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CERTIPORT   .  IT SPECIALIST   .   MICROCREDENTIAL 

Earn your IT Specialist Certification in Manila

Information Technology Specialist

Stackable, globally recognized microcredentials for students, career shifters, and working professionals. No degree required. Just 150 hours of hands-on learning.

15 

Certification tracks

14+

Minimum age requirement

150 

Average study hours

Prerequisites needed

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

What is an IT Specialist certification?

The IT Specialist program validates foundational IT skills sought by employers worldwide. Developed for learners as young as 14, these exams require no prior degree — only the hands-on experience outlined in each exam's Objective Domains.

 

Each credential is a standalone, stackable badge. Pass one exam and you hold that certification for life — no annual renewal fees.

Who should take these exams? 

Students (aged 14+), career changes, and professionals looking to formalize their IT skills. No degree needed. 

Employer-recognized

 

IT Specialist badges signal job-ready skills to hiring managers in IT, engineering, and modern work environments. 

Stackable microcredentials

 

Earn as many certifications as you like. Each exam is independent and remains valid indefinitely from the date passed.  

CERTIFICATION TRACKS

Choose your Specialization

AI & Data

Artificial Intelligence

Understand how AI solves real-world problems and apply it as an AI-enabled professional. 

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

AI & Data

Data Analytics

Responsibly manipulate, analyze, and communicate findings from data sets. 

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

Infrastructure

Cloud Computing

Identify and describe end solutions that leverage cloud technologies and architectures.

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

AI & Data

Computational Thinking

Decompose problems, recognize patterns, and automate solutions using algoithic thinking. 

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

Security

Cybersecurity

Understand key security paradigms, terminology, and the security mindset. 

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

Development

Databases

Design and query relational databases using MySQL, MS SQL Server, or Oracle.

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

Infrastructure

Device Configuration & Management

Foundational skills in Windows devices, configuration, and mobility management

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

Development

HTML and CSS

Structure webpages using HTML elements and apply styles using CSS.

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

Development

HTML 5 Development

Build responsive web apps with HTML 5, CSS, and JavaScript across touch-enabled devices.

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

Development

Java

Recognize, write, and debug Java code to logically solve programming problems.

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

Development

JavaScript

Reognize, write, and debug JavaScript code to logically solve programming problems.

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

Infrastructure

Networking

TCP/IP, networking services, topologies, and troubleshooting in wired and wireless environments.

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

Security

Network Security

Core security principles, OS security, network/device security, and secure computing.

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

Development

Python

Recognize, write, and debug Python code to logically solve programming challenges.

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

Development

Software Development

Object-oriented programming, web applications, and databases using C# and ANSI SQL.

~150h study      Beginner-friendly

COMMON QUESTIONS

What you need to know

Do I need a college degree to take the IT Specialist microcredential exam? No. The only prerequisite are those listed in each exam's Objective Domains, typically around 150 hours of instruction and hands-on practice.

How long are the certifications valid? IT Specialist certifications are valid from the date they are passed and are a one-time issuance. No renewal required.

Can I take multiple exams? Yes. The exams are designed to be stackable. You can earn as many certifications as you like, each independently recognized by employers.

Where is the testing center located? Invictus Training Solutions' testing center is located at the 12/F Times New Plaza Building, United Nations Ave. corner Taft Ave. Ermita Manila 1000. You may call 0917 798 1811 to schedule your exam.

Talk to our advisors and find the right certification path for your career goals.

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