Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc.

February 2026 - FY26 Geauga Safety Council (GSC)
2026-02-13 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, OH, 44021, United States
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February 2026 GSC:

Program: Cyber Security
Presenter: Ed Slusarsky
Location: Kent State Geauga
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Please note: Members will be expected to cover the cost of their lunch fees. This will be $300 for 10 meetings if paid in advance or $35 per meeting. For non-members this cost is $40 per meeting.
Geauga Safety Council lunch meetings are held monthly (except for January). The meetings will be held on the second Friday of the month, at Kent State University, Geauga Campus with check-in beginning at 11:45 am with the program to follow at 12 pm and will conclude no later than 1:00 pm.
What are the benefits?

Earn a 3% safety council rebate on your works compensation premium.
Learn techniques for increasing safety, health, and wellness in your workplace.
Network and share best practices with other employers in your community.
Identify resources to assist in your accident prevention efforts.
Access risk management information and strategies to reduce your workers’ compensation costs.
Membership is FREE.

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Safety is Priority One!
To learn more about the Geauga Safety Council, click here, call us at 440-564-1060 or email safetycouncil@geaugagrowth.com.
Geauga Growth Partnership Board of Directors is dedicated to providing a positive and respectful environment for all event and training participants. GGP employees, members, guests of members, attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers are expected to observe high standards of behavior and personal ethics in their conduct at any GGP event or training.
Anyone engaging in inappropriate behavior during these events or trainings will be asked by a GGP representative to discontinue the offensive behavior immediately. Should the behavior continue or if the behavior is deemed severe enough, the individual(s) will be removed from the event or training (without a refund) and may be denied entry to future events or trainings.

Virtual – Excel 365 Level 2
2026-02-19 09:00 - 17:00
02/19/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Simple Description: Take Excel 365 to the next level with multiple worksheets, charts, and advanced formatting.
Great For: Intermediate Excel users, business professionals managing complex data.
Full description: In this course, you will cover how to work with large worksheets in Microsoft Excel 365, and use multiple worksheets and workbooks efficiently. You will sort and filter data, use conditional formatting, and create and format tables and charts. You will learn how to protect worksheets and files, as well as referring to data in other workbooks through 3D formulas. Finally, you will create names, customize a template, and work with comments and graphics.
Prerequesites:
To ensure success, students should have completed Microsoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 1 or have the equivalent knowledge and experience.
Course price: $289

Virtual - Excel Level 2

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Excel 365 Level 2 | 02/19/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Excel 365 Level 2 | 03/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Excel 365 Level 2 | 05/15/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Geauga Growth Partnership Board of Directors is dedicated to providing a positive and respectful environment for all event and training participants. GGP employees, members, guests of members, attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers are expected to observe high standards of behavior and personal ethics in their conduct at any GGP event or training.
Anyone engaging in inappropriate behavior during these events or trainings will be asked by a GGP representative to discontinue the offensive behavior immediately. Should the behavior continue or if the behavior is deemed severe enough, the individual(s) will be removed from the event or training (without a refund) and may be denied entry to future events or trainings.

Virtual – Excel 2019 Data Analysis with Power Pivot
2026-02-20 08:00 - 12:00
02/20/2026 @ 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Simple Description: Use Power Pivot to organize, manipulate, and report on large datasets.
Great For: Business analysts, data managers, and Excel power users.
Full description: We are now living in the age of big data. Data is being collected all the time and for increasingly detailed transactions. This can lead to an overwhelming amount of data, which brings about a need for people who can analyze large amounts of data quickly. Fortunately, Excel provides Power Pivot to help you organize, manipulate, and report on your data in the best way possible. Since a tool is only as good as the person using it, it is important to gain a solid understanding of Power Pivot to maximize your effectiveness when analyzing data.
Prerequesites:
Levels 1 & 2 and PivotTables
Course price: $219

Virtual - Misc Excel Classes

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Excel 2019 Charts | 04/24/2026 | 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 04/24/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Excel 365 Formulas | 04/29/2026 - 04/30/2026| 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 05/20/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
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Geauga Growth Partnership Board of Directors is dedicated to providing a positive and respectful environment for all event and training participants. GGP employees, members, guests of members, attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers are expected to observe high standards of behavior and personal ethics in their conduct at any GGP event or training.
Anyone engaging in inappropriate behavior during these events or trainings will be asked by a GGP representative to discontinue the offensive behavior immediately. Should the behavior continue or if the behavior is deemed severe enough, the individual(s) will be removed from the event or training (without a refund) and may be denied entry to future events or trainings.

