F TEMPEST Threat Management (Formerly TEMPEST Managers' Certification Course) Start: May-20-2010
End: May-21-2010
Classified SECRET, US Citizens Only
Note: Instructor has an MSEE, is a Certified Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer, and a NSA Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II with over 25 years of techical experience in TEMPEST and electromagnetic compatibility. Please see course logistics information below course description.
10502-D Implementing Communities of Interest for the DoD Net-Centric Data Strategy Start: May-25-2010
End: May-26-2010
Unclassified
Note: NEW COURSE!
10520-D Implementing Communities of Interest for the DoD Net-Centric Data Strategy Start: May-25-2010
End: May-26-2010
Unclassified
Note: NEW COURSE!
10515-F Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) and Spectrum Supportability (SS) for Program Managers Start: May-26-2010
End: May-26-2010
Unclassified
Note: New Course! Designed specifically for non-technical personnel in the program management and acquisition communities.Please find course logistics information below course description.
10603-N Data Mining Technologies and Applications in Business Intelligence and National Security Start: Jun-02-2010
End: Jun-04-2010
Unclassified
Note: Please see course logistics information below course description. Instructor: Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham, Director of the CyberSecurity Research Center and a Professor of Computer Science in the University of Texas at Dallas's Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
10650-AA Cyber Security - the Building Block of IT Start: Jun-08-2010
End: Jun-11-2010
Unclassified
Note: Formerly titled, " Information Assurance, Roadmap to Excellence." Please see course logistics information below course description. Go/No Go decisions are made 2-weeks before course start dates. Register early and avoid disappointment!
10784-B Malware Forensics and Incident Response (with certification exam) Start: Jun-14-2010
End: Jun-18-2010
Unclassified
Note: A properly configured laptop is required to participate in this course.Please see course logistics information below course description.

Partner Course Offerings

CourseCourse NameDetails

Aero 1 Art and Science of Systems Architecting The Aerospace Corporation
Course date TBD
Aero 10 Requirements and Modeling The Aerospace Corporation
Aero 11 Space Environment and Spacecraft Environmental Hazards The Aerospace Corporation
Course date TBD
Aero 12 Space Systems Testing The Aerospace Corporation
Course date TBD
Aero 13 Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) The Aerospace Corporation
Aero 2 Collocation and Collision Avoidance Strategies for Geostationary Satellites The Aerospace Corporation
The minimum number of employees to train is dependent upon location of the host site.
Aero 3 Cost Analysis The Aerospace Corporation
Aero 4 The Defense and Intelligence Systems Acquisition Overview The Aerospace Corporation
Course date TBD
Aero 5 Information Assurance for Space System Acquisition The Aerospace Corporation
Course date TBD
Aero 6 Introduction to Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) The Aerospace Corporation
Course date TBD
Aero 7 Orbital Mechanics: Principles and Applications The Aerospace Corporation
Course date TBD
Aero 8 Overview of the DOD Architecture Framework The Aerospace Corporation
The minimum number of employees to train is dependent upon location of the host site
Aero 9 Program Measurement Workshop The Aerospace Corporation
Course date TBD
Virtual Course
JIU-571
The Project Management Framework Jones International University
This course serves as the introduction to project management. It examines the context of projects and differentiates between projects and operations. The life cycle of a project is defined and a framework for integration is present.
Virtual Course
JIU-572
Planning Projects to Manage Outcomes Jones International University
Every project starts with a need or desire. The next step is developing a plan to make sure that the need or desire is met. This course focuses on defining the shape and size of a project, establishing a project timeline, setting a budget, and ensuring the quality of the resulting product or service.
Virtual Course
JIU-573
Project Controls and Tracking Progress Jones International University
Once a project plan is established, controlling and tracking progress is essential to its success. This course deals wit the human resources, communications, risk management and procurement activities that are necessary to the successful completion of the project.
Virtual Course
JIU-574
Strategic Thinking and Project Management Jones International University
Projects are often thought of only in operational terms. It is crucial, however, that the strategic impact of projects be considered. This course will deal with the emergence of strategic thinking in the field of project management.
Virtual Course
JIU-611
Securing the Organization Jones International University
A manager of security must consider the organization as a whole -- its operational, managerial and technical and its policies, procedures, information flow architecture and more. This course deals with critical organizational information, threats to the organization, its networked systems and the latest security concerns recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Homeland Security.
Virtual Course
JIU-612
Securing the Network Jones International University
This course reviews fundamental concerns for technical security from the implementers perspective. Areas of study include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, auditing, communications security and encryption. Students gain knowledge of compliance requirements and best practices for securing company networks.
Virtual Course
JIU-613
Risk Assessment and Management Jones International University
Assessing threats, vulnerabilities and risks is key to protecting an organization from adversaries and potential attacks. This course covers methods to protect intellectual property and how to manage and develop organizational structures to implement and enforce compliance. Students will develop a risk management plan that includes risk assessment and management considerations.
Virtual Course
JIU-614
Business Continuity Planning Jones International University
Business continuity planning process includes disaster recovery, incident response and computer forensics. This course covers creation of a disaster recovery plan and assembly of team members for implementation, establishment of protocols required for rapid and complete business continuity, containment of an IT security breach, and identification and training of those who will act as company representatives with law enforcement and criminal investigation organizations.
Virtual Course
RFID-611
RFID+ Practice Exam: Test Drive RFID4U
This 81-question practice exam allows you to test drive our CAQC approved RFIDQ® Exam Simulator. In this exam, you will get 81 questions in 90 min. The exam is timed and graded like an actual exam. There will be score report with grade at the end of the exam.
Virtual Course
RFID-700
RFID Technology Basics RFID4U
This course helps students to understand the fundamentals of RFID technology and provides an overview of RFID hardware, including different types of tags, tag frequencies, readers and antennas. The middleware and EPC network and current mandates are addressed.
Virtual Course
RFID-702
RFID and DoD/UID Compliance RFID4U
This course is essential for anyone who wants to learn more about the RFID policies and mandates U.S. Department of Defense posed on its suppliers. This course explains what UID (Unique Identification) is, how it is created and which items must be marked with UID.

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