IT Certifications / Examinations Approved for Transfer
Students can earn credit for the following IT certifications / examinations if they were completed within the past 3 years.
IT Certification / Examination | Purdue Global Course |
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Exams AZ-303 & AZ-304) | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT273: Networking Concepts IT278: Network Administration IT303: Virtualization and Cloud Security IT306: Cloud Services Management IT403: Advanced Cloud Security |
Microsoft Certified: Azure Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (Exams DP-200 & DP-201 | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT234: Database Concepts IT286: Network Security Concepts IT306: Cloud Services Management IT375: Windows Enterprise Administration IT403: Advanced Cloud Security IT413: Migrating Data and Applications in the Cloud |
MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist): Excel 2010, 2013, 2016 | IT153: Spreadsheet Applications |
MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist): Access 2010, 2013, 2016 | IT163: Database Concepts Using Microsoft Access |
MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate): Analyzing and Visualizing Data With Microsoft Excel (Exam 70-779) (retiring 1/30/2021) | IT153: Spreadsheet Applications |
MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate): Querying Data with Transact-SQL (Exam 70-761) | IT526: SQL Query Design |
MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) or MSCA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate): Associate level for Windows Server 2012 or 2016 (retiring 1/30/2021) | IT375: Windows Enterprise Administration |
MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist): Word 2010/2013/2016; Outlook 2010/2013/2016; PowerPoint 2010/2013/2016, and Excel 2013/2016 OR Access 2013/2016 | IT133: Microsoft Applications on Demand |
Microsoft Professional Program—Data Science | IT153: Spreadsheet Applications IT244: Python Programming |
MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate): Database Fundamentals Exam 98-364 | IT525: Database Design and Data Modeling |
CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) | IN205: Routing and Switching I |
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), including any of the following: CCDA CCNA Collaboration CCNA Data Center CCNA Routing and Switching CCNA Security CCNA Video CCNA Voice CCNA Wireless |
IN205: Routing and Switching I IN206: Routing and Switching II |
CCNP Security - Exam 350-701 SCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) | IN205: Routing and Switching I IN206: Routing and Switching II |
CompTIA A+ | IT190: Information Technology Concepts |
CompTIA Network+ | IT273: Networking Concepts IT530: Computer Networks |
CompTIA Security+ | IT286: Network Security Concepts IT540: Management of Information Security IT541: Computer and Network Security |
CompTIA Linux+ | IT275: Linux Systems Administration |
CompTIA Server+ | IT5L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
CASP (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) | IT273: Networking Concepts IT286: Network Security Concepts IT278: Network Administration IT540: Management of Information Security |
CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst) | 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 |
GIAC: GCFA (Certified Forensic Analyst) | IT374: Linux Security |
ISC2 SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner | IT286: Network Security Concepts IT540: Management of Information Security IT541: Computer and Network Security |
(ISC)²: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or Associate of CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) |
IT104: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT190: Information Technology Concepts IT277: CISSP I IT279: CISSP II IT286: Network Security Concepts IT410: CISSP III IT412: Information Systems Security IT484: Cybersecurity Policies IT504: Managing Information Technology in a Business Environment IT537: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT540: Management of Information Security IT541: Computer and Network Security IT544: Platforms, Applications, and Data Security IT591: IT Security Auditing and Assessments |
ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) - CISM (Certified Information Systems Manager) | IT104: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT190: Information Technology Concepts IT277: CISSP I IT279: CISSP II IT286: Network Security Concepts IT410: CISSP III IT412: Information Systems Security IT484: Cybersecurity Policies IT504: Managing Information Technology in a Business Environment IT537: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT540: Management of Information Security IT541: Computer and Network Security IT544: Platforms, Applications, and Data Security IT591: IT Security Auditing and Assessments |
ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) - CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) | IT104: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT190: Information Technology Concepts IT286: Network Security Concepts IT331: Technology Infrastructure IT332: Principles of Information Technology Architecture IT412: Information Systems Security IT484: Cybersecurity Policies IT504: Managing Information Technology in a Business Environment IT537: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT540: Management of Information Security IT541: Computer and Network Security IT544: Platforms, Applications, and Data Security IT591: IT Security Auditing and Assessments |
EnCase: EnCE (EnCase Certified Examiner) Students must have completed Phase 1 and 2 |
IT411: Digital Forensics |
Project Management Institute: PMP (Project Management Professional) | 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 |
CAPM (Certified Associate of Project Management) | IT301: Project Management I IT401: Project Management II |
CompTIA Project+ | IT301: Project Management I IT401: Project Management II IT511: Information Systems Project Management |
Axelos Prince2 (2-part process) | IT301: Project Management I IT401: Project Management II IT511: Information Systems Project Management |
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) | IT262: Certified Ethical Hacking I IT390: Intrusion Detection and Incident Response IT395: Certified Ethical Hacking II IT541: Computer and Network Security IT542: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense IT591: IT Security Auditing and Assessments |
CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator) | IT316: Computer Forensics IT390: Intrusion Detection and Incident Response IT411: Digital Forensics IT550: Computer Forensics and Investigations |
GCIH (Certified Incident Handler) | IT262: Certified Ethical Hacking I IT411: Digital Forensics IT542: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense |
