Credentials & Digital Badges

ITT Technical Institute

Comprehensive 4-year technical degree foundation in IT infrastructure, routing protocols, and systems analysis.

Google / Coursera

An 8-course program covering the full SOC analyst skill set — security foundations, network defense, Linux and SQL for security operations, and asset/threat/vulnerability management. Completed modules: Foundations of Cybersecurity, Play It Safe: Network Defense, Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security, Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL, Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities.

Google / Coursera

A 5-course program covering troubleshooting, networking, operating systems, system administration, and IT security fundamentals — the operational base this security career path is built on. Completed modules: Technical Support Fundamentals, The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking, Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User.

CompTIA

Currently in exam preparation. Covers general security concepts, threats and vulnerabilities, security architecture, security operations, and program management and oversight.

IBM

An IBM specialization on Coursera covering foundational hardware, networking, operating systems, and troubleshooting concepts that map directly onto the CompTIA A+ exam objectives.

CompTIA

In prep. Validates core hardware, networking, mobile device, and operating system troubleshooting skills that underpin day-one IT and security operations work.