Credit for Certifications, Licensures & Training

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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

  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.
  • $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 ASD145 (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.
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 
ECH 282 (1 credit hour) Credit for Prior Learning Request Form 
CCL Foundations in Early Childhood Education 
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 

Insurance and Real Estate

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

Post-Baccalaureate 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:
ServSafe Manager Certification FON104 (1 credit hour) Credit for Prior Learning Request Form