GIAC: GCFA (Certified Forensic Analyst) | IT262: Certified Ethical Hacking I IT273: Networking Concepts IT275: Linux Systems Administration IT286: Network Security Concepts IT316: Computer Forensics IT374: Linux Systems Administration II IT375: Windows Enterprise Administration IT390: Intrusion Detection and Incident Response IT395: Certified Ethical Hacking II IT411: Digital Forensics IT412: Info Systems Security IT541: Computer and Network Security IT542: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense IT550: Computer Forensics and Investigations |
GIAC: GFNA (Network Forensic Analyst) | IT286: Network Security Concepts IT316: Computer Forensics IT390: Intrusion Detection and Incident Response IT412: Info Systems Security |
OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) | IT104: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT262: Certified Ethical Hacking I IT390: Intrusion Detection and Incident Response IT395: Certified Ethical Hacking II |
RHCSA (Redhat Certified System Administrator) | IT275: Linux Systems Administrator |
CIW JavaScript Specialist: Exams 1DO-635 or ID0-735 |
IT213: Software Development Concepts |
CIW Web Design Specialist: Exam 1D0-520 or CIW Web Foundations Associate: Exam 1D0-610 |
IT117: Website Development IT214: Foundations of Web Design IT247: Fundamentals of Web Graphics |
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 | IT526: SQL Query Design |
Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Applications Database Administrator | IT234: Database Concepts IT350: Advanced Database Concepts IT525: Database Design and Data Modeling IT526: SQL Query Design |
MCSD App Builder (C#) (retiring 1/30/2021) | 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 |
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 |
W3Schools: PHP Certificate | 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 |
W3Schools: Javascript Certification | IT213: Software Development Concepts |
CompTIA: Cloud Essentials | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing |
CompTIA: Cloud + | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT273: Networking Concepts |
AWS Certified Solutions Architect—Associate | IT213: Software Development Concepts IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT273: Networking Concepts IT278: Network Administration IT303: Virtualization and Cloud Security IT304: Application Development and Scripting in the Cloud IT306: Cloud Services Management IT403: Advanced Cloud Security IT404: Security Testing for Cloud Applications IT414: Software Development Operations in Cloud Environments |
AWS Certified Solutions Architect—Professional | IT213: Software Development Concepts IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT273: Networking Concepts IT278: Network Administration IT303: Virtualization and Cloud Security IT304: Application Development and Scripting in the Cloud IT306: Cloud Services Management IT403: Advanced Cloud Security IT404: Security Testing for Cloud Applications IT413: Migrating Data and Applications in the Cloud IT414: Software Development Operations in Cloud Environments |
AWS Certified Developer—Associate | IT213: Software Development Concepts IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT304: Application Development and Scripting in the Cloud IT414: Software Development Operations in Cloud Environments |
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator—Associate | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT273: Networking Concepts IT278: Network Administration IT303: Virtualization and Cloud Security IT306: Cloud Services Management IT413: Migrating Data and Applications in the Cloud |
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer—Professional | IT213: Software Development Concepts IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT304: Application Development and Scripting in the Cloud IT404: Security Testing for Cloud Applications IT414: Software Development Operations in Cloud Environments |
AWS Certified Security—Specialty | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT303: Virtualization and Cloud Security IT306: Cloud Services Management |
AWS Certified Advanced Networking—Specialty | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT273: Networking Concepts IT278: Network Administration IT303: Virtualization and Cloud Security IT306: Cloud Services Management IT413: Migrating Data and Applications in the Cloud |
AWS Certified Database—Specialty | IT234: Database Concepts IT350: Advanced Database Concepts IT525: Database Design and Data Modeling IT526: SQL Query Design IT413: Migrating Data and Applications in the Cloud |
AWS Certified Data Analytics—Specialty | IT234: Database Concepts IT350: Advanced Database Concepts IT525: Database Design and Data Modeling IT526: SQL Query Design IT413: Migrating Data and Applications in the Cloud |
AWS Certified Machine Learning—Specialty | 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 |
AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder—Specialty | 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 CCSP | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT303: Virtualization and Cloud Security IT403: Advanced Cloud Security IT404: Security Testing for Cloud Applications |
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Cloud (retired 2/24/2020) | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT273: Networking Concepts IT278: Network Administration |
CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) Cloud (retired 2/24/2020) | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT273: Networking Concepts IT278: Network Administration IT303: Virtualization and Cloud Security |
Google Associate Cloud Engineer | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT303: Virtualization and Cloud Security IT304: Application Development and Scripting in the Cloud IT306: Cloud Services Management IT414: Software Development Operations in Cloud Environments |
Google IT Support Professional Certificate | IT190 & IT14L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
Google/Coursera - Google IT Automation With Python Professional Certificate | IT244 & IT4L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
McAfee Institute - Certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator (CCII) | IT316: Computer Forensics |
How to Request Transcripts
Microsoft Certifications (Excluding Microsoft Office Specialist Certification)
- Contact Microsoft at 800-636-7544
- Request official transcript be sent to:
Purdue University Global
Office of the Registrar
2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
If you have taken and passed Microsoft Office Specialist (Office Specialist) certification exams, you may be eligible to receive 5 quarter credit hours toward IT133: Microsoft Applications on Demand.
