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C)DFE: Certified Digital Forensics Examiner
2026-05-04 09:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 (America/New_York)
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

Course Details
Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)DFE
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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Geauga Economic Leadership Breakfast (G.E.L.) - May 2026
2026-05-01 08:00 - 09:30 | KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, OH, 44021, United States
John holds a degree in Computer Science and a focus of study in Business & Marketing from Cleveland State University. His passion for lakes and ponds began in 1983, when he began working for the small family company that would one day become AQUA DOC. In 1989 John purchased the company from founder William P. Cloonan and has grown AQUA DOC into the industry leader it is today. To this day, John’s hands-on involvement with his company has not changed and he can still be found on the many lakes and ponds AQUA DOC manages and meeting with clients.
John and the AQUA DOC Team have been recognized by the Lake-Geauga Fast Track 50 for eight consecutive years as one of Lake and Geauga County’s fastest growing companies and Case Western Reserve Weatherhead School of Management’s Weatherhead 100 as one of the fastest growing companies in the State of Ohio. John is an active member of NALMS; North American Lake Management Society, MAPMS; Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society, CAI; Community Associations Institute, OLMS; Ohio Lake Management Society, APMS; Aquatic Plant Management Society, AERF; Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation, and RISE; Responsibility for Sound Environment.
When John is not out on the waters, he is spending quality time with his wife of thirty-two years, Jeanine and their two children, Maddie and Johnny III. John’s hobbies include playing hockey and baseball, and can often be found attending sporting events from the local Kirtland High School football game to the World Series.
Join us for the May Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast on Friday, May 1, 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 - May 2026

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Virtual – Excel 365 Level 2
2026-04-30 09:00 - 17:00
04/30/2026 from 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: $$289.00

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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Virtual – Excel 365 Formulas
2026-04-29 09:00 - 2026-04-30 16:00
04/29/2026 – 04/30/2026 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

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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2026-04-29 09:00 - 17:00
04/29/2026 from 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Simple Description: Build your Excel 365 foundation with shortcuts, formulas, and quick tools.
Great For: Beginners, professionals needing a refresher, office staff.
Full description: The Computer Workshop writes their own curriculum for Excel, making it easy to customize a class specific to your needs. Many think they are past the basics, but our course has many valuable shortcuts and quick data entry methods built in to give you a good foundation. Even if you have used Excel for a number of years, it is worth taking the Level 1 class. This course will make ordinary tasks much easier for you to accomplish in much less time.
Course price: $279

Virtual - Excel Level 1

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Excel 365 Level 1 | 03/10/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Excel 365 Level 1 | 04/25/2026 - 05/02/2026| 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Excel 365 Level 1 | 04/29/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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DSBIZ: Data Science for Business Professionals
2026-04-29 08:00 - 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.

Virtual - DSBIZ: Data Science for Business Professionals

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

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11/13/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Brand: CertNexus
Exam: DSBIZ
CEU Credits: 0.2
Course Hours: 2
Number of Days: 1
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Cyber Secure Coder (CSC)
2026-04-28 09:00 - 2026-04-30 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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C)TIA: Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst
2026-04-27 09:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00
Description
In this course you will cover current significant threats, threat actors, and identification procedures so that cyber-security professionals can implement the best policies and procures for their organizational security posture. This course will help security professionals learn how to make good use of the many sources of threat intelligence. It will aid an individual to understand what threat sources are helpful, which specific threats are targeted and which ones may need minor adjustments to monitor within your organization.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Have knowledge to perform thorough threat analysis on any information system
Be able to accurately report on their findings
Be ready to sit for the C)TIA exam

Pre-Requisites

12 months vulnerability testing
C)VA and C)PEH

Virtual - C)TIA: Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst

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04/27/2026 - 05/01/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/02/2026 - 11/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Course Details
Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)TIA
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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Virtual – Excel 365 Level 1
2026-04-25 13:00 - 2026-05-02 16:30
4/25/2026 – 5/2/2026 from 01:00 PM – 04:30 PM
Simple Description: Build your Excel 365 foundation with shortcuts, formulas, and quick tools.
Great For: Beginners, professionals needing a refresher, office staff.
Full description: The Computer Workshop writes their own curriculum for Excel, making it easy to customize a class specific to your needs. Many think they are past the basics, but our course has many valuable shortcuts and quick data entry methods built in to give you a good foundation. Even if you have used Excel for a number of years, it is worth taking the Level 1 class. This course will make ordinary tasks much easier for you to accomplish in much less time.
Course price: $279.00

