ADMISSIONS
Transferable Certifications
Your Previous Certifications May Transfer as Course Credit
Below, we identify the certifications that may transfer for each IT degree program as well as B.S. Health Information Management in the Leavitt School of Health. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a general list of transferable IT certifications. These lists are for your convenience only and do not represent a special endorsement.
For transfer, certifications must have been earned within the last five years. PleaseÌýÌýto determine if your certification will also meet the prerequisite for the programs, as not all transferable certifications will meet this requirement.
NOTE: This list is subject to change.ÌýYour Enrollment Counselor will have the most current information on transferable certifications.
Find Out Which Certifications Transfer to WGU
- B.S. Cloud Computing
- B.S. Computer Science
- M.S. Computer Science
- B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
- B.S. Data Analytics
- B.S. Information Technology
- B.S. Network Engineering and Security
- B.S. Software Engineering
- B.S. & M.S. Software Engineering Bridge Program
- M.S. Software Engineering
- Accelerated Information Technology Bachelor's and Master's Degree
- B.S. Health Information Management
- M.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
- M.S. Data Analytics
- M.S. IT Management
- Selected Transferable IT Certifications
WGU Academy
- Web Application Deployment and Support
- Front End Web Development Certificate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- AWS SysOps Administrator
- AWS Cloud PractitionerÌý
- AWS DeveloperÌý
- AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
Axelos
- ±õ°Õ±õ³¢Â®1ÌýFoundation Certificate in IT Service Management, v3 or v4Ìý(2007Ìýor later)
Cisco
- CCENT
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- CCNP
- CCIE
- DevNet
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
- Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
CompTIA
- A+ or Exam 220-901 or 220-1001
- CASP+
- Cloud+
- Cloud Essentials
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- ITF+
- Linux+
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- Pentest+
- Project+
- Security+
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Coursera
- Google IT Support Professional
EC-Council
- CCISO
- ECES
- ECSS
- ECIH
- Hacking Forensics Investigator CHFI Exam (312-49)
- Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Exam (CEH) (312-50)
GIAC
- GCED
- GCFA
- GCFE
- GCIA
- GCIH
- GLEG
- GPPA
- GISF
- GSE
- GSEC
- GIAC Strategic Planning Policy
- Google IT Support Professional
- Cloud Developer
(ISC)2
- CISSP or Associate of (ISC)2 with CISSP exam passed
- CCSP or Associate of (ISC)2 with CCSP exam passedÌý
- SSCP or Associate of (ISC)2 with SSCP exam passed
Linux
- Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator
Microsoft
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Azure Administrator
- Azure Integration and Security
- Azure FUndamentals
- Azure Dev Associate
Project Management Institute (PMI)
- CAPM
- PMP
- PMI
Python Institute
- PCAP
Red Hat
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator RHCA
- Red Hat Certified Engineer RHCE
- Red Hat Certified Architect RHCA
UDacity
- Data Scientist Nano Degree
WGU Academy
- Web Application Deployment and Support
- Front End Web Development Certificate
Axelos
- ±õ°Õ±õ³¢Â®1ÌýFoundation Certificate in IT Service Management, v3 or v4Ìý(2007Ìýor later)
Cisco
- CCENT
- °ä°ä±·´¡Ìý
- CCNP
CompTIA
- CASP+
- °ä²â³§´¡+Ìý
- ITF+
- ±·±ð³Ù·É´Ç°ù°ì+Ìý
- Pentest+
- Project+
- Security+
EC-Council
- ECSS
- Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Exam (CEH) (312-50)
- CCISO
GIAC
- GCED
- GCIA
- GISF
- GSE
- GSEC
ISACA
- CISA
- CISM
- CRISC
(ISC)2
