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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.
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AI Skills Fundamentals Certificate – School of Technology
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills Fundamentals Certificate will...
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills Fundamentals Certificate will prepare you to demonstrate foundational concepts and build job-ready skills in fields like operations, finance, customer service, and more.
- 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 prompting and data analysis. It can also help those with no technical background begin to build vocational identity for a long-term career in their industry.
Business Intelligence Certificate – School of Technology
The Business Intelligence Certificate will prepare you to leverage...
The Business Intelligence Certificate will prepare you to leverage data-focused expertise in your day-to-day responsibilities and give yourself a competitive edge for job security or professional growth.
- Time: 4 months from start to finish.
- Cost: $2,295 for the certificate.
- Courses: 3 courses total in this program.
This certificate program is tailored for professionals in various industries who want to become more data-driven or who want to pursue data-focused roles. 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.
Data Analytics Skills Certificate – School of Technology
The Data Analytics Skills Certificate will prepare you to demonstrate...
The Data Analytics Skills Certificate will prepare you to demonstrate foundational analytics concepts and build job-ready skills in fields like data analysis, data visualization, SQL, Python and Excel .
- 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.
Data Engineering Professional Certificate - School of Technology
The Data Engineering Professional Certificate equips professionals with...
The Data Engineering Professional Certificate equips professionals with the essential technical competencies to process, store, and analyze massive datasets across cloud environments.
- 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.
Java Developer Certificate – School of Technology
The Java Developer Certificate helps students gain a critical foundation...
The Java Developer Certificate helps students gain a critical foundation in databases, Java, SQL, and other areas that are crucial for success in the field.
- 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.
Front End Web Developer– School of Technology
The Front End Web Developer Certificate equips learners with the skills...
The Front End Web Developer Certificate equips learners with the skills necessary to create responsive, visually appealing, and functional websites.
- 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.
ServiceNow Application Developer Certificate - School of Technology
Learn more about ServiceNow technologies and how your expertise on the...
Learn more about ServiceNow technologies and how your expertise on the platform can benefit your organization, and your career.
- 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.
About WGU IT Certificates
3–6 Courses
IT certificates at WGU consist of 3–6 courses that are career-focused, geared to help you take the next step in your education and career. Boost your résumé and upskill to stay competitive in today's job market.
3–7 Months
You will have access to the certificate courses for 3–7 months and most students complete their certificates in that time. Work at your own pace and move through the courses as quickly as you can master the materials.
$499–$3,500 Tuition
Certificate programs at WGU are competitively priced, $499–$3,500 depending on the certificate you choose and its complexity. There are no additional fees that you will have to pay for this certificate.
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. Whether you're advancing in your current role or looking to pivot in a new direction, WGU can help.
Full Suite of Support Services
WGU has experience serving learners from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds. Our instructions, coaching, tutoring, and career resources will help you complete your certificate and reach your goals.
Timing Made for You
You can read materials, watch videos, and complete assignments and tests whenever is convenient for your schedule. School should fit into your life, not the other way around.
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Getting an IT certificate is a smart investment in your future.
In just a few months, you can equip yourself with the skills you need to either launch a new career or step ahead in your current role.
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