Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) Breakfast - November 2026
2026-11-06 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for the November Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast on Friday, November 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.

Geauga Economic Leadership - November 2026

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IRBIZ: Incident Response for Business Professionals
2026-11-06 09:00 - 17:00
Description
In this course, you will cover incident response methods and procedures are taught in alignment with industry frameworks such as US-CERT’s NCISP (National Cyber Incident Response Plan), and Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 41 on Cyber Incident Coordination Policy. It is ideal for candidates who have been tasked with managing compliance with state legislation and other regulatory requirements regarding incident response, and for executing standardized responses to such incidents. The course introduces procedures and resources to comply with legislative requirements regarding incident response.
This course is designed to assist students in preparing for the CertNexus Incident Responder Credential (CIR-110). What you learn and practice in this course can be a significant part of your preparation.

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

Explain the importance of best practices in preparation for incident response
Given a scenario, execute incident response process
Explain general mitigation methods and devices
Assess and comply with current incident response requirements.

Pre-Requisites
General understanding of cybersecurity concepts.

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CEU Credits: 0.7
Course Hours: 7
Number of Days: 1
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C)CSO: Certified Cloud Security Officer
2026-11-09 09:00 - 2026-11-13 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
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C)PTE: Penetration Testing Engineer
2026-11-09 09:00 - 2026-11-13 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

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06/01/2026 - 06/03/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

09/21/2026 - 09/23/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/09/2026 - 11/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Exam: Mile2 C)PTE
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Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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C)PEH: Certified Professional Ethical Hacker
2026-11-09 09:00 - 2026-11-13 17:00
Description
In this course, you will learn the value of vulnerability assessments. Then, you will discover how to use those assessments to make powerful changes in an information system’s security. Additionally, you will learn how malware and destructive viruses function and how to implement counter response and preventative measures when it comes to a network hack.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to competently take the C)PEH exam.

Pre-Requisites

C)SP
12 months of IT Experience
12 Months of Networking Experience

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09/21/2026 - 09/23/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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Course Hours: 35
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AZ-305T00: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
2026-11-10 09:00 - 2026-11-13 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

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

06/01/2026 - 06/04/2026 | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

06/15/2026 - 06/18/2026 | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

08/04/2026 - 08/07/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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Exam: Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
CEU Credits: 2.8
Course Hours: 28
Number of Days: 4
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DEBIZ: Data Ethics for Business Professionals
2026-11-11 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

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

07/01/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

08/07/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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

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CEU Credits: 0.7
Course Hours: 7
Number of Days: 1
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C)VA: Vulnerability Assessor
2026-11-11 09:00 - 2026-11-13 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

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06/29/2026 - 07/01/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/11/2026 - 11/13/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)VA
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 21
Number of Days: 3
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DSBIZ: Data Science for Business Professionals
2026-11-13 10:00 - 12:00
Description
The ability to identify and respond to changing trends is a hallmark of a successful business. Whether those trends are related to customers and sales, or to regulatory and industry standards, businesses are wise to keep track of the variables that can affect the bottom line. In today’s business landscape, data comes from numerous sources and in diverse forms. By leveraging data science concepts and technologies, businesses can mold all that raw data into information that facilitates decisions to improve and expand the success of the business.

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

Identify how data science supports informed business decisions.
Explain the fundamentals of data science.
Identify functions of data science for business.
Implement business requirements for data science.

Pre-Requisites
To ensure your success with this course, you should have basic knowledge of business processes, general business concepts, and relevant data that helps to solve business problems or achieve business goals. You should also have a basic understanding of information technology (IT) resources and systems, including networks, computers, and other digital devices used in an enterprise setting.

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04/24/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Exam: DSBIZ
CEU Credits: 0.2
Course Hours: 2
Number of Days: 1
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November 2026 – FY26 Geauga Safety Council (GSC)
2026-11-13 11:45 - 13:00
REGISTER FOR NOVEMBER 2026 GSC HERE!
November 2026 GSC:

Program: Forever Chemicals
Presenter: Nancy Rodman
Location: Kent State Geauga
REGISTRATION

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.

For more information on the BWC Safety Council rebate eligibility requirements, please click here.
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.
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IS18 Controls
2026-11-16 09:00 - 2026-11-19 17:00
Description
In this course, you will cover the implementation and analysis of the IS18 Top Controls. These controls have been identified as critical by leading government and private organizations with expertise in understanding attack techniques and mitigating risks. They are designed to prevent known attacks and minimize the impact of successful attacks.
By adopting the IS18 Top Controls, organizations can enhance the security of their sensitive information. This training course equips security professionals with the tools and methodologies necessary to execute and assess these controls within their existing network infrastructure. Automation is emphasized as a highly effective and cost-efficient approach to implementing these controls.
For management personnel, this training provides valuable insights into assessing the effectiveness of the security controls in place. It enables them to evaluate whether the controls are being properly administered and to make informed decisions regarding security measures.