AI-900T00: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
2026-02-23
Description
This course introduces fundamentals concepts related to artificial intelligence (AI), and the services in Microsoft Azure that can be used to create AI solutions. The course is not designed to teach students to become professional data scientists or software developers, but rather to build awareness of common AI workloads and the ability to identify Azure services to support them. The course is designed as a blended learning experience that combines instructor-led training with online materials on the Microsoft Learn platform (https://azure.com/learn). The hands-on exercises in the course are based on Learn modules, and students are encouraged to use the content on Learn as reference materials to reinforce what they learn in the class and to explore topics in more depth.

Virtual - AI-900T00: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals

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04/20/2026 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

06/16/2026 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

07/21/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

08/18/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

09/15/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

10/27/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

11/17/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Brand: Microsoft
Exam: AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
CEU Credits: 0.7
Course Hours: 7
Number of Days: 1
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C)ISRM: Information Systems Risk Manager
2026-02-23 09:00 - 2026-02-26 17:00
Description
In this course, you will first learn to assess a system, then implement risk controls. Finally, you will be able to monitor and maintain risk procedures. With this training, you will be able to identify risks associated with specific industries. After course completion, you will be able to design, implement, monitor and maintain risk-based, efficient and effective IS controls.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to:

Pass the C)ISRM exam

Pre-Requisites
C)SP

Course Details
Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)ISRM
CEU Credits: 2.8
Course Hours: 28
Number of Days: 4
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C)PTE: Penetration Testing Engineer
2026-02-23 09:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00
Description
In this course you will cover 5 Key Elements of Pen Testing; Information Gathering, Scanning, Enumeration, Exploitation and Reporting. Plus, discover the latest vulnerabilities and the techniques malicious hackers are using to acquire and destroy data. Additionally, you will learn more about the business skills needed to identify protection opportunities, justify testing activities and optimize security controls appropriate to the business needs in order to reduce business risk.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Have solid knowledge of testing and reporting procedures which will prepare them for upper management roles within a cybersecurity system
Be able to competently take the C)PTE exam

Pre-Requisites

C)PEH or equivalent knowledge
12 months of Networking Experience
Sound Knowledge of TCP/IP
Basic Knowledge of Linux
Microsoft Security experience

Course Details
Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)PTE
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
Course PDF

CompTIA: Security+
2026-02-23 09:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00
Description
If you intend to pass the CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-701) certification examination, this course can be a significant part of your preparation. But certification is not the only key to professional success in the field of IT security. Today’s job market demands individuals with demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this course can help you build your cybersecurity skill set so that you can confidently perform your duties in any entry-level security role.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Summarize fundamental security concepts.
Compare threat types.
Explain appropriate cryptographic solutions.
Implement identity and access management.
Secure enterprise network architecture.
Secure cloud network architecture.
Explain resiliency and site security concepts.
Explain vulnerability management.
Evaluate network security capabilities.
Assess endpoint security capabilities.
Enhance application security capabilities.
Explain incident response and monitoring concepts.
Analyze indicators of malicious activity
Summarize security governance concepts.
Explain risk management processes.
Summarize data protection and compliance concepts

Pre-Requisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have a minimum of two years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security, hands-on experience with technical information security, and a broad knowledge of security concepts. CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+, or the equivalent knowledge, is strongly recommended.

