College of Information Technology

Online IT Degrees and Respected IT Certifications

The demand for talented, competent IT professionals is tremendous. WGU’s online IT degrees ideally fit today’s challenging IT world. By incorporating the latest industry recognized certifications (including CIW, CCNA, MCITP, OCP, and CompTIA), you’re assured of an education that will give you the credentials you need to get ahead.

There are no classrooms; no need to spend unnecessary time studying the concepts you already know. You have a great deal of control over your education because our competency-based approach enables you to leverage your experience and prior education to complete your program faster and for less money. Expect to work hard. The competencies are extensive and the assessments are challenging. That way you know you’ll succeed.

CNSS Certified

WGU's Information Security and Assurance program has been certified by the National Security Agency’s Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Program. This certification verifies that WGU’s courseware meets the requirements established by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) National Training Standards.

WGU is a Microsoft IT Academy Member

As a Microsoft IT Academy program member, WGU is able to offer students a world-class technology curriculum and courseware provided by Microsoft. Many (but not all) of your Microsoft courses will use this rich online learning resource which includes virtual labs that provide hands-on experience with Microsoft software to supplement your learning. The cost of certification exams is included in WGU tuition.

WGU Partners with TechAmerica

TechAmerica is the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry, representing over 1,200 companies. Employees of TechAmerica member companies are eligible to receive special benefits. Click here if your company is a TechAmerica member.