DIR InfoSec Academy

The Texas InfoSec Academy launched in May 2018 to provide cybersecurity training and certification opportunities to IT professionals working in state government and higher education.

The program includes:

  • Cybersecurity certification training
  • Secure development and application security courses
  • Certification exam vouchers
  • A required On-Demand Texas Policy and Assurance course

Learning Tree delivers the training and supports day-to-day program operations.

The InfoSec Academy is available to:

  • Texas State Agencies
  • Public Institutions of Higher Education
  • Community Colleges

 

Participants must:

  • Be in a cybersecurity or related IT role
  • Receive approval from their organization’s Information Security Officer (ISO/CISO)

Step 1: Register in the InfoSec Academy portal: My Learning Tree - Sign Up

Step 2: Browse the course catalog and schedules

Step 3: Submit a request to enroll

Step 4: ISO/CISO approval

Step 5: Enrollment confirmed and access provided. Learning Tree also supports enrollment coordination and troubleshooting.

What You Get

  • Instructor-led cybersecurity training
  • Certification preparation
  • Course materials and resources
  • Exam vouchers (based on eligibility)
  • Cyber Command covers one certification course and one exam voucher per participant per fiscal year.

For Quotes and Purchase Orders, please contact:

Learning Tree Customer Service (info@LearningTree.com)
Learning Tree International

Corporate Address:
13650 Dulles Technology Drive, Suite 400
Herndon, VA 20171

Contact Phone:
888-843-8733

This Contract is part of the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program.

Program Policies and FAQs

Yes. One voucher per participant per fiscal year.

Exam vouchers timing

Individuals must request their exam within 30 days of completing their training. Must be used within validity window. No replacements if unused.

One course per fiscal year per participant.

While the Academy includes 20+ courses, Learning Tree offers a broader catalog of over 600 courses that extend beyond cybersecurity, including leadership, business skills, project management, cloud, data, and IT service management.

For quotes and purchase orders, please contact Niki Johanssen. infosecacademylms@LearningTree.com | msierra@learningtree.com | Niki_Johanssen@learningtree.com

Corporate Address: 13650 Dulles Technology Drive, Suite 400, Herndon, VA 20171.

Learning Tree for registration and troubleshooting. infosecacademylms@LearningTree.com | Niki_Johanssen@learningtree.com

ISO/CISO for approvals.

Cancellation policy

Standard Learning Tree cancellation policies apply. https://www.learningtree.com/terms-and-conditions/

May require re-enrollment and vouchers will not be replaced.

  • No-cost access to certification training
  • Standardized cybersecurity development across teams
  • Alignment with Texas cybersecurity frameworks
  • Reduced procurement burden
  • Scalable workforce training