Welcome to TechNow! The Leader in Information Security Training & Computer Training.

The world of information security and computer training is ever changing.  The techniques and systems continue to evolve and we must stay current and diligent.  To do this, you can count on TechNow®…the leader in cybersecurity training and computer system training.

TechNow® has been training the leaders in the computer community for many years.  We provide training for students in a number of areas.  Our cybersecurity trainings include popular courses like D0D 8140, Security , CISM, CISSP, CEH,CCNA, and more.  With over 34 years of experience, we’re able to provide you with unmatched training and certification programs.

TechNow also provides a variety of other popular trainings for the computer professional including Cisco, EC-Council, CompTIA, Unix/Linux and more.

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Upcoming Events

  • PM-224: PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Prep Course
    • 05/26/2026 – 05/29/2026
    • San Antonio
  • TN-813: Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)</a>
    • 05/26/2026 – 05/29/2026
    • San Antonio
  • TN-913: Cloud Security Fundamentals
    • 05/27/2026 – 05/29/2026
    • San Antonio
  • CT-395: CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst
    • 06/01/2026 – 06/05/2026
    • San Antonio
  • RH-245: Linux System Administration I
    • 06/01/2026 – 06/05/2026
    • San Antonio
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    Course Overview:

    CT-205: A+ Certification Course provides students with the skills, knowledge and understanding that will enable them to install, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair personal computer systems.  The A+ curriculum is excellent preparation for almost any computer related career or position.  This course lays the foundation for further study in networking and programming.  Designed for the new computer professional who has support knowledge of PC hardware, but needs to expand upon that knowledge.

    Attendees to CT-205: A+ Certification Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

    Date/Time Event
    07/20/2026 - 07/24/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    CT-205: A+ Certification Course
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    10/26/2026 - 10/30/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    CT-205: A+ Certification Course
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    Duration: 5 Days

    Course Objectives:

    • Identifying, Adding & Removing System Components
    • Installation, Configuring & System Optimization
    • Diagnosing & Troubleshooting Problems
    • Power Protection & Safety Procedures
    • Motherboards, Processors & Memory
    • Printers
    • Basic Networking
    • Operating System Fundamentals
    • Installation, Configuration & Upgrade
    • Diagnosing & Troubleshooting
    • Networks

    Prerequisites:

    • None

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    Instructor comments: Very knowledgeable, very engaging.


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    Instructor comments: Instructor was wonderful, Tim explained all questions fully and was a pleasure to learn from.

    Facilities comments: Facilities were outstanding.


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    Course Overview:

    This course is 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.

    Attendees to PM-325: Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation will receive official PMI (Project Management Institute) course materials and expert instruction from an official PMI Instructor.

    TechNow Inc. is an official Authorized Training Partner of The Project Management Institute (PMI).

     

    Dates/Locations:

    Date/Time Event
    06/22/2026 - 06/26/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    PM-325: Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    09/28/2026 - 10/02/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    PM-325: Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    12/07/2026 - 12/11/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    PM-325: Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    Duration: 5 Days

    Course Objectives:

    • Project Initiation
    • Examining the Project Management Framework
    • Examining the Project Management Processes
    • Implementing Project Integration Management
    • Managing the Project Scope
    • Introducing Project Time Management
    • Introducing Project Cost Management
    • Introducing Project Quality Management
    • Introducing Project Human Resource Management
    • Introducing Project Communications Management
    • Introducing Project Risk Management
    • Introducing Project Procurement Management
    • PMP Code of Professional Conduct

    Prerequisites:

    A Bachelor’s degree & 4,500 hours of project management experience over 3 years/36 months.

    OR

    7,500 hours of project management experience over 5 years/60 months (if NO degree).

    AND

    Complete & submit the PMP certification application directly to PMI

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    Course Overview:

    PA-215: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Essentials FastTrack Training Class is a five-day course that teaches students to configure and manage the entire line of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. Through hands-on training, students learn high end skills of how to integrate Palo Alto next-generation firewalls into their network infrastructure.This is not a virtualized theoretical course.  This is hands-on, real world instruction, directly relevant to the DoD and Commercial implementations of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.

