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Faculty Resource Index

Directory of widely used resources to support IT faculty.

Vendor/Industry Training

VendorTraining OfferedCostLink
(ISC)² & IBMCertified in Cybersecurity (entry-level certification)Free certification and training for a limited timeLink
Amazon Web Services (AWS)AWS Educate, AWS Academy (cloud computing, AI/ML, DevOps, security)Free for educators through AWS AcademyLink
CiscoCisco Networking Academy (Networking, CyberOps, IoT, Python, Linux)Free for partner institutionsLink
CODE MagazineAI, Machine Learning, Software Development and programming, and moreFreeLink
CompTIAInstructor Network (cert-aligned training: A+, Network+, Security+)Free for instructors, discounts on examsLink
EC-CouncilCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Network Defender, and moreSome free contentLink
FortinetNetwork Security Academy (NSE certifications 1–7), curriculum and labsFree for academic partnersLink
GoogleGoogle Cloud Training (cloud, data, AI), Google Career CertificatesSome free; others vary ($39/mo on Coursera for certificates)Link
IBM SkillsBuildCybersecurity, data science, cloud, AI, soft skills (educator and student tracks)FreeLink
ISC²Cybersecurity certifications (SSCP, CISSP), training materialsReduced pricing for educatorsLink
LinkedIn LearningOn-demand courses for IT, data, and business skills. Free access through many colleges.Subscription (often institutionally licensed)Link
Microsoft Learn for EducatorsMicrosoft Learn (Azure, 365, Security, Data/AI), Curriculum + certification supportSome free contentLink
NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI)Online and instructor-led courses in AI, data science, and accelerated computing.Free for faculty via University Ambassador ProgramLink
Oracle AcademyJava, database design, cloud, SQLFree for educational institutionsLink
Palo Alto NetworksCybersecurity Academy (firewall, network security, threat intelligence)Free for institutionsLink
Red Hat AcademyLinux, Ansible, Containers, OpenShiftFree for education partnersLink

Content in our Faculty Resource Catalog

The resources listed here are shared based on input from NITIC leadership and network members. They are provided for informational purposes only and do not represent official endorsements by NITIC or the National Science Foundation. Users should evaluate each resource independently to determine its relevance and suitability.

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