Transfer credits for your data and technology credentials
If you hold valid data and IT certifications or credentials, you may be eligible for transfer credits for any of the credentials below. Talk to your admission counselor or academic advisor for details.
Some SNHU courses include materials that can help you prepare for the corresponding certification exam. To take a certification exam, please register and make payments directly to the appropriate provider. Student discounts may be available for some exams – students should talk to their academic advisor.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner:
AWS credentials that qualify for transfer credits |
Receive credit for these SNHU courses |
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01) |
IT-476 Experiential Learning (3 credits) |
To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of receiving their AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.
How to verify your AWS (Amazon Web Services) certification
To request SNHU credits for your AWS certification, please do the following:
- Find your validation number on the bottom right of your certification
- Email the validation number to cocedocs@snhu.edu
Current SNHU students are eligible to receive a 50% discount on the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. To receive your 50% off voucher, contact SNHU associate dean and AWS certified instructor Scott Overmyer, at s.overmyer@snhu.edu.
To learn more about the exam, visit https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner/
Cisco Certification:
IT Certifications That Qualify for Transfer Credits |
Receive credit for these IT courses |
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Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP Security) |
IT-320 Network Security |
Cisco Certified Networking Associate - exam CCNA 200-125 OR (100-105 CND1 AND 200-105 ICND2) |
IT-212 Introduction to Computer Networks |
Cisco Certified Networking Associate Security (CCNA Security) - exam 210-260 |
IT-253 Computer Systems Security |
To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of passing their IT certification exam.
To verify your certification:
- Log on to the Certification Tracking System at www.cisco.com/go/certifications/login
- Click on “Transcripts”
- Select the certifications you would like to share.
- Email your certification transcript to cocedocs@snhu.edu.
- Review acceptance email and program eval to confirm credit was awarded.
CompTIA Certification:
IT Certifications That Qualify for Transfer Credits |
Receive credit for these IT courses |
Course can help you prepare for certification exam |
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CompTIA A+ |
IT-202 Computer Operating Systems |
Yes* |
CompTIA Cybersecurity (CySA+) |
IT-320 Network Security |
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CompTIA I.T. Fundamentals | IT-200 Fundamentals of Information Technology | |
CompTIA Linux+ |
IT-255 Introduction to Linux Operating Systems |
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CompTIA Network+ |
IT-212 Introduction to Computer Networks |
Yes* |
CompTIA Project+** |
QSO-340 Project Management |
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CompTIA Security+ |
IT-253 Computer Systems Security |
Yes* |
* Students have access to the course learning resources for 18 months from the date of activation, and may pursue certification by reviewing or completing any materials not covered in the course.
** Valid from 2008 to present.
To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of passing their certification exam (including CompTIA lifetime certifications). Please note that this rule does not apply to CompTIA Project+ certification, which is valid from 2008 to present.
To verify your certification:
- Log into your CompTIA certification account at https://www.certmetrics.com/comptia/.
- Visit the Create a Transcript page for instructions.
- Add cocedocs@snhu.edu into the recipient email address.
Google Certificates:
IT Credentials That Qualify for |
Receive Credit for These IT Courses |
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Google IT Support Professional Help prepare yourself for entry-level IT jobs with this Google certificate, offered through Coursera. |
Earn up to 12 credits in total:
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Google IT Automation This new beginner-level, 6-course certificate, developed by Google, is designed to provide IT professionals |
Earn up to 6 credits in total:
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Google Data Analytics Taught by Google employees, this new 8-course certificate prepares students for jobs that include junior or associate data analyst, database administrator and more. |
Earn up to 12 credits in total:
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To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of receiving their Google certificate.
To verify your Google certificate, provide a verification URL to your admission counselor or academic advisor – which you can find and share from your accomplishments page.
ISC2 Certification:
IT Certifications That Qualify for Transfer Credits |
Receive credit for these IT courses |
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Certified Information Systems Professional (CISSP) |
IT-253 Computer Systems Security |
System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) |
IT-253 Computer Systems Security |
To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of passing their IT certification exam.
To verify your certification:
Provide your admission or advising representative with your first and last name, the name of the certification, and the Certification / Designation number.
Kenzie Academy PLA
Kenzie Academy graduates from programs that began before January 2022 are eligible to receive credit for equivalent SNHU courses upon admission. (Learners enrolled in Kenzie programs that begin January 2022 and beyond will be earning SNHU credentials and will not need to apply for PLA credit.)
