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.
Download PDFCNO 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
ACTP Q1 2027 Schedule
Jan 6 – Apr 2, 2027
BOTH WINDOWS & LINUX
CNO: CORE
Python (3 days)Jan 6(W) – Jan 8(F)
Networks (5 days)Jan 11(M) – Jan 15(F)
Assembly (4 days) *no class Jan-18Jan 19(T) – Jan 22(F)
RE + Crucible (5 days)Jan 25(M) – Jan 29(F)
USER MODE PROGRAMMING
Systems (4 days) *no class 5-FebFeb 1(M) – Feb 4(R)
Internals (3 days)Feb 8(M) – Feb 10(W)
VR/E (3 days) *no class 15-FebFeb 11(Th) – Feb 16(T)
CNO UM + Capstone (10 days)Feb 17(W) – Mar 2(T)
KERNEL MODE DEVOPS
Kernel (8 days)/GraduationMar 3(W) – Mar 12(F)
OTHER ACTP COURSES
Embedded Hardware Hacking (5 days) In-PersonMar 15(M) – Mar 19(F)
Android Series – Programming + Internals (10 days) HybridMar 22(M) – Apr 2(F)
ACTP Q2 2027 Schedule
Mar 22 – May 26, 2027
BOTH WINDOWS & LINUX
CNO: CORE
Python (3 days)Mar 22(M) – Mar 24(W)
Networks (5 days)Mar 25(Th) – Mar 31(W)
Assembly (4 days)Apr 1(Th) – Apr 6(T)
RE + Crucible (5 days) *no class 9-AprApr 7(W) – Apr 13(T)
USER MODE PROGRAMMING
Systems (4 days)Apr 15(Th) – Apr 20(T)
Internals (3 days)Apr 21(W) – Apr 23(F)
VR/E (3 days) *no class 26-AprApr 27(T) – Apr 29(Th)
CNO UM + Capstone (10 days) *no class 14-MayApr 30(F) – May 13(Th)
KERNEL MODE DEVOPS
Kernel (8 days)/GraduationMay 17(M) – May 26(W)
CNO Programmer – Learning Paths (2027 Q3)
July 12 – October 8, 2027
A modular, hands-on training program featuring foundational core modules and specialized CNO learning paths for Linux and Windows platforms.
FUNDAMENTALS MODULE
Week 1: Bits, Logic, Architecture & RE Basics
12 – 16 Jul
12 – 16 Jul
Week 2: Programming Language Basics & Networking
19 – 23 Jul
19 – 23 Jul
FOUNDATIONS MODULE (REQUIRED)
Adv. Python, Sockets, RE Tools, Debugging, AI Basics & Git
26 – 30 Jul
26 – 30 Jul
Advanced ASM & C Programming
2 – 6 Aug
2 – 6 Aug
User Mode Basics & Kernel Mode Basics
10 – 18 Aug
10 – 18 Aug
Foundations Capstone Project
19 – 24 Aug
19 – 24 Aug
SPECIALIZATION PATH: USER CNO
CNO Programming
25 – 31 Aug
25 – 31 Aug
CNO Programming II
1 – 9 Sep
1 – 9 Sep
CNO Programming Capstone
10 – 16 Sep
10 – 16 Sep
SPECIALIZATION PATH: AVRREE
Advanced Reverse Engineering
25 – 31 Aug
25 – 31 Aug
Advanced Vulnerability & Exploitation
1 – 9 Sep
1 – 9 Sep
AVRREE Capstone
10 – 16 Sep
10 – 16 Sep
SPECIALIZATION PATH: KERNEL CNO
Kernel Programming
20 – 24 Sep
20 – 24 Sep
CNO Kernel Programming II
27 Sep – 1 Oct
27 Sep – 1 Oct
SPECIALIZATION PATH: ANDROID LINUX
Android Programming
20 – 24 Sep
20 – 24 Sep
Android Internals
27 Sep – 1 Oct
27 Sep – 1 Oct
SPECIALIZATION PATH: EMBEDDED CNO
Embedded CNO (Raspberry Pi)
4 – 8 Oct
4 – 8 Oct
CNO Programmer – Learning Paths (2027 Q4)
September 13 – December 10, 2027
A modular, hands-on training program featuring foundational core modules and specialized CNO learning paths for Linux and Windows platforms.
