Certifications
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The PSC Information Technology department has partnered with Microsoft, CIW and CompTIA to deliver high quality training for industry certification exams including Microsoft, CIW, Prometric, and CompTIA.
IT Certifcations - Testing Center
Prairie State College is a Pearson VUE and Certiport
Industry Certification Listing
CompTIA Certification Program
Prairie State College is a proud Academy Partner of CompTIA - the voice of Information Technology.
CompTIA Skills Boost
http://skillsboost.comptia.org/
CompTIA's A+ Certification
ITNET160 - Microcomputer Hardware Repair
IT140 - Introduction to Operating Systems
CompTIA's Network+ Certification
ITNET165 - Introduction to Networking
CompTIA's i-Net+ Certification
ITWEB101 - Introduction to Web Programming
Exam Code: FC0-U51
Exam Cost: $109
CompTIA IT Fundamentals
The IT Fundamentals certification is ideal for individuals and students considering a career in IT, as well as those in allied fields that require a broad understanding of IT. CompTIA IT Fundamentals can be a stepping stone to more advanced certifications such as CompTIA A+, and with, specialized experience, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+.
Exam Codes: 220-801 & 220-802 or 220-901 & 220-902
Exam Cost: $199/each
CompTIA A+ (2 Part Exam)
The CompTIA A+ certification is the starting point for a career in IT. The exam covers maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems and printers. (This exam consists of 2 tests that equals one certification. Discounts available to current PSC Students
Exam Code: N10-006
Exam Cost: $277
CompTIA Network+
The exam covers network technologies, installation and configuration, media and topologies, management, and security. Candidate job roles include network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician and IT cable installer. Discounts available to current PSC Students.
Exam Code: SY0-401
Exam Cost: $302
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+ not only ensures that candidates will apply knowledge of security concepts, tools, and procedures to react to security incidents, it ensures that security personnel are anticipating security risks and guarding against them. Discounts available to current PSC Students.
Exam Code: SK0-003
Exam Cost: $277
CompTIA Server+
The CompTIA Server+ certification exam covers system hardware, software, storage, best practices in an IT environment, disaster recovery and troubleshooting. Although not a prerequisite, CompTIA recommends test-takers have 18 to 24 months experience in server technology, along with a CompTIA A+ certification.
Exam Code: LX0-101 & LX0-102
Exam Cost: $188/each
CompTIA Linux+ (2 Part Exam)
CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI is a high-stakes, vendor-neutral certification that validates the fundamental knowledge and skills required of junior Linux administrators.
Exam Code:VCPC510 or 550
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VMWare Certified Professional
The VMware Certified Professional – Cloud (VCP-Cloud) certification validates your ability to install, configure and administer a Cloud environment using vCloud Director and related components.
Exam Code:PW0-106
Exam Cost:$195
CWNA
The CWNA certification is the foundation level enterprise Wi-Fi certification for the CWNP Program, and CWNA is required for your CWSP and CWNE certifications. Your CWNA certification will get you started in your wireless career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully survey, install, and administer enterprise Wi-Fi networks.
Exam Code:PWO-104 or PW0-105 and PWO-204
Exam Cost: $245
CWSP
The CWSP certification is a professional level wireless LAN certification for the CWNP Program. The CWSP certification will advance your career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully secure enterprise Wi-Fi networks from hackers, no matter which brand of Wi-Fi gear your organization deploys.
Exam Code:100-101 ICND1 200-101 ICND2
Exam Cost: $150/each
Cisco CCENT (2 Part Exam) ICND1 & ICND2
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. With a CCENT, a network professional demonstrates the skills required for entry-level network support positions - the starting point for many successful careers in networking.
Exam Code:640-802 Or 220-120
Exam Cost: $295
Cisco CCNA (One Exam)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching is a certification program for entry-level network engineers that helps maximize your investment in foundational networking knowledge and increase the value of your employer's network. CCNA Routing and Switching is for Network Specialists, Network Administrators, and Network Support Engineers with 1-3 years of experience.
Exam Code:640-722 IUWNE
Exam Cost: $250
CCNA Wireless
Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA Wireless) validates associate-level knowledge and skills to configure, implement and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment. With a CCNA Wireless certification, network professionals can support a basic wireless network on a Cisco WLAN in a SMB to enterprise network.
Exam Code:640-554 INS
Exam Cost: $250
CCNA Security
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCNA Security certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats.
Exam Code:640-461 ICOMM
Exam Cost: $250
CCNA Voice
The Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA Voice) validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to administer a voice network. The Cisco CCNA Voice certification confirms that the required skill set for specialized job roles in voice technologies such as voice technologies administrator, voice engineer, and voice manager. It validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions.
Exam Code:300-101, 300-115, 300-135
Exam Cost: $250/each
CCNP Route/Switch/Troubleshoot
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) validates the ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks and work collaboratively with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless and video solutions. The CCNP certification is appropriate for those with at least one year of networking experience who are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions.
