IT Certifications and Exams Approved for Transfer
Students can earn credit for prior learning from information technology certifications and examinations. Credentials must be current or have been completed within the past 5 years. Older certifications and examinations may qualify for open elective transfer credit.
Please note: Certification and examination credits outlined below reflect the most recent version of certifications reviewed, and may be updated periodically due to academic revision and curricular alignment. All credits are awarded on an individual student basis, and may differ based on the requirements of a student’s program or the date of the certification’s award.
How to Submit Your Credential for Evaluation
The Purdue Global Office of the Registrar must receive or obtain an official verification of a completed exam or certification in order to evaluate it for potential credit. Acceptable documentation includes authorized certifications, exam results, and badges that are submitted directly to the university from an approved issuer. Students may also use the Purdue Global IT Certification Verification form to provide the university with information to directly validate their credential, when other documentation is not available or sufficient. Students should contact their advisor for more information.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect—Associate | IN516: AWS Academy Cloud Architecting |
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect—Professional | IN516: AWS Academy Cloud Architecting |
| AWS Certified Developer—Associate | IN517: AWS Academy Cloud Developing |
| AWS Certified SysOps Administrator—Associate | IN519: AWS Academy Cloud Operations |
| AWS Certified Data Analytics—Specialty | IN518: AWS Academy Data Analytics Lab |
| AWS Cloud Practitioner—Foundational | IN515: AWS Academy Cloud Foundations |
Axelos
| Axelos Prince2
Students must have completed Phase 1 and 2 |
IT301: Project Management I IT401: Project Management II IT511: Information Systems Project Management |
Certification Partners — Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW)
| JavaScript Specialist: Exams 1DO-635 or ID0-735 | IT213: Software Development Concepts |
| Web Design Specialist: Exam 1D0-520 | IT117: Website Development |
| Web Foundations Associate: Exam 1D0-610 | IT214: Foundations of Web Design |
CertNexus
| Certified AI Practitioner (CAIP) | IT400: Ethics in Cybersecurity |
| Certified Data Science Practitioner (CDSP) | IN303: Data Mining and Data Warehousing |
| Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CEET) | IN200: Data Governance - Policy and Ethics |
Cisco Systems, Inc.
| CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) | IN205: Routing and Switching I IN206: Routing and Switching II |
| CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) Security | IN205: Routing and Switching I IN206: Routing and Switching II |
| CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) Enterprise Infrastructure | IN205: Routing and Switching I IN206: Routing and Switching II |
| CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) Security | IT5L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
CompTIA
| CompTIA A+ | IT190: Information Technology Concepts IT332: Principles of Information Systems Architecture |
| CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT306: Cloud Services Management |
| CompTIA Cloud+ | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing |
| CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) | IT262: Certified Ethical Hacking I IT286: Network Security Concepts IT390: Intrusion Detection and Incident Response IT395: Certified Ethical Hacking II IT542: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense |
| CompTIA Data+ | IT5L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
| CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ | IT190: Information Technology Concepts |
| CompTIA Linux+ | IT275: Linux Systems Administration |
| CompTIA Network+ | IT190: Information Technology Concepts |
| CompTIA PenTest+ | IT5L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
| CompTIA Project+ | IT301: Project Management I IT401: Project Management II IT511: Information Systems Project Management |
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CompTIA Security X (or CASP) |
IT273: Networking Concepts IT286: Network Security Concepts IT278: Network Administration IT540: Management of Information Security |
| CompTIA Security+ | IT286: Network Security Concepts IT540: Management of Information Security |
| CompTIA Server+ | IT5L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
| CompTIA Stackable Certification: IT Operations Specialist (CIOS) | See A+ and Network+ |
| CompTIA Stackable Certification: Network Infrastructure Professional (CNIP) | See Network+ and Server+ |
| CompTIA Stackable Certification: Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS) | See A+, Network+, and Security+ |
EC-Council
| Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) | IT262: Certified Ethical Hacking I IT374: Linux Security IT390: Intrusion Detection and Incident Response IT395: Certified Ethical Hacking II IT542: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense IT591: IT Security Auditing and Assessments |
| Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) | IT316: Computer Forensics IT390: Intrusion Detection and Incident Response IT411: Digital Forensics IT550: Computer Forensics and Investigations |
Fullstack
| Fullstack - Cyber Security (part-time) | IT244: Python Programming IT273: Networking Concepts |
| Fullstack - Cyber Security (full-time) | IT244: Python Programming IT262: Certified Ethical Hacking I IT273: Networking Concepts IT275: Linux System Administration |
| Fullstack - Data Analytics (part-time or full-time) | IT153: Spreadsheet Applications IT163: Database Concepts Using Microsoft Access IT234: Database Concepts IT244: Python Programming IN302: Reporting and Visualization |
| Fullstack - DevOps | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT244: Python Programming IT273: Networking Concepts |
