Credit for Certifications, Licensures & Training

Your certificate or license may be worth college credit! Current and former Rio Salado students are eligible to receive credit for certifications and licenses.

How to Apply for College Credit

  1. Check and verify that your certificate or license is a credit option below
  2. Complete the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form
  3. Include a copy of any required documentation; certificate, license or transcript.

Policies

  • Credit earned through Credit by Evaluation is transferable within the Maricopa Community Colleges. It is recommended that you check with your local college or university about credit transfer eligibility before you register for exams.
  • $35 proctoring fee for exams administered by the Rio Salado Testing Department.

Explore Credit Options by Category

Addictions and Substance Abuse Disorders (ASD)

Credit for Prior Learning Request Form 

Certification Course
Official transcripts sent from the Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies (ICDS) will be evaluated for credit in the following courses:
Basics of Addiction Counseling & Physiology (Classroom - 45 Hours) ASD100 (3 credit hours)
Basics of Addiction Counseling (Distance - 85 Hours) ASD100 (3 credit hours)
Plus RES Elective (2 credit hours)
Basics Counseling Skills & Methods (Distance - 150 Hours) ASD101 (3 credit hours)
ASD165 (2 credit hours)
Plus RES Elective (3 credit hours)
Community Bridges Inc. (CBI) Peer Support Certification ASD146 (4 credits)
and ASD147 (1 credit)
Core Functions of Addiction Counseling (Distance - 70 Hours) ASD102 (3 credit hours)
Plus RES Elective (1 credit hour)
Twelve Core Functions of a Counselor (Classroom - 45 Hours) ASD102 (3 credit hours)
Ethics for the Addiction Counselor (Distance - 45 Hours) ASD120 (1 credit hour)
Plus RES Elective (2 credit hours)
Basic Counseling Skills & Methods (Classroom - 45 Hours) ASD165 (2 credit hours)
Chemical Dependency & The Family (Classroom - 45 Hours) ASD220 (3 credit hours)
Ethics & Special Treatment Issues in Counseling (Classroom - 45 Hours) ASD245 (2 credit hours)
Advanced Counseling Skills & Methods (Classroom - 45 Hours) ASD275 (3 credit hours)
Practicum & Externship (Classroom - 300 Hours) ASD285 (RES Elective)
(8 credit hours)

Applied Technology

Credit for Prior Learning Request Form 

Certification Course
Broadband Telecommunications
Upon application, SCTE (The Society of Cable Telecommunications) is contacted to verify certification or course completion.
Broadband Premises Installation (BPI) Bundle
AND
Broadband Wireless Specialist (BWS) Bundle		 TLT143 – Digital Video Systems (2 credits)
TLT144 – Drop Planning and Maintenance (2 credits)
TLT162 – High Speed Internet / Networking (3 credits)
TLT163 – High Speed Internet Technical Training (2 credits)
Construction
CON104 – Hand and Power Tools, Equipment, and Workspace (1.5 credits)
CON105 – Construction Calculations (1.5 credits)
CON107 – Construction Drawings (1 credit)		 CON102AA (2 credits)
CON102AB (2 credits)
OSHA
OSHA 10 Card for Construction (not general industry) CON103 (1 credit)
NCCER
NCCER Core Curriculum 8 Modules 
(Basic rigging, the 9th module is optional)		 CON102AA (2 credits)
CON102AB (2 credits)
CON102AC (2 credits)

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary and Special Education

Credit for Prior Learning Request Form 

Certification Course
Arizona Department of Education SEI Approved Training EDU337 (3 credits)
K-5 Literacy:
Three (3) semester hours or 45 clock hours in the science of reading instruction, including systematic phonics instruction.		 EDU367 (3 credits)
K-5 Literacy:
Three (3) semester hours or 45 clock hours in reading instruction, including assessments, instructional practices, and interventions to improve student reading proficiency for struggling readers, including students with the characteristics of dyslexia.		 EDU368 (3 credits)

