4 - 6 MONTHS
SELF-PACED PROGRAM LIVE WEEKLY COACHING
AND STUDY GROUPS
HANDS-ON LABS
AND PROJECTS
ROBUST
CERTIFICATIONS
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Every block of study comes equipped with dedicated live instruction via weekly study groups. The
live instructed study groups provide students with the opportunity to engage with an NGT Academy
Technical Instructor or Career Coach in a live online classroom environment every week. During
these live study groups students can ask questions to gain clarification on topics, participate in live
lab demonstrations, live instructed lessons, certification exam preparation, career success exercises,
and general coaching, mentoring, and guidance for program success!
Weekly Live Coaching
Tools You’ll Use
Full Stack Network Engineer - Cisco IOS Command Line, Cisco Packet Tracer, terminal emulators, port
scanners, command line tools, cabling tools, cable tester, routing tables, mac-address tables, ping, traceroute,
routing protocols, security protocols, basic and advanced routing and switching technologies, looking glass
sites, password managers, text editors & text comparators, screen cap tools, TFTP and FTP server/client and
syslog servers.
Cybersecurity Accelerator - Linux command line, Kali Linux, virtualization, network scanners, packet sniffers,
password crackers, WiFi crackers, system hacking, vulnerability scanners, NMAP, telnet, nc, Wireshark,
Metasploit, Aircrack, Hashcat, Python web server, process explorer, strings, msfvenom, Ettercap, Openvas
Greenbone, Shodan, Sublist3r, theHarvester, Google dorks, HxD, Scalpel, Github, and MRC.
Career Success Services
Digital Community
Our mission is to help students achieve career success, so we offer free access to:
Live Career Coaching: Your dedicated Career Coaches provide career success workshops, and live
coaching office hours every week!
Employer Network: Access to the exclusive NGT Academy employer network and new job opportunities posted weekly!
Asset Reviews: Each student will be able to submit their LinkedIn profile, resume, and cover letter for review by one of
our career success coaches.
Digital Content Library: Our digital library includes industry-proven templates for resumes and cover letters, as well as
digitized sessions and how-to guides on LinkedIn optimization, writing effective resumes and cover letters, job search
strategies, and interview preparation.
Our digital community provides a 24/7 platform where students can share
information, exchange ideas, and learn from their peers, NGT alumni, and other
members of the community, including NGT staff.
NETWORK ENGINEER PROGRAM
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Troubleshooting Cisco IOS Networks
CLOSING PHASE
You have arrived at the Closing Phase - It's been quite a journey! In
the Closing Phase we get to have the pleasure of delivering the fully
implemented Full Stack Network to the customer! To close things
out gracefully we will wrap up the project with a formal close-out
process and make sure we obtain feedback on the project delivery.
This phase wraps up the entire project and at this point you have
completed the great feat of deploying a complete HQ/branch
network environment with routing, switching, voice over IP, wireless
networking, and network security! Having compeleted this robust
project you now have an understanding of what it takes to roll out
an IT project from start to finish and deploy the full stack of network
services! After deploying this real-world project you are ready to
start preparing for your next two project deployments and your
Skills Qualification Check to become certified as a Full Stack
Network Professional!
Full Stack Network Associate
GETTING STARTED IN YOUR IT CAREER
You will begin with gaining insights into becoming a Network Engineer and understanding your career path options, and then you will move
into understanding the overarching IT architectures that every engineer needs to know!
IT & NETWORK ESSENTIALS
You will dive into the most fundamental and foundational technical concepts to understand information technology and networking systems.
We will cover networking basics, The OSI Model, Ethernet and VLANs, TCP & UDP, Topologies, cabling systems, network devices, IP addressing,
subnetting, and routing and switching!
IP ADDRESSING & SUBNETTING
Here we will deconstruct the worlds of IP Addressing and subnetting providing you with the easiest method for subnetting both Class C and
Class B default networks. After fully understanding IPv4 we will also introduce you to the world of IPv6!
