CCIT students excel in IT Specialist Certification Exams
Date Posted: June 3, 2025 at 01:49 PM
The College of Computing and Information Technology (CCIT) continues to strengthen its reputation for academic excellence and industry relevance, as students from its various programs posted outstanding results in the recent IT Specialist Certification examinations.
This is the first time that the certification exam is conducted college wide as only Information Technology students were required to take the IT Specialists in Databases certification in the past four years.
Such certifications assess students’ skills in key areas such as databases, network security, cybersecurity, and networking, which are vital in today’s digital workforce.
In the IT Specialist in Databases examination, students from the Information Technology (BSIT) and Information Systems (BSIS) programs achieved a commendable 96.11% passing rate, while those in the Computer Science (BSCS) and (Dual Degree) BSCS–BSIE (Information Engineering) programs followed closely with an impressive 95.62%, showing students' solid understanding of database concepts, management systems, and data-driven applications.
Meanwhile, the IT Specialist in Network Security certification saw BSIT and BSIS students attaining a near-perfect 99.53% passing rate, underscoring their strong grasp of network infrastructure, threat prevention, and digital protection measures.
As cybersecurity threats become more complex, the ability to secure network systems is a high-demand capability that Adamson’s computing students are already mastering at the undergraduate level.
Students from the BSCS program, on the other hand, performed exceptionally well in the Cybersecurity exam, recording a 100% passing rate, which speaks to the program’s rigorous training in cyber defense, risk management, and security protocols, preparing graduates to respond to real-world threats with technical confidence and precision.
Lastly, in Networking, BSCS students again demonstrated mastery with a 99.02% passing rate in the certification that focuses on network design, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills, which are deemed foundational for roles such as network administrators and systems engineers.
These certifications are fully integrated into the CCIT curriculum, where students from the BSIT and BSIS programs are required to take certification exams in Databases and Network Security, while those from the BSCS program undertake certifications in Databases, Networking, and Cybersecurity.
The curriculum design ensures that Adamson students graduate not only with academic qualifications but also with globally recognized industry credentials that enhance their competitiveness in the job market.
Embedding professional certifications into its undergraduate programs, CCIT reinforces its commitment to competency-based education – an approach that ensures learning outcomes are aligned with current industry standards and that students are equipped with practical skills that meet the needs of employers in the IT and digital sectors.
These certification efforts are made possible through the University’s partnership with Innovative Training Works (IT Works), formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed by University President Fr. Daniel Franklin Pilario, CM and IT Works Country Manager Mr. Felix Christopher Alegre last February.
The agreement positions Adamson University as an authorized testing center, giving CCIT students direct access to certification exams and allowing them to complete three to four certification tracks before graduation.
Just last April, CCIT faculty members had their own certification exams, with 16 securing IT Specialist certifications in HTML and CSS, Python, Software Development, Device Configuration and Management, Databases and Networking, respectively.
These programs and collaboration strengthen micro-credentialing efforts and supports student employability by equipping learners with industry-aligned qualifications even before they enter the workforce.
