Computer Science Certification Requirements

Welcome to RootKit's Computer Science Certification Requirements! This framework displays everything you need to know in order to obtain our Computer Science certificate! The certificate is obtained after taking our Cerification Exam! Acquiring our Computer Science certificate is designed to be a COMPLETE alternative to receiving Computer Science degree!

Table of Contents

Items are listed in the recommended order of completion.

History
Basic Math
Computer Internals
Networking & Protocols
Operating System
Programming Fundamentals
Git Fundamentals
Databases

Exam Prerequisites

• Two tier one language certificates from RootKit OR equivalent knowledge in two programming languages of your choice.
• An internet connection.
• A Desktop/Laptop or equivalent device.
• An understanding of everything in the General Cyber requirements sheet.

Open Source Education

We are a non-profit with a goal of making the computer science realm accessible to as many people as possible. This is not a joke! If you learn everything here, and get the CompSci Certificate you DO NOT have to go to college!

Resources

We have included not only the requirements in order to pass, but resources in order to learn the requirements. The resources list is a work in progress so feel free to contribute to it! All resources list are 100% FREE to utilize unless stated otherwise. If any of the linked resources are no longer free and not marked as paid, please let us know ASAP or push up the correction.

Free Websites

W3 Schools
freeCodeCamp

Youtube Channels

freeCodeCamp
thenewboston
Codecourse
Linus Tech Tips
Techquickie
Computerphile
Numberphile
Amigoscode
Tech With Tim
Fireship
Programming with Mosh
TheTrevTutor
TED-Ed
Khan Academy
Steve Mould
CertBros
RealPars
Simply Explained
CrashCourse

Mix (free and paid content)

Udemy
Codecademy
edX

Paid

RootKit
Lynda