Research Guides: Computer Science: IT Certifications

Certifications and Trainings

Cisco
Including Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA), CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), and CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate) certificates
Microsoft
Google
LinkedIn Learning
You can log into LinkedIn Learning through your Chicago Public Library Card
Coursera
Note: Financial aid available is available, which are especially given to students.

Infobase Learning Cloud This link opens in a new window
Online, on demand, training site that offers over 50,000 tutorial videos on over 250 technology applications, including Microsoft and Adobe.
Topics are subdivided into very small chunks, and presented in videos of one or two minutes, so learners can easily and quickly find the training they need on specific topics. Instructors can pull videos directly into their Sakai courses.

Comptia Certifications
Comptia (Computing Technology Industry Association) provide the IT certifications for IT professional on a number of topics. Comptia offers a wide range of industry’s recognized certifications such as Comptia A+, Comptia Linux+, Comptia Security+, Comptia Server+, Comptia CDIA+, Comptia Project+ and Comptia Convergence+.
ISC2
ISC2 offers a wide range of advance security related certifications which include CISSP, ISSAP, ISSMP and SSCP for IT professionals interested in network/system securities.