Military IT Training and Government IT Certifications

Ascend Education delivers military IT training and IT training for government employees, built around the CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft and AWS certifications recognized across the Department of Defense.

A Structured Approach to Government IT Training

Ascend provides IT training for government employees through standardized programs that support certification, skill development, and long term workforce readiness.

IT Training for Government Employees and Teams

Ascend Education provides IT training for government employees as volume licenses tied to your existing learning management system, so your people get hands-on labs and certification preparation in one place.

Build learning paths around DoD 8140 work roles, close compliance gaps, and bring new technical staff up to speed quickly. The same platform that powers our individual military IT training scales cleanly across an entire agency.

What you get:

The Government IT Certifications DoD 8140 Recognizes

The Department of Defense qualifies its cyber and IT workforce under DoD 8140, which replaced the older 8570 program. Under 8140, personnel qualify for their work role through a recognized certification, training or education pathway. CompTIA Security+ remains the most widely accepted baseline certification across these roles, and the broader CompTIA, Cisco and Microsoft government IT certifications map to a wide range of work roles and proficiency levels.

Ascend Education’s catalog covers the full CompTIA cybersecurity pathway, from Security+ at the foundational level, CASP+ (CAS004) through CySA+ and PenTest+. A team member can progress from a first certification all the way to senior security architect and engineer qualifications without leaving the platform. The time spent training translates directly into qualification progress, not just a certificate on the shelf.

Cyber Security Training for Government Employees

Cyber security training for government employees is the most common reason agencies come to Ascend. Our cybersecurity pathway runs from Security+ at the foundational level, CASP+ (CAS004) through CySA+ and PenTest+. Every course pairs video lessons with hands-on labs, so cyber security training for government employees builds real defensive skill, not just exam readiness, and maps directly to DoD 8140 cybersecurity work roles.

Certification Paths for Military IT Training and Government Roles

Choose a focused path, or give your team unlimited access to the full Ascend library. Every course includes video lessons, written material, hands-on virtual labs and practice exams.

IT Foundations

For entry-level roles and anyone building a base before specializing.

CompTIA Network+

Learn how computer networks are built, connected, secured, and troubleshot in real workplace environments.

CompTIA A+

Build the foundational skills needed to install, support, troubleshoot, and maintain computers, devices, operating systems, and basic networks.

CompTIA Security+

Understand the core principles of cybersecurity, including threats, risk management, secure systems, and basic incident response.

CompTIA Tech+

Learn the basic technology concepts, tools, and IT skills needed to understand how modern digital systems work.

CompTIA CASP+

Build expertise in enterprise security, risk management, incident response, and secure systems architecture.

Cybersecurity

For defenders securing networks and systems, from entry to advanced. The path most agencies choose for cyber security training for government employees.

CompTIA Security+

Understand the core principles of cybersecurity, including threats, risk management, secure systems, and basic incident response.

CompTIA CySA+

Learn how to detect, analyse, and respond to cybersecurity threats using practical security operations and threat monitoring skills.

CompTIA PenTest+

Build practical skills in ethical penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and reporting security weaknesses.

Ethical Hacking

Learn how security professionals identify weaknesses in systems and networks using ethical hacking methods.

Cloud and Infrastructure

For modern infrastructure, server and cloud responsibilities.

CompTIA Linux

Learn how to use, manage, secure, and troubleshoot Linux systems in professional IT environments.

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Learn the basics of Microsoft Azure, including cloud concepts, Azure services, pricing, security, and compliance.

Microsoft Azure Administration (AZ-104)

Build the skills needed to manage Azure users, storage, virtual machines, networks, and cloud resources.

Administering Windows Server Hybrid (AZ-800)

Learn how to manage Windows Server environments across on-premises, hybrid, and Azure-connected systems.

Configuring Windows Server Hybrid (AZ-801)

Learn how to configure, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot Windows Server hybrid infrastructure.

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Learn the basics of AWS cloud services, cloud concepts, pricing, security, and core AWS tools.

Virtualization

Understand how virtual machines and virtual environments are created, managed, and used to improve IT infrastructure.

Networking

For network operations and communications roles.

Cisco CCNA​

Build networking skills around IP connectivity, network access, security basics, automation, and troubleshooting.

CompTIA Network+

Learn how computer networks are built, connected, secured, and troubleshot in real workplace environments.

CompTIA Security+

Understand the core principles of cybersecurity, including threats, risk management, secure systems, and basic incident response.

A Straightforward Way to Equip Your Team

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Tell us about your team
Share your team size, roles and goals.
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Get a recommended path
We map bundles or full-library access to the roles and certifications your people need.
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Receive pricing and documentation
We provide volume pricing and any documentation your purchasing process requires.
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Integrate or host
We connect to your LMS, or host access for you.
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Start and track
Your team trains on their own schedule, and administrators track progress and certification readiness.

A Straightforward Way to Equip Your Team

Tell us about your team

Share your team size, roles, and learning goals.

Get a recommended path

Get a customized training plan and certification recommendations.

Receive pricing and documentation

Get volume pricing and purchasing documentation quickly.

Integrate or host

Connect to your LMS or train on ours.

Start and track

Track learner progress and certification readiness easily.

One Platform, Everything You Need to Get Certified

Hands-on virtual labs

Practice on real environments, not just slides.

Self-paced and online

Train from anywhere, on your own schedule.

Affordable access

Full-library subscription, single-course licenses, and volume pricing, whether you need military IT training for one person or a whole unit.

Everything in one place

Video, written lessons, labs and practice exams, with no extra textbooks.

Official CompTIA Partner

Ask about exam voucher discount codes for CompTIA courses.

Platform Features

Government IT Training Platform Capabilities

Certification aligned training programs

Hands on virtual labs

Structured learning paths

Reporting across teams and departments

Frequently Asked Questions

How do agencies buy IT training for government employees?
We offer volume pricing, full-library access and LMS integration. Contact us and we will tailor pricing for IT training for government employees and work with your purchasing process.
Yes. Our cybersecurity pathway runs from Security+ through CySA+ and PenTest+ up to SecurityX, all mapped to DoD 8140 cybersecurity work roles, which makes it well suited as cyber security training for government employees and teams.
For most people entering IT, Security+ is the single most valuable starting point, since it is the most widely recognized baseline credential across DoD work roles. An advisor can map a path for your specific roles.
Ascend’s courses are built around the CompTIA, Cisco and Microsoft government IT certifications recognized under DoD 8140. Earning these credentials supports qualification, though the specific work role and proficiency level determine which certifications apply.
Yes. Courses are fully online and self-paced, so learning fits around duties and schedules.
Many service members fund military IT training through Credentialing Assistance or COOL. Eligibility, annual limits and approved providers depend on your branch and current policy, so contact us and we will help you talk through your options.
The GI Bill can reimburse fees for approved certification exams, while coverage of a training program depends on separate VA approval. Check with your VA education counselor, and ask us about your situation.

Ready to Start?

Agencies and teams: request volume pricing for IT training for government employees and we will map a plan to your roles. Individuals: talk to us about the right military IT training path for your career.