Virtual - CompTIA: Security+

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04/13/2026 - 04/17/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

05/11/2026 - 05/15/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

06/22/2026 - 06/26/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

07/20/2026 - 07/24/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

09/14/2026 - 09/18/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/02/2026 - 11/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: CompTIA
Exam: CompTIA Security+
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
2026-02-23 09:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00
Description
This course covers network defense and incident response methods, tactics, and procedures that are in alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST 800-61r2 (Computer Security Incident Handling Guide), US-CERT’s National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP), and Presidential Policy Directive (PPD)-41 on Cyber Incident Coordination. It is ideal for candidates who have been tasked with the responsibility of monitoring and detecting security incidents in information systems and networks, and for executing standardized responses to such incidents. The course introduces tools, tactics, and procedures to manage cybersecurity risks, identify various types of common threats, evaluate the organization’s security, collect and analyze cybersecurity intelligence, and remediate and report incidents as they occur. This course provides a comprehensive methodology for individuals responsible for defending the cybersecurity of their organization.

Pre-Requisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should meet the following requirements:

At least two years (recommended) of experience or education in computer network security technology or a related field.
The ability or curiosity to recognize information security vulnerabilities and threats in the context of risk management.
Foundational knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance safeguards in network environments. Safeguards include, but are not limited to, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and VPNs.
General knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance safeguards in computing environments. Safeguards include, but are not limited to, basic authentication and authorization, resource permissions, and anti-malware mechanisms.
Foundation-level skills with some of the common operating systems for computing environments.
Entry-level understanding of some of the common concepts for network environments, such as routing and switching.
General or practical knowledge of major TCP/IP networking protocols, including, but not limited to, TCP, IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, ARP, ICMP, and DHCP.

Virtual - CyberSec First Responder (CFR)

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04/06/2026 - 04/10/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

05/11/2026 - 05/15/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

06/15/2026 - 06/19/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

07/10/2026 - 07/14/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

08/24/2026 - 08/28/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

09/07/2026 - 09/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

10/05/2026 - 10/09/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/30/2026 - 12/04/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

01/04/2027 - 01/08/2027 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: CertNexus
Exam: CFR
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS)
2026-02-23 10:00 - 2026-02-27 18:00
Description
Defining the Security Operations Center Understanding Network Infrastructure and Network Security Monitoring Tools Exploring Data Type Categories Understanding Basic Cryptography Concepts Understanding Common TCP/IP Attacks Understanding Endpoint Security Technologies Understanding Incident Analysis in a Threat-Centric SOC Identifying Resources for Hunting Cyber Threats Understanding Event Correlation and Normalization Identifying Common Attack Vectors Identifying Malicious Activity Identifying Patterns of Suspicious Behavior Conducting Security Incident Investigations Using a Playbook Model to Organize Security Monitoring Understanding SOC Metrics Understanding SOC Workflow and Automation Describing Incident Response Understanding the Use of VERIS Understanding Windows Operating System Basics Understanding Linux Operating System Basics Lab outline Use NSM Tools to Analyze Data Categories Explore Cryptographic Technologies Explore TCP/IP Attacks Explore Endpoint Security Investigate Hacker Methodology Hunt Malicious Traffic Correlate Event Logs, Packet Captures (PCAPs), and Alerts of an Attack Investigate Browser-Based Attacks Analyze Suspicious Domain Name System (DNS) Activity Explore Security Data for Analysis Investigate Suspicious Activity Using Security Onion Investigate Advanced Persistent Threats Explore SOC Playbooks Explore the Windows Operating System Explore the Linux Operating System.

Objectives
After taking this course, you should be able to: Explain how a Security Operations Center (SOC) operates and describe the different types of services that are performed from a Tier 1 SOC analyst?s perspective. Explain Network Security Monitoring (NSM) tools that are available to the network security analyst. Explain the data that is available to the network security analyst. Describe the basic concepts and uses of cryptography. Describe security flaws in the TCP/IP protocol and how they can be used to attack networks and hosts. Understand common endpoint security technologies. Understand the kill chain and the diamond models for incident investigations, and the use of exploit kits by threat actors. Identify resources for hunting cyber threats. Explain the need for event data normalization and event correlation. Identify the common attack vectors. Identify malicious activities. Identify patterns of suspicious behaviors. Conduct security incident investigations. Explain the use of a typical playbook in the SOC. Explain the use of SOC metrics to measure the effectiveness of the SOC. Explain the use of a workflow management system and automation to improve the effectiveness of the SOC. Describe a typical incident response plan and the functions of a typical Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). Explain the use of Vocabulary for Event Recording and Incident Sharing (VERIS) to document security incidents in a standard format.

