Get Credit for Prior Learning

Columbus State’s Information Systems Technolody department offers college credit to students who have industry-recognized IT credentials.

Students who already have one or more of the following credentials can opt out of certain classes. This allows you to advance toward your degree more quickly, saving time and money.

CompTIA A+	ITST 1123 A + Cert, Managing/Troubleshooting PCs
CompTIA Security+	ITST 2238 Information Security Fundamentals

To apply for credit for prior learning:

• There are two versions of CompTIA certificates – one suitable for framing which does not have a verification code and another version which does have a verification code. Obtain a CompTIA certificate which has a verification code and website on the lower left of the document.
• Email your certificate to infotech@cscc.edu.

We will validate your certificate with CompTIA and add your credit to your transcript. Your credential must be valid and up-to-date to receive credit.