ETHERNET, LANS, & SWITCHING
You will learn all about switching and making sure you understand core switching knoweldge with Ethernet, Spanning-Tree, VLANs, cabling,
and power. In this module you will also learn how to make your own cables for Ethernet!
IP ROUTING IN LANS & WANS
In this module we will break down routing in greater detail and begin to understand exactly how routers route. We will cover topics and labs
related to static routing, dynamic routing, routing protocols, and core routing concepts.
FULL STACK NETWORKING CONCEPTS
Building upon everything learned thus far, now you will dive into network security, wireless networking, voice over IP and virtualization to give
a perspective on the knowledge of a Full Stack Network Engineer!
REAL WORLD NETWORK ENGINEERING
Expand your knowledge into the real-world architectures as presented by Cisco Systems. In this module you will also expand into thinking like
an engineer and get a very thorough overview of many different software tools used by real-world engineers!
FULL STACK NETWORK ASSOCIATE
Build labs and practice your configuration skills with Full Stack Networking. Build out common networking designs and deploy fundamental
topologies using Cisco IOS. Gain all the practice on real-world skills that you need before performing your Skills Qualification Check and
obtaining your Full Stack Network Associate Certification!
$97,430
($53K-$116K)
AVERAGE SALARY
FSNA CERTIFICATION: LEVEL UP!
To obtain your Full Stack Network Associate (FSNA) certification you will complete your final lab build-out including
routing, switching, voice over IP, wireless network access, and network security. Your knowledge and skills will both
be assessed to prove your abilities and obtain your FSNA certification!
FSNA ADVANCED SKILLS
A 100% skills-based block of study which prepares students for their upcoming projects and Full Stack Network Professional certification. In
this training block, students will work to upgrade their existing FSNA network which they have already built to achieve FSNA certification. The
new technologies being implemented are a router upgrade, NAT/PAT, IOS Firewall, and ACLs configuration, core switch upgrade, new VLANs,
adding port-aggregation between switches, adding fiber optics for WAN connectivity, dual-router remote server network with EIGRP and
HSRP, and lastly add another remote site with BGP connectivity across the private WAN. By the end of the FSNA Advanced Skills block
student will be ready and eager to tackle the projects and all technical implementations that will be performed in FSNE Advanced Training!
667,600
PROJECTED NEW JOBS
FROM 2020-2030
FULL STACK NETWORK ENGINEER FULL STACK NETWORK ENGINEER FULL STACK NETWORK ENGINEER
Full Stack Network Professional
FSNA Advanced Skills Training
FULL STACK NETWORK ENGINEER PROGRAM
Plan out your path in Network Engineering, and learn the skills needed to become job-ready! To begin, you will
dissect the IT Industry, learn the available career options and build your career plan. You will then be guided
through the most important foundational concepts and technical skills necessary to get started with full-stack
networking. Get ready to skyrocket through the IT Industry and become a rockstar engineer!
To earn the Full Stack Network Professional (FSNP) certification, students must first learn how to plan, design,
implement and close out IT projects. Students will dive into real-world skills training and project-based learning
with over 100+ hours of project build-out time. After building out these real-world projects students will also learn
how to troubleshoot networks with common troubleshooting scenarios that are found in the field. To finally
garner the FSNP certification students must pass their Skills Qualification Check (SCQ) proving they have the
understanding needed to be an effective network engineer.
Full Stack Networking Project
Cisco ASA SSL VPN Project
Colo Data Center Project
The Full Stack Networking Project is designed to provide an
understanding of a complete HQ/Branch network and the
project build-out process. Students will learn how to plan,
design, and implement their own Full Stack Network with a
headquarters location and two branch offices. This project is
performed locally on the student's computer and all
configurations are completed using the Cisco Packet Tracer
network simulation software. Cisco Packet Tracer is
available for free from the Cisco Networking Academy.
