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Industry Certification & License Prep
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Colorado State University Global
Undergraduate
Graduate
Industry Certification & License Prep
Emergency Management
Information Technology
Teaching and Learning
Boost your credentials, broaden your resume, and pivot after a layoff in today’s job market. CSU Global offers career-aligned courses designed to help you earn industry-recognized certifications in high-demand fields like data analytics, cybersecurity, information technology, and computer science.
With lectures, hands-on labs, and practice exams, our targeted approach
ensures you not only achieve certification but also formalize your learning and demonstrate proficiency in your field.
It’s not just about certifications and passing tests. We’re here to help you build deep understanding and confidence so you can tackle real-world challenges head-on.
We get it — you’re busy. That’s why our learning paths flex around your schedule. With CSU Global, you can upgrade your capabilities without hitting the pause button on life.
In a rapidly changing job market, staying competitive in times of uncertainty means continuously building new skills. Whether you’re exploring new career opportunities, adapting to industry shifts, or looking to advance in your current role, CSU Global is here to help.
Our career-aligned courses and industry certification prep can give you the skills needed to take the next step with confidence.
| COURSE TITLE | INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION | COURSE DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIS & DATA ANALYTICS | No testing required. These are SAS-approved courses where students earn the badge upon completion of the two required courses. | ||
| MIS445 - Statistics in Business Analytics | Tier 1 SAS Academic Badge | Explores data analysis, data production, and inference: from surveys and experiments to regression and hypothesis testing. Emphasizes predictive analysis for enterprise outcomes. | |
| MIS450 - Data Mining | Tier 1 SAS Academic Badge | Provides an overview of data mining techniques, methodologies, and practical analyses using statistical software. Aligns with recommended prep: MIS445. | |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | |||
| ITS310 - Introduction to Computer-Based Systems | CompTia A+ | Covers essential PC hardware, peripherals, and interfaces for the CompTIA A+ certification. Focuses on diagnosing, troubleshooting, and maintaining systems, with insights into peripheral connectivity. | |
| ITS315: Introduction to Networks | CompTia Network+ | Overview of computer networks, operating systems, and internet design. Prepares students for CompTIA Network+ certification, emphasizing technology professionals' roles and responsibilities. | |
| ITS350 - Information Systems and Security | Security+ | Comprehensive education in security measures, strategic planning, cryptography, and current technologies, aimed at preparing students for the CompTIA Security+ exam and effective information system protection. | |
| ITS360 - Introduction to Cyber Security and Digital Crime | CISM (ISACA) | Covers cyber security fundamentals, digital crime, risk reduction, threat assessment, incident management, preparing students for the ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification. | |
| ITS400: Information technology Project Management | Project+ | Prepares managers to develop an IT strategy that aligns business strategy with IT infrastructure for a competitive advantage. Prepares students for the CompTIA Project+ certification. | |
| ITS405: Intermediate Networking | AZ-800 | Teaches analyzing business problems, designing IT solutions, Windows Server management, Hyper-V, and Microsoft Active Directory implementation and maintenance. | |
| ITS415: Principles of Cyber Security | SSCP | Overview of cybersecurity threats, protection mechanisms, communication security, cyber forensics, and best practices. Prepares students for the SSCP (ISC2) certification. | |
| ITS420: Advanced Networking Systems | CompTIA Linux+ | Advanced network and Linux systems concepts, including networking routing, switching, and system administration skills. Prepares students for the Linux+ certification exam with practical exercises. | |
| ITS425: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | CEH (EC Council) | Teaches securing systems against cyber threats through ethical hacking and penetration testing, uncovering exploitation techniques. Prepares students for the EC Council's Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) exam. | |
| ITS430: Network Enterprise Solutions | AZ-104 (Microsoft) | Focuses on analyzing business problems, designing object-oriented software solutions, and implementing cloud-based services, including identity, access, and databases. Aligns with Microsoft's AZ-104 exam preparation. | |
| ITS441: Cloud Technology Fundamentals | CompTIA Cloud+ | Explores cloud technology concepts, organizational usage, security risks, and implementations like SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and data storage solutions. Aligns with CompTIA Cloud+ certification requirements. | |
| ITS446: Securing Virtual and Cloud Systems | CCSP (ISC2) | Covers cloud security fundamentals, virtualization types, securing virtualized networks, and distinctions between public and private clouds. Aligned with the ISC2 CCSP exam preparation. | |
| ITS462: Introduction to IT Auditing | CISA (ISACA) | Introduces IT auditing principles, risk evaluation skills, and techniques for identifying IT environment threats. Prepares students for the ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam. | |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE | |||
| CSC320 - Programming I | Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer Certification | Covers Java object-oriented programming, application development using discrete structures, and database interactions. Explores programming language translation, static analysis, and memory management across OS environments. | |
| CSC372 - Programming II | Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer Certification | Covers advanced Java object-oriented programming, application development using discrete structures, and database integration. Explores language translation, static analysis, and memory management across OS environments. | |
| CSC450 - Programming III | Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer Certification | Covers secure and functional programming in Java or C++, emphasizing real-world projects that address organizational challenges. Explores security posture assessments, code checks, and mitigation strategies during development. | |
| GRADUATE MIS & DATA ANALYTICS | No testing required for Tier 3 SAS Academic Badge. These are SAS-approved courses where students earn the badge upon completion of the four required courses. | ||
| MIS500 - Foundations of Data Analytics | Tier 3 SAS Academic Badge | Introduces methodologies, techniques, and tools used in data analytics, including visualization, inference, forecasting, optimization, simulation, and data mining. Emphasizes industry-standard tools and applications for real-world analysis. | |
| MIS530 - Predictive Analytics | Tier 3 SAS Academic Badge | Covers fundamental predictive analytics and data mining techniques for business applications. Explores pattern discovery, key variable identification, and predictive model development to support data-driven decision-making. | |
| MIS540: -Introduction to Business Intelligence | Tier 3 SAS Academic Badge | Covers Business Intelligence (BI) fundamentals for enterprise decision-making. Explores data integration across key areas like accounting, sales, and production to generate actionable insights and assess performance metrics. | |
| MIS543 - Enterprise Performance Management | Tier 3 SAS Academic Badge | Explores how Business Intelligence (BI) supports organizational strategy. Covers key performance indicators, goal alignment, and the role of effective management in achieving enterprise objectives. | |
| MIS535 - Data Reporting & Visualization | Tableau Certified Data Analyst Exam | ||
CSU Global offers real solutions for real life. Our 8-week classes are 100% online and asynchronous, so you can fit them around your other life priorities. Call our enrollment counselors at 800-920-6723 or email enroll@csuglobal.edu to explore your options and start your journey.
We recognize that life can be demanding and that each student has their own set of challenges. That’s why every student is matched with a dedicated student success counselor who will provide personalized support tailored to your unique needs. We offer comprehensive student success services such as tutoring, 24/7 online library access, a writing center, technical support, attentive faculty, and career services.