Exam Code: 312-50v8
Exam Cost: $500
Certified Ethical Hacker
The Certified Ethical Hacker class will immerse the students into a hands-on environment where they will be shown how to conduct ethical hacking. They will be exposed to an entirely different way of achieving optimal information security posture in their organization; by hacking it! They will scan, test, hack and secure their own systems.
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ATMAE - Certified in Engineering Graphics
The Certified in Engineering Graphics program is for individuals with a background in the expression of industrial design ideas through engineering graphics, including geometric construction, orthographic views, and standardized annotations. The exam is geared toward the industry standard expression of design ideas as contract documents – used within the industrial enterprise in areas such as manufacturing process planning, quality control, purchasing, and other areas of expertise.
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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional Technologist
ASME's GDTP Personnel Certification Program offers Technologist and Senior level certifications. The exam is currently to the 1994 edition of the Y14.5 standard.
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American Design Drafting - Mechanical
Professional Certification is an examination system which ADDA developed almost 20 years ago to establish a credentialing system based on an individual's competency level. The examinations are based on years of experience or training level. Examinations are available to Professionals and Students.
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CD-Mechanical
Professional Certification is an examination system which ADDA developed almost 20 years ago to establish a credentialing system based on an individual's competency level. The examinations are based on years of experience or training level. Examinations are available to Professionals and Students.
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Inventor Certified Professional
The Autodesk Certification program was developed to objectively validate the skills and knowledge of anyone—student or professional—who uses Autodesk® software. Autodesk Certification can enhance the competitive edge and reputation of organizations that adopt its use, while providing an industry-accepted credential that students and professionals can use to achieve academic success and advance their careers.
Exam Code: IC3-GS4
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IC3
IC³ gives you a clear advantage over other, lesser- prepared individuals, and whether you are competing in the classroom or the job market, IC³ moves you ahead.
Exam Code: 1D0-61A
Exam Cost: $150
CIW Internet Business Associate
The CIW Internet Business Associate course prepares you to work effectively in today's business environment. In this course, you will learn about the tasks involved in various Web Technology job roles, and you will learn the skills and technologies to perform them. The career opportunities that demand these common Web-based skills are endless.
The CIW IBA exam is included in the book cost for MIS111 The MIS111 book, online materials and certification voucher (final exam) is INCLUDED in the cost of this course. Get college credit and get certified at the same time!
Exam Code: 98-361
Exam Cost: $115
MTA Software Development Fundamentals
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a recommended entry point into IT certification and job preparation. MTA Software Development Fundamentals will test your understanding of these topics: Core Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, General Software Development, Web Applications, Desktop Applications, and Databases.
Exam Code: 98-366
Exam Cost: $115
MTA Networking Fundamentals
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a recommended entry point into IT certification and job preparation. MTA Networking Fundamentals will test your understanding of these topics: Network Infrastructures, Network Hardware, and Protocols and Services.
Exam Code: 98-349
Exam Cost: $115
MTA Windows OS Fundamentals
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a recommended entry point into IT certification and job preparation. MTA Windows OS Fundamentals will test your understanding of these topics: Operating System Configurations, Installing and Upgrading Client Systems, Managing Applications, Managing Files and Folders, Managing Devices, and Operating System Maintenance.
Exam Code: 98-364
Exam Cost: $115
MTA Database Administration Fundamentals
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a recommended entry point into IT certification and job preparation. MTA Database Administration Fundamentals will test your understanding of these topics: Core Database Concepts, Creating Database Objects, Manipulating Data, Data Storage, and Administering a Database.
Exam Code: 98-372
Exam Cost: $115
MTA HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a recommended entry point into IT certification and job preparation. MTA HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals will test your understanding of these topics: Manage the Application Life Cycle, Build the User Interface by Using HTML5, Format the User Interface by Using CSS, Code by Using JavaScript.
Exam Code: 98-375
Exam Cost: $115
MTA .NET Fundamentals
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a recommended entry point into IT certification and job preparation. MTA .Net Fundamentals will test your understanding of these topics: .NET Framework Concepts, Namespaces and Classes in the .NET Framework, .NET Code Compilation, I/O Classes in the .NET Framework, Security, .NET Languages, and Memory Management.
Exam Code: 98-363
Exam Cost: $115
MTA Web Development Fundamentals
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a recommended entry point into IT certification and job preparation. MTA Web Development Fundamentals will test your understanding of these topics: Programming Web Applications, Working with Data and Services, Troubleshooting and Debugging Web Applications, Working with Client-Side Scripting, and Configuring and Deploying Web Applications.
Exam Code: 77-418
Exam Cost: $120 (varies)
Microsoft Office Specialist Word 2013
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Microsoft Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist certification in a specific Office program.
Exam Code: 77-420
Exam Cost: $120 (varies)
Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2013
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Microsoft Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist certification in a specific Office program.