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

Competently take the IS18 Controls exam
Understand how to implement the top 18 most critical controls in the workplace

Pre-Requisites
Broad Understanding of Multiple Networking and Security Technologies.

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Exam: Mile2 IS18 Controls
CEU Credits: 2.8
Course Hours: 28
Number of Days: 4
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C)CSA: Certified Cybersecurity Analyst
2026-11-16 09:00 - 2026-11-20 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

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07/13/2026 - 07/15/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/16/2026 - 11/18/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Exam: Mile2 C)CSA
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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C)CSO: Certified Cloud Security Officer
2026-11-16 09:00 - 2026-11-20 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

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

07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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

11/09/2026 - 11/13/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/16/2026 - 11/20/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Exam: Mile2 C)CSO
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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C)RMFA: Certified Risk Management Framework Analyst
2026-11-16 09:00 - 2026-11-20 17:00
Description
In this course, you will cover the process of certifying, reviewing, and accrediting an information system by IT professionals. This course was created as a standard to measure the set of skills that specific members of an organization are required to have for the practice of certifying, reviewing, and accrediting the security of information systems. Specifically, this training was designed for the individuals who are responsible for creating and implementing the processes used to evaluate risk and institute security baselines and requirements. These critical decisions will be essential in making sure that the security of the information systems outweighs the potential risks to an organization from any internal or external threats.

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

Competently take the exam

Pre-Requisites

4-5 years of information systems security management is suggested (or equivalent education)

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09/14/2026 - 09/16/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/16/2026 - 11/18/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Exam: Mile2 C)RMFA
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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CompTIA: Cloud+
2026-11-16 09:00 - 2026-11-20 17:00
Description
CompTIA Cloud+ validates the skills needed to implement cloud solutions, maintain and optimize cloud environments, and troubleshoot issues encountered when working in the cloud. The major areas of emphasis include:

Cloud architecture and design
Security within the cloud
Automation and virtualization
Disaster recovery
High availability

The Cloud+ exam covers five major domains:

Cloud Architecture & Design (13%)
Security (20%)
Deployment (23%)
Operations & Support (22%)
Trouble Shooting (22%)

Course Details
Brand: CompTIA
Exam: CompTIA Cloud+
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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CompTIA: Data+
2026-11-16 09:00 - 2026-11-20 17:00
Description
In this course, you will cover the knowledge and skills required to transform business requirements in support of data-driven decisions by mining data, manipulating data, applying basic statistical methods, and analyzing complex data sets while adhering to governance and quality standards throughout the entire data lifecycle. In addition, it will help prepare candidates to take the CompTIA Data+ certification exam.

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

Mine data
Manipulate data
Visualize and report data
Apply basic statistical methods
Analyze complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards throughout the entire data life cycle

Pre-Requisites
Basic understanding of computers and operating systems.

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08/17/2026 - 08/19/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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Brand: CompTIA
Exam: CompTIA Data+
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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AZ-900T00 - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
2026-11-17 09:00 - 17:00
Description
This course will provide foundational level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. The course can be taken as an optional first step in learning about cloud services and Microsoft Azure, before taking further Microsoft Azure or Microsoft cloud services courses.
The course will cover general cloud computing concepts as well as general cloud computing models and services such as Public, Private and Hybrid cloud and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
It will also cover some core Azure services and solutions, as well as key Azure pillar services concerning security, privacy, compliance and trust. It will finally cover pricing and support services available with Azure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Exam: AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
CEU Credits: 0.7
Course Hours: 7
Number of Days: 1
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AI-900T00: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
2026-11-17 09:00 - 17:00
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.

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

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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

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Exam: AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
CEU Credits: 0.7
Course Hours: 7
Number of Days: 1
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Cyber Secure Coder (CSC)
2026-11-17 09:00 - 2026-11-19 17:00
Description
This course presents an approach for dealing with security and privacy throughout the entire software development lifecycle. You will learn about vulnerabilities that undermine security, and how to identify and remediate them in your own projects. You will learn general strategies for dealing with security defects and misconfiguration, how to design software to deal with the human element in security, and how to incorporate security into all phases of development.