FUNDAMENTALS MODULE
Week 1: Bits, Logic, Architecture & RE Basics
13 – 17 Sep
13 – 17 Sep
Week 2: Programming Language Basics & Networking
20 – 29 Sep
20 – 29 Sep
FOUNDATIONS MODULE (REQUIRED)
Adv. Python, Sockets, RE Tools, Debugging, AI Basics & Git
27 Sep – 7 Oct
27 Sep – 7 Oct
Advanced ASM & C Programming
4 – 8 Oct
4 – 8 Oct
User Mode Basics & Kernel Mode Basics
12 – 20 Oct
12 – 20 Oct
Foundations Capstone Project
21 – 26 Oct
21 – 26 Oct
SPECIALIZATION PATH: USER CNO
CNO Programming
27 Oct – 2 Nov
27 Oct – 2 Nov
CNO Programming II
3 – 10 Nov
3 – 10 Nov
CNO Programming Capstone
15 – 18 Nov
15 – 18 Nov
SPECIALIZATION PATH: AVRREE
Advanced Reverse Engineering
TBD
TBD
Advanced Vulnerability & Exploitation
TBD
TBD
AVRREE Capstone
TBD
TBD
SPECIALIZATION PATH: KERNEL CNO
Kernel Programming
29 Nov – 3 Dec
29 Nov – 3 Dec
CNO Kernel Programming II
6 – 10 Dec
6 – 10 Dec
SPECIALIZATION PATH: ANDROID LINUX
Android Programming
TBD
TBD
Android Internals
TBD
TBD
SPECIALIZATION PATH: EMBEDDED CNO
Embedded CNO (Raspberry Pi)
TBD
TBD
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
ACTP Q1 2027 Schedule
Jan 6 – Apr 2, 2027
BOTH WINDOWS & LINUX
CNO: CORE
Python (3 days)Jan 6(W) – Jan 8(F)
Networks (5 days)Jan 11(M) – Jan 15(F)
Assembly (4 days) *no class Jan-18Jan 19(T) – Jan 22(F)
RE + Crucible (5 days)Jan 25(M) – Jan 29(F)
USER MODE PROGRAMMING
Systems (4 days) *no class 5-FebFeb 1(M) – Feb 4(R)
Internals (3 days)Feb 8(M) – Feb 10(W)
VR/E (3 days) *no class 15-FebFeb 11(Th) – Feb 16(T)
CNO UM + Capstone (10 days)Feb 17(W) – Mar 2(T)
KERNEL MODE DEVOPS
Kernel (8 days)/GraduationMar 3(W) – Mar 12(F)
OTHER ACTP COURSES
Embedded Hardware Hacking (5 days) In-PersonMar 15(M) – Mar 19(F)
Android Series – Programming + Internals (10 days) HybridMar 22(M) – Apr 2(F)
ACTP Q2 2027 Schedule
Mar 22 – May 26, 2027
BOTH WINDOWS & LINUX
CNO: CORE
Python (3 days)Mar 22(M) – Mar 24(W)
Networks (5 days)Mar 25(Th) – Mar 31(W)
Assembly (4 days)Apr 1(Th) – Apr 6(T)
RE + Crucible (5 days) *no class 9-AprApr 7(W) – Apr 13(T)
USER MODE PROGRAMMING
Systems (4 days)Apr 15(Th) – Apr 20(T)
Internals (3 days)Apr 21(W) – Apr 23(F)
VR/E (3 days) *no class 26-AprApr 27(T) – Apr 29(Th)
CNO UM + Capstone (10 days) *no class 14-MayApr 30(F) – May 13(Th)
KERNEL MODE DEVOPS
Kernel (8 days)/GraduationMay 17(M) – May 26(W)
CNO Programmer – Learning Paths (2027 Q3)
July 12 – October 8, 2027
A modular, hands-on training program featuring foundational core modules and specialized CNO learning paths for Linux and Windows platforms.
