The Q/ISP (Qualified/Information Security Professional) Certificate Program of Mastery is a vocational non-college degree certification program that identifies and certifies qualified cybersecurity professionals. The program requires completion of 520 hours of instructor-led, face-to-face training across 13 courses over a maximum of 7 years. The program includes foundational certifications (Security+, SecurityX, CISSP) and specialized courses in ethical hacking (Q/EH), security analysis (Q/SA), penetration testing (Q/PTL), network defense (Q/ND), forensics (Q/FE), Linux/UNIX security, and cloud computing security. Students must pass examinations with a minimum score of 70% and complete performance-based practicals for Q/PTL, Q/FE, and Q/ND courses. To obtain the full Q/ISP Certificate Program of Mastery designation, students must complete hands-on practicals including penetration testing workshops, three forensic investigations with executive reports from different mediums, and a network defender practical involving VM-based secure architecture with firewall, SIEM, and Snort signatures. The certification requires adherence to a professional code of ethics and maintenance through continuing professional education (CPE). Certificate holders must complete 120 CPE credits every three years (40 credits annually) through cybersecurity-related classes, presentations, publications, or professional organization service. The program aligns with DCWF work roles including System Administrator, Network Operations Specialist, and Cyber Defense Analyst. Admission requires demonstrated knowledge of TCP/IP protocols.