You're an IT pro. You know your stuff—but your career demands a degree and certifications if you want to advance. WGU and CIW have partnered up to help you earn both, without wasting time sitting through classes you could teach.

• Certs and a degree—a powerful combination for success: The CIW certifications you already have may transfer into your WGU IT program, and could help you earn your degree faster. Plus, as part of your WGU coursework, you'll earn additional CIW certs at no extra cost!

  Certifications included in each program

  B.S. Data Management/Data Analytics:

  • CompTIA A+ (Parts 1 and 2)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Project+
  • Oracle Database 12c: SQL Fundamentals
  • Oracle Database 12c: Installation and Administration
  • CIW Data Analyst
  • CIW Site Development Fundamentals

  B.S. Information Technology:

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Project+
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • CIW Site Development Associate
  • CIW Advanced HTML5 and CSS Specialist
  • CIW User Interface Designer

  B.S. IT–Network Administration:

  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
  • CIW Site Development Associate
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Project+

  B.S. IT–Security:

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA® Security)
  • CIW Site Development Associate
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Project+
  • CompTIA Linux+

  B.S. Software Development:

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Project+
  • CIW Site Development Associate

  B.S. Health Information Management:

  • CompTIA Project+

  M.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance:

  • EC-Council Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (EC0-350)
  • EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (EC0-349)

  M.S. Data Analytics:

  • Oracle SQL Expert Certification
  • SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 Credential
  • SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst Using SAS 9

  M.S. IT Management:

  • PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  It's a win-win and makes the question "certs or a degree?" moot.
• The respect you deserve: A degree is an achievement that comes with lasting benefits for your career

  WGU alumni shine on the job

  Happy employersHappy grads

  They're Prepared.

  

  Employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.

  They Perform.

  

  Employers rated WGU graduates' job performance as very good or excellent.

  They Wow.

  

  Employers said their WGU graduates have exceeded their expectations.

  They're Confident.

  

  Graduates said the majority of their coursework was related to their jobs.

  They're Working.

  

  Graduates are working full-time.

  They're Satisfied.

  

  Graduates said their degrees were worth the cost of their education.

  Source: 2016 Harris Poll survey of 301 employers; 2016 Harris Poll Online survey of 1,403 new college graduates nationwide compared with survey of 1,207 WGU graduates; WGU--Gallup 2016 Report

  and your bottom line

  A WGU degree pays for itself faster and adds little to no new debt.

  By providing useful information and advice on responsible borrowing before enrollment, keeping tuition low while you’re enrolled, and providing programs that lead to better jobs after graduation, WGU packs a one-two-three punch designed to keep your debt low and your return on investment quick.

  

  Recent WGU grads reported earning, on average, $12,500 more within one to two years of graduation, compared with income prior to enrollment…

  

  …and by four years after graduation, that salary increase averaged $19,100, compared with the national average of just $6,700.

  

  With an average cost of $18,000 for a bachelor’s degree, the return on investment of a WGU degree is about two years.

  Source: 2016 Harris Poll survey of 301 employers; 2016 Harris Poll Online survey of 1,403 new college graduates nationwide compared with survey of 1,207 WGU graduates; WGU--Gallup 2016 Report

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• The flexibility you need: Never log into class. Never sit through a boring lecture. You study independently and pass courses by proving what you know —as soon as you're ready.