Southwest Behavioral and Health

Credit for Prior Learning Request Form 

 

Certification Course
Foundations of Behavioral Sciences BHS100
(1 credit hour)

Business and Management (BSN)

Credit for Prior Learning Request Form 

Certification Course
AGTS, Inc. - Supervisor’s Academy Certificate MGT101
MGT148
NRF Foundation – RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals Credential MKT112 (1 credit hour)
MKT114 (1 credit hour)
NRF Foundation RISE Up Customer Services
AND The Business of Retail: Operations and Profit		 MKT200 (3 credit hours)

Computer Technology

Credit for Prior Learning Request Form 

Certification Course
CompTIA Certifications: Submit a transcript as described on CompTIA. Certifications cannot be more than 3 years old at the time of evaluation.
CompTIA A+ Core 1—220-1201 Certification Exam BPC170
CompTIA A+ Core 2—220-1202 Certification Exam BPC270
CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam (Exam N10-009) CIS190
CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam (Exam SY0-701) CIS270
Adobe Certifications: Submit a copy of the certification with the Credential Identification Code clearly visible.
Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator CIS120DB
Multiplatform Animations using Adobe Animate CIS120DC
Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop CIS120DF
Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign CIS138DA
Web Authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver CIS223DC
Digital Video using Adobe Premiere CIS120DA
Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications: Submit a copy of the certification with the transcript ID and access code.
Microsoft Word Associate (Word 2019) – Exam # MO-100 CIS113DE
Microsoft Word Associate (Microsoft 365 apps) – Exam # MO-110 CIS113DE
Microsoft Word Expert (Word 2019) – Exam # MO-101 CIS213DE
Microsoft Word Expert (Microsoft 365 apps) – Exam # MO-111 CIS213DE
Microsoft PowerPoint Associate (PowerPoint 2019) – Exam # MO-300 CIS118AB
CIS118BB
Microsoft PowerPoint Associate (Microsoft 365 apps) – Exam # MO-310 CIS118AB
CIS118BB
Microsoft Excel Associate & Expert (Excel 2019) – Exam # MO-200 & MO-201 CIS114DE
CIS214DE
Microsoft Excel Associate & Expert (Microsoft 365 apps) – Exam # MO-210 & MO-211 CIS114DE
CIS214DE
CIW Certifications: Use the Candidate Information Center. Certifications cannot be more than 3 years old at the time of evaluation
Web Foundations Associate—1D0-610 CIS133DA
Internet Business Associate, Site Development Associate and Network Technology Associate—1D0-61A, 1D0-61B and 1D0-61C CIS133DA
Web Foundations Associate 1D0-610 plus Advanced HTML5 and CSS3 Specialist 1D0-720 CIS233DA
1D0-61A, 1D0-61B and 1D0-61C plus Advanced HTML5 and CSS3 Specialist 1D0-720 CIS233DA
Ecommerce Services Specialist—1D0-725 CIS235, subject to competency review

Early Childhood & Family Life Education

Credit for Prior Learning Request Form

Certification Equivalent Course(s)
Submit documentation verifying completion of training or certification. All certifications are subject to evaluation for credit.

Child Development Associate® (CDA) National Credential 
From The Council for Professional Recognition, evaluated for credit in the following courses:

Degrees and College Certificates of Completion courses apply to:

ECH 271
(1 credit hour)

CFS 282
(1 credit hour)

ECH 282 
(1 credit hour)

CFS 123 
(1 credit hour)

CFS 125
(1 credit hour)

ECH 280 
(1 credit hour)

ECH/CFS 284AA 
(1 credit hour)

National Administrator’s Credential (NAC) 
Awarded by the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)

Degrees and College Certificates of Completion courses apply to: 

 CFS208 
(3 credit hours)

Family Development Credential (FDC)
Awarded by the Center for the Study of Culture, Health, and Human Development at the University of Connecticut.