    Each student is issued a physical Palo Alto firewall and a Cisco layer 3 switch at their desk.  Real hardware per student for real experience and real skill development.  TechNow provides a very comprehensive client infrastructure that includes Windows, Linux, and multiple packet sniffer agents.

    This course sets up the foundation for the two day course PA-222: Palo Alto Networks Panorama Essentials.

    The instructor for this course has been a lead in Unix kernel development to implement firewall and intrusion detection technologies.  Additionally, the instructor has taught several security appliance products and carries several SANS, Cisco, Unix, and Windows certifications.

    Attendees to the PA-215:  Palo Alto Firewall Essentials FastTrack Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

    No Events

    Duration 5 days

    Course Objectives:  

    Students attending this foundational-level training course will gain an in-depth knowledge of how to configure and manage their Palo Alto Networks firewall, including hands-on experience in configuring the security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of the Palo Alto Networks Operating System (PAN-OS).  

    • Day 1
      • Module 0 – Introduction & Overview
      • Module 1 – Administration & Management
        • Configuration Management
        • PAN-OS & Software Updates
        • Service Route Configuration
        • Log Forwarding
        • GUI, CLI, and API
      • Module 2 – Interface Configuration
        • L2 & L3
        • Vwire
        • Tap
        • Interface Management in Security Zones
        • VLANs
        • QoS
    • Day 2
      • Module 3 – Layer 3 Configuration
        • L3 Configuration and DHCP
        • NAT
        • DNS Proxy
        • Policy Based Forwarding in
        • Introduction to IPv6
      • Module 4 – App-ID
        • App-ID Process
        • Policy Administration
      • Module 5 – Content-ID
        • Antivirus
        • Anti-spyware
        • Vulnerability
        • URL Filtering
        • File Blocking and Wildfire
        • Data Filtering
        • DoS Protection
        • Botnet
    • Day 3
      • Module 6 – VM Firewall
        • Downlaod VM Template
        • Configure ESXi
        • Configure VM
      • Module 7 – Decryption
        • SSL Inbound and Outbound
      • Module 8 – Custom Signatures
        • Defining New Application Signatures
        • Application Override
        • Custom Threat ID
    • Day 4
      • Module 9 – User-ID
        • User-ID Agent
        • Terminal Server Agent
        • XML API
        • Captive Portal
      • Module 10 – VPN and GlobalProtect
        • Psec Tunnels
        • GlobalProtect
        • Agent
        • Portal
        • Gateway
        • HIP
    • Day 5
      • Module 11 – High Availability
        • Active/Passive
        • Active/Active
      • Module 12 – Panorama
        • Device Groups & Objects
        • Shared Policy
        • Configuration Management
        • Reporting

    Prerequisites:

    This course is in no way associated with Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

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    Course Overview:

    A skills focus enables the student to better absorb the subject matter and perform successfully on the job.  This is not death by power point. The course is aligned with information assurance operators and executing hands-on labs to secure Windows systems. Lecture and labs start with quick review of Active Directory and group policy to enforce security mechanisms within the Windows architecture.  Students then gain network experience and use sniffing to help exemplify the benefit of learning wired and wireless security configurations.  PowerShell is made for SecOps/DevOps automation and students will learn to write PowerShell scripts to automate security operations and Desired State Configuration (DSC).  The course concludes with exercising real attack strategies to demonstrate the effectives of properly securing your host.

    Attendees to TN-969: Windows Security Administrator course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Date/Locations:

    No Events

    Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • Active Directory and BloodHound
    • Security Controls
    • PKI
    • Encryption
    • Wireless & Network Security and Hardening DNS
    • 802.1x and Endpoint Protection
    • Firewalls and VPN
    • PowerShell Scripting
    • JEA, DSC, Enterprise Security with PowerShell
    • Windows Attack Strategies

    Prerequisites:

    • Security+
    • Windows System Administration Skills

     

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    Instructor comments: Instructor was very knowledgeable and help more inexperienced users with concepts as well explaining in a way that can be understood.

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    User: dale.r.anderson

    Instructor comments: Instructor was well knowlegeable accross alot of domains.

    Facilities comments: Pretty good


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