| Fullstack - Web Development (part-time or full-time) | IT117: Website Development IT213: Software Development Concepts IT214: Website Implementation IT232: Software Design and Development Concepts |
General Assembly
| General Assembly: Data Science Immersive | IN401: Data Curation Concepts IT5L: (5 lower-level IT elective credits) |
| General Assembly: Data Analytics Immersive | IT153: Spreadsheet Applications IN302: Reporting and Visualization |
| General Assembly: Software Engineering Immersive | IT213: Software Development Concepts IT232: Software Design and Development Concepts IT391: Advanced Software Development Including Web and Mobility |
| General Assembly: User Experience Design Immersive | IT302: Human Computer Interaction |
GIAC
| GCIH (Certified Incident Handler) | IT537: Introduction to Cybersecurity |
| GAWN (Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
| GCFA (Certified Forensic Analyst) | IT550: Computer Forensics and Investigations |
| GCFE (Certified Forensic Examiner) | IT550: Computer Forensics and Investigations |
| GCLD (Cloud Security Essentials) | IT545: Wireless, Mobile, and Cloud Security |
| GCPN (Cloud Penetration Tester) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
| GCTI (Cyber Threat Intelligence) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
| GDAT (Defending Advanced Threats) | IT542: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense |
| GCED (Certified Enterprise Defender) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
| GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
| GMOB (Mobile Device Security Analyst) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
| GNFA (Network Forensic Analyst) | IT540: Management of Information Security |
| GPEN (Penetration Tester) | IT542: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense |
| GSLC (Security Leadership) | IT540: Management of Information Security |
| GSOM (Security Operations Manager) | IT540: Management of Information Security |
| GSEC (Security Essentials) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
| GXPN (Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester) | IT542: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense |
| Google Associate Cloud Engineer | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT303: Cloud Architecture Concepts and Design IT304: Application Development and Scripting in the Cloud IT306: Cloud Services Management IT414: Software Development Operations in Cloud Environments |
| Google Cloud Cybersecurity Certificate | IN200: Data Governance — Policy and Ethics IN208: Introduction to Critical Infrastructure IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration |
| Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate | IN302: Reporting and Visualization IN406: Business Intelligence IT1.5L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective IT4.5L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
| Google Data Analytics Certificate | IN223: Data Analytics and Decision-Making IN224: Relational Databases IN225: Modifying and Sharing Data for Decision-Making IN226: Programming and Data and Ways to Share Data |
| Google IT Automation With Python Professional Certificate (Coursera) | IT244 & IT4L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
| Google IT Support Professional Certificate | IN220: Help Desk I IN221: Help Desk II IN222: Help Desk III |
| Google Project Management Certificate | MT245: Project Fundamentals and Project Initiation MT246: Project Planning and Project Execution MT247: Agile and Scrum Methodologies |
| Google UX Design Professional Certificate | IN230: Starting the User Experience (UX) Design Process IN231: Researching, Testing, and Prototyping UX Designs IN232: Creating High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes IN233: Creating a Responsive and Socially Aware Web Design |
IBM, Inc.
| IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate (Coursera) | IT12L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective IT3U: Upper-Level Information Technology Elective |
IEEE Computer Society
| IEEE Professional Software Developer or IEEE Software Engineering Master |
IT213: Software Development Concepts IT232: Software Design and Development Concepts IT350: Advanced Database Concepts IT391: Advanced Software Development Including Web and Mobility IT481: Advanced Software Development IT488: Software Product Development Using Agile |
(ISC)2
| (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) | IT286: Network Security Concepts IT540: Management of Information Security |
| (ISC)² (Certified in Cybersecurity) | IT5L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
| (ISC)²: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or Associate of CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) |
IT277: Certified Information Systems Security Professional I IT279: Certified Information Systems Security Professional II IT410: Certified Information Systems Security Professional III IT104: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT286: Network Security Concepts |
| (ISC)² CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT303: Cloud Architecture Concepts and Design IT403: Cloud Security IT404: Advanced Cloud Security |
ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)
| ISACA CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) | IN200: Data Governance — Policy and Ethics IT104: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT333: Emerging Technologies and the Future IT286: Network Security Concepts IT537: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT591: IT Security Auditing and Assessments |
| ISACA CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) | IN200: Data Governance — Policy and Ethics IT277: Certified Information Systems Security Professional I IT286: Network Security Concepts IT537: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT591: IT Security Auditing and Assessments |
