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Work Study Program

The SANS Work Study program is a popular and competitive way for professionals to attend SANS training at a discounted tuition rate in exchange for their teaching assistance. Opportunities for work study placement exist for both online and in-person training – apply now to be considered for future openings.
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Online ModeratorIn Person FacilitatorWork Study Tuition

Gain access to world class cybersecurity training while supporting SANS staff and instructors in our classrooms. Your Work Study participation will involve course and event setup, student evaluation processing, classroom monitoring, and technical support communication for the course into which you are accepted.

In exchange for your work, you will benefit from an in-depth SANS training experience, which will often include a GIAC Certification exam attempt and extended OnDemand training platform access.

Qualification for the program requires application via the form above, and a demonstration of strong organization, support, and leadership skills. You must be dependable, able to follow direction, and be attentive and conscientious. If this sounds like you, learn more about the program options below.

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Online Moderator

SANS Online training Moderators assist staff with virtual classroom setup activities, student communications moderation, daily wrap-up activities, and other tasks as assigned by the event supervisor. They will work closely with the course instructor(s) and the students, and will be responsible for the following:

  • Completing the Online Moderator Training before the first day of the course.
  • Arriving 1 hour prior to course start time.
  • Monitoring virtual training platforms.
  • Communicating with SANS Support teams when help is needed.
  • Distributing and processing student evaluations.
Download Moderator Guidelines
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In-Person Facilitator

SANS In-Person Facilitators assist staff with event setup activities, courseware preparation, daily wrap-up activities, and other tasks as assigned by the event supervisor. They will work closely with the course instructor(s) and the students, and will be responsible for the following:

  • Reporting to work the day before the course begins. See more specific information about arrival times in the guidelines document.
  • Securing the classroom and instructor's equipment by prohibiting access by unauthorized personnel.
  • Communicating with the SANS support teams when help is needed.
  • Facilitating event bonus sessions as needed.
  • Distributing and processing student evaluations.
  • Tearing down and packing up course/event on the last day of the course.
Download Facilitator Guidelines

Work Study Course Tuition

  • 4, 5, or 6 Day courses (Prices do not include local taxes where applicable):
    • USD 2,500
    • EUR 2,300
    • GBP 2,000
    • AUD 3,730
  • 1, 2, or 3 Day courses and Summit (Prices do not include local taxes where applicable):
    • USD 417 per day
    • EUR 384 per day
    • GBP 335 per day
    • AUD 622 per day
  • International tax may apply toward Australian and European tuition fees.
  • NetWars Continuous, travel, lodging, and meals are not included in the Work Study fee.
  • Payment from a Voucher account is not an acceptable form of payment.

Work Study Program Disclaimers:

GIAC
  • A GIAC Certification exam attempt is not available for every course. To find out if the course to be facilitated has a GIAC certification attempt, visit SANS Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications.
  • For In Person events, confirmed reservations at the conference hosted-hotel will result in a comped GIAC certification attempt added to facilitator's conference invoice. The hotel's reservation confirmation will ensure that the exam attempt can be added free of charge. Local residents or facilitators lodging with family or friends can also receive the comped GIAC certification attempt on their conference invoice. If a facilitator does not choose to lodge at the conference-hosted hotel or with friends or family, the cost of the exam attempt will apply.
  • The exam attempt will be available to practice and to schedule proctoring 7-days following the event. Access is for 120 days/4 months before expiration. All GIAC Certification deadlines are displayed in Universal Time (UTC), also known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Extension charge will apply.
  • Monthly exam extensions are available for purchase should you wish to lengthen your access period beyond the standard deadline.
OnDemand
  • Although the OnDemand bundle is provided to facilitators at no extra charge, the bundles are not available for all SANS Courses. To find out if the course to be facilitated has OnDemand available, visit SANS OnDemand library.
  • Access is for 120 days/4 months before expiration. OnDemand deadlines are displayed in Universal Time (UTC), also known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Extensions are available at an additional fee.
  • OnDemand will include web-based courseware; course lectures and assessment tests presented one learning objective at a time, email access to our virtual mentor, and complimentary audio files. (Available in .mp3 or .mp4 format of a pre-recorded live session) Some of our technical courses also include hands-on exercises and labs.
Courseware
  • Accepted Work Study Program facilitators understand that the courseware, OnDemand training, and certification co-relate and are not interchangeable. Courseware from a different course other than the facilitator's assigned course will not be substituted.
  • Accepted Work Study Program facilitators understand that SANS training materials are periodically updated.