PLANNING PHASE
In the Planning Phase we will perform all the necessary work to
plan out our project. We'll start by gathering infromation and
learning the requriements of the project. Then, we will produce a
super professional diagram that details our solution. After we have
the diagram, we will work on a Bill of Materials and Statement of
Work that details the entire project plan. To wrap up the Planning
Phase we will present our solution to the customer or business unit
and once the project is approved we can get started with the
Execution Phase!
CONTROLLING PHASE
In the Controlling Phase we will perform all of our final testing and
make sure all deliverables in the Statement of Work have been met.
We'll also tackle some support requests and make sure the
customer is well taken care of before we move on to closing out the
project.
FSNP
This project is based on a very common
deployment: installation of a new dedicated
firewall in the network. In this case, we need a
more advanced internet edge device to provide
better site to site VPN capabilities and also
telecommuter support with Remote Access VPN.
Another common extension of the network is to
add a hot-site for disaster recovery and
redundant network services. A Co-located Data
Center will provide us redundancy in our
infrastrutcture as well as our storage and server
environments in the case of a disaster.
The Troubleshooting Cisco IOS Networks course is designed to give
you real-world troubleshooting experience with reality-based
scenarios and solutions. This hands-on approach to training is a
super valuable asset as you work to become skilled in
troubleshooting. The labs in this course are performed on Cisco IOS
based routers and switches, using a wholistic approach, and
troubleshooting layers 1 through 4 as we progress through the
course.
FSNP SQC Preparation Labs
FSNP Skills Qualification Check
Before performing the live Skills Qualification Check (SQC) to
become certified as a Full Stack Network Professional,
candidates will be provided with preparation labs and lab
guides that will assist with reinforcement of all the concepts
and skills that are checked during the live SQC.
During the final week students are scheduled to perform their live SQC to verify skills. The time allotted for the
SQC itself is 4 hours. Students must perform their SQC in the NGT Academy online labs platform, achieve an
80% or better in lab completion, and solve troubleshooting tickets to complete the skills check as this part of
the training is skills-based only. Upon successful completion the candidate will be awarded the Full Stack
Network Professional (FSNP) certification.
EXECUTION PHASE
In the Execution Phase we will implement all the equipment and
technologies defined in our Statement of Work. We'll start with
setting up the Headquarters core network and then add internet,
WAN routing, voice, and wireless services. After the Headquarters
network build out is complete we'll begin work on Branch 1 and
then Branch 2. By the end of this phase you will have deployed an
entire 3 facility Full Stack Network!
FSNP
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NGT Live!
Experience NGT LIVE! Dive into your first live IT conference with this premium experience. NGT Live was a live
two-day virtual conference & career forum that brought together the IT community to share ideas and solutions
to leveling up IT skills. The goal is to host an ecosystem-wide conference that was best in class, providing a
platform where current and future industry leaders could network, educate, and learn from one another. And, to
ensure we added the best possible value, we hosted a conference-wide career fair connecting hundreds of
students with employers and jobs!
BONUS
Server Virtualization & VMWare Course
This course is designed to help you understand how virtualization works at the fundamental level and how
organizations of different sizes can take advantage of the capability. After covering the concepts and design, we
focus on how you could build a VMware lab and access VMware products. Being able to play with the software
and deploy it to learn the capabilities is essential. The deployment module walks you step by step through the
process of deploying VMware ESXi and managing the virtual environment with VMware vSphere.
BONUS
Network Engineer
Systems Administrator
Network Coordinator Computer Support Specialist LAN & WAN Specialist Wide Area Network Specialist
Computer Network Technician Computer Network Administrator Network Operations Center Technician
Network Technician Network Specialist Network Analyst Network Support Network Administrator
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CompTIA Network+
The Network+ certification course is designed to help students prepare for and obtain the CompTIA Network+
certification. This is a comprehensive certification course that covers the five domains of study as presented in the
Network+ exam: Networking Concepts, Infrastructure, Network Operations, Network Security, and Network
Troubleshooting and Tools. Students are presented with a series of lessons, labs, quizzes and practice tests that
provide a complete learning experience and help the student prepare for the Network+ certification exam.