Credentials that qualify for transfer credits | SNHU Course Equivalency |
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Software Engineering Immersive (12mo) Program |
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Software Engineering Immersive (9mo) Program |
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Use Experience Engineering Immersive (12mo) Program |
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Front-End Engineering Immersive (6mo) Program |
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User Experience Design Immersive (6mo) Program |
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User Experience Design Part-Time (6mo) Program |
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To qualify for prior learning credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of graduating from the Kenzie Academy program.
How to receive credit at SNHU:
SNHU applicant or student should contact Kenzie’s Registrar, Tralon (Tray) Williams, at tralon@kenzie.academy, to request transcript be sent to SNHU
Microsoft Certification:
IT Credentials That Qualify for Transfer Credits |
Receive credit for these IT courses |
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Microsoft 98-381 Introduction to Programming Using Python |
IT-140 Introduction to Scripting OR CS-200 Computer Science’s Role in Industry |
To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of passing their IT certification exam.
To learn more about this Microsoft certification exam, 98-381 Introduction to Programming Using Python, visit Microsoft Learning’s certification exam page.
To validate your certificate:
Microsoft Certification exams passed and certifications earned become part of your Microsoft Certified Profession (MCP) members official transcript, which can be shared with potential employers and universities. Microsoft offers MCP members a tool called Transcript Sharing, which can be accessed from the benefits and exams dashboard.
You must create an access code and share both the access code and transcript ID with the URL to SNHU. Your admission counselor or academic advisor will use the URL and the 2 codes to view your Microsoft transcript.
MITx Certificates:
IT credentials that qualify for transfer credits |
Receive credit for these SNHU courses |
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6.00.1x Introduction to Computer Science and Programming using Python |
IT-140 (3 credits) |
18.6501x Fundamentals of Statistics + 6.00.1x Introduction to Python |
MAT-243 (3 credits) |
MicroMasters™ in Statistics and Data Science (requires successful completion of 5 courses)
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Transfer in 12 total credits, accelerating progress through SNHU’s MS Data Analytics degree with 2 foundation and 2 core courses
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To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of successfully completing their MITx course or MicroMasters™.
How to verify your MITx certificate to receive credits:
To request SNHU credits for your MITx course(s), follow these steps:
- Go to your account and view “Profile”
- Select “View My Records,” then “View Program Record”
- Choose the appropriate course, then select “Share”
- Receive the notification “Share Link to Record”
- Copy the link and send in an email to cocedocs@snhu.edu
NYUx Certificates:
NYUx credentials that qualify for transfer credits |
Receive credit for these SNHU courses |
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Computer Science Fundamentals MicroBachelors® Program (requires successful completion of 3 courses)
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Transfer in 9 total credits, saving time and money toward earning an SNHU degree.
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To qualify for transfer credits, students must purchase a Verified Certificate for each NYUx course and pass a proctored final exam. Students must also initiate their request within 3 years of successfully completing their NYUx course or MicroBachelors®.
How to verify your NYUx credential
To request SNHU credits for your WGUx course(s):
- Go to your account and choose “Profile” from the drop-down menu
- Select “View my records,” then “View program record”
- Choose the appropriate course, then select “Share”
Copy the link under “Share Link to Record” and send in an email to cocedocs@snhu.edu
Oracle Certification:
IT Certifications That Qualify for Transfer Credits |
Receive credit for these IT courses |
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Oracle Java Foundation OR successful completion of exam 1Z0-811 |
IT-140 Introduction to Scripting |
Oracle Java Associate (SE 5/6/7 or 8) OR successful completion of one of the following exams: 1Z0-808, 1Z0-803 or 1Z0-850 |
IT-145 Foundation in Application Development |
Oracle DBA Certified Associate -SQL Fundamentals (11g or 12c) OR successful completion of one of the following exams: 1Z0-051, 1Z0-061 or 1Z0-047 | DAD 220 Introduction to Structured Query Language |
Oracle DBA Certified Associate - Administration (11g or 12c) OR successful completion of one of the following exams: 1Z0-052 or 1Z0-062 | IT-235 Database Design |
Oracle DBA Certified Professional - Advanced Administration (11g or 12c) OR successful completion of one of the following exams: 1Z0-053 or 1Z0-063 | IT-349 Database Administration |
To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of passing their IT certification exam.
To verify your certification:
- Log in to your Oracle account at https://profile.oracle.com.
- Select Publish Credentials to Third Parties.
- Select the certificate(s) you'd like to have verified and enter cocedocs@snhu.edu as the email address.
Pathstream's Tableau Data Analytics Certificate:
Certificate that qualifies for transfer credits |
Receive credit for these SNHU courses |
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Pathstream’s Tableau Data Analytics Certificate |
NOTE: A total of 15 credits will be awarded |
To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of receiving their Google certificate.