Pre-Requisites
Before taking this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills: Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking Working knowledge of the Windows and Linux operating systems Familiarity with the basics of networking security concepts The following Cisco course can help you gain the knowledge you need to prepare for this course: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCN).

Virtual - Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS)

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Brand: Cisco
Exam: CBROPS
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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C)ISMS-LA: Certified ISMS Lead Auditor
2026-02-25 09:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00
Description
In this course, you will be prepared to conduct audits of information security management systems (“ISMS”) to ensure that they meet ISO/IEC 27001 standards in any organization.
ISMS ISO/IEC 27001 Audit Methodology:
Planning
Control Evaluation
Substantive Testing
Completion
The C)ISMS-LA is perfect for those looking to perform an internal or external ISMS 1S0/IEC 27001 audit.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Competently take the C)ISMS-LA exam
Acquire the necessary knowledge to manage an ISMS audit

Pre-Requisites

Experience with Information Systems
Interest in Auditing

Course Details
Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)ISMS-LA
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 21
Number of Days: 3
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Virtual – Excel 365 Level 3
2026-02-26 09:00 - 17:00
02/26/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Simple Description: Master Excel 365 with advanced formulas, macros, and collaboration tools.
Great For: Advanced Excel users, analysts, professionals automating or sharing data.
Full description: In this course, you will cover how to create and work with Macros and VBA Programming, as well as how to add Form Controls and assign a Macro to a Form Control. You will learn about formula auditing, and will learn about common errors, how to correct them, and how to use the Watch Window to see changes in formulas. You will also work with creating and modifying hyperlinks, getting data from the internet, as well as saving workbooks, worksheets, charts, and ranges as web pages. You will create custom styles and learn how to use advanced conditional formatting. Finally, you will learn how to create and use a shared workbook, including how to protect, consolidate, and resolve editing conflicts in a shared workbook.
Prerequesites:
To ensure success, students can take the following courses, or should possess the equivalent skill level:
Microsoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 1
Microsoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 2
Course price: $299

Virtual - Excel Level 3

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Excel 365 Level 3 | 03/17/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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This course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred
Registration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com
Geauga Growth Partnership Board of Directors is dedicated to providing a positive and respectful environment for all event and training participants. GGP employees, members, guests of members, attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers are expected to observe high standards of behavior and personal ethics in their conduct at any GGP event or training.
Anyone engaging in inappropriate behavior during these events or trainings will be asked by a GGP representative to discontinue the offensive behavior immediately. Should the behavior continue or if the behavior is deemed severe enough, the individual(s) will be removed from the event or training (without a refund) and may be denied entry to future events or trainings.

DEBIZ: Data Ethics for Business Professionals
2026-02-27 09:00 - 17:00
Description
The power of extracting value from data utilizing Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Machine Learning exposes the learning differences between humans and machines. Humans can apply ethical principles throughout the decision-making process to avoid discrimination, societal harm, and marginalization to maintain and even enhance acceptable norms. Machines make decisions autonomously. So how do we apply ethical principles to data driven technology? This course provides business professionals and consumers of technology core concepts of ethical principles, how they can be applied to emerging data driven technologies and the impact to an organization which ignores ethical use of technology.

