ITCC for Self-Directed Learners
Pearson's IT Cybersecurity Curriculum (ITCC) series is designed to support the critical need for workforce development in cybersecurity. Pearson ITCC provides multi-modal, real-world focused, hands-on courseware that can be used as a complete cybersecurity program, or individual courses that can be chosen ad hoc to fill in your program to your professional profile. The Pearson ITCC series emphasis is on applied, hands-on learning and validation through certifications set by industry organizations like EC Council, CompTIA, and Cisco. Certifications augment the merit of an academic degree by providing learners with practical, industry-valued, stackable credentials proving a baseline of knowledge acquisition and competency for future employment and workforce development.
This curriculum was originally designed to support 2- and 4-year degree programs mapping to NSA DHS CAE Knowledge Units, and aligned to NIST/NICE framework and ACM CSEC2017 curricular guidance. We've altered this curriculum for the self-directed learner with comprehensive books and Complete Video Courses mapped to the same industry standards.
Informational Resources
Cyber Seek: Close the cybersecurity skills gap. CyberSeek provides detailed, actionable data about supply and demand in the cybersecurity job market.
CompTIA Cyberstates: The definitive guide to national, state, and metropolitan-area tech sector and tech workforce analytics.
Pearson IT Cybersecurity Curriculum
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SPECIAL OFFER: Save 60% on video training, and 35% on books, eBooks, and practice tests when you use discount code ITCC during checkout.*
| Course | Comprehensive Learning | Late-Stage Exam Prep & Reference | ||||
| 1 | IT Fundamentals | CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Cert Guide: 9780789756527 Cert Guide, Premium Edition: 9780134400594 Complete Video Course: 9780134510286 |
CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Exam Cram: 9780789756312 Exam Cram, Premium Edition: 9780134391519 Practice Questions: 9780789756305 |
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| 2 | Networking Fundamentals | CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition: 9780789759825 Cert Guide: 9780789759818 Cert Guide, Premium Edition: 9780134861012 Complete Video Course: 9780134848143 Simulator: 9780789759573 |
CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Exam Cram: 9780789758743 Exam Cram, Premium Edition: 9780134866833 |
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| 3 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals |
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CompTIA Security+ SYO-501 Exam Cram: 9780789759009 Exam Cram, Premium Edition: 9780134783703 |
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| 4 | Linux Fundamentals for Cybersecurity | CompTIA Linux+ LPIC-1 Cert Guide: 9780789754554 Cert Guide, Premium Edition: 9780134085746 Linux Essentials for Cybersecurity: 9780789759351 Complete Video Course: 9780789756572 |
CompTIA Linux+ LPIC-1 Portable Command Guide: 9780789757111 |
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| 5 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Version 9 Cert Guide: 9780789756916 Cert Guide, Premium Edition: 9780134680804 Penetration Testing Fundamentals: 9780789759375 |
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| 6 | Network Defense & Countermeasures | Network Defense and Countermeasures, 3rd Edition Book: 9780789759962 |
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| 7 | Cybersecurity Operations (Incident Response & Digital Forensics) |
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| 8 | Developing Cybersecurity Programs and Policies | Developing Cybersecurity Programs and Policies Book: 9780789759405 |
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Stackable Credentials: Courses, Jobs, and Salaries
This chart gives an idea of the job roles and salaries that may correspond with each course.
| Course | Course Entry-Level Job Roles | Average Salaries | Program Entry-Level Job Role | Average Salary | |
| 1 | IT Fundamentals | • Technical Support Specialist • Field Service Technician • IT Support Technician • IT Administrator |
~$77,053 | • Cybersecurity Specialist - Technician • Incident Analyst / Responder |
~$96,500 |
| 2 | Networking Fundamentals | • Network Field Technician • Network Administrator • IS Consultant • Network Field Engineer |
~$79,459 | ||
| 3 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | • Security Specialist • Security Consultant • Security Engineer • Security Administrator |
~$87,673 | ||
| 4 | Linux Fundamentals for Cybersecurity | • Linux Database Administrator • Junior Linux Administrator • Junior Network Administrator |
~$78,593 | ||
| 5 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | • Ethical Hacker • Penetration Tester • Homeland Security Specialist • IT Security Consultant • IT Security Specialist |
~$120,220 | ||
| 6 | Network Defense & Countermeasures | • Network Security Administrator • Network Security Specialist • Security Technician • Network Security Support Engineer |
~$84,652 | ||
| 7 | Cybersecurity Operations—Incident Response & Digital Forensics | • Security Analyst • Vulnerability Analyst • Cybersecurity Specialist • Cybersecurity Analyst • Security Engineer • Security Operations Center Analyst • Computer Forensics Technician |
~$92,000 | ||
| 8 | Developing Cybersecurity Programs and Policies | • Security Operations Center Analyst | (no data) |
Source: 2017 IT Skills & Salary Report by Global Knowledge | Base: 14,000+ IT Professionals
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