CPD + NYSERNet Technical Certification Series

Through a partnership between the SUNY Center for Professional Development (CPD) and NYSERNet, CPD Technical Points Members can use their points to register for live, instructor-led certification courses in IT, cybersecurity, and project management.

Each course includes expert instruction, exam preparation materials, and a full year of course access — designed to help participants earn the credentials and skills needed in today’s evolving technology landscape.

Eligibility / Who Can Use It

This opportunity is open to:

CPD Technical Points Member campuses — you can pay for NYSERNet courses using your CPD Technical Points.

NYSERNet Member campuses — receive additional discounted pricing on all certification courses.

Not sure about your membership?

Check if your campus is a CPD Technical Points Member

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How CPD Technical Points Work

1. Visit the NYSERNet Training Catalog to view upcoming courses.

2. Register for your chosen course and indicate that your campus will pay using CPD Technical Points.

3. SUNY CPD will apply your campus’s points balance toward the registration fee.

4. If your campus is also a NYSERNet Member, you’ll automatically receive member pricing.

Courses run continuously throughout the academic year, so if you can’t make a session, more opportunities will be available soon.

Example Courses Offered

Visit the links below to learn more about each topic.

• MD-102: Microsoft Endpoint Administrator
  Prepare for the MD-102 exam and learn to manage modern devices with Intune and related tools.

• CompTIA Network+
  Validates essential networking skills and prepares you for roles in support, operations, and system administration.

• Cisco CCNA: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
  Builds foundational Cisco networking skills in routing, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6, and network security.

• Project Management Professional (PMP)® Prep – 7th Edition
  Prepare for the PMP® exam with a deep dive into PMBOK® practices and global project management standards.

• CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
  Gain the skills to secure modern enterprise environments and prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification.

All sessions are recorded, so you can review materials anytime.

Learn Better Together: The NYSERNet Cohort Model

When multiple participants from SUNY campuses enroll, NYSERNet creates a cohort learning experience designed to support your certification journey through:

• A private Slack channel for peer discussion and study support

• Virtual meetups for accountability and shared learning

• A network of professional peers across campuses

Bonus Benefits:

• NYSERNet Members: Receive a second-chance exam if you don’t pass on your first try.

• Non-Members: Receive 50% off your certification exam fee.

Contact

Kris S. Lynch (she/her)
Technical Program Manager, SUNY Center for Professional Development

Phone: 315-214-2428

Email: kris.lynch@suny.edu