Pre-Requisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have a working knowledge of general business concepts and practices. You should also have a basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence and or Data Science. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following courses:

AIBIZ: Artificial Intelligence for Business Professionals
DSBIZ: Data Science for Business Professionals

Course Details
Brand: CertNexus
Exam: DEBIZ
CEU Credits: 0.7
Course Hours: 7
Number of Days: 1
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C)CSA: Certified Cybersecurity Analyst
2026-03-02 09:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00
Description
In this course, you will cover how to prepare an organization to create a complete end-to-end solution for monitoring, preventing, detecting, and mitigating threats as they arise in real-time. Do not fool yourself, this course is far more advanced than you may expect. It is fast paced and thorough, so you can enjoy a well-rounded experience. Be ready to dig deep into the details of security analysis for today’s needs. You will be able to set up and deploy state of the art open source and commercial analysis tools, intrusion detection tools, syslog servers, and SIEMs. You will also be able to integrate them for an entire organization.
*This course maps to the mile2 Certified Cyber Security Analyst Exam as well as the Comp TIA CySA+CS0-001 certification exam.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Be able to competently take the C)CSA Exam
Be ready to prepare an organization for proactive defense against today’s hackers

Pre-Requisites

Certified Security Principles
Certified Digital Forensics Examiner
Certified Incident Handling Engineer
Certified Professional Ethical Hacker
Certified Penetration Testing Engineer
or Equivalent Knowledge

Course Details
Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)CSA
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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C)DFE: Certified Digital Forensics Examiner
2026-03-02 09:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00
Description
In this course you will cover electronic discovery and advanced investigation techniques. This course is essential to anyone encountering digital evidence while conducting an investigation. Students will be taught the methodology for conducting a computer forensic examination. Students will learn to use forensically sound investigative techniques in order to evaluate the scene, collect and document all relevant information, interview appropriate personnel, maintain chain-of-custody, and write a findings report.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Be able to establish industry-acceptable digital forensics standards with current best practices and policies
Be prepared to competently take the C)DFE exam

Pre-Requisites

1 Year experience in computers
C)SP course

Virtual - C)DFE: Certified Digital Forensics Examiner

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05/04/2026 - 05/08/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

08/31/2026 - 09/04/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/02/2026 - 11/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)DFE
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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C)NP: Certified Network Principles
2026-03-02 09:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00
Description
In this course you will cover concepts and skills needed to plan, install, maintain, and troubleshoot today’s networks including wireless and server-based networks! Want to learn about new technologies like virtual networks and SD Networks found in many cloud architectures? We’ve got you covered, and then we move to physical components, TCP/IP Stack, OSI Model, switches, routers, wireless, and Bluetooth. Lastly, we finish up the C)NP with the knowledge you need to perform the day to day operations of an organization, so you will be able to secure and maintain an entire network!

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course students will:

Be able to competently take the C)NP exams well as the Comp TIA Network+ exam
Have the knowledge to keep a companies’ IP network infrastructure secure

Pre-Requisites
C)HT / C)OST or equivalent knowledge

Course Details
Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)NP
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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MB-335T00: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Expert
2026-03-02 09:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00
Description
In this course, you will build your Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management application knowledge. This course will cover the most important features and functionalities needed by Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management functional consultant including: The product information and how to configure, create, and manage your product and inventory. Supply chain management configuration and processing. The transportation management features, and the warehouse management features. Asset Management functionalities. Master planning configuration and processing. Sales and procurement processes. This course includes lectures and several hands-on exercises. The exercises will be introduced to you in the form of a case study presented to a Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant, Expert. Each exercise will be based on a business scenario followed by a question or discussion then a step-by-step guidance to perform the system related steps.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Set up default order settings.
Create product masters with predefined variants.
Understand the features in engineering change management.
Create dimension groups by using the version dimensions.
Schedule and dispatch work orders, including scheduling for a specific date and time.
Create and process purchase requisitions.
Schedule a production order.
Set up demand and supply forecasts.
And so much more!

Pre-Requisites

General knowledge of supply chain management
General knowledge of inventory procedures
General knowledge of manufacturing processes
Basic knowledge of warehouse procedures
Ability to use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management for basic processing

Course Details
Brand: Microsoft
Exam: MB-335: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Expert
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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AZ-800T00: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
2026-03-02 10:00 - 2026-03-05 18:00
Description
In this course, you will cover how to manage core Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. The course teaches IT Professionals how to implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment.

