The certs I need to prove my skills are included in my degree.

Lay the groundwork for the computing breakthroughs that will enable tomorrow's technologies. Utilize your previous college courses or IT experience to help you complete your degree faster.

• Time: 60% of graduates in similar programs finish within 24 months.
  
• Tuition: $4,085 per 6-month term.
• Courses: 37 total courses in this program.

You'll have the opportunity to earn these certifications:

• Linux Essentials
  
• Axelos ITIL Foundation
  

You can also accelerate your program and complete both a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Computer Science together, requiring less courses overall and saving you time and money. Learn more about this option.

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

• Artifical Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning
• Logic
• Architecture and systems
• Data structures
• Computer theory
• Version Control
• Linux

• Time: 60% of graduates finish within 29 months.
• Tuition: $4,365 per 6-month term.
• Courses: 34 total courses in this program.

Certifications included in this program at no extra cost include:

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) - Associate of (ISC)2 designation
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) - Associate of (ISC)2 designation
  
• ITIL® Foundation Certification
  
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA+)
• CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional
• CompTIA Network Security Professional
• CompTIA PenTest+
• CompTIA Project+
• CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Security Analytics Professional

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

• Secure Systems Analysis & Design
• Data Management
• Web and Cloud Security
• Hacking Countermeasures and Techniques
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response

• Time: 63% of graduates finish within 37 months.
  
• Transfer: Your previous college coursework and existing certifications may waive course requirements, helping you finish even faster.
• Tuition: $4,085 per 6-month term.
• Courses: 37 total courses in this program.
• 3 Tracks: Choose between a multi-cloud, AWS, or Azure focused track to learn specific software specialties.

Certifications at no extra cost, including:

• Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Amazon AWS SysOps Administration–Associate
• Azure Fundamentals
• Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
• LPI Linux Essentials
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Cloud+
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Project+

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

• Scripting and Automation
• Managing Cloud Security
• Development
• Applications
• Ongoing maintenance and security

• Time: 61% of graduates finish similar programs within 36 months.
• Tuition: $3,835 per 6-month term.
• Courses: 34 or 37 courses in this program depending on focus area
• Two focus areas: Students can choose between a Cisco or general program, allowing them to learn and gain experience in their chosen specialty.

Certifications:

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Project+
• CompTIA Cloud+
• ITIL®*^ Foundation Certification
• LPI Linux Foundations

The Cisco program also includes: 

• Cisco CCNA
• Cisco DevNet
• Cisco CyberOps

The general program  also includes: 

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (Stacked)
• CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (Stacked)
• CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional (Stacked)
• CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (Stacked)

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

• Network engineering
• Network operations
• Security management skills

This program will help you develop strong skills in network design, network operations, and security management.

• Time: 62% of graduates finish within 36 months.
• Tuition and fees: $3,835 per 6-month term.
• Courses: 39 total courses in this program.

Certifications in this program at no additional cost include:

• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• CompTIA Data+
• CompTIA Project+
• Udacity Nanodegree—a unique, highly recognized credential designed to prepare you for a career in data science
• MSI Change Management (Optional Certification)
• Certiprof Design Thinking Professional Certificate (Optional Certification)

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

• Data management
• Data wrangling
• Statistical analysis
• Visualization
• Leadership and management 
• Model deployment & storytelling

• Time: 60% of graduates finish similar programs within 35 months.
• Tuition: $4,085 per 6-month term.
• Courses: 36 or 38 total courses in this program depending on your track.

Certifications included in this program at no additional cost are:

• CompTIA Project +
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner 
• ITIL®1 Foundation Certification

You can also accelerate your program and complete both a B.S. in Software Engineering and an M.S. in Software Engineering together, requiring less courses overall and saving you time and money. Learn more about this option.

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

• Scripting and programming
• Web development
• Mobile application development 
• User experience design
• Software quality assurance

• Time: 61% of graduates finish within 39 months.
• Tuition: $3,725 per 6-month term.
• Courses: 36 total courses in this program.