Virtual - Excel Level 1

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Excel 365 Level 1 | 03/10/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Excel 365 Level 1 | 04/25/2026 - 05/02/2026| 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Excel 365 Level 1 | 04/29/2026| 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 Pivot Tables
2026-04-24 13:00 - 17:00
04/24/2026 from 01:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Simple Description: Quickly summarize and analyze data with PivotTables and PivotCharts.
Great For: Data analysts, managers, professionals dealing with large data sets.
Full description: In this course you will learn how to create and modify PivotTables and PivotCharts, as well as how to filter and modify fields to format and group data. In addition, you will learn to use the advanced features of PivotTables, such as consolidating multiple workbooks as well as creating and using page fields. Finally, you will learn to generate PivotTables using imported data from external data sources. Understanding how to work with PivotTables and PivotCharts to achieve the results you want is one of the most powerful tools in Excel.
Prerequesites:
Excel Level 1 & 2 and Excel Data Analysis
Course price: $$219.00

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.

Virtual – Excel 2019 Charts
2026-04-24 08:00 - 12:00
04/24/2026 @ 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Simple Description: Learn how to create, modify, and style Excel charts for professional reporting.
Great For: Business professionals, analysts, and anyone presenting data visually.
Full description: In this course, you will cover the many different types of charts available in Excel, how to modify and redefine chart data, as well as how to move, layout, and style a chart. In addition, you will learn about chart elements and how to add, remove, and format chart elements, as well as how to save a chart template. Finally, you will learn about sparklines, trendlines, error bars, and advanced chart types.
Prerequesites:
Excel Level 2 or equivalent knowledge
Course price: $219
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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.

Small Business Forum w Greater Cleveland Partnership
2026-04-22 08:00 - 09:30 | KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, OH, 44021, United States
Join us for an engaging breakfast session designed for small business owners and leaders. Learn practical, easy-to-apply HR strategies to help you stay compliant without a formal HR department. This session will cover hiring and firing best practices, proven retention strategies, ways to source early talent, and how to successfully manage a multi-generational workforce. Walk away with tools and insights you can use immediately to strengthen your team, reduce risk, and build a more productive workplace.
Featured Speaker:
Nikki Sullivan, SHRM-CP is a workforce development leader, HR professional, and hospitality expert with over 30 years of industry experience and nearly a decade in human resources. As a Senior Manager at Greater Cleveland Partnership, she leads innovative apprenticeship programs that connect employers to talent and create career pathways without traditional degrees. A SHRM-CP certified professional and dynamic public speaker, Nikki blends operational expertise with people-first strategies to help businesses grow and employees thrive. She is also the founder of Janus HR Solutions, where she provides consulting in HR, hospitality operations, and career development.
The Small Business Forum is designed to bring together local business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs for meaningful conversations, shared learning, and practical insights that support growth and success in our region.
Our forums are held at Kent State Geauga. They feature relevant topics, peer-driven discussion, and opportunities to connect with others who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of doing business in Geauga County.
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Scaling Up: The Rockefeller Habits That Drive Real Growth
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Auburn Career Center, Innovation Lab, 8140 Auburn Road, Concord, OH, 44077, United States
Many organizations have a strategic plan. Far fewer have the execution discipline to make it stick.
In this interactive introduction to the Scaling Up framework, Dave Sluka from MAGNET will unpack the core principles behind the Rockefeller Habits and show how they translate into practical behaviors inside growing companies.
You’ll explore how strong organizations:

Build leadership teams rooted in trust and clarity
Define and align around a single critical priority
Establish daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual meeting rhythms that reduce drama
Clarify core values, purpose, and long-term ambition
Translate goals into actionable KPIs
Make plans and performance visible across the company

This is not theory. It is a practical roadmap for turning vision into execution.
If your company is experiencing growth pains, struggling with accountability, or simply looking to raise the bar on performance, this session will provide a clear starting point.
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When:
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Where:
Auburn Career Center
8140 Auburn Rd
Concord, OH 44077

David Sluka, Director of the Strategy, Marketing & Sales Practice at MAGNET

David, a certified Scaling Up Coach, is a tenured business development and strategic planning professional with more than 30 years’ experience helping companies grow, profitably and predictably, including an Ohio-based company that he helped drive to a $1.25B valuation and acquisition in 2021. While solely focused now on working with manufacturers, David has spent his entire professional career helping companies ranging from medical device manufacturers to software developers to outsource agencies grow their top line revenue while never losing focus on bottom line profitability. This includes successfully leading start-up efforts for three different organizations and running his own consulting business. Known as “The Growth Guy,” David currently works directly with leadership teams at multiple manufacturing facilities across NE Ohio to create and implement proven and effective strategies and processes that enable these organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace.

