Boot Camp Offerings

Intense School offers this top-notch Boot Camp to train and prepare for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®), the premier security certification created and administered by the International Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC²). CISSP holders have the necessary skills and best practices to provide leadership in the creation and execution of enterprise-wide security infrastructures. Intense School’s award-winning CISSP program focuses on preparing students for the CISSP exam through extensive mentoring and drill sessions, review of the entire body of knowledge, and practical question and answer scenarios, all following a high-energy seminar approach.

Intense School's Authorized EC Council CEH V.6 (Professional Hacking) is a 5-day course that teaches students the important skills of a professional hacker through intensive instruction and review by an experienced ethical hacking instructor. Our Professional Hacking Boot Camp thoroughly prepares students for the inevitable security challenges by conducting numerous hands-on exercises using today’s industry tools. Students who complete our Professional Hacking Boot Camp attain the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, a leading international certification requiring the competencies of a pro hacker. The CEH certification greatly benefits security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators and those concerned about the integrity of a network’s infrastructure.

These two Intense Days of expert instruction are focused on providing the necessary skills and knowledge for information workers across the spectrum to more safely and securely engage in Internet-based activates. This accelerated class covers end-user concerns, as well as the concerns of management and system administrators new to the space of information security.

Get Trained by Cyber Kung Fu Master, Larry Greenblatt and prepared to take your certification exam in 5 days!
Intense School's CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) Boot Camp is comprehensive training on what it means to be an Information Security Manager. We have incorporated the metaphors, teaching styles and concepts of Larry Greenblatt’s Cyber Kung Fu into the class. The advantage to this is that students learn security management concepts in a way that is fun, interesting, and reinforces the concepts in a way that sticks with students straight through the exams and into their careers. When a Security Manager thinks of themselves as students of the art and science of security, much like a martial artist thinks of their discipline and growth, they proactively engage their career. Practicing Security Management, like practicing the art of war, requires continual engagement and study of threats and their agents.
In addition, our course is focused on competently preparing students for the CISM examination through testing of knowledge and the ability to apply it to real world scenarios.

Intense School's Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Boot Camp is specifically designed to provide CISA candidates with the effective skills necessary to develop, manage, and supervise programs to defend against unauthorized admittance to information. In addition, our boot camp is focused on preparing students for the CISA examination through testing of knowledge and the ability to apply it to real world scenarios. This three-day seminar focuses exclusively on the essential areas covered in the CISA® exam. The review course covers the core sections and a series of sample exam questions that provides participants with a "feel" of the format and the types of questions encountered on the CISA exam.

Our CompTIA Security+ Boot Camp is a 5-day intense, accelerated course covering the most critical issues and practices of information security today. Intense School’s Security+ instructors not only ready students for the CompTIA Security+ exam, but also prepare class attendees for real world security challenges by offering critical, hands-on experience with network security. Students learn how to successfully configure, execute, construct, and troubleshoot network security to ensure the threat of viruses is minimized or negated.

Intense School’s Authorized CCE/Computer Forensics Boot Camp will push you into the dark side of computer threats and crimes, and help you learn proper investigative computer crime prevention techniques. The class provides a walk-through of proper investigation processes including locating, handling, and processing computer evidence. Our program includes the opportunity to take the on-line exam, as well as training towards the successful completion of the practical component. Our training exceeds the necessary minimum requirements to attempt the certification, and we are both an Authorized Training Center and Authorized CCE Testing Center.

Intense School is proud to present the DIACAP Boot Camp, a practical manager’s immersion into the Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).

Our DIACAP Boot Camp is designed for security officials and their staffs, executives, program managers, and operations staff that are or will be involved with IT system DIACAP.  The overarching purpose of this seminar is to provide the knowledge necessary to get the most cost-effective security solutions to meet an organization’s operational, policy, and security requirements.

