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Cybersecurity Analyst I
Cybersecurity is crucial for safeguarding systems, data, and privacy in an increasingly digital world. It plays a vital role in protecting individuals, businesses, critical infrastructure, and the overall stability of the digital ecosystem. Register today to learn high-demand occupational skills like information security and network security. These skills are sought after in various industries, including finance, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, and technical and scientific fields.
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About This Pathway
This online, self-paced pathway is designed to transition an IT professional into a career as a cybersecurity analyst. Learners who successfully complete the Cybersecurity Analyst I and II learning pathways will be prepared to take the foundational CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification exam. Upon completion of the pathway, learners will be able to:
- Perform reconnaissance to detect active cyber threats.
- Analyze data to respond to threats.
- Scan for vulnerabilities that could lead to future cyber threats.
- Develop strategies for remediation.
Modules
The learning pathway consists of four self-paced modules. Each module is designed for two weeks of learning, approximately eight hours each week.
The modules include:
- Threat Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Cyber Incident Response
- Security and Architecture Tool Sets
Ideal Learner
The ideal learner for this pathway already works in IT and is skilled in the basics of hardware, software and networking.
Cybersecurity Skills Are In Demand
Reskill and upskill to satisfy a demand for cybersecurity experts from within your own workforce. The competition for hiring skilled cybersecurity analysts is growing. Job postings for workers with these skills is predicted to grow by nearly 30 percent over the next 10 years. The growth is far from limited to the tech sector, as 90 percent of IT skills and jobs are concentrated in 10 non-tech industries.
Subject Matter Experts
The competencies in every TechEd Frontiers pathway have been created and informed by UWM’s award-winning faculty and industry experts from some of Milwaukee’s largest companies. Experts involved in the Cybersecurity Analytics I pathway include Kendrick Gardner, UWM adjunct instructor and UWM senior information security analyst; and Sam Goerke, UWM adjunct instructor and Adversarial Security Testing Engineer for Northwestern Mutual.
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Data Analytics and Visualization with Excel
Learning data analytics and visualization with Excel equips you with valuable skills for data exploration, analysis, and visualization. It supports informed decision-making, enhances productivity, and opens up career opportunities in a data-driven world. The data analysis and visualization skills developed by this pathway are increasingly in demand across all sectors and most professional occupations.
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$795
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About This Pathway
This learning path focus on the key aspects of managing, analyzing, and visualizing data with Microsoft Excel. Students will be expertly guided through the process of constructing data sets and acquiring visualization techniques that can be directly applied in real work settings.
Successful completion of this program will equip learners with the following skills:
- Collect and interpret accurate data sets
- Draw inferences and present insights from data
- Represent data that is accessible and impactful to audiences
- Use data visualization to inform decision-making
- Identify primary data visualization categories and their purposes
Modules
The pathway will take learners through five modules, building the skills needed for you to gain ability to convert data into positive results. Each module is designed for two weeks of learning, approximately eight hours each week.
The modules include:
- The Basics of Data and Data Management
- The Basics of Data Analysis
- Descriptive Analysis and Summarizing Data
- Data Visualization I
- Data Visualization II
Ideal Learner
The pathway is aimed at individuals seeking to advance their skills in analyzing and visualizing data accurately and effectively. The learner suited for this pathway need not have a strong foundation in data analytics and may be just beginning to work with Excel software.
Data Analytics and Visualization Skills are in Demand
Reskill and upskill to satisfy a demand for data analytics and visualization expertise from within your own workforce. Data analytics and visualization is one of the fastest growing information technology disciplines in the country, and companies across all industries are looking for experts to translate the information a business collects into better decisions and outcomes. In the Milwaukee area, the demand for skills in this pathway is expected to grow nearly 35 percent over the next 10 years.
Subject Matter Experts
The competencies in every TechEd Frontiers pathway have been created and informed by UWM’s award-winning faculty and industry leaders from some of Milwaukee’s largest companies. Experts involved in the Data Analytics and Data Visualization with Excel digital credential come from UWM’s Lubar School of Business, the School of Information Studies, and the College of Engineering & Applied Science.
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Understand how Blockchain technology is driving innovation and creating competitive advantages for companies
Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology is driving innovation and creating competitive advantages for companies worldwide in various industries and environments. Register today to acquire an awareness of the fundamentals of Blockchain technology, learn commonly applied Blockchain business strategies, and discover the framework required for successful implementation.
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$795
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About This Pathway
This comprehensive learning pathway is designed to provide a deep understanding of Blockchain technology, covering its applications, usage landscape, business cases, and future considerations, enabling learners to effectively comprehend and utilize this transformative technology. In this pathway, you will:
- Examine the fundamentals of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies and gain exposure to the ecosystem surrounding blockchain technology from both technical and non-technical standpoints.
- Learn the key strengths and motivations of distributed ledger technology
- Be exposed to the underlying mechanisms by which they function.
- Develop the insight necessary for utilizing and managing blockchain systems
- Discover how emerging technologies will impact the use of Blockchain.
Modules
The pathway will take learners through six modules, building the skills needed for you to understand the scalable and decentralized applications that comprise Blockchain architecture. Each self-paced module is designed for two weeks of learning, approximately eight hours each week.
The modules include:
- Fundamentals: Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
- Opportunity: Use Cases Across Industries
- Landscape: The Blockchain Ecosystem and Applications (Ethereum, Smart Contracts, and Tokens)
- Challenges: Legal, Regulatory, ESG, and Opportunities
- Strategy: How to Evaluate and Articulate a Business Case for Blockchain Technology
- Looking Forward: The Future of Blockchain Technology, AI, and Digital Privacy
Ideal Learner
This TechEd Learning pathway has been designed for those seeking a greater understanding of how Blockchain technology can be used in a business environment, professionals seeking strategic advantages through innovation, and for those planning to transition to a new career in financial tech, banking, or emerging tech applications.
Blockchain Skills are in Demand
Blockchain development is one of the fastest rising fields in the labor market. A successful career in blockchain technology applications offers multiple job paths and opportunities to work on innovative projects using cutting-edge technology. Nationally, the demand for skills in this pathway is expected to grow nearly 59 percent over the next 10 years. Showcase your new skills by sharing a digital badge with your professional networks.
Learn From Subject Matter Experts
The competencies in every TechEd Frontiers pathway have been created and informed by UWM’s award-winning faculty and industry leaders from some of Milwaukee’s largest companies. Experts involved in the Blockchain digital credential come from UWM’s School of Information Studies.
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