AZ-800T00: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
2026-04-21 09:00 - 2026-04-24 17:00
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

Virtual - AZ-800T00: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

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04/21/2026 - 04/24/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

05/11/2026 - 05/14/2026 | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

06/02/2026 - 06/05/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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

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

09/08/2026 - 09/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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

11/03/2026 - 11/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: Microsoft
Exam: AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
CEU Credits: 2.8
Course Hours: 28
Number of Days: 4
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PL-300T00: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
2026-04-21 09:00 - 2026-04-23 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.

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

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Exam: PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 21
Number of Days: 3
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Virtual – Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst
2026-04-21 09:00 - 2026-04-23 17:00
04/21/2026 – 04/23/2026 from 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Simple Description: Learn how to prepare, model, and visualize data with Power BI to earn your Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate credential.
Great For: Data analysts, business intelligence professionals, Excel power users.
Full description: Kickstart your Power BI journey with this comprehensive course that teaches you how to ingest, clean, transform, and model data using best practices. Learn to build interactive dashboards and manage report deployment with security and scalability in mind.
Prerequesites:
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 price: $1739

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Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS)
2026-04-20 10:00 - 2026-04-24 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).

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AI-900T00: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
2026-04-20 10:00 - 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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CompTIA: A+ Core 2
2026-04-20 09:00 - 2026-04-24 17:00
Description
CompTIA A+ Core 2 is the second of two exams required to earn the industry-standard A+ certification, a trusted credential for starting your tech career. This exam emphasizes essential skills in operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. Successfully passing Core 2 and Core 1 equips you for roles like IT support specialist and help desk technician while laying the foundation for advanced certifications like Network+ and Security+.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Install, configure, and manage operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Apply security measures to protect systems and mitigate threats.
Troubleshoot software and operating system issues.
Follow operational procedures for safety, documentation, and change management.
Implement backup and recovery methods to ensure data integrity.

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None

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Course Hours: 35
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IRBIZ: Incident Response for Business Professionals
2026-04-17 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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Course Hours: 7
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Virtual – Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
2026-04-15 09:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00
04/15/2026 – 04/17/2026 from 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Simple Description: Learn the full range of data management practices from governance to analytics. Prepares you for the CDMP certification.
Great For: Data stewards, managers, analysts, and aspiring Chief Data Officers.
Full description: Our data management fundamentals training course covers the full breadth of data management according to DAMA DMBoK. This training is extremely suitable for anyone close to or in the data management organization, from data steward, data manager, data officer to Chief Data Officer. We will cover all the topics of the DAMA DMBoK, such as data governance, data quality, data architecture, metadata, data warehousing, BI, data science, master data, data modelling, data integration. We also discuss some overarching concepts to make sense of the connection between data, organization, the Enterprise architecture and policy. By the end of the training, you will be able to apply consistent data management practices in your work and have the ability to take the esteemed DAMA CDMP Fundamentals exam.
Course price: $$2,100.00

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C)DRE: Disaster Recovery Engineer
2026-04-14 09:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00
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In this course you will cover disaster recovery and business continuity planning – the process of having a professional work with a business to prepare processes, policies, and procedures to follow in the event of a disruption. The C)DRE prepares students to plan and present the latest methodologies and best practices for real-world system recovery.

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IS Security Officers
IS Managers
Risk Managers
DR and BCP Engineers
Info Systems Owners
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Government workers

Pre-Requisites

12 months in Information Systems
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Exam: Mile2 C)DRE
CEU Credits: 2.8
Course Hours: 28
Number of Days: 4
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Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI)
2026-04-13 10:00 - 2026-04-17 18:00
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Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) is a 3-day course which teaches students how to implement Cisco® Data Center automated solutions including programming concepts, orchestration, and automation tools. Through a combination of lessons and hands-on practice, you will manage the tools and learn the benefits of programmability and automation in the Cisco-powered Data Center.

