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Which Course for an almost-complete noob? (SANS.edu)

Certification / Training Questions

So I'm taking a look at getting a cybersec certificate, and I was directed away from sans.org and towards sans.edu instead to look for one. I'm hoping to get this covered under the WIOA program, but I have yet to find out, just submitted my application.

I see they have both Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Applied Cybersecurity certificates available. I'm 22, have a decent way of working around most basic computer troubleshooting knowhow, but I am still very much not educated in any code-related things. I have ever only taken one Network+ course, and didnt retain much, but I can easily pick up new content.

Having said that, whats the advice for a cert, CSF or ACS? Would the ACS teach me the same things that I would learn with a CSF, but just more condensed, or would I be missing some key fundamental concepts from the CSF by skipping over it?

Posted Jun 8, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC

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