At University of Maryland Global Campus, we understand that our students bring their life experiences with them when they enroll. That’s why we’re firm believers in giving you credit for what you’ve already achieved. If you’ve earned one or more industry-relevant cybersecurity certifications, we’ll review for course credit in return. By earning one of these fundamental certifications, you are demonstrating your mastery of key skills such as ethical hacking, penetration testing, systems administration, information security management, and network administration. These are skills you’ve already picked up––why not get real course credit in recognition of them?
We recognize many top cybersecurity certifications, including (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP-ENARSI), CompTIA A+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), and Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA). You can apply the credits you earn towards several UMGC online degree programs, including our bachelor’s in cybersecurity technology and bachelor’s in computer science.
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You may earn UMGC course credit for several of your certifications in multiple industries. UMGC articulates credit for certifications in industries that include accounting, cybersecurity, HR, technology, and more. Access the dropdown menu to review certifications in your business area.
How Your Certifications Equate to UMGC Course Credit
UMGC articulates specific cybersecurity certifications to UMGC course credit as follows. If you have any questions about an existing articulation, a certification with a UMGC course equivalency that is not yet determined, or a certification that does not appear on this list, please contact Student Records.
| Industry Certification | Organization Offering Certification | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Cloud Application Developer (CAD) | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | (3 Credits, CMIT 291), (3 Credits, CMIT 326), (3 Credits, CMIT 336), (3 Credits, CMIT 426), (3 Credits, CYOP 200), (3 Credits, CYOP 300), (3 Credits, CYOP 325), (3 Credits, CYOP 360), (3 Credits, CYOP 400), (3 Credits, CYOP 425), and (3 Credits, CYOP 460)¶ |
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | (3 Credits, CMIT 326) |
| AWS Certified Developer – Associate | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | CMIT 316TR (3 credits)* |
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | (3 Credits, CMIT 426) |
| Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH) | Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute (SEI) | (3 Credits, CMIT 460) |
| Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure Certification | Cisco | Graduate - CTCH 600TR (3 credits)* |
| Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure Certification | Cisco | Undergraduate - CMIT 316TR (3 credits)* |
| Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | Cisco | (3 Credits, CMIT 351) and (3 Credits, CMIT 352) |
| Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise) | Cisco | (3 Credits, CMIT 455) |
| Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP-ENARSI) | Cisco | (3 Credits, CMIT 456) |
| Cisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration Certification (CCNP-ENCOR) | Cisco | (3 Credits, CMIT 455) |
| CompTIA A+ | Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | (3 Credits, CMIT 202) |
| CompTIA Cloud+ | Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | (3 Credits, CMIT 326) |
| CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) | Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | (3 Credits, CMIT 421) |
| CompTIA Linux+ | Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | (3 Credits, CMIT 291) |
| CompTIA Network+ | Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | (3 Credits, CMIT 265) |
| CompTIA PenTest+ | Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | (3 Credits, CMIT 386) |
| CompTIA Security+ | Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | (3 Credits, CMIT 320) |
| Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) | EC-Council | (3 Credits, CMIT 321) |
| Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) | EC-Council | (3 Credits, CMIT 460) |
| Certified Network Defender (CND) | EC-Council | (3 Credits, CMIT 421)Δ |
| Certified Penetration Tester (CPENT) | EC-Council | (3 Credits, CMIT 386) |
| Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) | EC-Council | (3 Credits, CMIT 424) |
| GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | (3 Credits, DFCS 625) |
| GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | (3 Credits, CMIT 424) |
| GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | (3 Credits, CMIT 460) |
| GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | (3 Credits, CMIT 460) |
| GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | (3 Credits, CMIT 386) |
| GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | CMIT 316TR (3 credits)* |
| Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) | Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) | CMIT 116TR (3 credits)* |
| Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC) | Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) | CMIT 316TR (3 credits)* |
| Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) | Institute of Internal Auditors, The (The IIA) | CSIA 116TR (3 credits)* |
| (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) | International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 | (3 Credits, CMIT 436) |
| (ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) | International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 | (3 Credits, CMIT 320)Δ |
| Certified Governance Risk and Compliance Exam (CGRC) (formerly: Certified Authorization Professional Exam (CAP)) | International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 | CSIA 316TR (3 credits)* |
| Certified in Cybersecurity | International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 | CMIT 116TR (2 credits)* |
| IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional/US (CIPP/US) | International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) | CMIT 316TR (3 credits)* |
| ISFCE Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) | International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE) | (3 Credits, CMIT 424) |
| Linux Professional Institute Certification - Level 1 (LPIC-1) | Linux Professional Institute (LPI) | (3 Credits, CMIT 291) |
| Linux Professional Institute Certification - Level 2 (LPIC-2) | Linux Professional Institute (LPI) | CMIT 316TR (3 credits)* |
| Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (Exams MS-100 & MS-101) | Microsoft Corporation | (3 Credits, CMIT 382) and CMIT 422 |
| Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (Exam MS-900) | Microsoft Corporation | CMIT 116TR (3 credits)* |
| Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (Exams MD-100 & MD-101) | Microsoft Corporation | (3 Credits, CMIT 380) and CMIT 420 |
| Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate (Exam MS-700) | Microsoft Corporation | CMIT 116TR (3 credits)* |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (Exam AZ-104) | Microsoft Corporation | CMIT 116TR (3 credits)* |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (Exam AI-102) | Microsoft Corporation | DATA 460 |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (Exam DP-900) | Microsoft Corporation | CMIT 116TR (3 credits)* |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (Exam AZ-204) | Microsoft Corporation | CMIT 116TR (2 credits)* |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (Exam AZ-900) | Microsoft Corporation | (3 Credits, CMIT 336) |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (Exam AZ-700) | Microsoft Corporation | CMIT 316TR (3 credits)* |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Exam AZ-500) | Microsoft Corporation | CMIT 116TR (3 credits)* |
| Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Financial and Operations Functional Consultants (Exam MB-901) | Microsoft Corporation | CMIT 316TR (3 credits)* |
| Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (Exam SC-300) | Microsoft Corporation | CMIT 116TR (2 credits)* |
| Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (Exam DA-100) | Microsoft Corporation | CMTR 316TR (2 credits)* |
| Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate (Exam PL-100) | Microsoft Corporation | CMIT 116TR (2 credits)* |
| Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (Exam SC-200) | Microsoft Corporation | CMIT 116TR (3 credits)* |
| Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (Exam SC-900) | Microsoft Corporation | CMIT 316TR (3 credits)* |
| Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) | Red Hat, Inc. | (3 Credits, CMIT 388) |
* A course equivalent listed with “TR” (e.g., ACCT 116TR or ACCT 316TR) represents a non-direct equivalency in the specific discipline indicated. "116TR" signifies lower-level credit (100-299), and"316TR" signifies upper-level credit (300-499).
