Grow the expertise that moves your team forward.

    Technology changes quickly. Your team needs time, training and trusted peers to keep up.

    Nysernet Education Services help IT and cybersecurity professionals build technical skills, leadership confidence and community connections through learning experiences designed for mission-driven organizations.

    Connect with the Education Services Team

     

    Your team is supporting complex systems, emerging technologies, cybersecurity demands and the daily needs of students, researchers, clinicians, faculty, staff, patrons and communities.

    Nysernet helps professionals keep growing through practical training, leadership development and peer-based learning designed for the environments they actually work in.

    With Nysernet Education Services, your team can:

    • Build technical expertise through professional training and certifications.
    • Develop leadership skills for complex organizational environments.
    • Learn from peers who understand similar challenges.
    • Stay current on emerging threats, tools and trends.
    • Save with shared service pricing and affordable training solutions.
    • Join a community invested in your growth.
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    Learning Opportunities Built Around Real Organizational Needs

    Nysernet Member Conference

    Connect with the Nysernet community.

    Nysernet's signature membership event, join nonprofit technology professionals from across New York state to connect, learn from one another and drive the future forward.

     

    2027 Conference Dates Coming Soon!

     Upcoming Events & Trainings

    Project Management Professional (PMP) | Live Class + 12 Months Access to Course Material + Certification Voucher
    Tech Training
    Project Management Professional (PMP)
    The Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)® Prep 7th Edition live online training course provides Project Managers with the knowledge and skills needed to master the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) 7th Edition, understand the Project Management Institute’s (PMI)® best practices, and attain the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification.
    July 6, 2026
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
    This program runs frequently. Cohorts begin on the following dates:
    May 4, 2026
    July 6, 2026
    Course Info
    Project Mgmt (1)
    Tech Training
    PMI Agile Certified Pracititoner (PMI-ACP)
    To stay relevant in the competitive, professional world, it’s increasingly important that professionals can demonstrate true leadership ability on today’s software projects. The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certification clearly illustrates to colleagues, organizations or even potential employers that students are ready and able to lead in this new age of product development, management and delivery.
    July 20, 2026
    11 a.m. EST
    StormWind Training
    Course Info
    Nysernet CMMC Capability Academy - CCP + CCA + Learning Cohort
    Tech Training
    CMMC Capability Academy
    CMMC is not a one-time certification. Develop your CCP and CCA skills to better maintain, defend and evolve organizational compliance over time.
    May 12, 2026
    8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST
    SUNY Oswego Metro Center | Atrium Building | 2 Clinton Square, Syracuse, N.Y. 13202
    CCP training will take place in-person May 12-14. CCA training will be virtual post-CCP training.
    Reserve Your Seat
    Nysernet Leadership Symposium: Cyber Resilience for Museums and Cultural Organizations Hosted at the American Museum of Natural History on Wednesday, May 20,2026 at 9:30 am-4pm
    Leadership Symposium
    Leadership Symposium: Cyber Resilience for Museums and Cultural Organizations
    Join the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) and Nysernet for a collaborative symposium focused on clear, executive-level insight into today’s most relevant cyber risks for museums and cultural organizations. Explore what cyber resilience truly means in a mission-driven environment, discuss solutions with industry peers and learn from cyber experts who specialize in defending complex nonprofits.
    May 20, 2026
    9:30 a.m. EST
    American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024
    Designed specifically for CIOs, CISOs and senior leaders across New York’s arts and cultural sector
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    Nysernet inFocus | Arista Partnership Expands Member Value and Performance
    Virtual Session
    Arista Partnership Expands Member Value and Performance
    A member conversation about modern networking and the new Nysernet and Arista partnership. Learn how your membership can provide added value on Arista solutions while simplifying network operations and maximizing technology investments.
    August 18, 2026
    2 p.m. EST
    Zoom
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    Nysernet's NYSCIO 2026 | June 16-17 | 41 Lakefront Hotel, Geneva, NY
    Conference
    NYSCIO 2026
    Register now for NYSCIO 2026! Nysernet’s signature event, NYSCIO creates space for strategic dialogue and shared discovery among IT professionals across New York State and beyond.
    June 16
     - 
    17, 2026
    41 Lakefront Hotel, Trademark Collection By Wyndham, 41 Lake Front Dr, Geneva, NY, 14456, United States
    Register to Attend
    AZ-900
    Tech Training
    AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
    In this online training course, students will learn foundational level knowledge on cloud concepts; core Azure services; security, privacy, compliance, and trust; and Azure pricing and support. Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
    April 13, 2026
    12 p.m.
    StormWind Training
    Course Info
    Comp TIA Security+ (SYO-701)
    Tech Training
    CompTIA® Security+ (SY0-701)
    The Security+ certification is proof of a person’s knowledge and skills required to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents. Exam: SY0-701
    May 4, 2026
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
    Course Info
    MD-102: Endpoint Administrator | Live Class + 12 Months Access to Course MAterials + Certification Voucher
    Tech Training
    MD-102: Endpoint Administrator
    This instructor led online training course prepares students for MD-102 exam, which aligns to the MDAA (Modern Desktop Administrator Associate) certification. This course includes a deep dive into deploying windows, managing identity and compliance, managing applications, implementation and managing endpoints via Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft Defender, and more.