Objectives

Use administrative techniques and tools in Windows Server.
Identify tools used to implement hybrid solutions, including Windows Admin Center and PowerShell.
Implement identity services in Windows Server.
Implement identity in hybrid scenarios, including Azure AD DS on Azure IaaS and managed AD DS.
Integrate Azure AD DS with Azure AD.
Manage network infrastructure services.
Deploy Azure VMs running Windows Server, and configure networking and storage.
Administer and manage Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine remotely.
Manage and maintain Azure VMs running Windows Server.
Configure file servers and storage.
Implement File Services in hybrid scenarios, using Azure Files and Azure File Sync.

Pre-Requisites
Before attending this course, students must have:

Experience with managing Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including AD DS, DNS, DFS, Hyper-V, and File and Storage Services
Experience with common Windows Server management tools (implied in the first prerequisite).
Basic knowledge of core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies (implied in the first prerequisite).
Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Experience working with and an understanding of Microsoft Hyper-V and basic server virtualization concepts
Basic experience with implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure
Basic knowledge of Azure Active Directory
Experience working hands-on with Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11
Basic experience with Windows PowerShell

Course Details
Brand: Microsoft
Exam: AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
CEU Credits: 2.8
Course Hours: 28
Number of Days: 4
Course PDF

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
2026-03-02 10:00 - 2026-03-06 18:00
Description
The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.0 course helps you prepare for the Cisco® CCNP® Data Center and CCIE® Data Center certifications for advanced-level data center roles. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center infrastructure including: Cisco MDS Switches and Cisco Nexus Switches; Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®) B-Series Blade Servers, and Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers.
This course, including the self-paced material, helps prepare you to take the exam: 350-601 Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Objectives
After taking this course, you should be able to:

Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment
Implement overlay networks in data center
Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration
Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models
Implement Fibre Channel fabric
Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric
Implement security features in data center
Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring
Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction
Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®)
Describe Cisco HyperFlex™ infrastructure concepts and benefits
Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center
Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies

Pre-Requisites
To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:

Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking
Familiarity with SANs
Familiarity with Fibre Channel protocol
Identify products in the Cisco Data Center Nexus and Cisco MDS families
Understanding of Cisco Enterprise Data Center architecture
Understanding of server system design and architecture
Familiarity with hypervisor technologies (such as VMware)

These Cisco courses are recommended to help you meet these prerequisites:

Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)

Course Details
Brand: Cisco
Exam: DCCOR
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
Course PDF

Implementing Cisco Collaboration Cloud and Edge Solutions (CLCEI)
2026-03-02 10:00 - 2026-03-06 18:00
Description
Implementing Cisco Collaboration Cloud and Edge Solutions (CLCEI) v1.0 is a 5-day course which provides students with knowledge about Cisco Expressway Series solutions enabling business-to-business (B2B) calls, Cisco Mobile, remote access, authentication options, and additional Cisco Expressway Series features. Though a combination of lessons and hands-on labs, students will learn how to leverage collaborative technology to access secure, collaborative work supports including video, voice, content, and remote workloads.

Pre-Requisites

Understanding of networking technologies
Understanding voice and video
Knowledge of Cisco collaboration core technologies
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) signaling protocol fundamentals
Collaboration call control fundamentals of Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Course Details
Brand: Cisco
Exam: CLCEI
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
Course PDF

PL-300T00: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
2026-03-03 09:00 - 2026-03-05 17:00
Description
This course will discuss the various methods and best practices that are in line with business and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data with Power BI. The course will also show how to access and process data from a range of data sources including both relational and non-relational data. This course will also explore how to implement proper security standards and policies across the Power BI spectrum including datasets and groups. The course will also discuss how to manage and deploy reports and dashboards for sharing and content distribution.

Pre-Requisites
Successful Data Analysts start this role with experience of working with data in the cloud.
Specifically:

Understanding core data concepts.
Knowledge of working with relational data in the cloud.
Knowledge of working with non-relational data in the cloud.
Knowledge of data analysis and visualization concepts.