Intense School’s Authorized Check Point NGX R65 Certification Boot Camp is an immersion into Check Point Firewall Administration, with a focus on preparing students for the challenging Check Point CCSA and CCSE Certification exams. This course covers the basic steps involved in configuring an Internet firewall, and provides hands-on training to manage a FireWall-1 installation. It also offers advanced training on VPN-1/FireWall-1 and delivers in-depth information on VPN and encryption technologies. Students will acquire the skills necessary to set up a site-to-site VPN and roll out a remote access VPN with either VPN-1 SecureClient or VPN-1 SecuRemote.

Our six day intense CCENT/CCNA Training & Certification Boot Camp provides the most comprehensive and hands on approach to CCENT/CCNA certification in the industry. We add value to your training by adding a day to the typical CCENT/CCNA training program, providing extra time for one-on-one interaction, and extra time to enforce the learning with quality practice exams and labs. This is an accelerated immersion CCENT/CCNA course, designed for computer professionals that require effective, real-world skill-building and timely certification.

Intense School’s Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP®) Boot Camp provides two full weeks of intense training from Cisco® certified industry experts, using high-end Cisco® equipment in a state of the art training facility. Cisco’s CCNP® designation, one of the most prestigious of all Cisco certifications, validates your expertise in working with high-end Cisco equipment as well as competency in complex routing configurations. This certification gives professionals the knowledge to install, configure, operate and troubleshoot complex routed LAN, routed WAN, Switched LAN networks and Dial Access Services. Just as important, it brings you one step closer to the coveted CCIE® Certification.

Our 14-day CCVP boot camp covers 28 days of Cisco Authorized Curriculum training, detailed exam prep, and time for five (5) challenging Cisco Certification exams in 14 days by extending the training into the evening and providing an all inclusive immersion experience. Earning a CCVP certification validates a robust set of skills in implementing, operating, configuring, and troubleshooting a converged IP network. The certification content focuses on Cisco Systems CallManager, quality of service (QoS), gateways, gatekeepers, IP phones, voice applications, and utilities on Cisco routers and Cisco Catalyst switches. The CCVP® designation is the most sought after of all Cisco® certifications, demonstrating your expertise in high-end Cisco® equipment as well as competency in complex VoIP installations.

Intense School is excited to offer the Certified Cisco Security Professional (CCSP®) Boot Camp, an extensive and intense 14-day course designed to prepare professionals for further advancement of their skills and talent. Our CCSP Boot Camp focuses on preparing students on the design and implementation of Cisco secure networks, while teaching basic and advanced configuration and integration of the security devices for your network.

Our 7-day Cisco Firewall Specialist Boot Camp thoroughly prepares students for the Cisco Firewall Specialist certification while teaching important security skills needed to maintain a network's safety from attacks. During our intense boot camp, we guide you through configuring, troubleshooting and administering Cisco® firewalls (PIX) and ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) 5500 devices. Cisco® Firewall training is necessary in today's world where high end security skills are demanded from our IT professionals.

Intense School's MCSE 2003/MCTS:Vista/Security+ Boot Camp offers outstanding value in MCSE certification training, offering seven (7) certifications in one (1) training course. 

Collectively, these seven (7) certifications focus on identifying systems engineers who specialize in
designing, planning, and implementing security, with a particular emphasis on the Microsoft® platform.Accelerated and taught in two (2) weeks, our MCSE 2003: Security+ Boot Camp provides a complete solution for professionals implementing security on the Microsoft platform.

This Boot Camp will prepare Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator certification for Windows Server 2008. In this intensive test-preparation program, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams. During class, each student will be given one exam voucher for each of the key exams, plus up to 2 vouchers for makeups taken during or after class. Note that once we issue vouchers they are no longer refundable.

This Boot Camp will prepare Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator certification for Windows Server 2008. In this intensive test-preparation program, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams. During class, each student will be given one exam voucher for each of the key exams, plus an extra voucher for makeups taken during or after class. Note that once we issue vouchers they are no longer refundable

This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: MCTS: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification. This program is truly dual purpose: for cutting-edge skills development, we provide you with expert instruction and our Intense School brand of hands-on Labs that are accelerated and based on real-world scenarios; for test-preparation, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams. During class, each student will be given one exam voucher for the MCTS 70-633 exam.