Certifications included in this program at no additional cost:

• CompTIA A+ 
• CompTIA Network+ 
• CompTIA Security+ 
• CompTIA Project+ 
• CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
• CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist 
• Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner
• ITIL®*^ Foundation Certification
• LPI Linux Essentials

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

• Scripting and programming
• Networking and security
• Systems and services
• Data management
• Business of IT

• Time: Approximately 5 years.
• Tuition: $3,835 per 6-month term for the bachelor's degree; $4,040 per term for the master's portion.
• Courses: 42 total courses in this program.

Certifications included in this program at no additional cost:

• CompTIA A+ 
• CompTIA Network+ 
• CompTIA Security+ 
• CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
  
• CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist 
• Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner
• ITIL®*^ Foundation Certification
• PMI CAPM
• LPI Linux Essentials

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

• Scripting and programming
• Networking and security
• Systems and services
• Data management
• Business of IT

This program allows students to earn their bachelor's degree in IT and move directly into a master's degree in IT management, cutting down on the total number of courses to complete.

• Time: 61% of grads earned this degree in 36 months or less.
• Tuition: $4,210 per 6-month term.
• Courses: 36 total courses in this program.

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

• Medical Terminology
• Healthcare System Applications
• Health Information Law and Regulations
• Healthcare Project Management
• Data Analytics and Information Governance

This CAHIIM-accredited program makes you eligible for the RHIA exam. 

Compare with B.S. Business – Healthcare Management

• Time: 61% of graduates finish within 19 months
• Tuition: $3,755 per 6-month term
• Courses: 40 total courses in this program

Skills for your résumé you will learn in this program include: 

• Team Leadership
• Operations Management
• Communication
• Agile Project Management
• Analytical Techniques
• Information Technology

Key competencies of these online courses align with industry needs: management and leadership, networks and security, and information systems management.

• Time: 60% of students finish similar programs in 19 months.
• Tuition: $3,755 per 6-month term
• Courses: 38 total courses in this program

Skills for your résumé you will learn in this program:

• Wireframing and Prototyping
• Artificial Intelligence
• Accessible Design
• Figma Design Software
• UI/UX Research
• User Testing
• Adobe Express

This degree prepares you with relevant industry skills and experience that will help you move forward in your career.

• Time: 63% of graduates finish within 18 months.
• Tuition: $4,655 per 6-month term.
• Courses: 9 total courses in this program.

Certifications in this program at no additional cost include:

• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
• CompTIA PenTest+
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Optional Voucher
• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Optional Voucher
• (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

• Cybersecurity Strategy
• Information Assurance
• Incident Response
• Penetration Testing

The curriculum is closely aligned with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework. The program was designed in collaboration with national intelligence organizations and IT industry leaders, ensuring you'll learn emerging technologies and best practices in security governance.

• Time: 60% of graduates finish within 18 months.
• Tuition: $4,040 per 6-month term.
• Courses: 10 total courses in this program.

Included in your program—at no extra cost—is the opportunity to earn the valuable PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.

• Technology operations and integration
• Sourcing and planning
• Risks and influence
• Solutions development
• Project management

Maximize the opportunities that your IT career path has afforded you—earn your master's and keep moving up. 

• Time: 61% of graduates finish within 20 months.
• Tuition: $4,520 per 6-month term.
• Courses: 11 total courses in this program.

This program consists of three specialization areas which allow you to gain specific experience and skills that will benefit your future career. You can choose from data science, data engineering, and decision process engineering specializations to enhance your degree.

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

• Data Modeling
• Big Data
• Business Intelligence
• Data Quality
• SQL
• Python

• Time: 61% of graduates finish similar programs within 20 months.
• Tuition: $3,985 per 6-month term.
• Courses: 10 total courses in this program.

The M.S. in Computer Science at WGU has three specializations for students to choose from, giving them the opportunity to focus on an area that is meaningful for their career and life. The specializations are Computing Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, and Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. You can also accelerate your program and complete both a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Computer Science together, requiring less courses overall and saving you time and money.

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in the computer science programs include:

• Programming and Logic
• Architecture and Systems
• Data Structures
• AI
• Project Management

• Time: 61% of graduates finish similar programs within 20 months.
• Tuition: $4,085 per 6-month term.
• Courses: 10 total courses in this program.

This program features three specializations that help you focus your studies and boost your résumé with specific skills and experience. The specialization areas are AI Engineering, DevOps Engineering, and Domain Driven Design.

