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Course Name and Description | Provider Name/Method of Instruction | Dates, Times, and Locations | Application Deadlines |
Scrum Master and Product Owner Dual-Certification Boot Camp | This class will be delivered through our partnership with Sigao Studios, taught by Chris Sims, CEO and one of 17 Scrum Fellows. All courses are currently virtual. | Cohorts Start Monthly Cohorts run Monday-Friday | Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. |
Scrum@Scale Practitioner Bootcamp | This class will be delivered through our partnership with Sigao Studios, taught by Chris Sims, CEO and one of 17 Scrum Fellows. All courses are currently virtual. | Offered three times a year, but student must have completed SM/PO course prior. | Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. |
Sigao Bundle: Scrum Master and Product Owner Dual-Certification Boot Camp and Scrum@Scale Practitioner Bootcamp | This class will be delivered through our partnership with Sigao Studios, taught by Chris Sims, CEO and one of 17 Scrum Fellows. All courses are currently virtual. | Cohorts Start Monthly Cohorts run Monday-Friday | Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. |
Full Stack Coding Bootcamp | This course will be delivered in an online live format through our partnerships with Tech Elevator. | Full-Time, 14 weeks Courses will be held Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Summer National Live Remote: June 28 – Oct. 1, 2021 Fall National Live Remote: Sept. 13, 2021 – Dec. 17, 2022 Fall National Live Remote: Oct. 25, 2021 – Feb. 11, 2022 | Apply by May 15 for June start. Apply by Aug. 15 for September start. Apply by Sept. 15 for October start. |
Online Software Engineering | This course will be delivered online through our partnership with Flatiron School. | Full-Time Part-Time Courses start monthly. | Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. |
Online Data Science * This course requires some technical and professional experience. Learn more here. | This course will be delivered online through our partnership with Flatiron School. | Full-Time Part-Time Course Start Dates: | Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. |
Online Cybersecurity Analytics | This course will be delivered online through our partnership with Flatiron School. | Full-Time Part-Time | Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. |
Software Development Learn to code in JavaScript, the native language of the web. This course helps you learn and apply the necessary coding skills you need to work as a junior-level developer. | This course will be delivered through our partnership with Innovate Birmingham. | This course is 14 weeks and starts May 3, 2021; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Innovation Depot | Currently Closed |
Data Analytics Interested in helping businesses translate data into informed decisions and valuable knowledge? In this course, you will use the leading tools on the market in order to learn the fundamentals needed to become an entry-level Data Analyst. | This course will be delivered through our partnership with Innovate Birmingham. | This course is 14 weeks and starts May 3, 2021; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Innovation Depot | Currently Closed |
Project Management Foundational Course This course is designed for those who are looking to enter or advance in the project management profession. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the project management lifecycle, and practice the competencies needed to balance competing demands and communicate with diverse stakeholders.**PMP Foundational Course: Appropriate for all levels, especially those new to project management. Completion of the Foundational Course will qualify students to sit for the CAPM exam: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® | This course will be offered live online through our partnership with UAB Collat Professional Education. *This opportunity includes the cost of the course, cost of taking one applicable certification exam (CAPM, PMP, or ACP), and 1-year PMI membership. | This course begins June 4 or Sept. 10, 2021. Courses will be held Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25 or Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1 | Currently Closed |
Project Management Bundle PMP Test Prep This is a one-day live online class with additional online study tools and practice questions. Project Management Technology Workshop ** Please review the minimum requirements for this bundle of courses. Students must have the minimum project management experience to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam to qualify for the bundle. | These courses will be offered live online through our partnership with UAB Collat Professional Education. *This opportunity includes the cost of the course, cost of taking one applicable certification exam (CAPM, PMP, or ACP), and 1-year PMI membership. | This course begins June 4, 2021 or Sept. 10, 2021. Courses will be held Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Project Management Foundational Course: June 4, June 11, June 19, June 25 or Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, and Oct. 1 PMP Test Prep: July 23 or Oct. 22 Project Management Technology Workshop: July 30 or Nov. 12 | Currently Closed |
Agile Project Management In addition to preparing you for the Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) exam, this Agile Project Management course is designed to teach you the principles and practices of Agile in real world settings, including Scrum, XP and Lean. | This course will be offered live online through our partnership with UAB Collat Professional Education. *This opportunity includes the cost of the course, cost of taking one applicable certification exam (CAPM, PMP, or ACP), and 1-year PMI membership. | This course begins July 9, 2021 or Oct. 8, 2021. Courses will be held Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. July 9, July 16, July 30, Aug. 6 or Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 29, Nov. 5 | Apply by June 11, 2021 for July course. Apply by Sept. 10, 2021 for Oct. course. |
