Welcome to the Forum, and congrats on the new camera. I personally have no information about this; but I know there are several professionals here that should be able to give you good advice. This type of question comes up quite a lot, so it would be good to have an in-depth discussion. My guess is that "digital" photography certification would emphasize process flow, (Photoshop, color-spaces, printing...), more than the traditional wet darkroom. Camera techniques seem similar.