SANS Online Technical Training
The partnership between SANS and CIS draws on the shared mission to ensure that infosec practitioners have the skills needed to enhance the cybersecurity readiness and response of U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government entities.
Learn how to make your limited training budget go further with discounts from SANS
About SANS
Online training from SANS Institute is a flexible and effective option for information security professionals of all experience levels to complete SANS training from anywhere in the world. Two of SANS’ available online training formats are OnDemand and Live Online – each offering slightly different features so that students can choose the workflow, interaction, and speed of training they prefer.
SANS Online Technical Training Overview
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OnDemand – SANS OnDemand courses provide the flexibility to train online wherever and whenever it’s most convenient for you. With four months of access to the online course materials, including lectures, quizzes, and labs, you can master the course content on your schedule and at your own pace.
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Live Online – SANS Live Online features livestreamed, interactive training with SANS’ top instructors you can take from anywhere. Choose from 1-, 2-, 3-, or 6-week schedules from our full catalog of courses. Hands-on lab exercises and the ability to engage with your instructors and peers elevate the learning experience.
| Features / Services | OnDemand | Live Online |
| Taught by an unparalleled faculty of information security leaders |  |
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| All required supporting materials, media, and exercises |
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| Flexible, self-paced training platform with four months of access | |
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| Live online instructor-led training spread across 1, 2, 3, or 6 weeks | |
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| Integrated quizzes to reinforce learning | |
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| GIAC-certified subject-matter-expert support via live chat and email | |
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| Real-time access to instructors | |
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| Hands-on virtual labs to help prepare you for your GIAC exam | 4 months | During course |
| Archived live course recordings | |
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| No travel costs | |
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| Minimal impact to your normal routine | |
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| Flexible and effective SANS training from your own computer | |
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| GIAC certifications available for more than 35 courses | |
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| Extend your lab access and get SME support for four months with optional OnDemand Bundle | |
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Why Use SANS Online Technical Training
From cyber foundations to leadership strategies, SANS offers more than 85 hands-on courses to help cyber professionals at every level of experience gain immediately applicable skills.
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Hands-On TrainingSANS training is designed to be practical; students are immersed in hands-on lab exercises built to let them rehearse, hone, and perfect what they’ve learned..png?h=238&iar=0&w=250&rev=3f3ea38a32e64a56b2bd595b625f5865&hash=8491E09262D3D0244DA0B47479E8F0A2)
Expert InstructorsSANS Instructors are, first and foremost, industry professionals with a wealth of real-world experience – experience that they bring into the classroom..png?h=238&iar=0&w=250&rev=5387c86aa3624992b8138467d653b304&hash=35D0746DA606EC80B49394FA8F327FD4)
Most Valued CertificationsGIAC Certifications provide the highest and most rigorous assurance of cybersecurity knowledge and skill available to industry, government, and military clients across the world.
FlexibleBoth training formats offer convenient and flexible online cybersecurity training on your terms. Students are able to avoid travel while learning from the best in the business.
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Pricing and Contact Information
SANS and CIS have partnered to offer SANS OnDemand and Live Online at deeply discounted rates to SLTT entities during special purchase windows.
Winter Buy Window: December 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Summer Buy Window: June 1 - July 31, 2025
- During the buy windows, long course vouchers are available for $4,225 – a more than 50% discount.
- Vouchers can be used by any staff member in your organization for any long course in the OnDemand or Live Online catalogs at any time up to one year from the date of purchase.
- Corresponding GIAC certifications attempts can be purchased for $839 – a 15% discount, when bundled with course vouchers.
- To be eligible for discounted pricing, organizations must purchase a minimum of three (3) course vouchers.
- Specific pricing information, outside-buy-window pricing, and written quotes are available by request. Please contact us with questions.