| ISACA CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) | IN403: Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence IN404: Machine Learning IN405: Blockchain, Cryptography, and Hashgraph IT537: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT591: IT Security Auditing and Assessments |
Linux Professional Institute
| Linux Essentials and/or LPC-1 | IT275: Linux Systems Administration |
McAfee Institute
| Certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator (CCII) | IT316: Computer Forensics |
Microsoft
| Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Exam AZ-305) | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT273: Networking Concepts IT5L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (Exams DP-200 & DP-201 or DP-203) | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT234: Database Concepts IT286: Network Security Concepts IT306: Cloud Services Management IT375: Windows Enterprise Administration IT403: Cloud Security IT413: Migrating Data and Applications in the Cloud |
| MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist): Excel 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 | IT153: Spreadsheet Applications |
| MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist): Access 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 | IT163: Database Concepts Using Microsoft Access |
| MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate): Analyzing and Visualizing Data With Microsoft Excel (Exam 70-779) (retired 1/30/2021) | IT153: Spreadsheet Applications |
| MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate): Querying Data with Transact-SQL (Exam 70-761) (retired 1/31/2021) | IT526: SQL Query Design |
| MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) or MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate): Associate level for Windows Server 2012 or 2016 (retired 1/30/2021) | IT375: Windows Enterprise Administration |
| MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist): Word 2010/2013/2016/2019; Outlook 2010/2013/2016/2019; PowerPoint 2010/2013/2016/2019, and Excel 2013/2016/2019 OR Access 2013/2016/2019 | IT133: Microsoft Applications on Demand |
| MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate): Database Fundamentals Exam 98-364 | IT525: Database Design and Data Modeling |
Offensive Security
| Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) | IT104: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT262: Certified Ethical Hacking I IT390: Intrusion Detection and Incident Response IT395: Certified Ethical Hacking II |
OpenText + Oracle
OpenText
IT Certification / Examination | Purdue Global Course |
|---|---|
EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) Students must have completed Phase 1 and 2 | IT411: Digital Forensics |
Oracle
IT Certification / Examination | Purdue Global Course |
|---|---|
| Oracle Certified Associate (Java) | IT213: Software Development Concepts IT232: Software Design and Development Concepts |
| Oracle Certified Professional (Java) or Oracle Certified Master (Java) | IT213: Software Development Concepts IT232: Software Design and Development Concepts IT350: Advanced Database Concepts IT391: Advanced Software Development Including Web and Mobility IT481: Advanced Software Development IT488: Software Product Development Using Agile |
| Oracle: Database Foundations Exam 1Z0-006 | IT525: Database Design and Data Modeling |
| Oracle: Database SQL Exam 1Z0-071 or Oracle Database 12c: Advanced Administration 1Z0-063 | IT526: SQL Query Design |
Project Management Institute + Python Institute
Project Management Institute
IT Certification / Examination | Purdue Global Course |
|---|---|
| Project Management Professional (PMP) | IT301: Project Management I IT401: Project Management II IT511: Information Systems Project Management GM591: Strategic Project Selection and Initiation GM592: Project Planning and the Project Plan GM593: Project Execution With Monitoring and Control GM594: Project Close-Out, Ethics, and Professional Responsibilities |
| Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) | IT301: Project Management I IT401: Project Management II |
Python Institute
IT Certification / Examination | Purdue Global Course |
|---|---|
| PCEP Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer | IT3L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
RedHat + W3Schools
RedHat
IT Certification / Examination | Purdue Global Course |
|---|---|
| Redhat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) | IT275: Linux Systems Administration |
W3Schools
IT Certification / Examination | Purdue Global Course |
|---|---|
| Google Associate Cloud Engineer | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT303: Cloud Architecture Concepts and Design IT304: Application Development and Scripting in the Cloud IT306: Cloud Services Management IT414: Software Development Operations in Cloud Environments |
| Google Cloud Cybersecurity Certificate | IN200: Data Governance — Policy and Ethics IN208: Introduction to Critical Infrastructure IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration |
| Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate | IN302: Reporting and Visualization IN406: Business Intelligence IT1.5L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective IT4.5L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
| Google Data Analytics Certificate | IN223: Data Analytics and Decision-Making IN224: Relational Databases IN225: Modifying and Sharing Data for Decision-Making IN226: Programming and Data and Ways to Share Data |
| Google IT Support Professional Certificate | IN220: Help Desk I IN221: Help Desk II IN222: Help Desk III |
| Google Project Management Certificate | MT245: Project Fundamentals and Project Initiation MT246: Project Planning and Project Execution MT247: Agile and Scrum Methodologies |
| Google UX Design Professional Certificate | IN230: Starting the User Experience (UX) Design Process IN231: Researching, Testing, and Prototyping UX Designs IN232: Creating High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes IN233: Creating a Responsive and Socially Aware Web Design |