Exam Code: 77-423
Exam Cost: $120 (varies)
Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2013
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Microsoft Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist certification in a specific Office program.
Exam Code: 77-423
Exam Cost: $120 (varies)
Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint 2013
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Microsoft Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist certification in a specific Office program.
Exam Code: 77-424
Exam Cost: $120 (varies)
Microsoft Office Specialist Access 2013
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Microsoft Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist certification in a specific Office program.
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Exam Cost: $65-80 (varies)
Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop
The Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop exam validates entry-level skills in communication corresponding to Photoshop software.
Adobe conducted research to identify the foundational skills students need to effectively communicate using digital media tools. Based on feedback from educators, design professionals, businesses, and educational institutions around the world, the objectives cover entry-level skill expectations for visual communication.
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Exam Cost: $65-80 (varies)
Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver
The Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver exam validates entry-level skills in web design corresponding to Dreamweaver software.
Adobe conducted research to identify the foundational skills students need to effectively communicate using digital media tools. Based on feedback from educators, design professionals, businesses, and educational institutions around the world, the objectives cover entry-level skill expectations for web communication.
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Exam Cost: $65-80 (varies)
Interactive Media Using Adobe Flash Professional
The Interactive Media Using Adobe Flash Professional exam validates entry-level skills in rich media design corresponding to Flash Professional software.
Adobe conducted research to identify the foundational skills students need to effectively communicate using digital media tools. Based on feedback from educators, design professionals, businesses, and educational institutions around the world, the objectives cover entry-level skill expectations for rich media communication.
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Exam Cost: $65-80 (varies)
Video Communication Using Adobe Premiere Pro
The Video Communication Using Adobe Premiere Pro exam validates entry-level skills in communication corresponding to Adobe Premiere Pro software.
Adobe conducted research to identify the foundational skills students need to effectively communicate using digital media tools. Based on feedback from educators, design and video professionals, businesses, and educational institutions around the world, the objectives cover entry-level skill expectations for video communication.
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Exam Cost: $65-80 (varies)
Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
The Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator exam validates entry-level skills in graphic design and illustration corresponding to Illustrator software.
Adobe conducted research to identify the foundational skills students need to effectively communicate using digital media tools. Based on feedback from educators, design professionals, businesses, and educational institutions around the world, the objectives cover entry-level skill expectations for graphic design and illustration.
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Exam Cost: $65-80 (varies)
Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign
The Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign exam validates entry-level skills in publishing corresponding to InDesign software.
Adobe conducted research to identify the foundational skills students need to effectively communicate using digital media tools. Based on feedback from educators, design professionals, businesses, and educational institutions around the world, the objectives cover entry-level skill expectations for print and digital media publishing.
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Exam Cost: $150 (varies)
QuickBooks Certified User
Bookkeeping in the 21st Century requires more than knowledge of GAAP principles or an eye for detail—students need relevant computing skills. Intuit® QuickBooks, the industry leader in managerial accounting software for small business, provides an easy-to-understand platform for students to grasp accounting concepts while honing skills in the most prevalent bookkeeping application in small business today. Students can validate their QuickBooks knowledge by becoming an Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU).
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Exam Cost: $125-300
COMMON Business Computing Associate
CBCA is where the road to CCBCP starts. If you are a recent technology program graduate and have two years of experience, you are well on the way to being ready for the exam. A passing score signifies that COMMON attests to your professional competence, and to the knowledge and skills represented by defined tasks in the exam. As a CBCA certificate holder you will gain a distinct competitive advantage within your present organization, or, if your situation demands, the ever-growing crowd of job seekers. And, you will be on the way to the full CCBCP credential.
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Exam Cost: $245 (varies)
Java Programmer Certification: Java SE 7 Certified Programmers
Oracle's Java Programmer certification is critical to maximizing your potential and moving your Java career forward. More than 800,000 of these Java developers are using the knowledge, skills and recognition learned through Java Certifications to improve their job prospects, earn more money* and become more valuable employees.
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Exam Cost: $295 (varies)
C++ Institute Certifications
C++ Institute is recognized asthe world's leading organization to offer a high-stakes C/C++ certification programmer, allowing candidates to test at thousands of accessible and secure testing centers worldwide.
Please read and understand these terms:
Exam Sponsor - The organization who makes the exam. For example: Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA.
Testing Center - The organization that provides the exam via computer. The testing center also proctors the exams to provide a high level of security. For example: PearsonVUE and Certiport.
Exam Voucher Code - These are unique codes either given to you or purchased by you to take the exam. If you are receiving a student discount, you may receive a voucher. You will then use this voucher to register your exam online.
As you have already read, you understand the importance of industry certifications. This page will describe all of the different exams that are available today. These exams are recognized worldwide in the IT field. You can train for some of these at Prairie State College. The more certifications you earn, the more likely you'll make more money!
When reading the list below you will see links that state "Read More". These links take you directly to the website with that exam info. As you may recall, I showed this in class and it is important you check these links. Don't just read over them!