BONUS
Cisco Certified Network Associate
NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS RELATED TO CISCO NETWORKING
You will learn all of the foundational network concepts found on the CCNA exam. In this section we will review network components such as
routers, switches, firewalls, access-points, endpoints, servers and controllers. We will also cover topologies here as well as physical cabling and
important protocols such as TCP and UDP. To wrap up and complete the network fundamentals module we will discuss operating systems
and also the fundamentails of virtualization!
NETWORK ADDRESSING & MODELS
In this section we will thoroughly break down layer 2 and layer 3 addressing with MAC, IPv4 (addressing & subnetting), and IPv6. We will also
look at addressing from the aspect of the Transport layer, how all of this network communication fits into a standard reference model and
where we get these terms called layers.
NETWORK ACCESS
In this section we begin our dive into Cisco IOS configurations with LAN technologies such as VLANs, Trunking, layer 2 discovery protocols, port
aggregation with EtherChannel/LACP, and Spanning-Tree Protocol. We will also look at Cisco Wireless Architectures, WLAN infrastructure,
Wireless LAN Controllers, and WLAN setup and configuration to wrap up the LAN technologies that provide our clients with access to the
network!
IP CONNECTIVITY
In this module we will move into configuring our routers and learn all about the core routing related concepts such as routing tables, static
routing and routing protocols. We will configure routers to route dynamically within the autonomous system with Open Shortest Path First
version 2 (OPSFv2) and learn how we an create routing redundancy in the LAN with first hop redundancy.
IP SERVICES
Here we will break down network services such as Network Timing Protocol (NTP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Quality of
Service. We will break down and understand the Domain Name System (DNS), and learn how to manage our networks with SNMP and Syslog.
We will also break down remote network access protocols and services such as Telnet and SSH, and understand how we can control and
standardize network access for specific applicaitons and protocols with Quality of Service (QoS).
SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS
With the exponential growth of networked devices and internet connectivity, security has become an essential part of all IT infrastructures as all
modern computer systems are networked and connected. Any connected system can be hacked, so all network engineers must understand key
security concepts and industry standard security implementations. In this module you will learn all about these topics and also how to create
secure networked connectivity with site to site VPNs and enhance security on the LAN with technologies such as DHCP snooping, ARP
inspection, and port security.
AUTOMATION AND PROGRAMMABILITY
In this module you will learn about automated networking and device management using controller-based systems such as Cisco DNA center.
In addition, we will dive into the internal network device architectures that can be conrolled with controller-based and software-defined
networking. We will also discuss REST-based API (CRUD, HTTP vers, and data encoding) as it pertains to network automation and
programmability as well as configuration management mechanisms such as Puppet, Chef, and Asible.
EXAM PREPARATION
You will learn how to prepare for the CCNA certification exam. We will supply testing information to help you focus on your studies, a practice
exam, and information on how to get your exam scheduled. It's time to knock out that exam and become CCNA certified.
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is one of the strongest associate level IT certifications
in the world and proves your ability to install, configure, operate and troubleshoot enterprise networks and Cisco
IOS. CCNA certified professionals understand the most core and fundamental technologies related to network
engineering, and are versed in the configuration and installation of Cisco routers and switches in a broad range
of IT environments. In this course students are presented with a series of premium instructional videos and
hands-on labs that teach all the knowledge and skills needed to pass the 200-301 CCNA exam, obtain your CCNA
certification, and get on your path to becoming a rockstar engineer!
BONUS
IDENTIFY & ANALYZE THREATS
To begin, you will be introduced to a high level overview of the cybersecurity
ecosystem. You will understand the threat actors and the different types of
attacks you see in this domain. We will also take a look into the various toolkits
and how they fit into common cyber security frameworks.
CRYPTOGRAPHY
This module will cover the fundamentals of cryptography along with practical
use cases in today's world. It is an important aspect of security and forms the
basis to many protocols that keep us safe. This module will help you
understand what happens behind the scenes with these algorithms and how
they are useful.
