Build practical skills. Prepare for what's next.
What can professional development help my team do?
Turn Learning Into Capability
The right professional development does more than check a training box. It helps people solve problems, take on new responsibilities and bring stronger skills back to their teams.
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Strengthen technical skills
Develop practical expertise across the technologies your organization relies on. -
Prepare for certifications
Build the knowledge and confidence to pursue recognized IT and cybersecurity credentials. -
Grow into new responsibilities
Develop skills that support career progression, leadership and changing roles. -
Keep pace with change
Stay current as technologies, threats and institutional needs evolve.
Flexible Learning through StormWind Studios
More Ways to Learn. More Freedom to Choose.
Nysernet partners with StormWind Studios to give mission-driven professionals flexible access to a broad catalog of technical and professional training.
Through StormWind, learners can explore courses across areas such as:
- Cybersecurity
- Networking
- Microsoft and cloud technologies
- Systems administration
- IT service management
- Project management
- Certification preparation
A pioneer in digital learning, StormWind offers:
- Micro-learning segments that work with busy schedules
- Responsive educators who are happy to continue conversations outside of class
- 12-month access to recordings and other course materials
- Custom-built exam prep to help you focus on the topics that challenge you most
- Option to "test out" of topics and modules for which you have significant prior knowledge
Learn Live
Join virtual instructor-led courses and ask questions as you learn.
Learn On Demand
Watch pre-recorded courses, take practice exams and jump to the topics that matter most to you.
Keep Going
Explore courses across a broad catalog as your skills and responsibilities evolve.
Who is this for?
Professional Development for Your Entire Team
Nysernet professional development opportunities are best-fit for your IT, network and cybersecurity teams. But they can be accessed by individuals throughout your organization, including:
- CIOs and emerging IT leaders
- CISOs and cybersecurity professionals
- Network engineers
- Systems and cloud administrators
- IT managers and directors
- Help desk and support professionals
- Project managers
- Professionals preparing for certifications
- Team members developing skills for new responsibilities
One person may be preparing for a certification while another is learning a new platform. We are here to help you find opportunities that meet your team where they are.
Curated Learning Pathways
Start With Your Goal. We'll Help With the Path.
Bring us the skill you want to strengthen or the responsibility you're preparing to take on. We'll connect you with the Learning Pathway most suited to your work.
Designed to meet member needs, our Learning Pathways combine several courses and go in-depth on a single focus area, allowing you to upskill quickly.
Build foundational AI knowledge, explore hands-on tools and develop security-aware skills to confidently apply AI in real environments.
Develop the technical depth to deploy, secure and manage today’s hybrid cloud environments.
Prepare your team for modern security threats with a full suite of cybersecurity fundamentals and advanced courses.
Advance your leadership and governance skills in cybersecurity program management.
Build a strong networking foundation with hands-on training in infrastructure, IPv6 and performance optimization.
The professional development foundation that prepares your team to get maximum value from penetration testing.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to attain the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.
Build core Windows, cloud, identity, and automation skills through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios for modern IT environments.
Certification Course + Exam Voucher
Member
0 /month
Non-member
8 /month
Member
Non-member
Available Courses
Included with Assist and Consult Tier Memberships
Three Stormwind Licenses. A Full Catalog of Possibilities.
Nysernet's Assist and Consult Memberships include three StormWind professional development licenses, giving three designated users access to StormWind's full course catalog for the membership year.
- Three designated users
Each license gives one designated user access to unlimited StormWind training for 12 months. - Full StormWind catalog
Explore a broad range of technical, cybersecurity and professional development courses. - Ongoing development
Choose learning opportunities as skills, technologies and responsibilities evolve.
How do I get started?
Interested in Training? Start With Us.
Whether you have a course in mind or need help finding the right fit, the Nysernet Membership Team can help you explore your options, understand pricing and get started with StormWind.
For course information, pricing or help getting started, contact membership@nysernet.org.
Community Kudos
“I appreciate Nysernet's sponsorship of the CISSP program!
The online-learning portion of the program was very helpful. I feel that it was a great introduction to and overview of the CISSP domains.
For me personally, I needed additional self-study to feel ready for the exam. That's where the Nysernet peer cohort really helped. My peers had recommendations for books, test prep software and other resources - but it was their encouragement that tipped the scale for me.
Thank you Nysernet! I wouldn't have gotten it done without you."
Gretchen Eliason
Senior Database Administrator | Williams College
"The Nysernet CISSP certification course was a valuable refresher leading into the official exam. It wasn’t the only piece — I spent close to 1,000 hours preparing — but it helped reinforce what mattered most.
Just as important, my institution supported the process, making the time and investment possible.”
Tony Soper Gabriel
Information Security Administrator | Vassar College
Frequently Asked Questions
Nysernet in partnership with StormWind Studios connects nonprofit IT and cybersecurity professionals with professional development, technical training and certification opportunities across topics such as cybersecurity, networking, cloud technologies, Microsoft platforms, systems administration, IT management and leadership.
Nysernet professional development is designed for IT and cybersecurity professionals at mission-driven organizations, from help desk and technical staff to network engineers, security professionals, managers and emerging technology leaders.
Training opportunities range from focused workshops and certification courses to topic-specific Learning Pathways and full access to the course catalog for ongoing learning.
Depending on the program, learners may have access to live instruction, on-demand materials and hands-on exercises.
StormWind Studios is a Nysernet training partner that provides live and on-demand professional development across a broad catalog of IT, cybersecurity and professional topics.
Nysernet works with StormWind to give our community flexible ways to develop technical skills, prepare for certifications and continue learning around busy professional schedules.
Yes. Nysernet offers access to learning opportunities designed to support preparation for industry-recognized IT and cybersecurity certifications.
Certification requirements vary, so review the individual offering for course content, exam preparation and other details.
Consult tier membership includes three StormWind professional development licenses. Each license gives on designated user access to StormWind's full course catalog, giving three people within an organization the flexibility to pursue training aligned with their roles and professional development goals.
All members receive discounted pricing on StormWind certification courses, learning pathways and licenses. Contact your membership manager at membership@nysernet.org to get started.
No. Most Nysernet professional development opportunities are available to nonprofit professionals regardless of membership. Pricing, access and benefits vary by program and membership level.
Start with the skill you want to develop, the technology you work with, the certification you’re pursuing or the responsibility you’re preparing to take on.
Browse the available learning opportunities or contact the membership team (membership@nysernet.org), and we’ll help you identify options that fit your goals.
Find Your Path
What's One Skill You'd Like to Strengthen?
Whether you’re preparing for a certification, stepping into a new responsibility or helping your team keep pace with changing technology, Nysernet can help you find a learning opportunity that fits.
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