In order to receive credit, you must have passed all four of the following Microsoft Office exams:
- Word
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Excel OR Access
The Office Specialist certification is offered at the specialist, master specialist, and expert specialist levels, and is currently available in these Microsoft Office versions: 2010, 2013, and 2016.
Online Authorization of MOS Certification
- Log in to your account at www.certiport.com.
- Check the box at the top of the page to authorize an external party to view your certification.
- Click on "My Transcripts" in the top left corner.
- Under View Mode, select "Authorized View."
- On the right side, check the box labeled "Authorize Viewer."
- When prompted to enter the email address of the external party you would like to authorize, enter: document@purdueglobal.edu
- Click "Authorize."
Cisco Systems, Inc. Certifications
In order to allow third parties to verify valid certifications, previously earned certifications, and passed exams, please use the "Publish Credentials" option within the Certification Tracking System.
- Log in to Certification Tracking System at www.cisco.com/go/certifications/login.
- Click on the “Publish Credentials” link.
- Select the credentials that you would like to publish.
- Enter email address: document@purdueglobal.edu.
- Enter any message you want to include in the email to the recipient.
- Click “Preview Report” to preview the report (optional).
NOTE: The Preview Report page is watermarked "VOID - Sample Only" (the actual report sent will not have the watermark). If you want to make modifications or do not want to send the report, click “Back.” - Click “Publish Report” to publish the report.
- "Your certifications have successfully been published," will be displayed in red at the top of the page under your name and candidate ID number.
- Click on a menu bar to the left to continue.
CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) Certifications
- Log in to the CIW Candidate Information Center.
- Click on the “Publish Credentials” link in the left column.
- Check the box(es) next to the appropriate certification(s).
- Enter email address: document@purdueglobal.edu.
- Enter in any explanatory text.
- Click “Publish Report.”
Note: An e-mail message will be sent to the address supplied, with a URL and security code that can be used to verify any CIW certification status directly. Purdue University Global will see only the certifications earned and the award dates; no history of exam attempts will appear.
CompTia
If you have any questions about the process described below, please contact the CompTIA Customer Service Department at questions@comptia.org or call 630-678-8300 (option 5).
Log in to your CompTIA account. If you are a first-time user, you must first create an account. Click the "First-Time Users" link on the right side and complete the account registration form.
You will need the following information from your CompTIA exam score report:
- CompTIA Career ID Registration ID
- Test Date
- Test Center ID
If you do not have a copy of your score report, please contact the test delivery provider that you used to take your exam. They will either mail you a copy of your score report or email the information to you. Learn about the process to obtain your transcript information.
VUE: 877-551-7587 (Toll Free)
Prometric: 800-776-4276 (Toll Free)
Once you log in to your record, publish your certification(s) to Purdue Global by clicking on the "Publish Credentials" tab in the lower left portion of the screen.
Enter the information requested, using document@purdueglobal.edu as the email to receive the verification.
CompTIA will send your credential verification directly to the Purdue Global Office of the Registrar.
EC Council Certifications
For EC Council certifications, you will need to make a request for your certification information to be issued to Purdue Global.
Please contact EC Council support to request a 3rd Party Information Release. Complete the third-party information release documentation, indicating document@purdueglobal.edu as the recipient, and return the form to EC Council. EC Council will then release your certification information to Purdue Global.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
You can send a transcript of your certifications from your AWS Certification Account to Purdue Global, through the “Share My Transcript” option. Select “Create New Transcript” and select which certifications you would like to send. After doing so, please choose the option to send your transcript to an email address and enter document@purdueglobal.edu as the recipient.
Nontranscript Certifications
Web Portal Verification
In order to receive credit for the following certifications, you will need to submit a completed copy of the IT Certification Verification form to document@purdueglobal.edu or fax to 800-582-9261.
- (ISC)² Certifications
- ISACA Certifications
- GIAC Certifications
- PMI Certifications
- AXELOS Certifications
Digital Badge Verification
In order to receive credit for the following certifications, you will need to submit a completed copy of the IT Certification Verification form and digital badge to document@purdueglobal.edu.
- Oracle Certifications
- W3Schools Certifications
- Google Certifications
Verification Letter From Organization
In order to receive credit for the following certifications, you will need to submit a completed copy of the IT Certification Verification form to the certifying organization, and have them return the form and verification of the certification earned to document@purdueglobal.edu.
- Guidance Software Certifications
- IEEE Certifications
- Offensive Security