Introduction to Security Clearances and Background Checks PGCC
This course package contains instructional resources for teaching the delicate and complex process of seeking, obtaining, and maintaining a security clearance. Students will learn how to recognize, identify, and avoid actions that hinder this process. It is designed for students looking for employment with the federal government, or contractors within the intelligence community, or law enforcement, diplomatic service, and other government agencies.
- Date:
- 2016
- Primary Material Type:
- Collection
- Other Material Types:
- Workshop and Training Material
- Institution:
- Prince George's Community College
- Project Name:
- Cyber Pathways Across Maryland
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 4
- Subjects:
- cybersecurity, cyber, information technology, computer hardware, computer software, computer networking, digital security, computer technician, computer repair, computer user support, digital forensics, ethical hacking, Cisco, networking, A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- none
- Industry Sector:
- Information Technology -- Computer Operating Systems (Programming), Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Network Security, IT Security (51)
- Occupation:
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1071)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- time varies by resource
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
- Quality Note:
- SME Review Rubric uploaded in the "CPAM Program Support Materials" section of SkillsCommons.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Course Note:
- cyber technology certificate
Accessibility
- Accessibility Features:
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- Text Access - Text to Speech
- Text Adjust - Compatible
- Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
- Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
- Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
- Reading Order - Digital resource layout
- Structural Markup - Navigation Text
- Structural Markup - Lists
- Table Markup
- Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
- Colors Compatible With Assistive Technology
- Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
- Language - Markup
- Non-Decorative Images Have Alt Text
- Decorative Images Marked With Null Alt Text
- Complex Images, Charts, and Graphs Have Text Descriptions
- Non Flickering Content
Copyright / Licensing
- Copyright Owner:
- CPAM