Degrees and College Certificates of Completion courses apply to: 

 CFS210 
(3 credit hours)

Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry Professional Development and Education Report

Awarded by the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Child and Community Services Division, for approved Health and Safety Training programs.

Degrees and College Certificates of Completion courses apply to: 

 CFS123
(1 credit hour)

Certificate of Technical Skills Standards (TSA): Early Childhood Education

Awarded by the Arizona Career and Technical Education (CTE) Commission, Arizona Department of Education.

Degrees and College Certificates of Completion courses apply to: 

 

CFS123
(1 credit hour)

CFS125
(1 credit hour) 

CFS282
(1 credit hour) 

ECH271
(1 credit hour) 

ECH280
(1 credit hour) 

ECH282
(1 credit hour) 

ECH/CFS284AA
(1 credit hour)

AMI Montessori Primary Diploma

Awarded by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

Degrees and College Certificates of Completion courses apply to: 

EED205 
(3 credit hours)

EED212 
(3 credit hours)

EED220 
(3 credit hours)

EED280 
(3 credit hours)

Instructor Supported or Self-Study CDA Certificate (English)

  • Infant/Toddler Setting or
  • Preschool Setting or
  • Family Child Care Setting

Awarded by the ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI)

Degrees and College Certificates of Completion courses apply to: 

CFS123 
(1 credit hour)

CFS125 
(1 credit hour)

CFS282 
(1 credit hour)

ECH271 
(1 credit hour)

ECH280 
(1 credit hour)

ECH282 
(1 credit hour)

CCEI Director’s Certificate 

Awarded by the ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI)

Degrees and College Certificates of Completion courses apply to: 

 CFS206
(3 credit hours)

Insurance

Credit for Prior Learning Request Form 

Certification Course
Need transcript of classes and grades from The Institutes
AINS 21 – Principles of Property and Liability Insurance
OR
AINS 101 – Increasing Your Insurance IQ		 INS200 (3 credits)
AINS 22 – Personal Insurance
OR
AINS 102 – Understanding Personal Insurance		 INS205 (3 credits)
AINS 23 – Commercial Insurance
OR
AINS 103 – Exploring Commercial Insurance		 INS210 (3 credits)
AINS General Insurance Certificate INS200 (3 credits)
INS205 (3 credits)
INS210 (3 credits)

Humanities

Credit for Prior Learning Request Form 

 

Certification Course
SPOT 127 Course 101 Foundations
Submit your SPOT 127 Certificate		 FMP108
(3 credit hours)

Post-Bac Teacher Certification

Credit for Prior Learning Request Form 

Certification Course
Submit documentation verifying completion of training or certification. All certifications are subject to evaluation for credit.
TeachStart Training EDU276 (3 credits)
K-5 Literacy:
Three (3) semester hours or 45 clock hours in the science of reading instruction, including systematic phonics instruction.		 EDU268 (3 credits)
K-5 Literacy:
Three (3) semester hours or 45 clock hours in reading instruction, including assessments, instructional practices, and interventions to improve student reading proficiency for struggling readers, including students with the characteristics of dyslexia.		 EDU267 (3 credits)

STEM

Credit for Prior Learning Request Form 

Certification Course
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Microelectronics and Nanomanufacturing Certificate Program (MNCP) from the Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization (CNEU) at Penn State Option 1
MNT110 (3 credit hours)
MNT115 (3 credit hours)
MNT120 (4 credit hours)
MNT140 (1 credit hour) Option 2
MNT201 (3 credit hours)
MNT215 (3 credit hours)
MNT225 (3 credit hours)
MNT235 (3 credit hours)
Persevere Code Camp Certification
Official Certificate from Persevere will be evaluated for credit in the following courses:
Persevere Code Camp Certification CIS133DA (3 credits)
CIS166AA (3 credits)

Sustainable Food Systems (FON)

Credit for Prior Learning Request Form 

 

 

Certification Course
SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 
Official certificates from ServSafe will be evaluated for credit in the following courses:
ServSafe Manager Certification FON104
(1 credit hour)

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