The Office of Professional Learning Review
Here's your roadmap to finishing your University degree faster with transferable credits from select Cisco certifications.
- How many college credits is it worth?
- What can I study at Thomas Edison State University?
- How do I get started?
How many college credits is it worth?
The University will award up to 3 credit(s) in course equivalencies at Thomas Edison State University for successfully completing select Cisco certifications. A student's credit eligibility is determined according to the submission of appropriate documentation as well as the documented date of successful certification completion. If you completed your certification outside the effective dates listed in the following table, check the notes below the table for any reference to an earlier University review.
The certification has been equated with the following courses:
(TIP: Hover over each column heading for a description)
| Cisco Exam/Certification | Credits |
TESU Course Equivalent |
Effective Dates |
For Staff Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco CCNA | 3 | ITS-2400 | 08/01/2022 - 05/31/2027 | CISCOR-S |
| Cisco CCNA Routing/Switching | 3 | ITS-2400 | 09/25/2016 - 7/31/2022 | CISCOR-S |
What can I study?
- To get the most out of the credits, consider the following degree program:
- Contact the School of Applied Science and Technology to learn more about the related degree pathways
- If you have additional college credits you would like to transfer or prefer a different degree program at the University, a University academic evaluation will determine whether and how these credits may fulfill the requirements for your degree of choice.
How do I get started?
- Submit documentation of successful completion
- Access the Cisco Certification Tracking System at: https://www.certmetrics.com/cisco/
- Locate the "Certifications" Tab: Once logged in, open the "Certifications" tab and then "Cert Status and Download PDF" to view all your certifications, their last extension date, and expiration date and look for "CCNA Routing and Switching"
- Download a PDF Certificate: Download a PDF by selecting "View More" under the "CCNA Routing and Switching" and then selecting "Download Certificate" as a PDF.
- Email the PDF to transcripts@tesu.edu.
- The Office of the Registrar will confirm the certification using the 16 digit code found on the PDF. Here's a snapshot of the steps See Cisco Certification Tracking System User Guide for more information.
- Learn more about enrolling at TESU
- Get started on your TESU application
- Estimate the cost of attendance and identify potential sources of financial aid using our College Financing Plan