The current HBSS training strategy consists of a combination of various training methodologies including: classroom, computer/web-based training, virtual training, simulation, and the use of subject matter experts via innovative collaborative technologies.

Input for these methodologies will be derived from:

• Feedback from classroom training
• VTE
• Collab sessions
• Surveys of DoD community
• SMEs
• Training stakeholders
• Best practices
• Lessons Learned
• Help desk personnel
• HBSS knowledge portal
• Real-world events
• Exercises
• Conferences and IA5 training working group meetings

For additional HBSS training information please visit the HBSS Training wiki page.

The HBSS training materials provided here cover an introduction to HBSS from a tier-level approach. Basic, system-administrator, and management-level HBSS training is currently available. Use these resources to familiarize yourself with the product and to meet training prerequisites before attending classroom training. Future training material will be focused on development of an advanced HBSS operation and director-level CBT course.

Who needs online training? 

The online HBSS course consists of 30 hours of recorded classroom lectures, product demonstrations, and interactive labs. The training experience is similar to that received by students attending onsite, face-to-face HBSS 3.0 classroom session.

Users that currently have access to the CERT Virtual Training Environment (VTE) through the DISA 8570 program also now have access to this new course. Access to the online training can be requested on the VTE site.

Once students complete the course requirements and pass the online final examination, they will receive a certificate of completion and become "HBSS Certified" as per the same standard as the on-site face- to-face course. As new supplemental HBSS content is developed, these new implementation specific demonstrations and guidelines will also be made available within the CERT VTE.

View the HBSS 3.0 VTE DEMO

HBSS VTE Browser Test

HBSS VTE Access Request

Microtraining is a training methodology that leverages subject matter experts and collaboration tools to provide informal just-in-time training to the HBSS community.

This concept was derived out of the need to:

• Develop informational methods to provide status of program to customers.
  
• Support customer feedback and questions.
• Provide categorical information conduits that allow for customer discussion and feedback.
• Openly solicit training requirements from customers.
• Develop a way to provide customer "self-help" by sharing organizational information (e.g. documents, guides, etc.).

For more information, visit the DCO Session Training Schedule
       *Previously recorded DCO Training Sessions also available.

HBSS Classroom training is currently used to train and certify individuals for HBSS deployments within their organizations.

FSO Classroom Training Portal

Classroom Overview 

Classroom Training Pre-Reqs

Register for HBSS Classes
Classroom registration begins three months prior to training date.