This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs.
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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Program Pricing:
- Regular/Full Price: $3,474
- FastForward Price: $1,158
- FastForward plus G3 Price: $0
Course Prerequisites: Students interested in taking this class must have one of the following:
- CompTIA Security+ certification or successfully completed the NOVA Workforce Security+ course. Please send a copy of this certification to NOVAWorkforceAnswers@nvcc.edu and a staff member will confirm receipt.
- ITN 261 (Network Attacks, Computer Crime, and Hacking) - NOVA course completion with a C or better; or an equivalent course from an accredited college (a transcript and detailed course syllabus must be provided for verification)
- Degree (AS, BS) in Cybersecurity
Workforce Handbook for IT Courses/Programs
Instructional Mode: Learn@Home: Instructor-led, Live via Zoom and CANVAS
Course Description: A Certified Ethical Hacker is a skilled professional who is able to prepare for and react to malicious intrusion. This official EC-Council course provides you with in-depth knowledge to deploy the tools and techniques needed to protect your network. In addition to learning how to scan, test, hack, and secure systems, you'll prepare for the latest Certified Ethical Hacker exam from EC-Council. Courseware (eBook), iLabs, and exam voucher are included with your course registration.
Included with tuition: Bundled price includes the course, eCourseware, Official Labs, and EC-Council CEH industry certification exam. No other certification exam can be substituted in this program.
Note: The eCourseware, Official Labs and exam voucher ($1,169) are assigned to students on the first day of class and are
non-refundable once class begins.
What is Expected: You must attend at least 70% of all scheduled class meetings, complete any requirements set by the instructor, and sit for the Industry Credential exam. This is a fast-paced, intensive boot camp-style security training program. To be successful and prepared for the certification exam, you will need to allow at least 35 hours of extra study and reading time outside of the classroom. You will be responsible for scheduling your certification exam with a testing center provider. You must take the certification exam through either an online remote proctored delivery or an approved test center provider within 2 weeks of course completion.
This program cannot be combined with any other discounts/promotions.
Credit for Prior Learning gives you opportunities to earn credit for college-level knowledge that you have already acquired and accelerates the completion of your educational goals. NOVA accepts select industry credentials for college credit. The
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification is approved for
Credit for Prior Learning for the following classes at NOVA:
ITN 261