Students can earn credit for the IT certifications / examinations that are valid at the time of enrollment if the student has completed them within the past 3 years.
Please note: Certification and examination credits outlined below may be updated periodically due to academic revision and curricular alignment. All credits are awarded on an individual student basis.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (Exam AZ-900) | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT227: Cloud Infrastructure Administration IT303: Virtualization and Cloud Security IT306: Cloud Services Management |
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 or DP-203) | 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, 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 (retiring 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 |
CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) (retired 2/24/2020) | 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 |
Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure | IN205: Routing and Switching I IN206: Routing and Switching II |
Cisco CCIE Security | IT5L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective (five credits) |
CompTIA A+ | IT190: Information Technology Concepts IT332: Principles of Information Systems Architecture |
CompTIA Data+ | IT5L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
CompTIA IT Fundamentals | IT190: Information Technology Concepts |
CompTIA Linux+ | IT275: Linux Systems Administration |
CompTIA Network+ | IT273: Networking Concepts IT530: Computer Networks |
CompTIA Security+ | IT286: Network Security Concepts IT540: Management of Information Security |
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+ |
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 |
(ISC)² SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner | 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) |
IN200: Data Governance—Policy and Ethics IN301: Securing Data IT104: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT190: Information Technology Concepts (waiver) IT273: Networking Concepts IT277: Certified Information Systems Security Professional I IT279: Certified Information Systems Security Professional II IT286: Network Security Concepts IT410: Certified Information Systems Security Professional III IN505: Security for Analytics |
ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) - CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) | IT104: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT190: Information Technology Concepts IT277: CISSP I IT279: CISSP II IT286: Network Security Concepts IT410: CISSP III IT484: Cybersecurity Policies IT504: Managing Information Technology in a Business Environment IN505: Security for Analytics IT537: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT540: Management of Information 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 IT484: Cybersecurity Policies IT504: Managing Information Technology in a Business Environment IT537: Introduction to Cybersecurity IT540: Management of Information 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 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 |
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) | IT537: Introduction to Cybersecurity |
GIAC: GAWN (Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
GIAC: GCFA (Certified Forensic Analyst) | IT550: Computer Forensics and Investigations |
GIAC: GCFE (Certified Forensic Examiner) | IT550: Computer Forensics and Investigations |
GIAC: GCLD (Cloud Security Essentials) | IT545: Wireless, Mobile, and Cloud Security |
GIAC: GCPN (Cloud Penetration Tester) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
GIAC GCTI (Cyber Threat Intelligence) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
GIAC: GDAT (Defending Advanced Threats) | IT542: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense |
GIAC GCED (Certified Enterprise Defender) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
GIAC GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
GIAC: GMOB (Mobile Device Security Analyst) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
GIAC: GNFA (Network Forensic Analyst) | IT540: Management of Information Security |
GIAC: GPEN (Penetration Tester) | IT542: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense |
GIAC: GSLC (Security Leadership) | IT540: Management of Information Security |
GIAC: GSOM (Security Operations Manager) | IT540: Management of Information Security |
GIAC GSEC (Security Essentials) | IT4.5G: Graduate-Level Information Technology Elective |
GIAC: GXPN (Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester) | IT542: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense |
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 Administration |
Linux Essentials and/or LPC-1 (Linux Professional Institute) | IT275: Linux Systems Administration |
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 or Oracle Database 12c: Advanced Administration 1Z0-063 |
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 | IN253: Software Development Concepts Using JavaScript and PHP |
W3Schools: Javascript Certification | IN253: Software Development Concepts Using JavaScript and PHP |
CompTIA: Cloud Essentials | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing |
CompTIA: Cloud + | IT222: Introduction to Cloud Computing IT273: Networking Concepts |
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 | IT519: AWS Academy Cloud Operations |
AWS Certified Data Analytics—Specialty | IN518: AWS Academy Data Analytics Lab |
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 |
AWS Cloud Practitioner—Foundational | IN515: AWS Academy Cloud Foundations |
(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 |
CertNexus - Certified AI Practitioner (CAIP) | IT400: Ethics in Cybersecurity |
CertNexus - Certified Data Science Practitioner (CDSP) | IN303: Data Mining and Data Warehousing |
CertNexus - Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CEET) | IN200: Data Governance - Policy and Ethics |
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 | IN220: Help Desk I IN221: Help Desk II IN222: Help Desk III |
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 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 |
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 |
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: 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 |
Oracle: Database SQL Exam 1Z0-071 or Oracle Database 12c: Advanced Administration 1Z0-063 | IT526: SQL Query Design |
Python Institute PCEP Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer | IT3L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective |
IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate (Coursera) | IT12L: Lower-Level Information Technology Elective IT3U: Upper-Level Information Technology Elective |