Project Management & Agile Bundle *Bundle includes the Project Management Foundational Course, PMP Test Prep Course, the Project Management Technology Workshop, and Agile Project Management. Project Management Foundational Course This course is designed for those who are looking to enter or advance in the project management profession. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the project management lifecycle, and practice the competencies needed to balance competing demands and communicate with diverse stakeholders. Upon completion of 35 hours of project management education, this course is available as additional instruction to help prepare participants to take the Project Management Professional (PMP) test. This is a one-day live online class with additional online study tools and practice questions. Project Management Technology Workshop This interactive live online workshop provides engaging instruction into integrating the best practices of project management into industry standard tracking and reporting software. This course will cover several project management technology software options including the commonly used Microsoft Project and Trello allowing insight into your daily project management design. In addition to preparing you for the Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) exam, this Agile Project Management course is designed to teach you the principles and practices of Agile in real world settings, including Scrum, XP and Lean. ** Please review the minimum requirements for this bundle of courses. Students must have the minimum project management experience to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam to qualify for the bundle. | These courses will be offered live online through our partnership with UAB Collat Professional Education. *This opportunity includes the cost of the course, cost of taking one applicable certification exam (CAPM, PMP, or ACP), and 1-year PMI membership. | This course begins June 4, 2021 or Sept. 10, 2021. Courses will be held Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Project Management Foundational Course: June 4, June 11, June 19, June 25 or Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, and Oct. 1 PMP Test Prep: Project Management Technology Workshop: Agile Project Management: or Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 29, Nov. 5 | Currently Closed |
CompTIA A+, Network +, Security + At the end of this CompTIA training, students will be proficient in basic cybersecurity concepts such as attacks and mitigation, security applications, risk assessment, disaster recovery and incident response, cloud computing, mobile devices, BYOD and SCADA, in addition to vulnerability assessment. | This course will be delivered through our partnership with Jefferson State Community College Center for Workforce Education. | This course will be delivered online. Course Duration: self-paced (12 months, 480 hours) | Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Note: These certifications are ideal for entry-level and mid-level professionals. |
This course will give you a solid foundation in key cloud concepts, models, and computing skills. | This course will be delivered through our partnership with Jefferson State Community College Center for Workforce Education. | This course will be delivered online. Course Duration: self paced (6 months, 75 hours) | Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Note: This course is designed for those just starting out in information technology. |
This course covers most Java syntax elements, concentrating on fundamental and universally useful elements, while providing an overview of many more advanced elements. You will learn to write useful Java classes, applying Object-Oriented concepts such as inheritance, and create Java programs that work with these classes. | This course will be delivered through our partnership with Jefferson State Community College Center for Workforce Education. | This course will be delivered online. Course Duration: self paced (6 months, 100 hours) | Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Note: This course is ideal for those looking to enter the job market as an entry level java programmer. |
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) This course provides in-depth instruction in key areas related to information/cybersecurity. | This course will be delivered through our partnership with Jefferson State Community College Center for Workforce Education. | This course will be delivered online. Course duration: self- paced (6 months, approximately 150 hours) | Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Note: This course requires 5 years experience in the field. See syllabi for more detail. |
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) This course will teach you how to identify and evaluate the five Certified Information Systems Auditor certification domains: auditing, governance, implementation, management, and protection. | This course will be delivered through our partnership with Jefferson State Community College Center for Workforce Education. | This course will be delivered online. Course duration: self-paced (6 months, approximately 75 hours) | Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Note: This course requires 5 years experience in the field. See syllabi for more detail. |
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) In this course, you will learn about information system auditing process, acquisition, governance, operations, and management of IT, as well as business resilience, and protection of information assets. | This course will be delivered through our partnership with Jefferson State Community College Center for Workforce Education. | This course will be delivered online. Course duration: self-paced (6 months, approximately 75 hours) | Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Note: This course requires 5 years experience in the field. See syllabi for more detail. |
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