LRS Education Services Newsletter - Summer 2019 NIST Cybersecurity Professional (NCSP) Courses Accredited by APMG International LRS Education Services has been helping clients learn how to adopt and engineer a cybersecurity program using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for nearly two years. Recently accredited by APMG International, the NCSP Training Program contains best practices and standards from both the private sector and government. Organizations in any industry will find the program applicable to address and manage cybersecurity risks in a cost-effective way based on particular needs without additional regulatory requirements. Find out how the NCSP Training Program can transform your internal workforce into skilled workers who secure, maintain, and continually improve a plan of action to increase cybersecurity based on the NCSF Framework. In addition to NCSP training, our customized LRS NCSF Assessment Program works directly with organizational staff to analyze and align current cybersecurity policies and tools to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. "I would highly recommend both the course and instructor to anyone interested in applying risk to cybersecurity in a practical setting."			Meet the Experts at LRS Education Services In her second year at LRS Education Services, Kelly Cummings is our Productivity Instructor teaching both Microsoft and Adobe products. Kelly spent 10 years teaching business courses in the public education sector in Virginia before returning to her home state of Illinois in 2010. Prior to joining LRS, she served as a Business Teacher in two central Illinois high schools. Kelly comes to us with 15 years of experience in both Management and Marketing in the shopping center industry as well. After serving as the Assistant Mall Manager in Augusta, GA, Marketing Director for Eastland Mall in Bloomington, IL and Director of Marketing and Tourism in Kenosha, WI, Kelly began her tenure as a Mall Manager in Naples FL, followed by management positions in Gaffney, SC and Harrisonburg, VA. With technology at the forefront of any business course, Kelly has become certified in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and HTML, as well as IC3 and Certified Internet Webmaster. She has received degrees from Augusta State University (BA) and University of Phoenix (MBA). In her spare time, Kelly enjoys quilting, crocheting, traveling and spending time with her family.   SharePoint for Office 365 End User: "Kelly made sure to ask us about situations in our jobs where we would use these skills and provided solutions for them." Photoshop: "She was very accommodating to the different skill levels in the classroom and sought out how we would use the training/software for work and personal use."   Read the latest from the LRS Education Services Blog NIST Cybersecurity Framework – A Risk Assessment Process MS-500 Microsoft 365 Security Administration Track...Is This Course for You? Fun with Kali Share LRS Education Services News!   REMINDER - All Microsoft Official Courses include a complimentary MCP exam voucher! ($165 value)
		Microsoft 365 Identity and Services Track Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrators take part in evaluating, planning, migrating, deploying, and managing Microsoft 365 services. The MS-100: Microsoft 365 Identity and Services Track helps attendees learn how to perform Microsoft 365 tenant management tasks for an enterprise, including its identities, security, compliance, and supporting technologies. If you are ready to learn about Microsoft 365 Management, including how to move your organization to Microsoft 365, join our instructor-led class June 17 – 21 or August 26 – 30, 2019 from either of our training facilities, or from your own location using our virtual training platform! "I am brand new to Office 365 and I feel better prepared to give input when we finally deploy Office 365 in our organization."
		Administering Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Unity Connection (ACUCM w/AUC) This combo course continues to be the most attended Authorized Cisco class that we offer! Administering Cisco Unified Communications Manager (ACUCM) provides system administrators and networking professionals with an understanding of the Cisco Unified Communications Manager System. Administering Cisco Unity Connection (AUC)describes Cisco Unity Connection administration features, options, and configuration settings as they apply to the administrator. The ACUCM w/AUC course targets individuals who will be using and managing the system and performing administration for Level 1 and Level 2 support. Level 1 is geared toward supporting phone users and making moves, adds, and changes to the desktop phone environment. Level 2 support is oriented to changes in the organization, such as opening new office locations or relocating departments. This course is scheduled monthly to give your attendees flexibility! "He was knowledgeable and presented the material, which is highly technical, in an understandable manner."
		Microsoft Excel PivotTables We live in the age of big data! Advances in technology have made it possible to store ever-increasing amounts of data, making the need to analyze that data and gain actionable insight greater than ever. The ability to harness the power of advanced PivotTable features and create PivotCharts will help you to gain a competitive edge. Join our 4-hour Microsoft Office Excel 2016: Data Analysis with PivotTables class to learn how to summarize, analyze, and organize data for meaningful presentation to others. This leads to data-driven business decisions that have a better chance for success. "The pace was perfect. I feel like I was able to absorb everything as we went. I didn't ever feel behind."
		Official Amazon Web Services Training Now Available Are you ready to build your future on the AWS Cloud? Official Amazon Web Services courses have been added to our public schedule! Our partner has been approved as an AWS Authorized Training Partner for the U.S. and Canada, allowing LRS to provide competitive, high-quality AWS training. Receive training in key areas of Amazon Web Services, including how to design, operate, and secure infrastructure on the AWS cloud! "Great job providing real world examples."
	Training Methods * - LRS LIVE - Live Training Course ** - Virtual LIVE - Virtual Live Training Course *** - HD ILT - High Definition Training Course MS-100: Microsoft 365 Identity and Services Track - CLASS ID: MS-100 | DATE: June 17-21, 2019 | LOCATION: LRS LIVE * NIST Cybersecurity Framework Training - Bootcamp - CLASS ID: NCSF-FPBOOT | DATE: June 25-28, 2019 | LOCATION: LRS LIVE * Systems Operations on AWS - CLASS ID: AWS-SYSOPS | DATE: July 9-11, 2019 | LOCATION: Virtual LIVE ** Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications - CLASS ID: MS20486 | DATE: July 15-19, 2019 | LOCATION: LRS LIVE * Administering Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Unity Connection - CLASS ID: ACUCM/AUC | DATE: July 22-26, 2019 | LOCATION: HD ILT *** Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 v3.0 - CLASS ID: ICND1 | DATE: August 12-16, 2019 | LOCATION: HD ILT *** Analyzing Data with Power BI - CLASS ID: MS20778 | DATE: August 19-21, 2019 | LOCATION: Virtual LIVE ** CompTIA Network+® - CLASS ID: AT300 | DATE: September 16-20, 2019 | LOCATION: LRS LIVE * Excel 2016: Data Analysis with PivotTables - CLASS ID: APEX16PT | DATE: September 18, 2019 | LOCATION: Bloomington Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell - CLASS ID: MS10961 | DATE: September 30 - October 4, 2019 | LOCATION: LRS LIVE *