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Earn engineering and technology certifications at SEMO in skills employers use every day. Find your fearless.

Through partnerships with leading engineering and tech organizations, you can earn industry‑recognized certifications supported by SEMO faculty. Some courses already cover everything you need to pass the certification exam, while others are offered just for that purpose. Current students and community members can both take part. Learn the material, pass the test, and walk out certified.

What can you do here?

Earn industry certifications with vendor exams proctored on campus.
Use SEMO courses or short trainings to prepare for certification tests.
Access these certifications as a SEMO student, faculty or staff member, or community member.

How it works

Find a certification that matches your interests or program.
Contact the department or a faculty member to enroll in the recommended SEMO course or approved training.
Complete the coursework with SEMO faculty support.
Take the certification exam, often proctored on campus.

Programs

The certifications offered by SEMO Engineering and Technology align with the Technology Management: Computer Network Systems Administration program and prepare you for partner credentials from organizations like Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and more.

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Training and Certification

Have questions about which certification fits your goals or how to get started? Contact the Department of Engineering and Technology to talk through options and next steps.

3CX Basic Certification gives you all the information you need to be able to set up and configure your PBX! Our main goal is to provide you with a system that is easy to use, manage, and set up. You don’t have to be advanced IT, just someone who wants to take advantage of a unified communication system.

3CX Advanced Certification is designed for professionals who want to enhance their knowledge, skills, and expertise in 3CX. This certification covers advanced concepts like network infrastructure and security and gives you the skills to confidently troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

Cisco Academy at SEMO delivers Networking courses that teach you how to design, build, and maintain computer networks. These hands-on classes prepare you for industry certifications like Cisco’s CCNA and other in-demand networking credentials.

CCT Routing and Switching - Cisco Certified Technician Routing and Switching (CCT Routing and Switching) certification focuses on the skills required for onsite support and maintenance of Cisco routers, switches, and operating environments. Technicians in this area must be able to identify Cisco router and switch models, accessories, cabling, and interfaces; understand the Cisco IOS Software operating modes and identify commonly found software; and be able to use the Cisco Command Line Interface (CLI) to connect and service products. Achieving CCT Routing and Switching certification is considered the best foundation for supporting other Cisco devices and systems. (TN275)

CCNA certification - CCNA certification proves you have what it takes to navigate the ever-changing landscape of IT. The CCNA exam covers networking fundamentals, IP services, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability. Designed for agility and versatility, CCNA validates that you have the skills required to manage and optimize today's most advanced networks. (TN275, TN375 and TN475)

CyberOps Associate certification - Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification program validates the day-to-day, tactical knowledge and skills that Security Operations Center (SOC) teams need to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats. (TN485 and TN495)

CCNP Enterprise Certification - Achieving CCNP Enterprise certification proves your skills with enterprise networking solutions. To earn CCNP Enterprise certification, you pass two exams: one that covers core enterprise technologies and one enterprise concentration exam of your choice, so you can customize your certification to your technical area of focus.

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Build real-world skills in Linux, automation, and cloud technologies through Red Hat Linux hands‑on training. Whether you’re new to open-source systems or advancing your expertise, these courses prepare you to earn respected Red Hat certifications and stay ready for what’s next in IT.

Learn to secure networks and cloud environments with Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy industry‑recognized training. Gain hands‑on experience with next‑generation firewall technology and earn certifications that validate your cybersecurity expertise.

Master network security management and threat prevention with Check Point’s certification programs. These courses equip you with practical experience configuring and securing systems using Check Point’s industry tools. Check Point courses are available to anyone. Sign into Check Point to see the courses offered to you and get started today.

Advance your cybersecurity knowledge through Fortinet’s Network Security Expert (NSE) program. From foundational concepts to advanced threat analysis, these self‑paced and instructor‑led courses help you validate your technical skillset.

Build your data analysis and security operations skills with Splunk’s training path. Learn how to monitor, search, and visualize data effectively, and earn certifications that prove your ability to turn data into action.

AGI’s STK certifications measure your ability to use Ansys Systems Tool Kit for digital mission engineering. Level-based tests cover skills like building scenarios, generating reports, recording videos, and working with advanced STK add-on modules.

Extreme Academy provides networking courses that teach you how networks work, how to design them, and how to secure them. When you complete the coursework, you can earn an Extreme Networks Associate (XNA) certification to show your networking skills.

IBM Training offers role-based courses and certifications that validate your skills with IBM technologies, including AI, cloud, data, mainframe, and security. You can follow structured learning paths to build practical, job-focused skills and earn industry-recognized IBM credentials.

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