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program include:

• Software design
• Architecture
• Project management
• Testing
• System integration

• Time: Approximately 5 years.
• Tuition: $3,835 per 6-month term for the bachelor's degree; $4,040 per term for the master's portion.
• Courses: 42 total courses in this program.

Certifications included in this program at no additional cost:

• CompTIA A+ 
• CompTIA Network+ 
• CompTIA Security+ 
• CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
  
• CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist 
• Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner
• ITIL®*^ Foundation Certification
• PMI CAPM
• LPI Linux Essentials

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

• Scripting and programming
• Networking and security
• Systems and services
• Data management
• Business of IT

This program allows students to earn their bachelor's degree in IT and move directly into a master's degree in IT management, cutting down on the total number of courses to complete.

• Time: Graduates can finish in 12 months
• Tuition: $4,755 per 6-month term
• Courses: 11 total courses in this program

Sample careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:

• Management
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Communications
• Information Systems Security

Learn to navigate emergencies, execute strategies, and optimize systems with the competencies within this specialty MBA.

• Time: 2 months from start to finish
• Cost: $99
• Modules: 2 modules in this course

This AI course is directly focused on helping you enhance your skills in AI prompts, machine learning, NLP, and more. The skills you gain in this certificate can be directly applied to your career. 

• Time: 3 months from start to finish.
• Cost: $699 for the certificate.
• Courses: 3 courses total in this program.

This certificate program is tailored for professionals in various industries who want to harness AI to enhance efficiency, generate data-driven insights, and foster innovation within their organizations. This certificate will prepare you for the next step in your career.

This certificate can help build fundamental skills in AI, data analysis, and also help those with no technical background begin to build vocational identity for a long-term career in their industry.

• Time: 4 months from start to finish.
• Cost: $2,000 for the certificate.
• Courses: 6 courses total in this program.

This certificate is designed to help aspiring data analysts begin their journey, gain valuable experience, and add a critical credential to their résumé. You are also guaranteed admission into a WGU School of Technology degree program. All of these courses can be applied to a course in the B.S. Computer Science and B.S. Data Analytics degree programs. This certificate will prepare you for the next step in your career.

This certificate can help build fundamental skills in data analysis, and also help those with no technical background begin to build vocational identity for a long-term career in data analytics. 

• Time: 7 months from start to finish.
• Cost: $3,500 for the certificate.
• Courses: 3 courses total in this program.

This certificate program is tailored for professionals with a background in data analytics, cloud computing, or IT who want to expand their expertise and advance their career in data engineering.. This certificate will prepare you for the next step in your career.

This certificate can help advance your skills in data processing, cloud enviroments, data analytics, and more for a long-term career in their industry.

• Time: 3 months from start to finish.
• Cost: $499 for the certificate.
• Courses: 3 courses total in this program.

This certificate created with CodeSignal is designed to help aspiring web developers begin their journey, gain valuable experience, and add a critical credential to their résumé. This certificate will prepare you for the next step in your career.

This certificate can help build fundamental skills in front-end development, and also help those with no technical background begin to build vocational identity for a long-term career in IT. Learners will gain critical skills including version control, scripting, web development, JavaScript programming, and UI design. 

• Time: 18 months total
• Cost: $10,850 
• Courses: 15 courses 

WGU offers focus areas in Front End Web Development, Back End Web Development, and Web Application Deployment and Support which are perfectly designed for learners who wish to become full stack engineers or full stack developers. The courses included in this certificate are all accredited college courses and they all transfer into one of many WGU undergraduate degrees for those looking to leverage their training into a university degree.

• Time: 3 months from start to finish.
• Cost: $499 for the certificate.
• Courses: 3 courses total in this program.

This certificate is designed to help individuals who want to pursue web development gain important skills and experience, boosting their résumé right away. This program is an important step for your career.

Build your foundational skills in back end web development with a focus on SQL queries, user interface, database management, Java fundamentals and frameworks, and more.

• Time: 5 months from start to finish
• Cost: $1,500
• Courses: 3 courses total

A ServiceNow certificate helps you learn critical tech skills such as arrays, loops, and conditional statements. Developing these important skills can help you be prepared to take the next step in your career, and boost your résumé to demonstrate your abilities to employers.