    May 4, 2026
    12 p.m.
    StormWind Training
    Course Info
    Cisco CCNA: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
    Tech Training
    Cisco CCNA: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
    The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) course is the first step into Cisco networking. The goal of this online training course is to provide students with skills like network fundamentals and access, IP connectivity and services, security fundamentals, and more! Students who have attended the CCNA online training course will gain competency with Cisco IOS-based devices.
    May 19, 2026
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
    Course Info
    Windows Server 2025 Administration
    Tech Training
    Windows Server 2025 Administration
    This course provides a practical overview of Windows Server 2025, including its new features, installation options, and core administrative tools. Students will learn to configure server roles, manage users and networks, and secure and monitor system performance. By course completion, students will be able to deploy, manage, and maintain Windows Server 2025 in real-world environments. Key topics include virtualization with Hyper-V, storage solutions, security, disaster recovery, and automation with PowerShell.
    June 1, 2026
    12 p.m. EST
    StormWind Training
    Course Info
    Ethical Hacker
    Tech Training
    Certified Ethical Hacking v13
    StormWind’s Ethical Hacking online training course will immerse students into an interactive environment where they will be shown how to scan, test, hack and secure their own systems. Students will gain an understanding of how to leverage a multitude of tools at the disposal of today’s hackers. Ethical hackers use many of the same tools as malicious hackers including, footprinting, sniffing, trojans, and more! When a student completes this online training course they will have knowledge and experience working as penetration testers on their organization’s Red Team. Students completing all activities in this training will have the knowledge to pass the CEH exam (312-50).
    June 15, 2026
    1 p.m.
    StormWind Training
    Course Info
    Top Cyber Risks in Education: What 2025 Taught Us and How to Prepare for 2026
    Virtual Session
    Top Cyber Risks in Education: What 2025 Taught Us and How to Prepare for 2026
    Ransomware, identity weaknesses, and data breaches continue to disrupt education at every level—but the patterns behind these attacks are becoming more clear. This session takes a retrospective look at key cyber incidents from 2025 and connects those lessons to the security priorities institutions should focus on as they plan for 2026.
    January 28, 2026
    12:00pm EST
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    Tech Training
    CompTIA Network+
    CompTIA Network+ is the premier certification for validating your knowledge of essential networking tools and concepts. You will be assessed on your abilities in network connectivity, documentation, service configuration, data centers, cloud, virtual networking, monitoring, troubleshooting, and security hardening. This certification prepares you for jobs in technical support, network operation, and system administration. Exam N10-009
    February 9, 2026
    11:00 am EST
    StormWind Training
    More Info
    ITIL v4 Foundation Course
    Tech Training
    ITIL® v4 Foundation
    This course provides IT leaders, practitioners, support staff and staff interfacing with the organization’s digital and information systems functions with a practical understanding of the key concepts, common language, principles and practices that enables successful management of modern IT-enabled services. The course is based on the ITIL® 4 best practice service value system.
    February 23, 2026
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
    More Info
    AZ-104
    Tech Training
    AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
    In this online training course, students will learn to manage Azure subscriptions and resources, implement and manage storage, deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs), configure and manage virtual networks, and manage identities. Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
    March 2, 2026
    12 p.m.
    StormWind Training
    More Info
    CISSP
    Tech Training
    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    Receive in-depth instruction covering the 8 CISSP domains. Expertise in these domains is critical in today’s information technology world. As you architect, design, and manage IT solutions, your knowledge and expertise, proven by your CISSP certification, can enhance the security posture of your company or your clients. Exam: CISSP
    April 6, 2026
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
    Course Info
    Windows Server 2025 Administration
    Tech Training
    Windows Server 2025 Administration
    A practical overview of Windows Server 2025, including its new features, installation options, and core administrative tools. Students will learn to configure server roles, manage users and networks, and secure and monitor system performance.
    June 1, 2025
    12 p.m. EST
    StormWind Training
    Course Info
    Arista 2026 Campus Networking Day Logo
    Partner Conference
    Arista Campus Networking Day
    The enterprise network is undergoing a radical shift. Simply "keeping the lights on" is no longer enough. Connectivity must be seamless, security must be inherent, and operations must be automated. Join Arista for Campus Networking Day, where they'll move past the buzzwords to provide the blueprint for the modern, cognitive campus.
    June 24, 2026
    10 am
    Albright-Knox Gundlach Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
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    Marist Computing Conference 2026
    Member Conference
    2026 Marist Computing Conference
    Join Marist students and faculty, as well as industry leaders, for a one‑day, in‑person conference on cybersecurity, AI, quantum computing, enterprise systems, and emerging technologies.
    October 30, 2026
    10 a.m. EST
    Marist University | Murray Student Center, 3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    Industry Keynote, Dr. Dennis Moreau (Intel, VMWare, RSA), “AI & Cybersecurity”
    Workshops, Student Lightning Talks, and Strategic Partner Session
    Networking with Industry, Academic, and Government peers
    Learn More & Register

