How to register

1. Everyone with Internet access must complete the online registration form. (We do not take registrations by phone.)
2. Even if you do not want to submit your payment information online, still complete the online form. There is an option to submit Credit Card information for payment by fax OR phone once the online form is completed and you have your invoice number.
3. SANS ONLY ACCEPTS US & CANADIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASE ORDERS. If you normally use a PO, and are not part of the federal government, please see our additional PO information on the Tuition Information page.
4. You must print YOUR OWN INVOICE at the end of the online registration process, if you need one.

We recommend you register early to ensure you get your first choice of courses. An immediate e-mail confirmation is sent to you when the registration is submitted properly. If you have not received e-mail confirmation within two business days of registering, please call the SANS Registration office at 301-654-SANS(7267) . You may also contact us by e-mail at registration@sans.org.

Group Discounts

For groups of 2 or more, SANS Self Study offers discounts starting at 5% off of course fees. Please contact selfstudy@sans.org for information on group discounts. Self Study will provide you with a discount code to be used during the online registration process.

*Discounts do not apply toward the $499.00 GIAC Certification fee or shipping fees.

To register with a discount you must:

• Obtain a discount code BEFORE you register. Codes cannot be applied to your account after registration is completed.
• There is a field to enter your discount code on the online registration form.
• All group discount registrations MUST arrive in ON THE SAME DAY or the discount will NOT apply. Discounts are NOT retroactive.

***Only one discount may be used per customer per registration/order. Discounts may not overlap. If you are eligible for more than one discount, we will apply the discount of the largest percentage.

What to do once registered

Once your online registration is submitted, you will receive a copy of your invoice via email. If you do not pay online with a credit card, your invoice will be marked as unpaid. Once your payment has been made, you will receive a paid receipt via email.

Within 48 hours of payment, you will receive an email with information on how to access your course.

GIAC certification

To receive the discounted rate for the GIAC certification attempt, you must add the certification attempt when you register for your SANS training course. On the online registration form, simply choose to add the certification attempt with your course.

If you sign up for the GIAC certification attempt, the duration of access for your training and to pass the certification exams will be the same. For details on the duration of access and the discounted rate, see the table on Tuition Information page. The GIAC certification attempt may also be purchased without SANS training at a higher rate, through the GIAC Challenge program. For more information about the GIAC program and steps to certification, go to www.giac.org.

If you must substitute / cancel

Substitutions:

You may substitute another person in your place at any time prior to accessing your course by emailing registration@sans.org.

Refunds:

If you have no one to replace you, please submit your refund request in writing to registration@sans.org prior to accessing your online course materials and receiving the additional course materials that are shipped to you. Your registration fee will be returned, less a $300.00 processing fee, in the same manner in which it was paid.

No refunds will be given once you access your online course materials or receive the additional course materials that are shipped to you.