This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Configuration certification. This program is truly dual purpose: for cutting-edge skills development, we provide you with expert instruction and our Intense School brand of hands-on Labs that are accelerated and based on real-world scenarios; for test-preparation, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams. During class, each student will be given one exam voucher for the MCTS 70-630 exam.

This course includes both Official Microsoft Learning Product (OMLP) materials as well as Intense School’s accelerated Supplemental materials, allowing for you to get more intensive hands-on experience during class, as well as providing you an integrated approach toward certification success.

This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Deploying and Maintaining Vista Client and Office System 2007 Desktops certification. This program is truly dual purpose: for cutting-edge skills development, we provide you with expert instruction and our Intense School brand of hands-on Labs that are accelerated and based on real-world scenarios; for test-preparation, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams. During class, each student will be given one exam voucher for the MCTS 70-624 exam.

This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 certification. This program is truly dual purpose: for cutting-edge skills development, we provide you with expert instruction and our Intense School brand of hands-on Labs that are accelerated and based on real-world scenarios; for test-preparation, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams. During class, each student will be given one exam voucher for the MCTS 70-632 exam.

This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification. This program is truly dual purpose: for cutting-edge skills development, we provide you with expert instruction and our Intense School brand of hands-on Labs that are accelerated and based on real-world scenarios; for test-preparation, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams. During class, each student will be given 3 exam vouchers for Microsoft professional exams.

This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 – Configuration certification. This program is truly dual purpose: for cutting-edge skills development, we provide you with expert instruction and our Intense School brand of hands-on Labs that are accelerated and based on real-world scenarios; for test-preparation, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams. During class, each student will be given an exam voucher for the Microsoft professional exam.

Three Intense Days of Hands-on training is focused on messaging solutions within an enterprise organization, as well as the ability to design and deploy messaging solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Messaging Administrator certification. This program is truly dual purpose: for cutting-edge skills development, we provide you with expert instruction and our Intense School brand of hands-on Labs that are accelerated and based on real-world scenarios; for test-preparation, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams. During class, each student will be given two exam vouchers for the Microsoft professional exams.

You will receive four (4) Intense Days of Hands-on training focused on providing the necessary skills and knowledge for Help Desk Professionals to competently handle technical support issues on Windows XP computers. This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified Desktop Technician (MCDST) on Microsoft Windows XP certification. The MCDST credential proves that you have the skills to successfully support end-users and to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments that are running the Microsoft Windows operating system.

You will receive four (4) Intense Days of Hands-on training focused on providing the necessary skills and knowledge for Help Desk Professionals to competently handle technical support issues on Windows XP computers. This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified Desktop Technician (MCDST) on Microsoft Windows XP certification. The MCDST credential proves that you have the skills to successfully support end-users and to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments that are running the Microsoft Windows operating system.

This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – Implementation and Maintenance certification. This program is truly dual purpose: for cutting-edge skills development, we provide you with expert instruction and our Intense School brand of hands-on Labs that are accelerated and based on real-world scenarios; for test-preparation, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams. During class, each student will be given two exam vouchers for the Microsoft professional exams.

This course will bring you an in-depth understanding of analysis, design and implementation of SOAs. You will learn how to analyze the various web services standards, and how to evaluate and select among the many products and vendors of SOA tools. The class will also provide you with a basic migration plan for adopting Service Oriented Architecture as well as exclusive Service Oriented Architecture materials to use during class and after this course.

Students can quickly ramp up their skills and certifications by taking our Windows 2003 Upgrade 7-day in-class boot camp taught by our top-rated instructor, the in-class boot camp offers instructor-led training, practice exams, and in-house labs to prepare our students for the required exams. IntenseSchool’s Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Windows 2003 Upgrade Boot Camp is a challenging training course designed specifically for those who seek to learn how to implement and support a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment.