NETWORK SECURITY
Network security is the basis of cyber security operations. In this module we
will look at the common security implementations in place and what the
common weaknesses are. We will learn about low hanging fruit which are
typically overlooked and provide a great way to raise threat awareness.
SECURE PROTOCOLS
This module is meant to help understand basic protocols and the best practices
needed to create a security focused organization. The best offense is a defense
and we will learn about the different tactics needed to raise the bar.
SYMPTOMS OF COMPROMISE
By recognizing the symptoms of an attack, analysts can help stop them much
sooner. Here we will cover what to expect in different scenarios so that you can
diagnose the problem in an efficient manner. This analysis is key to
understanding what went wrong and how to prevent it from happening again
in the future.
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CYBER SECURITY ACCELERATOR
NGT Cyber Security Associate
This course provides students with a foundational understanding of the most important cyber security topics,
concepts, and skills. In addition to learning your foundational cybersecurity knowledge, we will build out a
personal cybersecurity lab environment that you will be able to use throughout the course and for future labs and
attack scenarios. After completing this course students will perform a written exam and skills qualification check
to obtain their NGT Cyber Security Associate (NCSA) certification.
This robust training program provides students with a foundational understanding of the most important concepts and skills to prepare
for a career in cybersecurity. In addition to learning through high quality instruction, students will also perform real-world labs and attack
scenarios all throughout the program. After achieving the Full Stack Network Associate (FSNA), students will work toward their CompTIA
Security+ certification. Then students will work on the NGT Cyber Security Associate course where they prove their knowledge and skills
to obtain their NCSA certification. After achieving the Security+ and NCSA, students may work toward their EC-Council specialization
certifications. Dive into the worlds of ethical hacking, forensics, and attack & defense, and learn the crucial skills needed to work in
cybersecurity at enterprise organizations - Your career in cybersecurity starts here!
DEVICES & TOOLS
Cyber toolkits! A successful analyst has a wide arsenal of tools and knows how to
effectively use them. In this module we will teach you which tools are available
and how to apply them for all the various security solutions and strategies.
TESTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE
In this module we will take a look at all the practical applications of attacking
your own infrastructure to help defend it. We will teach you how to identify your
organizations own weaknesses such that you can help mitigate weaknesses
and help define what changes need to be made.
INCIDENT RESPONSE
Incident response is a crucial approach on what to do in the event of a security
breach. An organization needs the security team to have a playbook ready in
times of crisis and how to react to certain events. We will take a look at
planning on what is needed to be done.
NCSA CERTIFICATION: LEVEL UP!
To obtain your NexGenT Cyber Security Associate (NCSA) certification you will complete your NCSA
Written Exam and NCSA Skills Qualification Check (SQC) Lab to prove your knowledge and skills to obtain
your NCSA certification!
EC-COUNCIL ESSENTIAL SERIES
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LABS
MODULES
We get started right away with building out a personal
cybersecurity attack & defense lab environment! In this
lab you will learn over 100+ skills related to network
attacks, vulnerability analysis, forensics, incident
response, reconnaissance, network security, packet
analysis, and cryptography.
You will learn how to build your own lab environments
that will enable you to vet your cybersecurity and
hacking skills from now and into the future. We'll start
with basic Linux and then build out various types of
attacks where we’ll dive into real-world hacking
scenarios, demo real-world exploits, launch our own
sandboxed-contained attacks, and explore system
vulnerabilities and cybersecurity defense!
With Linux being the primary operating system for
cybersecurity tools, you will learn how to use Linux
command line and launch and run various tools that
are used in the field. Some of the tools we use in our
cybersecurity labs are: Linux command line, Kali Linux,
Oracle virtualbox, NMAP, telnet, nc, Wireshark,
Metasploit, Aircrack, Hashcat, Python web server,
process explorer, strings, msfvenom, Ettercap,
Openvas Greenbone, Shodan, Sublist3r, theHarvester,
Google dorks, HxD, Scalpel, Github, and MRC.
