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Our 2026 Schedule

Enhance your CNO skills with our comprehensive catalog of courses. We offer training designed to advance military, intelligence, and government professionals to be the best in their roles. With a wide range of offerings, you can build your expertise and master the latest techniques.

Plan Your 2026 Training Path

For a complete overview of all courses, descriptions, and prerequisites for 2026, please download our official course catalog.

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CNO Programmer – Linux

10 Weeks | July 8 – Sept 11, 2026

A comprehensive, hands-on program covering core concepts, user-mode, and kernel-mode development for both Linux and Windows environments.

CNO CORE MODULE
PythonJun 9 – 11
NetworksJun 12 – 18
AssemblyJun 22 – 24
Reverse EngineeringJun 25 – Jul 1
Core CrucibleJul 2
USER MODE DEVELOPMENT MODULE
Systems ProgrammingJul 6 – 9
InternalsJul 10 – 15
CNO User ModeJul 16 – 22
Vulnerability Research & ExploitationJul 23 – 29
User Mode CrucibleJul 30 – 31
KERNEL MODE DEVELOPMENT MODULE
Kernel ModeAug 3 – 12

CNO Programmer – Windows

10 Weeks | July 20 – September 21, 2026

A comprehensive, hands-on program covering core concepts, user-mode, and kernel-mode development for both Linux and Windows environments.

CNO CORE MODULE
PythonJul 20 – 22
NetworksJul 23 – 29
AssemblyJul 30 – Aug 3
Reverse EngineeringAug 4 – 10
Core CrucibleAug 11
USER MODE DEVELOPMENT MODULE
Systems Programming12 – 17 Aug
Internals18 – 21 Aug
CNO User Mode24 – 28 Aug
Vulnerability Research & Exploitation31 AUG – 4 Sep
User Mode Crucible8 – 9 Sep
KERNEL MODE DEVELOPMENT MODULE
Kernel Mode10 – 21 Sep

CNO Programmer – Linux & Windows

10 Weeks | September 16 – November 20, 2026

A comprehensive, hands-on program covering core concepts, user-mode, and kernel-mode development for both Linux and Windows environments.

CNO CORE MODULE
Python16 – 18 Sep
Networks21 – 25 Sep
Assembly28 – 30 Sep
Reverse Engineering1 – 7 Oct
Core Crucible8 Oct
USER MODE DEVELOPMENT MODULE
Systems Programming13 – 16 Oct
Internals19 – 22 Oct
CNO User Mode23 – 29 Oct
Vulnerability Research & Exploitation30 Oct – 5 Nov
User Mode Crucible6 – 9 Nov
KERNEL MODE DEVELOPMENT MODULE
Kernel Mode10 – 20 Nov

CNO Programmer – Linux

10 Weeks | July 8 – Sept 11, 2026

A comprehensive, hands-on program covering core concepts, user-mode, and kernel-mode development for both Linux and Windows environments.

CNO CORE MODULE
PythonJun 9 – 11
NetworksJun 12 – 18
AssemblyJun 22 – 24
Reverse EngineeringJun 25 – Jul 1
Core CrucibleJul 2
USER MODE DEVELOPMENT MODULE
Systems ProgrammingJul 6 – 9
InternalsJul 10 – 15
CNO User ModeJul 16 – 22
Vulnerability Research & ExploitationJul 23 – 29
User Mode CrucibleJul 30 – 31
KERNEL MODE DEVELOPMENT MODULE
Kernel ModeAug 3 – 12

CNO Programmer – Windows

10 Weeks | July 20 – September 21, 2026

A comprehensive, hands-on program covering core concepts, user-mode, and kernel-mode development for both Linux and Windows environments.

CNO CORE MODULE
PythonJul 20 – 22
NetworksJul 23 – 29
AssemblyJul 30 – Aug 3
Reverse EngineeringAug 4 – 10
Core CrucibleAug 11
USER MODE DEVELOPMENT MODULE
Systems Programming12 – 17 Aug
Internals18 – 21 Aug
CNO User Mode24 – 28 Aug
Vulnerability Research & Exploitation31 AUG – 4 Sep
User Mode Crucible8 – 9 Sep
KERNEL MODE DEVELOPMENT MODULE
Kernel Mode10 – 21 Sep

CNO Programmer – Linux & Windows

10 Weeks | September 16 – November 20, 2026

A comprehensive, hands-on program covering core concepts, user-mode, and kernel-mode development for both Linux and Windows environments.

CNO CORE MODULE
Python16 – 18 Sep
Networks21 – 25 Sep
Assembly28 – 30 Sep
Reverse Engineering1 – 7 Oct
Core Crucible8 Oct
USER MODE DEVELOPMENT MODULE
Systems Programming13 – 16 Oct
Internals19 – 22 Oct
CNO User Mode23 – 29 Oct
Vulnerability Research & Exploitation30 Oct – 5 Nov
User Mode Crucible6 – 9 Nov
KERNEL MODE DEVELOPMENT MODULE
Kernel Mode10 – 20 Nov

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Intro to ACTP

A foundational course introducing the core concepts and tools used throughout the Advanced Cyber Training Program.

Jan 5-9 (Virtual) or Self-Paced Learn more

Advanced Vulnerability Research

Dive deep into advanced techniques for discovering and analyzing software vulnerabilities.

Mar 23-27, Jun 23-27, Sep 23-29 Learn more

Embedded CNO

Explore techniques for analyzing and exploiting vulnerabilities in embedded systems and IoT devices.

Jan 26-30 Learn more

Intro to ARM Assembly

Learn the fundamentals of ARM architecture and assembly language programming for mobile and embedded devices.

Available upon request Learn more

Android Programming

Develop, debug, and deploy applications for the Android mobile platform using modern tools and techniques.

Apr 13-17 Learn more

Android Internals

Gain a deep understanding of the Android operating system architecture, from the kernel to the application framework.

Apr 20-24 Learn more