Form TBD NICCS Cybersecurity Training Course Form

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Overview

Instructions
Training Listing

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Sheet 1: Instructions

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Training Catalog Course Form
The NICCS Cybersecurity Training Catalog is a central repository of cybersecurity training providers and available training courses for the Nation. Your submissions will help us build a robust listing of available cybersecurity courses. Using the directions below, please complete the form on the next tab, and then submit the form to [email protected].
(Prior to your submission, please ensure you have already submitted the NICCS Portal Provider Form. Every provider is asked to submit an application; however, you will notice there is a streamlined process allowing you to bypass fields if your organization already possesses certain criteria.)
Note: A Training Provider can opt out of the NICCS Training Catalog and have their course content removed simply by emailing [email protected].
Column Name	T
Each row should consist of one (1) training item.
Training Name	Enter the training name.
Training Description	Enter a brief description of the training. Additionally, please include the following: cost and duration of the course. Include the training delivery format, examples: live session, online course, webinar, etc. Lastly, enter any additional National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework Specialty Areas associated with this training other than the primary Specialty Area (described below).
Training Catalog Number	Enter your training catalog number for the training that will be entered into each row.
Training URL	Enter the training URL. This should be the location at which an individual can register for the course.
Training Purpose	Select the training purpose: skill development, functional development, and management development.
National Cybersecurity Framework Specialty Area	Select the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework Specialty Area(s) that the training falls within. Specialty areas are defined in the Cybersecurity Workforce Framework located here www.nist.gov/nice/framework/. Training can have up to five (5) mapped Specialty Areas.
Intended Audience	Select the intended audience for the training. Select between federal employee, academia, general public, or other.
Learning Objective(s)	Enter the learning objectives.
Training Proficiency Level	Select the training proficiency level which corresponds to each Framework Specialty Area.
	Proficiency Level 0 'No Proficiency': This training is intended for someone with insufficient knowledge, skill, or ability level necessary for use in simple or routine work situations. Knowledge, skill, or ability level provided would be similar to the knowledge of a layperson. Considered “no proficiency” for purposes of accomplishing specialized, or technical, work.
	Profiency Level 1 'Basic': This training is intended for individuals who need the basic knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary for use and the application in simple work situations with specific instructions and/or guidance.
	Profiency Level 2 'Intermediate': This training is intended for individuals who need intermediate knowledge, skills, or abilities for independent use and application in straightforward, routine work situations with limited need for direction.
	Profiency Level 3 'Advanced': This training is intended for individuals who need advanced knowledge, skills, or abilities for independent use and application in complex or novel work situations.
	Profiency Level 4 "Expert': This training is intended for individuals who need expert knowledge, skills, or abilities for independent use and application in highly complex, difficult, or ambiguous work situations, or the trainee is an acknowledged authority, advisor, or key resource.
Prerequisite(s)	Enter required training prerequisites. Examples are experience levels, required knowledge, training, etc.
Delivery	Enter the course delivery method. Examples: Online, Instructor-Led, Online, Self-Paced, Classroom, Other.

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Sheet 2: Training Listing

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Training Catalog Course Form
[Training Provider Name]									[Vendor ID]
[Street Address] [Street Address 2] [City, ST ZIP code]
Point of Contact:	[Last Name]	[First Name]	[Phone]	[E-mail]
Training Name	Training Description	Training Catalog Number	Training URL	Training Purpose	Specialty Area	Intended Audience	Learning Objective(s)	Training Proficiency Level	Prerequisite(s)	Delivery