- CISSP or Associate of (ISC)2 with CISSP exam passed
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Linux
- Linux Essentials
- Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator
Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified Azure (MCA) Database Administrator Associate
Oracle
- Oracle Database Foundation
- Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate
- Oracle Linux 8 System Administrator
- Oracle Certified Associate Java SE8 Programmer
Project Management Institute (PMI)
- CAPM
- PMP
- PMI
Red Hat
- RHCA
- RHCE
- Red Hat Certified Architect
Scrum.org
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
Scrum Alliance
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
M.S. Computer Science, Computing Systems Concentration
AWS -Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
CompTIA
Linux+
LPI – Linux Professional InstituteÌý
LPIC - 1
LPIC - 2
Any LPIC - 3
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Red Hat
RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator
RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer
RHCA - Red Hat Certified Architect
M.S. Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction
CompTIA
Linux+
LPI – Linux Professional Institute
LPIC - 1
LPIC - 2
Any LPIC - 3
Red Hat
RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator
RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer
RHCA - Red Hat Certified Architect
M.S. Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
AWS Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified Machine Learning
CompTIA
Linux+
LPI – Linux Professional Institute
LPIC - 1
LPIC - 2
Any LPIC - 3
Red Hat
RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator
RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer
RHCA - Red Hat Certified Architect
WGU Academy
- Web Application Deployment and Support
- Front End Web Development
Axelos
- ±õ°Õ±õ³¢Â®1ÌýFoundation Certificate in IT Service Management, v3 or v4Ìý(2007Ìýor later)
Cisco
- CCENT
- CCNA
- CCNA: SecurityÌý
- CCNP
- CCIE
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
- Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
CompTIA
- A+ or Exam 220-901 or 220-1001
- CASP+
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- ITF+
- ±·±ð³Ù·É´Ç°ù°ì+Ìý
- Pentest+
- Project+
- Security+
- Linux+
Coursera
- Google IT Support Professional
EC-Council
- CCISO
- ECES
- ECSS
- ECIH
- Hacking Forensics Investigator CHFI Exam (312-49)
- Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Exam (CEH) (312-50)
GIAC
- GCED
- GCFA
- GCFE
- GCIA
- GPEN
- GCIH
- GLEG
- GISF
- GSE
- GSEC
ISACA
- CISA
- CISM
- CRISC
- GCEIT
(ISC)2
- CISSP or Associate of (ISC)2 with CISSP exam passed
- CCSP or Associate of (ISC)2 with CCSP exam passedÌý
- SSCP or Associate of (ISC)2 with SSCP exam passed
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Linux
- Linux Essentials
- LCFS
Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified Azure (MCA) Database Administrator Associate
Offensive Security
- OSCP
- SCE
Oracle
- Oracle Database Foundations
- Oracle Linux 8 System Administrator
Project Management Institute (PMI)
- CAPM
- PMP
- PMI
Python Institute
- PCAP
Red Hat
- RHCA
- RHCE
- Red Hat Certified Architect
UDacity
- Data Science Nano Degree
WGU Academy
- Web Application Deployment and Support
- Front End Web Development
AWS
- Cloud Practitioner
- Certified Data Analytics
Cisco
- CCENT
- °ä°ä±·´¡Ìý
- CCNP
- CCIE
CompTIA
- A+ or Exam 220-901 or 220-1001
- CASP+
- °ä²â³§´¡+Ìý
- ITF+
- ±·±ð³Ù·É´Ç°ù°ì+Ìý
- Cloud Essentials+
- Pentest+
- Project+
- Security+
EC-Council
- Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Exam (CEH) (312-50)
GIAC
- GCED
- GCIA
- GPPA
- GSE
- GSEC
Microsoft
- Azure Database Administrator Associate
- Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate
Oracle/Sun
- Oracle Database Foundation
- Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate
- Oracle Certified Associate Java SE8 Programmer
- Oracle Database 12c: Installation and Administration
Project Management Institute (PMI)
- CAPM
- PMP
Python Institute
- PCAP - Certified Associate in Python Programming
Udacity
- Data Scientist Nano Degree or Data Analysis Nano Degree
WGU Academy
- Web Application Deployment and Support
- Front End Web Development
Amazon Web Services
- Cloud Practitioner
Axelos
- ±õ°Õ±õ³¢Â®1ÌýFoundation Certificate in IT Service Management, v3 or v4Ìý(2007Ìýor later)
Cisco
- CCENT
- CCNA
- CCNA: SecurityÌý
- CCNP
- CCIE
CompTIA
- A+ or Exam 220-901 or 220-1001
- Cloud Essentials
- CASP+
- °ä²â³§´¡+Ìý
- ITF+
- Linux+
- ±·±ð³Ù·É´Ç°ù°ì+Ìý
- Pentest+
- Project+
- Security+
Coursera
- Google IT Support Professional
EC-Council
- Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Exam (CEH) (312-50)
GIAC
- GCED
- GCIA
- GPPA
- GSE
- GSEC
LPI
- Linux Essentials
- LCFS
Microsoft
- Azure Database Administrator Associate
Oracle/Sun
- Oracle Database Foundation
- Oracle Linux 8 System Administrator
Project Management Institute (PMI)
- CAPM
- PMP
- PMI
Red Hat
- RHCA
- RHCE
- RHCSA
WGU Academy
- Web Application Deployment and Support
- Front End Web Development
Axelos
- ±õ°Õ±õ³¢Â®1ÌýFoundation Certificate in IT Service Management, v3 or v4Ìý(2007Ìýor later)
Cisco
- CCENT
- CCNA
- CCNA: SecurityÌý
- CCNP
- CCIE
- DevNet
- DevNet Associate
- DevNet Expert
- DevNet Professional
Cloud Security Alliance
- Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
CompTIA
- A+ or Exam 220-901 or 220-1001
- CASP+
- Cloud Essentials
- Cloud+
- °ä²â³§´¡+Ìý
- ITF+
- Linux+
- ±·±ð³Ù·É´Ç°ù°ì+Ìý
- Pentest+
- Project+
- Security+
Coursera
- Google IT Support Professional
EC-Council
- ECES
- Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Exam (CEH) (312-50)
GIAC
- GCED
- GCIA
- GSE
- GSEC
- Cloud Developer
- Cloud Professional Certifications
(ISC)2
- CCSP or Associate of (ISC)2 with CCSP exam passed
LPI
- Linux Essentials
- LCFS
Microsoft
- Azure Database Administrator Associate
- Implmenting an Azure Data Solution
- Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure
Oracle/Sun
- Oracle Database Foundation
- Oracle Linux 8 System Administrator
Project Management Institute (PMI)
- CAPM
- PMP
- PMI
Python Institute
- PCAP - Certified Associate in Python Programming
Red Hat
- RHCA
- RHCE
- RHCSA
Udacity
- Data Analytics Nanodegree
WGU Academy
- Web Application Deployment and Support
- Front End Web Development
Amazon
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
Apple/Certiport
- App Development with Swift
Axelos
- ±õ°Õ±õ³¢Â®1ÌýFoundation Certificate in IT Service Management, v3 or v4Ìý(2007Ìýor later)
Cisco
- CCENT
- °ä°ä±·´¡Ìý
- CCNP
- CCIE
CompTIA
- A+ or Exam 220-901 or 220-1001
- CASP+
- °ä²â³§´¡+Ìý
- ITF+
- ±·±ð³Ù·É´Ç°ù°ì+Ìý
- Pentest+
- Project+
- Security+
- Cloud Essentials
Coursera
- Google IT Support Professional
EC-Council
- Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Exam (CEH) (312-50)
GIAC
- GCED
- GCIA
- GPPA
- GSE
- GSEC
Microsoft
- Azure Database Administrator Associate
Oracle/Sun
- Oracle Database Foundation
- Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate
- Oracle Certified Associate: Java SE8 Programmer
Project Management Institute (PMI)
- CAPM
- PMP
- PMI
- PMI-ACP
Python Institute
- PCAP
Scrum.org
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
Scrum Alliance
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Udacity
- Udacity Data Analysis with Python and SQL Nanodegree
- Udacity Data Scientist Nano Degree
AWS Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
Axelos
±õ°Õ±õ³¢Â®1 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, received within 3 years of student’s start date.
