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    Providing learning opportunities for IT practitioners in a rapidly evolving world

    At nysernet, we believe in fostering a culture of learning and innovation. Our Education Services are designed to meet the evolving needs of our members, offering customized solutions to drive professional growth, technical expertise, and organizational excellence.

    Upcoming Events

    SANS/REN-ISAC Aggregate Buy Program January 2026
    Security Training
    SANS Aggregate Buy Program
    NYSERNet in partnership with REN-ISAC and SANS, is opening a special window for our community to purchase discounted SANS online training and security awareness programs. From now through January 31, 2026, NYSERNet will purchase SANS training vouchers on behalf of members—ensuring program minimums are met. Vouchers can be redeemed for up to one year after purchase, and NYSERNet will handle all administration for your institution.
    December 1, 2025
    Purchase by Jan. 16
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    Member Day
    NYSERNet Connect: Virtual
    NYSERNet Connect: Regional Member Day—a day dedicated to local connections, statewide impact.
    October 7, 2025
    10 a.m.
    Zoom
    This virtual event brings together IT, security, and network professionals from across Central New York.
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    Virtual Session
    The ROI of Training: Driving Growth Through People
    In this session, we’ll explore how intentional training programs build loyalty, close skills gaps, and reduce the costly cycle of turnover and external hiring. You’ll learn strategies for aligning learning with workforce needs, creating career pathways, and demonstrating the long-term value of investing in your people.
    November 19, 2025
    12pm EST
    Zoom
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    Workshop Series
    CIO Leadership Academy 2026
    The CIO Leadership Academy, co-hosted by SUNY SAIL and NYSERNet, develops the next generation of IT leaders through mentorship, applied projects, and peer learning. Nominations are open through December 31, 2025.
    December 31, 2025
    Nominations open through Dec. 31
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    Network Performing Arts Production Workshop (NPAPW)
    Internet2, GÉANT, and NYSERNet are excited to announce the 2025 Network Performing Arts Production Workshop, held this year from Nov. 12-14, 2025, at The New School, College of Performing Arts in New York City.
    November 12
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    14, 2025
    Virtual
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    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.
    October 7, 2025
    10 a.m.
    StormWind Training
    This virtual event brings together IT, security, and network professionals from across Central New York.
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    Tech Training
    Project Management Professional (PMP)
    he 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.
    November 3, 2025
    10 a.m.
    StormWind Training
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    Tech Training
    CompTIA® Security+
    The Security+ certification is an international, vendor-neutral certification. 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.
    November 10, 2025
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
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    Tech Training
    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    In this engaging and comprehensive online training course, you 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.
    December 1, 2025
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
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    Tech Training
    ITIL® v4 Foundation
    This exciting and dynamic online training 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 featured in the latest 2019 guidelines.
    December 15, 2025
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
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    Tech Training
    Project Management Professional (PMP)
    he 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.
    January 12, 2026
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
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    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
    January 5, 2026
    12 p.m.
    StormWind Training
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    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.
    January 26, 2026
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
    This virtual event brings together IT, security, and network professionals from across Central New York.
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    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.
    January 26, 2026
    12 p.m.
    StormWind Training
    This virtual event brings together IT, security, and network professionals from across Central New York.
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    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).
    March 16, 2026
    12 p.m.
    StormWind Training
    This virtual event brings together IT, security, and network professionals from across Central New York.
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    Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Prep – Live Online
    Prepare for the PMP® exam with expert-led training based on the PMBOK® Guide, 7th Edition. This course includes live instruction, bonus prep materials, and downloadable project templates you can use immediately on the job.
    June 20, 2025
    6:00pm EST
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