To verify your Google certificate, provide a verification URL to your admission counselor or academic advisor – which you can find and share from your accomplishments page.
Salesforce Trailhead Badges:
IT Credentials That Qualify for Transfer Credits |
Receive credit for these IT courses |
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Any 100 badges plus at least 1 superbadge |
IT-476 Experiential Learning |
Additional 100 badges plus a second superbadge |
IT-476 Experiential Learning |
To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of receiving their badge.
SNHU students can earn SNHU credit for IT 476 Experiential Learning (IT elective) for completing a minimum number of Salesforce Trailhead badges (maximum of 6 credits total):
- 100 badges from any trail
- At least 1 Superbadge
Students can earn an additional 3 IT elective credits for completing an additional 100 Trailhead badges (not including the 100 already completed) and a second Superbadge. SNHU does not offer credit for any Salesforce certifications. Visit the Salesforce Trailhead page for additional details on badges and superbadges available.
To verify your certification:
Provide a Trailhead verification URL to your admission counselor or academic advisor.
SNHUx Certificates:
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a proud edX partner, sharing a commitment to accessible and affordable education. Learners with a verified certificate from an SNHU MicroBachelors course —and a proctored final exam score of 70% or higher — are eligible to receive college credit upon enrollment at SNHU.
Credentials that qualify for transfer credits |
SNHU Course Equivalency |
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SNHUx Microbachelors "Business Analytics Foundations" | |
IT-140x Scripting with Python* |
IT-140 Introduction to Scripting (3 credits) |
MAT-243x Applied Statistics with Python |
MAT-243 Applied Statistics for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) (3 credits) |
SNHUx Microbachelors "Data Management with Python and SQL" | |
IT-140x Scripting with Python* | IT-140 Introduction to Scripting (3 credits) |
DAD-220x Structured Database Environments with SQL | DAD 220 Introduction to Structured Database Environments (3 credits) |
*Students who successfully complete both Business Analytics Foundations and Data Management with Python and SQL MicroBachelors can receive credit only once for IT-140x.
To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of receiving their certificate for successfully completing their SNHUx course.
How to verify your SNHUx certificate to receive credit at SNHU:
- Log into your edX account and select “Profile”
- Select “View My Records,” then “View Program Record”
- Select “Send Learner Record” and then “Send” in the next window.
TestOut Certification:
IT Certifications That Qualify for Transfer Credits |
Receive credit for these IT courses |
Course can help you prepare for certification exam |
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TestOut Linux Pro |
IT-255 Introduction to Linux Operating Systems |
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TestOut Network Pro |
IT-212 Introduction to Computer Networks |
Yes* |
TestOut Pro PC |
IT-202 Computer Operating Systems |
Yes* |
TestOut Security Pro |
IT-253 Computer Systems Security |
Yes* |
* Students have access to the course learning resources for 18 months from the date of activation, and may pursue certification by reviewing or completing any materials not covered in the course.
To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of passing their IT certification exam.
To verify your certification:
Provide your admission or advising representative with your Candidate ID and Certificate ID, which can be found on your TestOut certificate or wallet card.
Thinkful Certificates:
Thinkful Certificates That Qualify for Transfer Credits |
Receive credit for these Data and IT courses * |
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Data Analytics (Flexible or Immersion format)
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Up to 18 credits applied to SNHU's BS Data Analytics degree * IT-140 Intro to Scripting (3) DAD-220 Intro to Structured Database Environments (3) DAT-325 Data Validation: Quality and Cleaning (3) QSO-320 Management Science Through Spreadsheets (3) IT / DAN / CSC-ELE (3) 200-499 Level COM-ELE (3) 200/300 Level |
Data Science (Flexible or Immersion format)
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Up to 12 credits + waive 2 foundation courses in SNHU's MS Data Analytics degree* DAT-510 Foundations of Data (3) DAT-520 Decision Methods and Modeling (3) DAT-640 Predictive Analytics (3) IT-ELE - Grade Level (3) 500-600 Level Waive DAT-500 Data and Information Mgmt (WV) Waive SCS-501 Foundations in Statistics (WV) |
Software Engineering (Flexible or Immersion format)
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Up to 18 credits applied to SNHU's BS Computer Science degree * IT-140 Intro to Scripting (3) T-145 Foundation in Application Development (3) CS-250 Software Development Lifecycle (3) CS-260 Data Structures and Algorithms (3) IT / DAN / CSC-ELE (3) 200-499 Level COM-ELE (3) 200/300 Level |
Bloc Web Development (8 months) |
Up to 18 credits applied to SNHU's BS Computer Science degree * IT-140 Intro to Scripting (3) T-145 Foundation in Application Development (3) CS-250 Software Development Lifecycle (3) CS-260 Data Structures and Algorithms (3) IT / DAN / CSC-ELE (3) 200-499 Level COM-ELE (3) 200/300 Level |
To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of successfully completing their Thinkful Certificate of Completion.
