Defensive Cyber Operations Expert – Cyber (Management)™ (DCOE-CM™) and Applied Master Micro Degree

Course Overview

ITI Certifications in bundle: Certified Cyber Workforce Developer™ (CCWD™), Certified Cyber Authorizing Official™ (CCAO™), Systems Certified Security Manager™ (SCSM™)

Partner Certifications and/or Courses in bundle: CompTIA Project+ (with exam) and PMP Bundle, CISM and CISSP bundle, HDI-SCL (with exam), CCSP, CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (Security+ / Cloud+), FedVTE ISC CAP and CISSP-ISSMP, CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (Security+ / CySA+), CompTIA CASP+. Exams are provided for all courses that have exams except PMP, CISM, CISSP, CCSP, CAP and CISSP-ISSMP.

Compare to SANS/GIAC GSE: Our Expert Series offers a significantly lower cost at comparable value to SANS GIAC Security Expert (GSE), featuring ITI certifications that include robust hands-on components, and requiring two master designations to ensure practical application to mission-critical operations. Award of the GSE requires the completion of any six Practitioner certifications and any four Applied Knowledge certifications at a cost of approximately $60,670 (Practitioner Certifications: $58,674 and Applied Knowledge Certifications (exam-only): $1,996). Comparable courses and certifications may include: LDR512 – GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC); LDR514 – GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT); SEC566 – GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC); LDR551 – GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM); LDR414 – GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP); and LDR333 – SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP).

Bundle Access Period and Delivery: Access is for 36 months from purchase (one ITI certification bundle at a time over consecutive 12-month periods) and all courses are Online OnDemand.

Master Designation Requirement: Two (included in price)

Combined Work Role Description: The Defensive Cyber Operations Expert – Cyber (Management™) (DCOE-CM™) prepares professionals for leadership roles in cybersecurity program development, governance, and strategic decision-making. Combining workforce development, authorizing official responsibilities, and security management expertise, graduates are equipped to design and oversee cybersecurity frameworks, align organizational goals with compliance requirements, and effectively manage cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence in mission-critical environments.

High-level bundle description: The Defensive Cyber Operations Expert – Cyber (Management™) (DCOE-CM™) and Applied Master Micro Degree Bundle is tailored for individuals aspiring to lead cybersecurity initiatives at the organizational level. This program includes advanced certifications and applied learning in project management, governance frameworks, workforce development, and secure cloud operations. Through immersive courses and practical assessments, participants gain the skills to oversee security programs, develop policies, and manage large-scale projects. With the added distinction of earning two master designations, graduates demonstrate their capability to drive mission-focused strategies and ensure resilience across diverse cyber ecosystems.

Requirements for certification: To earn the ITI Practitioner, Master, and Exert Certifications and be awarded the applied micro degrees and applied master micro degree, the student must complete all courses and pass the exams for each certification described within that ITI Certification and applied micro degree bundle, and pass two Master Designations within the Mission Readiness Range.

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Visit our catalog for a description of each course that makes up this bundle: ITI Training Catalog