FUNDAMENTALS MODULE
Week 1: Bits, Logic, Architecture & RE Basics
12 – 16 Jul
12 – 16 Jul
Week 2: Programming Language Basics & Networking
19 – 23 Jul
19 – 23 Jul
FOUNDATIONS MODULE (REQUIRED)
Adv. Python, Sockets, RE Tools, Debugging, AI Basics & Git
26 – 30 Jul
26 – 30 Jul
Advanced ASM & C Programming
2 – 6 Aug
2 – 6 Aug
User Mode Basics & Kernel Mode Basics
10 – 18 Aug
10 – 18 Aug
Foundations Capstone Project
19 – 24 Aug
19 – 24 Aug
SPECIALIZATION PATH: USER CNO
CNO Programming
25 – 31 Aug
25 – 31 Aug
CNO Programming II
1 – 9 Sep
1 – 9 Sep
CNO Programming Capstone
10 – 16 Sep
10 – 16 Sep
SPECIALIZATION PATH: AVRREE
Advanced Reverse Engineering
25 – 31 Aug
25 – 31 Aug
Advanced Vulnerability & Exploitation
1 – 9 Sep
1 – 9 Sep
AVRREE Capstone
10 – 16 Sep
10 – 16 Sep
SPECIALIZATION PATH: KERNEL CNO
Kernel Programming
20 – 24 Sep
20 – 24 Sep
CNO Kernel Programming II
27 Sep – 1 Oct
27 Sep – 1 Oct
SPECIALIZATION PATH: ANDROID LINUX
Android Programming
20 – 24 Sep
20 – 24 Sep
Android Internals
27 Sep – 1 Oct
27 Sep – 1 Oct
SPECIALIZATION PATH: EMBEDDED CNO
Embedded CNO (Raspberry Pi)
4 – 8 Oct
4 – 8 Oct
CNO Programmer – Learning Paths (2027 Q4)
September 13 – December 10, 2027
A modular, hands-on training program featuring foundational core modules and specialized CNO learning paths for Linux and Windows platforms.
FUNDAMENTALS MODULE
Week 1: Bits, Logic, Architecture & RE Basics
13 – 17 Sep
13 – 17 Sep
Week 2: Programming Language Basics & Networking
20 – 29 Sep
20 – 29 Sep
FOUNDATIONS MODULE (REQUIRED)
Adv. Python, Sockets, RE Tools, Debugging, AI Basics & Git
27 Sep – 7 Oct
27 Sep – 7 Oct
Advanced ASM & C Programming
4 – 8 Oct
4 – 8 Oct
User Mode Basics & Kernel Mode Basics
12 – 20 Oct
12 – 20 Oct
Foundations Capstone Project
21 – 26 Oct
21 – 26 Oct
SPECIALIZATION PATH: USER CNO
CNO Programming
27 Oct – 2 Nov
27 Oct – 2 Nov
CNO Programming II
3 – 10 Nov
3 – 10 Nov
CNO Programming Capstone
15 – 18 Nov
15 – 18 Nov
SPECIALIZATION PATH: AVRREE
Advanced Reverse Engineering
TBD
TBD
Advanced Vulnerability & Exploitation
TBD
TBD
AVRREE Capstone
TBD
TBD
SPECIALIZATION PATH: KERNEL CNO
Kernel Programming
29 Nov – 3 Dec
29 Nov – 3 Dec
CNO Kernel Programming II
6 – 10 Dec
6 – 10 Dec
SPECIALIZATION PATH: ANDROID LINUX
Android Programming
TBD
TBD
Android Internals
TBD
TBD
SPECIALIZATION PATH: EMBEDDED CNO
Embedded CNO (Raspberry Pi)
TBD
TBD
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