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Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs (DEVCOR)
2026-04-13 10:00 - 2026-04-17 18:00
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Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs (DEVCOR) is a 5-day course which helps students prepare for Cisco DevNet Professional certification and for professional-level network automation engineer roles. Students will learn how to implement network applications using Cisco® platforms as a base, from initial software design to diverse system integration, as well as testing and deployment automation. The course gives you hands-on experience solving real world problems using Cisco Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and modern development tools.

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Knowledge of program design and coding with focus on Python
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CompTIA: Security+
2026-04-13 09:00 - 2026-04-17 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.

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C)WSE: Certified Wireless Security Engineer
2026-04-13 09:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00
Description
In this course, you will cover how a Wireless Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains secure wireless networks. You will also learn how they assess security risks and vulnerabilities, configure security solutions, and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data transmitted over wireless networks. This includes implementing security protocols such as WPA2, 802.1X, and others, monitoring network activity for security threats, and responding to security incidents. They also stay up to date with emerging security trends and technologies to continuously improve the security posture of their organization’s wireless network.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course students will:

Be able to establish industry acceptable Cyber Security & IS management standards with current best practices
Be prepared to competently take the C)WSE exam

Pre-Requisites

C)SP
12 months of Information Systems Management Experience

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April 2026 - FY26 Geauga Safety Council (GSC)
2026-04-10 11:30 - 13:00 | KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, OH, 44021, United States
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April 2026 GSC:

Program: Fall Protection
Presenter: Dave Dennison
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.
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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.
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AIBIZ: Artificial Intelligence for Business Professionals
2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00
Description
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just another technology or process for the business to consider—it is a truly disruptive force, one that delivers an entirely new level of results across business sectors. Even organizations that resist adopting AI will feel its impact. If the organization wants to thrive and survive in this transforming business landscape, it will need to harness the power of AI.
This course is designed to help business professionals conquer and move beyond the basics of AI to apply AI concepts for the benefit of the business. It will give you the essential knowledge of AI you’ll need to steer the business forward.

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

Identify ways in which AI can bring significant value to the business.
Describe AI fundamentals.
Identify the functions of AI in business.
Implement business requirements for AI

Pre-Requisites
To ensure your success in this course you should have a foundational knowledge of business processes and general business concepts. You should also have at least a basic understanding of information technology resources and systems, including networks, computers, and other electronic devices used in the enterprise.

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C)CSSM: Certified Cybersecurity Systems Manager
2026-04-07 09:00 - 2026-04-10 17:00
Description
Companies will lean on a Certified Cybersecurity Systems Manager, C)CSSM to create solutions for tomorrow’s problems, today. When it comes to identifying critical issues and providing effective IS management solutions. The knowledge and course content provided in the Certified Cybersecurity Systems Manager – C)CSSM will cover a measurable certification that demonstrates proficiency in the IS Management Field. The Certified Cybersecurity Systems Manager covers the skills and knowledge to assess threat analysis and risks, Risk & incident management, and Security programs, IS security strategy and frameworks, Audit and Risk management creation of policies, compliance, and awareness.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Have a strong foundation in Cyber Security & IS management standards with current best practices
Be prepared to competently take the C)CSSM exam

Pre-Requisites

C)SP
1 year experience in information systems

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CEU Credits: 2.8
Course Hours: 28
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DP-900T00: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
2026-04-07 09:00 - 17:00
Description
In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of database concepts in a cloud environment, get basic skilling in cloud data services, and build their foundational knowledge of cloud data services within Microsoft Azure. Students will identify and describe core data concepts such as relational, non-relational, big data, and analytics, and explore how this technology is implemented with Microsoft Azure. They will explore the roles, tasks, and responsibilities in the world of data. The students will explore relational data offerings, provisioning and deploying relational databases, and querying relational data through cloud data solutions with Microsoft Azure. They will explore non-relational data offerings, provisioning and deploying non-relational databases, and non-relational data stores with Microsoft Azure. Students will explore the processing options available for building data analytics solutions in Azure. They will explore Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, and Azure HDInsight. Students will learn what Power BI is, including its building blocks and how they work together.

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Course Details
Brand: Microsoft
Exam: DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
CEU Credits: 0.7
Course Hours: 7
Number of Days: 1
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