This Boot Camp will prepare Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise and Server Administrator certifications for Windows Server 2008. In this intensive test-preparation program, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams. During class, each student will be given one exam voucher for each of the key exams, plus up to 2 vouchers for make-ups taken during or after class.

Six Intense Days of Hands-on training is focused on providing the necessary training for IT Professionals who want to become skilled on designing, implementing and managing SQL Server 2005 solutions.

This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence certification. This program is truly dual purpose: for cutting-edge skills development, we provide you with expert instruction and our Intense School brand of hands-on Labs that are accelerated and based on real-world scenarios; for test-preparation, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams. During class, each student will be given one exam voucher the 70-455, plus 1 free makeup voucher for that exam to be taken during or after class.

This six day program is an immersion into designing and developing a SQL 2005 Business Intelligence solution, complete with hands-on and guaranteed certification success!

This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCITP): Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Developer certification. This program is truly dual purpose: for cutting-edge skills development, we provide you with expert instruction and our Intense School brand of hands-on Labs that are accelerated and based on real-world scenarios; for test-preparation, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams. During class, each student will be given one exam voucher the 70-446, plus 1 free makeup voucher for that exam to be taken during or after class

Five Intense Days of Hands-on training is focused on providing the necessary training for IT Professionals who want to become skilled on designing, implementing and managing SQL Server 2008 solutions.

This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals to earn the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence certification.  This program is truly dual purpose: for cutting-edge skills development, we provide you with expert instruction and our Intense School brand of hands-on Labs that are accelerated and based on real-world scenarios; for test-preparation, you will practice sample questions and take simulated exams using Intense School’s time-tested proprietary practice exams.  During class, each student will be given one exam voucher the 70-448, plus 1 free makeup voucher for that exam to be taken during or after class.

Intense School’s CompTIA A+ and Network+, a 7-day accelerated in-depth course that teaches students the necessary tools of becoming a successful computer technician. The A+ portion focuses on teaching students basic software and hardware knowledge, such as installation and configuration, in order to achieve one of the industry’s most influential certifications for students. The Network+ training entails teaching our students networking administration and support skills in order to achieve one of the most respected standard certifications an IT professional can attain. Once an individual gains a Network+ certification, he or she will display versatility in successfully implementing and supporting a network.

Intense School’s VMware Training & VC- VIP Certification Boot Camp Boot Camp gives you in-depth skills training through hands-on experience with in-class equipment. This is not just a slideshow by a vendor: We do a complete end-to-end walkthrough from install to complex troubleshooting exercises. And we go a step farther than anyone: we provide you with a whole suite of 3rd party tools to support your VMWare implementations and maintenance, and train you on how to maximize your virtualized environment.

Intense School's Project Management Professional Boot Camp is designed to prepare students to successfully pass the Project Management Professional exam. The PMP designation offers individuals worldwide recognition as project management professional, supported by core knowledge and understanding of critical Project Management concepts, principles and techniques. Our PMP Boot Camp has been developed for those individuals seeking to pass the Project Management Institute's PMP certification exam, as well as any individual who has attended any Project Management Certification program in the past and needs to brush up on the material needed to pass the PMP exam. This premier Project Management certification has been created and is administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI^®).

Intense School’s PCI Program promises to educate your entire team of support staff as well as management professionals responsible for the compliance effort. We will train your staff on what Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS) requires, how to interpret the mandates, and how to develop a cost effective process for embracing PCI Compliance and blending the management into enhanced processes.

The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a set of best practices that may be used to deliver high quality IT services. ITIL’s body of knowledge represent the consensus derived from over a decade of work and experience by thousands of IT professionals world-wide, earning for it the status as de facto world standard for IT best practices. Intense School’s ITIL Essentials Certification Boot Camp is a 3-day intensive program designed to provide a no non-sense introduction to ITIL and certification by professionals who have actual experience in implementing best practices.