Pre-Requisites
This course presents secure programming concepts that apply to many different types of software development projects. Although this course uses Python®, HTML, and JavaScript® to demonstrate various programming concepts, you do not need to have experience in these languages to benefit from this course. However, you should have some programming experience, whether it be developing desktop, mobile, web, or cloud applications.

Virtual - Cyber Secure Coder (CSC)

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04/28/2026 - 04/30/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

06/16/2026 - 06/18/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

08/12/2026 - 08/14/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/17/2026 - 11/19/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: CertNexus
Exam: CSC
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 21
Number of Days: 3
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Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)
2026-11-19 09:00 - 2026-11-20 17:00
Description
In today’s competitive job market, the Certified Scrum Developer credential can set you apart from the pack. A successful Scrum Developer is committed to continuous improvement. The coursework and dedication needed to achieve a CSD sharpens your skills and helps you become a better practitioner of Scrum.
During the course, attendees will learn how to do Scrum effectively in the following topic areas:

Collaboration & Teamwork
Architecture & Design
Test Driven Development. Pair Programming
Refactoring, Automated Testing

Pre-Requisites

Professional Scrum Master Course, preferably sanctioned by Scrum Alliance
Professional Scrum Product Owner Course, preferably sanctioned by Scrum Alliance

Virtual - Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)

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05/28/2026 - 05/30/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

08/19/2026 - 08/21/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/19/2026 - 11/21/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: Scrum Alliance
Exam: CSD
CEU Credits: 1.4
Course Hours: 14
Number of Days: 2
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CEET: Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist
2026-11-23 09:00 - 2026-11-25 17:00
Description
In this course, you will cover the tools to identify and manage common ethical risks in the development of emerging data-driven technologies. This course distills ethical theory, public regulations, and industry best practices into concrete skills and guidelines needed for the responsible development of digital products and services. By following the course’s practical, problems-based approach, learners will become adept at applying theories, principles, frameworks, and techniques in their own roles and organizations.

Objectives
In this course, you will incorporate ethics into data-driven technologies such as AI, IoT, and data science. You will:

Describe general concepts, theories, and challenges related to ethics and emerging technologies.
Identify ethical risks.
Practice ethical reasoning.
Identify and mitigate safety and security risks.
Identify and mitigate privacy risks.
Identify and mitigate fairness and bias risks.
Identify and mitigate transparency and explainability risks.
Identify and mitigate accountability risks.
Build an ethical organization.
Develop ethical systems in technology-focused organizations.

Pre-Requisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have a genuine interest in ensuring that emerging technologies are ethical, trusted, and inclusive. It may also be helpful if you have an understanding of concepts related to emerging technologies. Practical experience implementing data science, AI, and/or IoT to solve business problems is encouraged but not required. You can obtain the appropriate knowledge of emerging technologies concepts by attending any or all of the following courses:

IoTBIZ™ (Exam IOZ-110)
DSBIZ™ (Exam DSZ-110): Data Science for Business Professionals
AIBIZ™ (Exam AIZ-110)
ETBIZ: Emerging Technology for the Business Professional (Exam ETZ-110)

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05/06/2026 - 05/08/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

08/18/2026 - 08/20/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/23/2026 - 11/25/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: CertNexus
Exam: CEET
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 21
Number of Days: 3
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C)NFE: Certified Network Forensics Examiner
2026-11-30 09:00 - 2026-12-04 17:00
Description
In this course you will cover 20+ modules of network forensic topics. The C)NFE provides practical experience through our lab exercises that simulate real-world scenarios covering investigation and recovery of data in network. The C)NFE focuses on centralizing and investigating logging systems as well as network devices.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Have knowledge to perform network forensic examinations
Be able to accurately report on their findings, and
Be ready to sit for the C)NFE exam

Pre-Requisites

2 years networking experience
2 years in IT Security
Working knowledge of TCPIP

Virtual - C)NFE: Certified Network Forensics Examiner

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08/17/2026 - 08/19/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/30/2026 - 12/02/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)NFE
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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CompTIA: A+ Core 1
2026-11-30 09:00 - 2026-12-04 17:00
Description
CompTIA A+ Core 1 is the first of two exams required to earn the industry-standard A+ certification, designed to launch your tech career. This exam focuses on foundational skills in hardware, networking, mobile devices, and troubleshooting. Passing Core 1 and Core 2 prepares you for roles like IT support specialist and help desk technician while building the knowledge needed to pursue advanced certifications like Network+ and Security+.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Install, configure, and maintain computer equipment, mobile devices, and software for end users.
Service components based on customer requirements.
Understand networking basics and apply basic cybersecurity methods to mitigate threats.
Properly and safely diagnose, resolve, and document common hardware and software issues.
Apply troubleshooting skills and provide customer support using appropriate communication skills.
Understand the basics of scripting, cloud technologies, virtualization, and multi-OS deployments in corporate environments.

