WGU COLLEGE OF IT
Certificate Programs
Take the Next Step in Your Career
Are you ready to take a step forward in your career? Certificate programs at WGU can help you get experience and knowledge that is critical for your career growth. Career-focused coursework that you can do on your time, at your pace, allows you to take the next step in a way that works for you.
Learn more about the IT certificates you can earn at WGU.
Prepare to be a Full Stack Engineer with These Certificates
Technology
Front End Web Development Certificate – School of Technology
The Front End Web Development Certificate equips learners with the skills...
The Front End Web Development Certificate equips learners with the skills necessary to create responsive, visually appealing, and functional websites.
- Time: 6 months from start to finish.
- Cost: $3,950 for the certificate.
- Courses: 6 courses total in this program.
This certificate is designed to help aspiring web developers 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. 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.
Technology
Back End Web Development Certificate – School of Technology
The Back End Web Development Certificate helps students gain a critical...
The Back End Web Development Certificate helps students gain a critical foundation in databases, Java, SQL, and other areas that are crucial for success in the field.
- Time: 6 months from start to finish.
- Cost: $3,950 for the certificate.
- Courses: 5 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. In this program you will take courses that move directly into a School of Technology bachelor's degree at WGU, where you are guaranteed admission after completing your certificate. 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.
Technology
Web Application Deployment and Support Certificate – School of Technology
Enhance your résumé and take a step in your educational journey with the...
Enhance your résumé and take a step in your educational journey with the help of the Web Application Deployment and Support Certificate from the School of Technology.
- Time: 5 months from start to finish.
- Cost: $2,950 for the certificate.
- Courses: 4 courses total in this program.
This certificate also offers two industry certifications, Linux Essentials and AWS Cloud, which will add extra power to your portfolio of experience. You are also guaranteed admission into a WGU School of Technology degree program. This certificate will prepare you for the next step in your career.
This program is ideal for individuals who have 3-5 years of IT experience and a basic understanding of scripting languages and SQL. Prerequisites include: Experience with either Python or Java or another high-order OO (object-oriented) programming language along with Git, experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and experience with a major DBMS (database management system) - MySQL (preferred), SQL Server, Oracle, MariaDB, etc.
Full Stack Engineering
Pursuing all three of these IT certificates at WGU help you be prepared to be a full stack engineer. Obtaining all three of the certificates is a critical step in your full stack engineering career, giving you the courses and experience in all the areas of full stack engineering. Learn more about becoming a full stack engineer with the three certificate options offered at WGU.
About WGU IT Certificates
4-6 Courses
IT certificates at WGU consist of 4-6 courses that are career-focused, geared to help you take the next step in your education and career. These courses don’t require a class at a certain time, or assignments that have certain due-dates. You work at your pace to learn and can move as quickly as you can master the material.
5-6 Months
Most students complete their certificates in 5-6 months. Tuition for these certificates is based on 5-6 month access to the courses. You can accelerate and go faster through this program if you have experience in an area or master the material more quickly.
Affordable
Certificate programs at WGU are competitively priced, $2,950 or $3,950 depending on the certificate you choose. This pricing is based on access to courses for 5-6 months and there are no additional fees that you will have to pay for this certificate. Affordable certificates are critical to helping you take the next step in your career.
Why WGU IT Certificates?
Industry Relevant
WGU certificates focus on industry-relevant concepts and learning to ensure that the areas of focus will translate directly into your career. This also means that your courses can transfer to a bachelor's degree in software engineering, giving you needed skills and credentials for the next step in your education or in your career.
Affordable
Coding bootcamps average around $12,000 to $15,000 for a certificate, and a bachelor's degree in software engineering can cost more than $24,000. WGU certificates are designed to be affordable so students don't have to break the bank in order to get critical experiences and credentials that will boost their résumé. Dive into full stack engineering without spending a fortune.
Timing Made for You
While many bootcamps and programs require in-person classes or set lecture times, WGU certificates are 100% online, 100% on your time. You are able to read material, watch videos, and complete assignments and tests whenever it is convenient for you and your schedule. This allows full-time employees, parents, and every individual to ensure that school fits into their life, not the other way around.
