Education Certification (EdCert)

Topics include, but are not limited to Microsoft Windows and desktop system administration, Linux server, Networking and Security, and advanced SharePoint group site administration. Mac OS EdCert training can also be scheduled if demand warrants.

See the full list of topics offered and the current EdCert training schedule.

Most EdCert classes are taught in IT Training’s main EdCert classroom: IT125 on the IUPUI campus. In addition to the in-person classroom instruction, all classes are taught live online at the same time, enabling eligible participants from all eight Indiana University campuses to participate without having to drive to Indianapolis.

The Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop courses (which are taught using the Microsoft Official Curriculum - MOC) use licensing restricted courseware. For this reason, these courses can only be taken by people in one of the following groups:

1. Local Computing Support Providers (Indiana University LSPs that are registered with LSP Services)
2. Technical support staff (including all UITS staff)
3. Students who are currently enrolled in an academic class at Indiana University
4. Faculty who teach advanced technical skills to their students

If you believe you are part of an eligible group but are unable to register, please contact us.

All other EdCert courses can be taken by anyone.

See descriptions of all EdCert workshops and register.

Since the materials for most EdCert workshops are ordered from a 3rd party source, you must register for EdCert workshops 3 business days in advance of the first teach date to guarantee your seat. If you have missed the cut off date and would like to register, please contact our IUPUI office and we will try to accommodate you.

IT Training offers 30 day access to Transcender practice exams for free to anyone who takes a Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) or CompTIA EdCert training course (note this does not include the SharePoint or Mac OS EdCert courses). These exams give you authentic experience taking practice exams that can help prepare you to take professional certification exams. Learn more about the Transcender practice exam program.

The EdCert program gives you the opportunity to earn a professional credential that has value in the marketplace by passing an industry standard Prometric exam. In addition, if you successfully pass your Transcender practice exam on two (2) separate days with a score of 80% or more, and send us a screen shot proof of both passing marks, we will provide you with a free voucher to take a Microsoft exam or sell you a CompTIA exam voucher at a heavily discounted price. These vouchers can then be used to take an exam at any Prometric testing center. This is a huge value given that most Prometric exams retail for $150 to $250 or more. Learn more on our Prometric exam page.

If you can’t make a scheduled time for a course you want, prefer to learn on your own, or want to learn other advanced topics like Cisco, Oracle and SQL Server administration, or Java programming, consider the Skillsoft IT bundle. For $100, you can purchase year-long access to over 1,000 elearning courses, with assessments included to help you test your skills. Many courses are certified to prepare you for the industry recognized certification exams described in the previous section. For more information, visit our Skillsoft page.

In addition to the Transcender and Prometric IT Certifications, IT Training offers Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams which enable you to certify your skills in Office applications by taking Microsoft certified exams. For more information, visit our Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) page.