Pre-Requisites
None

Virtual - CompTIA: A+ Core 1

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08/03/2026 - 08/05/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

09/21/2026 - 09/23/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/30/2026 - 12/02/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: CompTIA
Exam: CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101)
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
2026-11-30 09:00 - 2026-12-04 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
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CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) Breakfast - December 2026
2026-12-04 08:00 - 09:30 | KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, OH, 44021, United States
Join us for the December Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast on Friday, December 4, 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.

Geauga Economic Leadership - December 2026

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ISCAP: Information Security Accreditation and Certification Professional
2026-12-07 09:00 - 2026-12-09 17:00
Description
In this course, you will cover the process of certifying, reviewing and accrediting an information system(IS). What does it take to have a certified and accredited information system in accordance with DIACAP Instruction 8510.01? This course is designed to provide a complete guide to establishing a certifiable and accredited information system in any organization. Therefore, it will give you standards to measure the skills required of specific members of an organization in order to certify, review and accredit the IS security. These critical decisions are essential in making sure that the security of the IS outweighs the potential risks to an organization from any internal or external threats.

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

Establish a certified and accredited (authorized) information system in any organization according to current best practices and Federal standards
Take the Mile2 ISCAP exam

Pre-Requisites

Broad Understanding of Multiple Networking and Security Technologies
12 months experience in information systems

Virtual - ISCAP: Information Security Accreditation and Certification Professional

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04/01/2026 - 04/03/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

12/07/2026 - 12/09/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 ISCAP
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 21
Number of Days: 3
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C)ISSO: Information Systems Security Officer
2026-12-07 09:00 - 2026-12-11 17:00
Description
If you are look for the “gotta have it” cybersecurity course, then the Certified Information Systems Security Officer is for you. The C)ISSO will prepare you with a broad range of knowledge and skills required of a security officer. However, these skills can be applied across a broad range of role-based careers.
A C)ISSO is able to implement and maintain cost-effective security controls that are closely aligned with business and industry standards. The C)ISSO certification course is an ideal way to increase knowledge, expertise, and skill for managers, auditors, and INFOSEC professionals. The things you learn in this course can be applied to management, prevention teams, and recovery professionals.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will not only be able to establish industry-acceptable Cyber Security & IS management standards with current best practices but also be prepared to competently take the CISSO exam.

Pre-Requisites

C)SP
C)ISSM
12 months of Information Systems Management Experience

Virtual - C)ISSO: Information Systems Security Officer

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

08/03/2026 - 08/07/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

09/28/2026 - 10/02/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

12/07/2026 - 12/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)ISSO
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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Certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practitioner (CAIP)
2026-12-07 09:00 - 2026-12-11 17:00
Description
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become an essential part of the toolset for many organizations. When used effectively, these tools provide actionable insights that drive critical decisions and enable organizations to create exciting, new, and innovative products and services. This course shows you how to apply various approaches and algorithms to solve business problems through AI and ML, follow a methodical workflow to develop sound solutions, use open source, off-the-shelf tools to develop, test, and deploy those solutions, and ensure that they protect the privacy of users.

Pre-Requisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have at least a high-level understanding of fundamental AI concepts, including, but not limited to machine learning, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, artificial neural networks, computer vision, and natural language processing. You can obtain this level of knowledge by taking the AIBIZ™ (Exam AIZ-110) course.
You should also have experience working with databases and a high-level programming language such as Python, Java, or C/C++.

Virtual - Certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practitioner (CAIP)

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

08/03/2026 - 08/07/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

09/28/2026 - 10/02/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

12/07/2026 - 12/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: CertNexus
Exam: CAIP
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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CompTIA: PenTest+
2026-12-07 09:00 - 2026-12-11 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.

Virtual - CompTIA: PenTest+

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06/15/2026 - 06/17/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

08/10/2026 - 08/12/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

12/07/2026 - 12/09/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: CompTIA
Exam: CompTIA PenTest+
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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PL-300T00: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
2026-12-08 09:00 - 2026-12-10 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.

Virtual - Power BI classes

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Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 04/21/2026 - 04/23/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 06/09/2026 - 06/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 08/18/2026 - 08/20/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 09/09/2026 - 09/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 10/06/2026 - 10/08/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 11/04/2026 - 11/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 12/08/2026 - 12/10/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: Microsoft
Exam: PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 21
Number of Days: 3
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