Course Details
Brand: Microsoft
Exam: PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 21
Number of Days: 3
Course PDF

Career Exploration Open House
2026-03-03 17:00 - 19:00 | KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, OH, 44021, United States
Join us for an inspiring evening at Geauga Growth Partnership’s 2026 Career Exploration Open House on March 3, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kent State University – Geauga Campus! This dynamic event will connect local students and job seekers with a variety of career opportunities in our community. Attendees will have the chance to engage with industry professionals, explore diverse career paths, and gain valuable insights into the job market. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win exciting prizes in our raffle! Come ready to network, learn, and discover the endless possibilities that await you in Geauga County.
Together, we will cultivate the future workforce and empower our community!

Certified IoT Security Practitioner (CIoTSP)
2026-03-04 - 2026-03-06
Description
In this course, you will cover IoT security concepts while providing ample opportunities to practice the required skills of an IoT security professional. This course is designed for practitioners who are seeking to demonstrate a vendor-neutral, cross-industry skill set that will enable them to design, implement, operate, and/or manage a secure IoT ecosystem.

Pre-Requisites
It is recommended that you should have a fundamental understanding of IoT ecosystems, which you can obtain by taking the following CertNexus course: Certified Internet of Things (IoT) Practitioner (Exam ITP-110).

Course Details
Brand: CertNexus
Exam: CIoTSP
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 21
Number of Days: 3
Course PDF

HR Roundtable - Toolkit for Improving Performance
2026-03-04 08:30 - 09:30 | Geauga Growth Partnership office, 12373 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, OH, 44065, United States
Join us for A Practical Toolkit for Improving Performance, an actionable session designed to help you remove the barriers to your business performance, from the inside out. You will learn a simple, practical approach to strengthening performance across your organization, rooted in real work outputs rather than guesswork.
Featured speakers from Radcom Services
Ginny Haas
Integrator and Director of Sales and Marketing
Ginny brings more than 25 years of sales and operations experience and has been a key leader at Radcom since 2006. She helps align teams and strategies to meet company goals and build strong client relationships.

Elena Gonzalez
Director of Talent Develoment Operations
Elena leads learning and development initiatives that improve employee performance and help organizations meet business goals. She brings over 20 years of experience in instructional design, training, and performance improvement.

Let’s Talk!

The HR Roundtable is a collaborative professional group focused on addressing workplace challenges through shared ideas, peer learning, and innovative thinking. Facilitated in partnership with Ginny Haas and Elena Gonzalez of Radcom Services, the Roundtable provides participants with the opportunity to learn and refresh best practices, hear from subject matter experts, build a strong network of peer support, and engage in meaningful discussions around current insights and issues impacting their industry, organization, or professional community.
Event Costs:
Free for GGP Members
$15 per person for Nonmembers
A current GGP Member list can be found here: https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/
Questions? Email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060
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The GGP Team
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C)VA: Vulnerability Assessor
2026-03-04 09:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00
Description
In this course, you will cover the tools an IT engineer needs to review an Information System. You will learn the importance of vulnerability assessments and how they are used to prevent serious cyber break-ins. Lessons include understanding malware and viruses and how they can infiltrate an organization’s network. After you take this course, you will be able to assess a company’s security posture and perform a basic vulnerability test. Plus, you will be able to generate reports to guide new security implementation.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Competently take the C)VA exam

Pre-Requisites

Basic Networking Understanding

Course Details
Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)VA
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 21
Number of Days: 3
Course PDF

Geauga Economic Leadership Breakfast (G.E.L.) - March 2026
2026-03-06 08:00 - 09:30 | KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, OH, 44021, United States
Join us for the March Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast on Friday, March 6, 2026, co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. This monthly breakfast series brings together local business, nonprofit, and community leaders to network, learn, and collaborate while fostering awareness of the people, services, and opportunities shaping our region.
Co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. These events are an opportunity to bring business and industry leaders together with our community to network, learn, and collaborate. Each event is intended to foster a heightened awareness of business, industry, and public services present in Geauga County and to facilitate networking among the members of those sectors. Anyone working or living in Geauga County will benefit from learning more about our local employers and services.
Spend time networking before the program. A Continental Breakfast, coffee and water are provided.
8:00 am – Breakfast & Networking
8:30 am – 9:30 am – Program
This FREE event is hosted right inside the main doors of KSU Geauga, facing Claridon-Troy Road.

