NSA Grant for Free Cyber Workforce Training and Certification(USA Citizens Only

[MNomadic]

Can you send me a screenshot of your requirements? Did you do the artificial intelligence path. I want to ask why mine are different.

I signed up for the sysadmin path since it includes CEH, though the ai one seems more exciting to me. It's possible that they had higher math requirements for your path. 

The math topics on my assessment were:
Factoring
Solving Equations and Inequalities
Exponents and Polynomials
Graphing
Rational Expressions
Radical Expressions and Quadratic Equations
Functions

The assessment actually ended when I hit the required minimum score so I didn't get questions on every single subtopic. 

When I was doing the application, I skipped sending transcripts thinking I'd have another opportunity later but they never asked. When I spoke with the rep that told me about the program, he later told me that despite the written requirements all I really needed to submit to get started was my passport and DD214. It's possible they bumped up the requirements after I applied(roughly 2 weeks before posting about it). It's also possible they have different requirements for non-military/veterans. I was never asked for "a credit statement, previous background checks, full employer checks, or an employer recommendation for the program." I also only submitted a passport vs birth cert/SS card. I think I did submit my resume and LinkedIn profile, though. I just submitted a picture of my HS diploma, no transcripts.

[sanantone]

As far as I know, you only need to prove citizenship and affiliation with the military or a first responder organization. I uploaded my birth certificate, SF50 showing law enforcement employment with the federal government, and my membership letter for the Coast Guard Auxiliary. There's an English, STEM (math), and IT test.

They don't seem to care about transcripts because they make everyone take the placement tests.

[Imbanewbie]

I am out too. It is asking too many information for the program.

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[ashkir]

I'm going to ask why my assessments are different.

But yeah, this is a wayyyy too big of an information grab.

[sanantone]

My main issue is with taking three long readiness assessments for a non-credit, certificate program. You don't even need college algebra for systems administration or digital forensics.

[MNomadic]

My main issue is with taking three long readiness assessments for a non-credit, certificate program. You don't even need college algebra for systems administration or digital forensics.

I'm guessing that because it's a free, grant funded program, they just use those as one more way to weed out people that aren't serious(or lack some of the aptitudes). I see these kinds of tests with a lot of IT/cyber certificate programs I've applied for. 

For what it's worth, I did have a teacher for an IT/cyber security certificate course trying to explain algorithms (and giving an example), but he failed because he didn't understand order of operations. When the class tried to correct him he just yelled at every one and doubled down. So I do think some basic math aptitudes present in algebra are helpful(though not essential) for success in this field.

[ashkir]

I got contacted with 2 more assessment courses that need to be taken. They also asked me to Enroll in an English course through them.

wtf....

[ashkir]

Now they want the ENTIRE course for "IT Assessment" done in 3 days and if it is not done you don't count for the program. This course has over 600 questions.

what the eff is wrong with these people.

[MNomadic]

I recommend following the instructions that you should have received via email. I have no idea what you're talking about at this point.

[sanantone]

Now they want the ENTIRE course for "IT Assessment" done in 3 days and if it is not done you don't count for the program. This course has over 600 questions.

what the eff is wrong with these people.

If you fail any of the knowledge assessments, they'll make you go through a leveling course and retake the test. There are only three tests: English, STEM (math), and IT. I think they've already filled up their first session, and they're starting on the second. My first session choice was January 2022.