    Frequently Asked Questions 

    Nysernet Education Services include the learning programs, trainings and events we offer to help our community build skills, share knowledge and stay current.

     

    Offerings may include:

    • Annual conferences
    • Professional development
    • Technical training
    • Certification preparation
    • Workshops
    • Hands-on seminars
    • Partner training opportunities

    No. Events are part of Nysernet Education Services, but the offering is broader.

     

    Education Services also include professional development, technical training, certification preparation, workshops, learning cohorts and partner training opportunities.

    Nysernet Education Services are designed for IT, cybersecurity and technology leaders at mission-driven organizations.

     

    They can support:

    • CIOs and emerging IT leaders
    • CISOs and cybersecurity professionals
    • Network engineers
    • Systems administrators
    • IT managers and directors
    • Help desk and support professionals
    • Teams preparing for certifications, compliance requirements or new responsibilities

     

    Nysernet offers training across technology, cybersecurity and leadership topics, with options for different schedules, goals and levels of engagement.

     

    Training options may include:

    The right training path depends on your role, goals, schedule and the skills your organization needs.

     

    Nysernet offers options ranging from one-time webinars and workshops to certification courses, learning cohorts and multi-day conferences. Browse the programs on this page or contact us, and we can help you find the best fit.

    No. Many Education Services programs are available to nonprofit IT leaders regardless of membership. 

     

    Pricing and access may vary by program and membership level.

    Every program has its own registration page and process.

     

    Visit the program page for details, or contact Nysernet if you need help choosing or registering for an opportunity.

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