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Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy


Secondary and post-secondary schools can become an academy school member to receive the following benefits and ensure every student is cyber educated by training your high school or college instructors to teach Palo Alto Networks curriculum:
  • Receive operational support, troubleshooting, and curriculum integration from BSC faculty.
  • Access to Netlab and online equipment for your teachers/instructors and students.
  • Opportunity to participate in a semiannual support evaluation and collaboration meetings.
  • Receive Palo Alto Networks Regional Academy newsletters and updates.
  • Teachers can earn graduate credit.

To find out more about becoming an academy school member call us at at 701-224-5600 or email bsc.ce@bismarckstate.edu.

Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-Level Technician (PCCET)


The PCCET certification is a knowledge-based certification that validates candidates’ understanding of fundamental cybersecurity, network security, cloud security, and SOC security. The certification is designed for students, technical professionals, as well as any non-technical individuals interested in validating comprehensive knowledge on current cybersecurity tenets.
This certification has no prerequisites. Recommended training includes:
  • Cybersecurity Foundation
  • Network Security Fundamentals
  • Cloud Security Fundamentals
  • Security Operations Fundamentals

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)


The PCNSA certification validates the knowledge and skills required for network security administrators responsible for deploying and operating Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs). PCNSA certified individuals have demonstrated knowledge of the Palo Alto Networks NGFW feature set and in the Palo Alto Networks product portfolio core components.
This certification has no prerequisites. Recommended training includes:
  • Cybersecurity Infrastructure Configuration
  • Cybersecurity Prevention and Countermeasures

View our FAQ section for help on how to:
If you need assistance, please contact us at 701-224-5600 or email us at bsc.training@bismarckstate.edu
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5950012

Start date: 05/13/24

End date: 08/05/24

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (5/13/2024-8/5/2024)

Instructor : Debbie Mantz 

Location: Online

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Fee: $600.00

Supply Fee: $0.00

5950012

Start date: 06/10/24

End date: 09/02/24

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (6/10/2024-9/2/2024)

Instructor : Debbie Mantz 

Location: Online

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Fee: $600.00

Supply Fee: $0.00

5950013

Start date: 05/13/24

End date: 08/05/24

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (5/13/2024-8/5/2024)

Instructor : Debbie Mantz 

Location: Online

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Fee: $600.00

Supply Fee: $0.00

5950013

Start date: 06/10/24

End date: 09/02/24

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (6/10/2024-9/2/2024)

Instructor : Debbie Mantz 

Location: Online

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Fee: $600.00

Supply Fee: $0.00

5950017

Start date: 05/13/24

End date: 08/05/24

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (5/13/2024-8/5/2024)

Instructor : Kristina Wells 

Location: Online

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Fee: $650.00

Supply Fee: $0.00

5950017

Start date: 06/10/24

End date: 09/02/24

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (6/10/2024-9/2/2024)

Instructor : Kristina Wells 

Location: Online

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Fee: $650.00

Supply Fee: $0.00

5950016

Start date: 04/23/21

End date: 06/30/25

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (4/23/2021-6/30/2025)

Instructor : Not Applicable 

Location: Online

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Fee: $0.00

Supply Fee: $0.00

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5950008

Start date: 11/01/19

End date: 06/30/25

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (11/1/2019-6/30/2025)

Instructor : Not Applicable 

Location: Online

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Fee: $0.00

Supply Fee: $0.00

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