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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
- Check and verify that your certificate or license is a credit option below
- Complete the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form
- 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.
- $25 ($35.00 effective 1 July 2026) proctoring fee for exams administered by the Rio Salado Testing Department.
Explore Credit Options by Category
Addictions and Substance Abuse Disorders (ASD)
| Certification | Course | Link to Information |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Basics of Addiction Counseling (Distance - 85 Hours) | ASD100 (3 credit hours) Plus RES Elective (2 credit hours) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Basics Counseling Skills & Methods (Distance - 150 Hours) | ASD101 (3 credit hours) ASD165 (2 credit hours) Plus RES Elective (3 credit hours) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Community Bridges Inc. (CBI) Peer Support Certification | ASD146 (4 credits) and ASD147 (1 credit) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Core Functions of Addiction Counseling (Distance - 70 Hours) | ASD102 (3 credit hours) Plus RES Elective (1 credit hour) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Twelve Core Functions of a Counselor (Classroom - 45 Hours) | ASD102 (3 credit hours) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Ethics for the Addiction Counselor (Distance - 45 Hours) | ASD120 (1 credit hour) Plus RES Elective (2 credit hours) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Basic Counseling Skills & Methods (Classroom - 45 Hours) | ASD165 (2 credit hours) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Chemical Dependency & The Family (Classroom - 45 Hours) | ASD220 (3 credit hours) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Ethics & Special Treatment Issues in Counseling (Classroom - 45 Hours) | ASD245 (2 credit hours) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Advanced Counseling Skills & Methods (Classroom - 45 Hours) | ASD275 (3 credit hours) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Practicum & Externship (Classroom - 300 Hours) | ASD285 (RES Elective) (8 credit hours) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
Applied Technology
| Certification | Course | Link to Information |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband Telecommunications Upon application, SCTE (The Society of Cable Telecommunications) is contacted to verify certification or course completion. |
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| 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) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| 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) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| OSHA | ||
| OSHA 10 Card for Construction (not general industry) | CON103 (1 credit) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form OSHA Website |
| NCCER | ||
| NCCER Core Curriculum 8 Modules (Basic rigging, the 9th module is optional) | CON102AA (2 credits) CON102AB (2 credits) CON102AC (2 credits) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form NCCER Website |
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary and Special Education
| Certification | Course | Link to Information |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Department of Education SEI Approved Training | EDU337 (3 Credits) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| K-5 Literacy: Three (3) semester hours or 45 clock hours in the science of reading instruction, including systematic phonics instruction. | EDU367 (3 Credits) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| 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) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
Business and Management (BSN)
| Certification | Course | Link to Information |
|---|---|---|
| AGTS, Inc. - Supervisor’s Academy Certificate | MGT101 and MGT148 | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| NRF Foundation – RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals Credential | MKT112 (1 credit hour) MKT114 (1 credit hour) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| NRF Foundation RISE Up Customer Services AND The Business of Retail: Operations and Profit |
MKT200 (3 credit hours) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Certification | Course | Link to Information |
|---|---|---|
| CompTIA Certifications: Submit a transcript as described on CompTIA. Certifications cannot be more than 3 years old at the time of evaluation. | ||
| CompTIA A+ Certification Exams (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002) | BPC170 | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| CompTIA A+ Certification Exams (Exams 220-1101 & 220-1102) | BPC270 | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam (Exam N10-009) | CIS190 | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam (Exam SY0-701) | CIS270 | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Adobe Certifications: Submit a copy of the certification with the Credential Identification Code clearly visible. | ||
| Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator | CIS120DB | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Multiplatform Animations using Adobe Animate | CIS120DC | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop | CIS120DF | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign | CIS138DA | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Web Authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver | CIS223DC | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Digital Video using Adobe Premiere Pro | CIS120DA | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| 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 | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Microsoft Word Associate (Microsoft 365 apps) – Exam # MO-110 | CIS113DE | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Microsoft Word Expert (Word 2019) – Exam # MO-101 | CIS213DE | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Microsoft Word Expert (Microsoft 365 apps) – Exam # MO-111 | CIS213DE | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Microsoft PowerPoint Associate (PowerPoint 2019) – Exam # MO-300 | CIS118AB, CIS118BB | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Microsoft PowerPoint Associate (Microsoft 365 apps) – Exam # MO-310 | CIS118AB, CIS118BB | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Microsoft Excel Associate & Expert (Excel 2019) – Exam # MO-200 & MO-201 | CIS114DE, CIS214DE | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Microsoft Excel Associate & Expert (Microsoft 365 apps) – Exam # MO-210 & MO-211 | CIS114DE, CIS214DE | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| CIW Certifications: Use the Candidate Information Center. | ||
| Web Foundations Associate – Exam ID: 1D0-610 | CIS133DA | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Web Foundations Associate – 1D0-61A, 1D0-61B, 1D0-61C | CIS133DA | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Web Foundations Associate + Advanced HTML5 & CSS3 Specialist – 1D0-610 & 1D0-620 | CIS233DA | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| E-Commerce Specialist – Exam ID: 1D0-525 | CIS235 | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Web Foundations Associate (1D0-61A/B/C) + Advanced HTML5 & CSS3 Specialist – 1D0-620 | CIS233DA | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
Early Childhood Undergraduate (CFS/ECH)
| Certification | Equivalent Course(s) | Link to Information |
|---|---|---|
| Students must submit a copy of a valid CDA, NAC, or FDC Credential with their application. | ||
| Child Development Associate® (CDA) National Credential From The Council for Professional Recognition, evaluated for credit in the following courses: |
CFS/ECH 271 (1 credit hour) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form AAS Early Childhood Education |
| CFS 282 (1 credit hour) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form CCL Early Childhood Education |
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| ECH 282 (1 credit hour) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form CCL Foundations in Early Childhood Education |
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| CFS 123 (1 credit hour) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form | |
| CFS 125 (1 credit hour) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form | |
| ECH 280 (1 credit hour) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form | |
| ECH/CFS 284AA (1 credit hour) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form | |
| National Administrator’s Credential (NAC) From the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA), evaluated for credit in the following courses: |
CFS208 (3 credit hours) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form AA Emphasis in Family Life Education CCL Early Childhood Education Management and Administration |
| Family Development Credential (FDC) Through the Center for the Study of Culture, Health, and Human Development at the University of Connecticut. |
CFS210 (3 credit hours) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form AA Emphasis in Family Life Education |
| CFS258 (3 credit hours) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form AA Emphasis in Family Life Education |
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Insurance and Real Estate
| Certification | Course | Link to Information |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | ||
| 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) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| AINS 22 Personal Insurance OR AINS 102: Understanding Personal Insurance | INS205 (3 credits) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| AINS 23 Commercial Insurance OR AINS 103: Exploring Commercial Insurance | INS210 (3 credits) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| AINS General Insurance Certificate | INS200 (3 credits) INS205 (3 credits) INS210 (3 credits) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| Real Estate | ||
| Upload a copy of your license from ADRE and the 90 hours certificate where you took your prelicensing. | ||
| Licensed Real Estate Salesperson | REA179 – (3 credit hours) REA180 – (3 credit hours) REA290AH – (0.5 credit hours) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
Post-Bac Teacher Certification
| Certification | Course | Link to Information |
|---|---|---|
| Submit documentation verifying completion of training or certification. All certifications are subject to evaluation for credit. | ||
| TeachStart Training | EDU276 (3 Credits) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| K-5 Literacy: Three (3) semester hours or 45 clock hours in the science of reading instruction, including systematic phonics instruction. | EDU268 (3 Credits) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| 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) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
STEM
| Certification | Course | Link to Information |
|---|---|---|
| SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING | ||
| Microelectronics and Nanomanufacturing Certificate Program (MNCP) from the Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization (CNEU) at Penn State | MNT201 (3 credit hours) MNT215 (3 credit hours) MNT225 (3 credit hours) MNT235 (3 credit hours) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
| 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) |
Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |
Sustainable Food Systems (FON)
| Certification | Course | Link to Information |
|---|---|---|
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS Official certificates from ServSafe will be evaluated for credit in the following courses: |
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| ServSafe Manager Certification | FON104 (1 credit hour) | Credit for Prior Learning Request Form |