Login to the Washington State Library’s online portal (wsl.infojinicloud.com) to request practice courses, practice exams, and certification exams. From the dropdown select Whatcom County Libraries, and login with your library card number and pin (usually the last four digits of your phone number).
Build your resume and increase your hireability with technical and specialist certifications.
Whatcom County Library System and Bellingham Public Library are partnering with the Washington State Library to offer free certification courses and exams (see below). These are industry recognized certifications demonstrating one’s proficiency and skills to an employer or prospective college.
Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) certifications are geared towards IT professionals such as IT help desk technicians/analysts, end user support, network support technicians, and cybersecurity analysts/technicians.
CCST Cybersecurity (100-160)
CCST IT Support (100-140)
CCST Networking (100-150)
CompTIA
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CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) is the leading provider of vendor-neutral IT certifications
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)
CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)
CompTIA Linux + (XK0-006)
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)
CompTIA Security+ (SY0 701)
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)
CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)
Intuit/QuickBooks
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Intuit certifications validate one’s accounting expertise in Intuit QuickBooks and bookkeeping.
Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional
Intuit Design for Delight Innovator
Intuit QuickBooks Certified User – Desktop
Intuit QuickBooks Certified User – Online 4.0
Information Technology Specialist (IT)
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Information Technology (IT) Specialist certifications are geared towards IT professionals with tracks such as AI, coding, database administration, networking, security, software development, and mobility and device management.
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity
Databases
Device Configuration and Management (ITS Device Configuration & Management)
HTML and CSS (ITS HTML & CSS)
HTML5 Application Development (ITS HTML5 App Development)
Java (ITS Java)
JavaScript (ITS JavaScript)
Network Security (INF-102 / ITS Network Security)
Networking (ITS Networking)
Python (ITS Python)
Software Development
Microsoft Certified Fundamentals
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Microsoft Certified Fundamentals certifications are geared towards those interested in starting a career in artificial intelligence, data science, or cloud computing.
Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Microsoft Endpoint Administrator (MD-102)
Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications validate one’s tech knowledge in Microsoft Office 2019 and Microsoft 365 applications.
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Word 365 Apps (MO-110)
Microsoft Word 365 Apps Expert (MO-111)
Microsoft Excel 365 Apps (MO-210)
Microsoft Excel 365 Apps Expert (MO-211)
Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Apps (MO-310)
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Access 2019 Expert (MO-500)
Microsoft Excel 2019 Associate (MO-200)
Microsoft Excel 2019 Expert (MO-201)
Microsoft Outlook 2019 Associate (MO-400)
Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 Associate (MO-300)
Microsoft Word 2019 (MO-100)
Microsoft Word 2019 Expert (MO-101)
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GMetrix Courses GMetrix has comprehensive self-paced practice courses using real world simulations of software. As well as timed practice exams and detailed feedback that highlights areas for improvement. All learning materials, labs, workbooks, and other study tools are included. Codes for GMetrix courses can be requested through the Washington State Library portal.