To verify your Thinkful certificate:
- Ask Thinkful to provide SNHU with your certificate of completion
- A Thinkful / SNHU badge will awarded and emailed to you
- When enrolling at SNHU, share your badge with your Admission Counselor in order to get credit for your Thinkful courses
Thinkful provides comprehensive, skills-based training in data analytics, data science, software engineering and web development. Prior Learning Assessment credits allow students to accelerate their degree program with job-ready skills from Thinkful.
Thinkful's programs are available in Flex or Immersion formats;
- Flex format: graduate in 6 months (approx. 25-30 hours / week)
- Immersion format: graduate in 5 months (approx. 50-60 hours / week)
* SNHU degree programs are suggestions; credits are available for the specified courses if found in other degree programs, or if a student has elective space for the additional credits.
Udacity Nanodegrees:
IT Certifications That Qualify for Transfer Credits |
Receive credit for these IT courses |
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AI Programming with Python Nanodegree |
IT-140 OR CS-110 plus 3 free elective credits (up to 6 credits total) |
Android Basics by Google Nanodegree |
6 Computer Science major elective credits AND 6 free elective credits (up to 12 credits total) |
Introduction to Programming Nanodegree |
6 Computer Science major elective credits AND 6 free elective credits (up to 12 credits total) |
6 Computer Science major elective credits AND 6 free elective credits (up to 12 credits total) |
To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 3 years of receiving their nanodegree.
For students in the following degree programs, up to 12 credits can be applied against major elective requirements (NOTE: If major elective requirements have been met, they can also be applied against free elective credit requirements):
- BS Computer Science
- BS Data Analytics
- BS Information Technologies
For all other undergraduate degree programs, the 12 credits can be applied as free elective credits.
Udacity nanodegrees provide comprehensive, in-depth study into topical areas relevant to computer science. Prior Learning Assessment credits for select Udacity experiences will give students the opportunity to supplement their degree program with industry-relevant subject matter—and potentially save money along the way.
To verify your certification:
If you are a current or future student who has completed your requirements, please send your validation URL to your advisor or admission counselor.
Unity Certifications:
- Unity Certified Programmer (PLA.CT.0032) – Students demonstrate that they can create a game UI, script user-interactions, integrate visual and audio assets, implement application state logic, simulate physics, debug code and optimize performance. (Required prerequisite: Unity Certified Associate)
- Unity Certified Expert Gameplay Programmer (PLA.CT.00031) – for game industry professionals who have the equivalent of several years’ experience as a gameplay programmer, game scripter, game engineer or level designer.
Game Certifications That Qualify for Transfer Credits |
Receive credit for these SNHU courses |
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Unity Certified Programmer + Unity Certified Associate |
GAM-380 Game Experiential Learning (3 credits) |
Unity Certified Expert Gameplay Programmer |
GAM-380 Game Experiential Learning (3 credits) |
SNHU students can earn SNHU credit for GAM-380 Game Experiential Learning up to 2 times, for a maximum of 6 credits total.
To qualify for transfer credits, students must initiate their request within 2 years of passing their certification exam.
To verify your certification:
- Log into your account on www.youracclaim.com
- Select the badge you'd like to share
- At the top of the page, select the blue "Share" button
- You will be brought to the “Share Badge” screen where you can find different tabs
- Select the Email tab and send to cocedocs@snhu.edu to share your badge
WGUx Certificates:
WGUx credentials that qualify for transfer credits |
Receive credit for these SNHU courses |
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Introduction to Information Technology MicroBachelors® Program (requires successful completion of 3 courses)
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Transfer in 9 total credits, saving time and money toward earning an SNHU degree.
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To qualify for transfer credits, students must purchase a Verified Certificate for each WGUx course and pass a proctored final exam. Students must also initiate their request within 3 years of successfully completing their MITx course or MicroBachelors®.
How to verify your WGUx credential:
To request SNHU credits for your WGUx course(s):
- Go to your account and choose “Profile” from the drop-down menu
- Select “View my records,” then “View program record”
- Choose the appropriate course, then select “Share”
- Copy the link under “Share Link to Record” and send in an email to cocedocs@snhu.edu