Which certs do you need to complete the BSIT?

[IceSparkle]

I was looking into the BSIT at WGU, but I'm a little confused about something. I not sure which certs need to be done to complete the degree? The degree forum wiki for WGU BSIT only has ITIL Foundations Cert, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and the CompTIA A+. Im a bit confused by the wiki degree plan because I was recently watching one of Josh Madakor's YouTube videos breaking down the degree. The certs he has listed are ITIL, AWS, A+, Project +, Network+, and LPI Linux Essentials. I'm a bit confused why the wiki degree plan doesn't list all the requirements? Thank you for any help you can send my way!

[rachel83az]

IIRC, Josh Makador is frequently wrong about his assessments. It's possible that the wiki needs an update, but I can't check on that right now. The wiki does sometimes leave out things that just don't make sense to take elsewhere. Some certificates are just cheaper to take while at WGU, for instance. The ITIL exam is nearly $400. If studied for prior to enrollment, but taken at WGU, that's a significant savings.

[MNomadic]

CompTIA A+, Net+, Sec+, Project+
AWS CCP
LPI Linux Essentials
ITIL

I got to skip ITIL with a transfer from ASU and skipped Project+ with a transfer from Sophia.

Remember the Wiki is crowd sourced so it's just people updating it with what they know and WGU programs tend to change at least every few years. Also, even if a YouTube video is 100% accurate at the time of making, changes may have occurred since then. It's always best to just get your info straight from the source.

https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/it...tions.html

https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/in...ogram.html

[IceSparkle]

CompTIA A+, Net+, Sec+, Project+
AWS CCP
LPI Linux Essentials
ITIL

I got to skip ITIL with a transfer from ASU and skipped Project+ with a transfer from Sophia.

Remember the Wiki is crowd sourced so it's just people updating it with what they know and WGU programs tend to change at least every few years. Also, even if a YouTube video is 100% accurate at the time of making, changes may have occurred since then. It's always best to just get your info straight from the source.

https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/it...tions.html

https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/in...ogram.html

Wait, what covers Project+ from Sophia? I didn't know they offered IT certs? Does Project Management cover it or something? Im trying to judge whether or not I should take these certs outside of WGU then transfer or take them at the school. My goal is to hopefully finish in a term.

[origamishuttle]

Wait, what covers Project+ from Sophia? I didn't know they offered IT certs? Does Project Management cover it or something? Im trying to judge whether or not I should take these certs outside of WGU then transfer or take them at the school. My goal is to hopefully finish in a term.

Yes, Sophia's PM course transfers to WGU, which precludes Project+ certification.

You'll want to review the WGU partners pages:
https://partners.wgu.edu/Pages/Partners.aspx
Sophia:
https://partners.wgu.edu/Pages/Single.as...062&pid=66
Study.com:
https://partners.wgu.edu/Pages/Single.as...142&pid=66
Certs, etc.:
https://partners.wgu.edu/Pages/BSIT.aspx

[MNomadic]

Yes, project management from Sophia would replace that cert/course. Project+ isn't a highly sought after cert and it happens to be a major sticking point with of the technical majors needing multiple attempts so it's worth it to transfer in Sophia's version in my opinion.