Courage University provides IT and communications training and certification testing to I Corps units to help them meet DoD 8570 requirements. It is led by Commandant Ken Groves and has instructors for LAN and WAN courses. Courses include CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, security, and tactical communications. Testing is available on-site for certifications. The goal is to support I Corps' IT workforce through hands-on training and compliance with DoD directives.

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I CORPS COURAGE UNIVERSITY
WELCOME TO COURAGE U

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Mission Statement
Courage University’s mission is to provide IT training support to all I Corps units. We provide
training and on-site PearsonVue and Prometric certification testing that meets DOD 8570
certification and/or qualification requirements for baseline and computing environments.
Courage University also teaches many other IT and tactical signal communications courses to
include TOC Power Generation.
The goals of the facility are as follows:
• Provide support to I Corps G6 in regards to training and certification of our IT work force.
• Provides specific duty related training on current and future equipment and methodologies.
• Reinforce classroom instruction with hands-on training that sets the example for field execution.
• Cover material not taught in MOS institutional courses, giving Soldiers the additional knowledge to
succeed.
• Provide training and certification testing to assure that I Corps units are in compliance with DoD Directive
8570.1M

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Staff
Commandant: Mr. Kenneth Groves (DAC)
Works closely with I Corps G6 and staff in assuring I Corps and subordinate
units receive necessary IT and communication training to make them effective
in garrison and wartime missions. Plans, schedules, and coordinates training
with both government and civilian entities. PearsonVue and Prometric Test
Center Administrator. SharePoint Portal Content Manager. Overall responsible
for the day to day operation, rules and policies governing the university.
LAN Instructor: Mr. Larry Thornton (CTR)
Teaches courses in CompTIA, Microsoft and all topics LAN related. Provides
necessary training for units to in ensure they meet requirements set forth in
DoD 8570.1M.
WAN Instructor: Mr. Carl Tyndall (CTR)
Teaches courses in CISCO, Basic, Advanced IP and routing and all topics WAN
related. Provides necessary training for units to in ensure they meet
requirements set forth in DoD 8570.1M.
Ken Carl

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LAN CLASSROOM
Mr Larry Thornton
CompTIA Microsoft
A+ Windows 7
NET+ Basic IT
SEC+
Linux+
ITIL

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WAN CLASSROOM
Mr Carl Tyndall
CISCO WIN-T
CCENT-ICND1 Basic IT
CCNA-ICND2 Advanced Routing
CCNA-SEC
CCNA-Voice
CCNP
VMWare
VCP-550
LINUX +
CEH

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On Site Credential Testing Center
• On-site Certification Testing
• Authorized Pearson VUE
and Prometric Test Center
Assures compliance with DoD Directive 8570.1M
Ensures certification of our IT work force.

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TOC Power Generation Course
M-40 P-DISE M-46 UTILITY KITM-100 FEEDER BOX
AN/MJQ-41&(B) 60 KW POWER PLANT AN/MJQ-40&(B) 30 KW POWER PLANT
BLDG 2060

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TPE TRAINING
SNAP 7800W
BLDG 2060
117G

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COURAGE UNIVERSITY
University Snapshot (as of: 30 Jan 15)
March 2015 Course Schedule
- BCCS Exch 2010 - 4-6 Mar, room D301
- Cyber Security HST – 2-13 Mar, room 311B
- Active Directory - 11-13 Mar, room D301
- CCNA-Voice – 17 Mar – 3 April, room 311C
- SEC+ - 17 – 30 Mar, room D301
January 2015 Course Schedule
- CEH - 5-9 Jan, room 311B
- CEH - 12-16 Jan, room 311B
- VMWare - 12-30 Jan, room 311C
February 2015 Course Schedule
- Basic IT - 9-12 Feb, room D301
- A+ - 17 Feb - 3 Mar, room 311C
- SEC+ - 17 Feb - 2 Mar, room D301
Courses YTD 12
Students YTD 180

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I CORPS COURAGE UNIVERSITY
Come see us for all your training needs
Room 311A