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Anyone engaging in inappropriate behavior during these events or trainings will be asked by a GGP representative to discontinue the offensive behavior immediately. Should the behavior continue or if the behavior is deemed severe enough, the individual(s) will be removed from the event or training (without a refund) and may be denied entry to future events or trainings.

Virtual – Excel 365 Formulas
2026-03-09 09:00 - 2026-03-10 16:00
03/09/2026 – 03/10/2026 from 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Simple Description: Master Excel formulas to calculate, troubleshoot, and automate your work.
Great For: Business analysts, finance professionals, advanced Excel users.
Full description: In this course, you will cover the different ways to enter formulas and functions in Excel, as well as how to use functions in formulas, including nested functions. You will use the Function Wizard and work with a variety of functions such as logical, statistical, date/time, and financial. You will learn about formula auditing and common errors, and how to correct them. You will also cover using the Watch Window to see changes in formulas, and will learn about using the Trace Dependents and Precedents features.
Prerequesites:
Excel Level 2
Course price: $598

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AZ-305T00: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
2026-03-09 09:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00
Description
In this course, you will cover governance, compute, application architecture, storage, data integration, authentication, networks, business continuity, and migrations. The course combines lecture with case studies to demonstrate basic architect design principles.

Objectives

Design a governance solution.
Design a compute solution.
Design an application architecture.
Design storage, non-relational and relational.
Design data integration solutions.
Design authentication, authorization, and identity solutions.
Design network solutions.
Design backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Design monitoring solutions.
Design migration solutions.

Pre-Requisites
Before attending this course, students must have previous experience deploying or administering Azure resources and strong conceptual knowledge of:

Azure Active Directory
Azure compute technologies such as VMs, containers and serverless solutions
Azure virtual networking to include load balancers
Azure Storage technologies (unstructured and databases)
General application design concepts such as messaging and high availability

Prerequisite courses (or equivalent knowledge and hands-on experience): This free online training will give you the experience you need to be successful in this course.

AZ-104T00: Microsoft Azure Administrator

Course Details
Brand: Microsoft
Exam: Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
CEU Credits: 2.8
Course Hours: 28
Number of Days: 4
Course PDF

C)CSO: Certified Cloud Security Officer
2026-03-09 09:00 - 2026-03-13 17:00
Description
This course will provide you something you will not find in other class! The Cloud is being widely adopted today for a diverse set of reasons. However, many are finding that security in the cloud is a huge challenge. The C)CSO looks to fill the gap in cloud security education and give you the skills you need to develop strong cloud security.
What makes this course powerful is the pairing of knowledge from leading cloud security authorities, with practical lab exercises. You will leave the course with a solid understanding of the cloud stack having been introduced to many technologies used in the cloud. Whether you are implementing private cloud architecture or managing solutions from various vendors, this course is for you.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Understand Cloud security from a real-world viewpoint
Comprehend the industry security standards
Be prepared to take the C)CSO exam

Pre-Requisites

12 months experience with virtualization technology or equivalent knowledge.
General understanding of cloud architectures
Minimum 12 months experience with general security

Course Details
Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)CSO
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
Course PDF

CompTIA: PenTest+
2026-03-09 09:00 - 2026-03-13 17:00
Description
PenTest+ assesses the most up-to-date penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment and management skills necessary to determine the resiliency of the network against attacks.

Pre-Requisites
CompTIA: Security+ or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Course Details
Brand: CompTIA
Exam: CompTIA PenTest+
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
Course PDF

Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI)
2026-03-09 10:00 - 2026-03-12 18:00
Description
The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) course will show you how to deploy and manage the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI) mode. The course gives you the knowledge and skills to configure and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode, how to connect the Cisco ACI fabric to external networks and services, and fundamentals of Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) integration. You will gain hands-on practice implementing key capabilities such as fabric discovery, policies, connectivity, VMM integration, and more.

Course Details
Brand: Cisco
Exam: DCACI
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 28
Number of Days: 4
