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The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that from 2023 to 2033, computer and information technology occupations will be among the fastest-growing jobs in the country, with an estimated 356,700 openings projected each year throughout the decade.1 Whether you’re new to the IT industry or ready to expand and enhance your IT knowledge, George Mason can help build your strategic capabilities and take the next step in your career. Our certification programs will help you gain crucial networking skills and prepare for three CompTIA Certification exams: A+, Network+, and Security+, or the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam.
If you don’t want to take a full certificate program, you can join us for individual courses as they suit your schedule. Most courses do not require prior experience, making George Mason’s programs accessible to everyone.
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- Pursue four certifications
- Gain digital badge credentials
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From gaining broad industry skills to preparing for IT certification, our programs educate and equip technology professionals at all experience levels. Explore networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software and application development, and more.
CompTIA Security+ Certificate
Boost Your Cybersecurity Career
Online | 6 Months | $2,095
Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam by exploring subject areas like threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security.
Certification/Licensure: CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Introduction to CompTIA
- Security Fundamentals
- Threat Management and Cybersecurity Resources
- Threats and Attacks on Endpoints
- Endpoint and Application Development Security
- Cryptography
- Public Key Infrastructure and Cryptographic Protocols
- Mobile, Embedded, and Specialized Device Security
- Networking Threats, Assessments, and Defenses
- Network Security Appliances and Technologies
- Cloud and Virtualization Security
- Network Threats, Assessments, and Defenses
- Authentication
- Incident Preparation, Response, and Investigation
- Cybersecurity Resilience
- Risk Management and Data Privacy
- Preparing for the Certificate Exam
- Exploring a Career in Cybersecurity
Certified Information Security Manager
Prepare for Your Future in Information Security
Online | 12 Months | $1,998
Prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam. Students enrolled in the “voucher included” option will also receive a pre-paid voucher for the exam after successful completion.
Certification/Licensure: Certified Information Security Manager
- Information Security Governance
- Information Risk Management
- Information Security Program Development & Management
- Information Security Incident Management
Individual Information Technology Courses
In addition to the online CompTIA Training: A+, Network+, and Security+ Certificate, you can complete individual courses with specialized expertise in AI, DevOps, Server+, and more. Receive vital skills without the commitment to the full CompTIA Training program.
Harness the Power of AI for Your Business
Live Online | 1 Day | $495
In one day, you can learn to apply AI concepts to benefit your business and prepare for the CertNexus® AIBIZTM (Exam AIZ-210) credential.
Request InfoLearn Practical Skills for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Live Online | 1 Day | $695
Prepare to build solutions, improve apps, and advance technology in many fields, including healthcare, financial management, and environmental protection.
Request InfoPrepare for Work in the Field of Data Analytics
Live | 1 Day | $695
Gain a solid understanding of core data concepts, including relational data, nonrelational data, big data, and analytics. Plus, familiarize yourself with the roles, tasks, and responsibilities in the world of data analytics.
Request InfoExplore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Solutions
Live Online | 5 Days | $3,495
Prepare for the CertNexus® Certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practitioner Exam (AIP-110) with a hands-on approach to AI.
Request InfoLearn Invaluable Methods of Hacking
Self-Guided Online | 1 Year | $3,195
Prepare to become an ethical hacker, a credential that signals to employers your understanding of “white hat” hacking methodologies.
Request InfoPursue a Server Hardware and Support Specialist Role in Five Days
Live Online | 5 Days | $2,495
Learn to administer any network server by honing your hardware and support skills. Prepare to take the CompTIA Server+ Exam SKO-005.
Request InfoBuild Key Skills for Cybersecurity
Self-Guided Online | 1 Year | $4,475
Earn the skills and credentials required to enter the cybersecurity workforce by studying network security, offensive and defensive security, computer hardware, and more.
Request InfoBecome an Expert in Python Strategies
Live | 3 Days | $1,795
Get up to speed on Python’s capabilities and set yourself up for success in using Python in your specific field of expertise.
Request InfoEstablish a Foundational Knowledge of Microsoft 365
Live Online | 1 Day | $695
Get an introduction to Microsoft 365, an integrated cloud platform that delivers industry-leading productivity apps along with intelligent cloud services and world-class security.
Request InfoLearn the Latest Endpoint Techniques and Strategies
Live | 5 Days | $2,995
Learn to plan and execute an endpoint deployment strategy using contemporary deployment techniques and update strategies.
Request InfoBecome a Leader in Microsoft Teams
Live | 4 Days | $2,495
Learn to plan, deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Teams to foster efficient and effective collaboration and communication within a Microsoft 365 environment.
Request InfoEarn Micro-Credentials
Digital badges from George Mason University’s Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) programs prove you’ve mastered essential skills. These widely recognized badges give you an impressive advantage — your verified skills can help you stand out among applicants.
Each time you complete a course with a digital badge, you can access and add it to your resume and LinkedIn page. Our badges include a URL that links to an outline of your accomplishments so employers can quickly discover your professional abilities.
Earn a digital badge within weeks or months, depending on the course.
The available badge for this program is the Network IT Certificate.
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George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., George Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility.
Gain a High-Quality Education with GMU
With George Mason University Continuing and Professional Education, you can earn credentials in a way that fits your life. Online learning lets you take exceptional classes in a convenient format. There are minimal face-to-face meetings, so students can learn at home, while stationed abroad, or while traveling.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Computer and Information Technology Occupations.” Retrieved April 9, 2025, from https://bls.gov/.
- College Factual. “Top 10 Schools for Non-Traditional Learners.” Retrieved February 14, 2024, from https://collegefactual.com/.