Certified Internet Web (CIW)
CIW User Interface Designer
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ITF+
TECH+
A+
A+ Part one exam (220-1101)
Project+
Coursera
Google IT Support Professional through Coursera
Microsoft
Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP300)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Oracle/Sun/Solaris
Oracle Database Foundations Certificate (1Z0-006)
Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate 1Z0-071
Oracle Certified Associate: Java SE 8 Programmer 1Z0-808
Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 8 Programmer
Python Institute
PCAP-31-xx - Certified Associate Python Programmer 
PCPP-32-1xx Certified professional Python Programmer Level 1 
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMP - Project Management Professional
CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
Udacity
Udacity Data Scientist Nano Degree
WAWS Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
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These apply to all three degree program concentrations.
WGU Academy
- Web Application Deployment and Support
- Front End Web Development
Amazon Web Services
- Cloud Practitioner
Axelos
- ±õ°Õ±õ³¢Â®1ÌýFoundation Certificate in IT Service Management,Ìýreceived within 3 years of student’s start date.
Cisco
- CCNA
- CCNP
- CCIE (except Collaboration). We do not accept the Collaboration specialization of this certification, but it is transferable to the BSIT program.
Certified Internet Web (CIW)
CIW Database Design Specialist
CIW Site Development Associate
CIW Advanced HTML5 and CSS Specialist
CIW User Interface Designer
CompTIA
- A+ or Exam 220-1101
- CASP+
- Cloud Essentials
- °ä²â³§´¡+Ìý
- ITF+ accepted until July 31, 2025
- Linux+
- ±·±ð³Ù·É´Ç°ù°ì+Ìý
- Pentest+
- Security+
- Security X
Coursera
- Google IT Support Professional
EC-Council
- Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Exam (CEH) (312-50)
GIAC
- GCED
- GCIA
- GSE
- GSEC
Linux Foundation
- Linux FoundationÌýCertified System Administrator (LFCS)
LPI
- Linux Essentials
- LPIC 1
- LPIC 2
- Any LPIC 3
Oracle/Sun/Solaris
- Oracle Database Foundations Certificate (1Z0-006)
Oracle Linux 8 Advanced System Administration(1Z0-106)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
- CAPM
- PMP
Red Hat
- RHCA
- RHCE
- RHCSA
Society for Technical Communication
- Certified Professional Technical Communicator
AHIMA
- CCS
- RHIT
AAPC
- CPC
- COC
- CIC
CompTIA
- Pentest+
- CySA+
- CASP+
EC-Council
- Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Exam (CEH) (312-50)
ISACA
- CISM
(ISC)2
- CISSP or Associate of (ISC)2 with CISSP exam passed
- SSCP or Associate of (ISC)2 with SSCP exam passed
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Offensive Security:
- OSCP
- OSCE
GIACÌý
- GPENÌý
- GCIH
- GSEC
Oracle/Sun
- Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate
- PMP
- CAPM
Society for Technical Communication (STC)
- CPTC – Certified Professional Technical Communicator (Foundation Level or above)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- AWS SysOps Administrator
- AWS Cloud PractitionerÌý
Apple/Certiport
- App Development with Swift
Axelos
- ±õ°Õ±õ³¢Â®1ÌýFoundation Certificate in IT Service Management, v3 or v4Ìý(2007Ìýor later)
Cisco
- CCENT
- CCNA
- CCNA SecurityÌý
- CCNP
- CCIE
- ECSS
Certified Internet Web Professional (CIW)
- CIW Advanced HTML5 and CSS3 Specialist (1DO-620)
- CIW Database Design Specialist (1D0-541)
- CIW HTML5 and CSS3 Specialist (1DO-620)
- CIW Web Design Professional (1DO-520 and 1D0-525)