Network Defense Essentials
Network Defense Essentials is a first-of-its-kind MOOC certification that provides foundational knowledge and
skills in network security with add-on labs for handson experience. The course includes 12 modules and
optional upgrades to lab ranges covering fundamental network security concepts, including IoT, cryptography,
and PKI.
NCSA
Ethical Hacking Essentials
Digital Forensics Essentials
Ethical Hacking Essentials is a first-of-its-kind MOOC certification that provides foundational knowledge and
skills in ethical hacking with add-on labs for hands-on experience. The course contains 12 modules and add-on
labs covering fundamental ethical hacking concepts, including emerging technologies like IoT and OT, cloud
computing, etc.
Digital Forensics Essentials is a first-of-its-kind MOOC certification that offers
foundational knowledge and skills on digital forensics with add-on labs for hands-on experience. Twelve
modules cover the fundamental concepts of digital forensics, such as dark web forensics, investigating web
application attacks, and more.
NGT Live!
Experience NGT LIVE! Dive into your first live IT conference with this premium experience. NGT Live was a live
two-day virtual conference & career forum that brought together the IT community to share ideas and solutions
to leveling up IT skills. The goal is to host an ecosystem-wide conference that was best in class, providing a
platform where current and future industry leaders could network, educate, and learn from one another. And, to
ensure we added the best possible value, we hosted a conference-wide career fair connecting hundreds of
students with employers and jobs!
BONUS
CAREER PATHS
Network Security Analyst
Computer Network Defense Specialist
Cybersecurity Specialist
Intelligence Operations Specialist
Cyber Security Engineer
Threat Security Analyst
Cyber Incident Handler
Cyber Security Risk Assessor Information Security Manager
Security Operations Center Engineer
Security Analyst
Cyber Security Analyst
Cyber Forensic Specialist
IT Auditor
Penetration Tester
IT Security Specialist Cybersecurity Technician Cyber Operations Technician
Network Security Administrator Network Security Engineer
Computer Network Defense Analyst Computer Network Defense Security Engineer
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Cybersecurity Lab Environment
Ethical Hacking
Digital Forensics
Network Defense
FSNA is required before beginning the Cybersecurity Accelerator
INTRODUCTION
In this module we will break down the CompTIA Security+ certification and ensure students understand how the exam objectives are laid out.
We’ll also look at an overview of this course and what you can expect from each module. It’s time to begin your journey to become Security+
certified!
THREATS, ATTACKS & VULNERABILITIES
In this module we will dive right into security concepts and get started with learning about the most common types of network attacks. We
will also explore the different types of systems and how they can be vulnerable to various types of cyber attacks. We will wrap up the module
with an overview of performing penetration testing and security assessments.
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Here we will expand upon general security related concepts and dive into different architectures such as cloud technologies, secure
applications, physical security, cryptography, and embedded systems to understand their design and systems security implications.
IMPLEMENTATION
In this module we will learn how to implement security solutions across multiple different systems including application security, network
design, wireless security, mobile security, cloud security, IAM, PKI, and Authentication and Authorization
OPERATIONS & INCIDENT RESPONSE
In this module we will expand into security tools, and how to properly investigate and respond to security related network and systems
events. We will wrap up this module learning about endpoint security and also digital forensics!
EXAM PREPARATION
This module is all about preparing for the Security+ certification exam. Here, you'll find practice exams and information to help you focus on
your study and preparations. Good luck on your exam - knock it out of the park!
CompTIA Security+
The Security+ is the global standard foundational IT security certification. It is a strong vendor-agnostic IT &
cybersecurity certification that helps to establish your core security-based knowledge and security best practices
in Information Technology and networking systems.
The Security+ certification course is designed to help students prepare for and obtain the CompTIA Security+
certification. This is a comprehensive course that covers the five domains of study as presented in the Security+
certification blueprint: Attacks, Threats and Vulnerabilities, Architecture and Design, Implementation, Operations
and Incident Response, and Governance, Risk and Compliance. Students are presented with a series of lessons,
quizzes, and practice tests that provide a complete learning experience and make them ready to tackle the
Security+ certification exam!
BONUS