- CIW Web Design Specialist (CIW 1D0-520)
- CIW User Interface Design SpecialistÌý(1DO-621)
- CIW Web Foundations Associate (1D0-610)
- CIW Web Design Professional (1DO-520 and 1D0-525)
- CIW Web Security Associate (1D0-571)
- CIW Web Security SpecialistÌý
- CIW Web Security Professional
- CIW Data Analyst Specialist
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
- Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
CompTIA
- A+ or Exam 220-901 or 220-1001
- CASP+
- Cloud+
- Cloud Essentials
- °ä²â³§´¡+Ìý
- ITF+
- Linux+
- ±·±ð³Ù·É´Ç°ù°ì+Ìý
- Pentest+
- Project+
- Security+
Coursera
- Google IT Support Professional
EC-Council
- CCISO
- ECES
- ECIH
- Hacking Forensics Investigator CHFI Exam (312-49)
- Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Exam (CEH) (312-50)
edX
- IT Career Framework Microbachelors
GIAC
- GCED
- GCFA
- GCFE
- GCIA
- GCIH
- GLEG
- GPPA
- GISF
- GSE
- GSEC
- GIAC Strategic Planning Policy
- Google Associate Android Developer
- Any Google Cloud Professional Certification: Cloud Architect, Cloud Developer, Data Engineer, Cloud DevOps Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Network Engineer, Collaboration Engineer
- IT Support Professional
IBM
- IBM Certified Database Administrator – DB2 11.1
ISACA
- CGEIT
- CISA
- CISM
- CRISC
(ISC)2
- CISSP or Associate of (ISC)2 with CISSP exam passed
- CCSP or Associate of (ISC)2 with CCSP exam passedÌý
- SSCP or Associate of (ISC)2 with SSCP exam passed
LPI
- Linux Administrator
- Linux Engineer
- Linux Enterprise
- Linux Essentials
- Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
Microsoft
- AZ-101
- AZ-103
- AZ-104
- MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration
- MCSA Server: 2012/2016
- MCSD: for Microsoft.NET
- MCPD Windows
- MCPD Enterprise
- MCPD: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications
- MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
- MCITP: Enterprise Project Management
- MCITP Server Administrator
- MCAD (Microsoft Certified Application Developer)
- Microsoft Azure Certification DP-200
- Microsoft Certified Azure (MCA) Database Administrator Associate
Offensive Security
- OSCP
- SCE
Oracle/Sun
- Oracle MySQL 5.6/5.7 Developer 1Z0-882/1Z0-888
- OCA: Oracle Certified Associate
- Oracle Certified Java Associate
- Oracle Certified Associate (OCA, Java (SE 7 or 8) Programmer
- OCA Java SE 7 Programmer (1Z0-803)
- Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 6 Programmer/Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)
- Oracle Database 12c: Installation & Administration 1Z0-062
- Oracle Database PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate 1Z0-071
- Oracle Linux
- Sun for the Java Platform: (CX-310-065 or CX-310-055 or CX-310-035)
- SCBCD Sun Certified Business Component Developer
- SCEA Sun Certified Enterprise Architect
- SCJD Sun Certified Developer
- SCJDJWS Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services
- SCMAD Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer
- SCWCD Sun Certified Web Component Developer
Project Management Institute (PMI)
- CAPM
- PMP
- ACP Agile Certified Practitioner
Python Institute
- PCAP - Certified Associate in Python Programming
Red Hat
- RHCA
- RHCE
- RHCSA
Society for Technical Communication (STC)
- CPTC or Certified Professional Technical Communicator (Foundation Level or above)
Udacity
- Data Analytics Nanodegree
- Intro to Machine Learning
VMware
- Desktop and Mobility
- Data CenterÌýVirtualization
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