Convert Workforce Credentials to Academic Credit
Take your education a step further. Many credentials earned through Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD) courses can be transitioned to academic credits. Advance your career by receiving credits that can be applied toward a degree, certificate, or transfer program.
BUSINESS
Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®)
Maryland Home Inspection License
Maryland Real Estate License
HOSPITALITY, CULINARY
& TOURISM INSTITUTE
ACCM Certified Culinary Medicine Professional
NRA ServSafe Food Manager
HEALTHCARE
Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification
NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
ASCP Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)
AMT Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
NCCT Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC®)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA Security+ Certification
CompTIA Network+ Certification
SKILLED TRADES
Electrician Certificate
HVAC Certificate
Welding Certificate
Benefits
- Maximize your college investment by receiving credentials and credits for non-credit coursework.
- Earn academic credits towards completing a degree, certificate, or transfer program.
- Full-time enrollment is not required to earn academic credits.
- Advance your career through credential and credit attainment. Great for building your resume!
Continuing Education Program Information
The following Continuing Education programs result in industry credentials that are eligible for academic credit conversion. View program areas below to find the specific Continuing Education courses to take, industry credentials to earn, and academic credits available.
Business
Project Management
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- Obtain Credential: Individuals take and pass the Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam and/or the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam outside of class/on their own time.
- Fees: Individuals are responsible for all exam fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
Home Inspector
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- Obtain Credential: Individuals take and pass the National Home Inspector Examination outside of class/on their own time.
- Fees: Individuals are responsible for all exam fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
Real Estate
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- Obtain Credential: Individuals take and pass the Maryland Real Estate Licensing Examination outside of class/on their own time.
- Fees: Individuals are responsible for all exam fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute
Culinary Medicine
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- Obtain Certified Culinary Medicine Professional (CCMP) Certification: Tier One, Tier Two, or Tier Three:
- If individuals complete course(s) at FCC – exam and fees are included.
- Otherwise, individuals prepare for, take, and pass exam on their own time and are responsible for all exam fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit for: NUTR 102 Nutrition in a Changing World (3 credits).
Sanitation & Food Safety
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- Obtain ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification:
- If individuals complete one of above FCC courses – exam and fees are included.
- Otherwise, individuals prepare for, take, and pass exam on their own time and are responsible for all exam fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit for: HCTI 101 - Sanitation and Food Safety (1 credit).
Healthcare
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- Obtain Credential: Individuals take the Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification outside of class/on their own time.
- Fees: Individuals are responsible for all exam fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit for:
MEDA 109 - Medical Terminology (3 credits)
MEDA 111 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistant (3 credits)
MEDA 117 - Foundations of Medical Assisting I (3 credits)
HLTH ELECT - Health Elective (3 credits)
Phlebotomy Technician
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- Obtain Credential: Individuals take and pass one of several national certification exams outside of class/on their own time:
- NHA – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHA CPT)
- ASCP- Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)
- AMT - Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
- NCCT - Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
- Fees: Individuals are responsible for all exam fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit for:
MEDA 115 - Medical Laboratory Procedures (3 credits)
MEDA 109 - Medical Terminology (3 credits)
MEDA 204 - Medical Assisting Practicum II (2 credits)
Medical Coding
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- Obtain AAPC Professional Coder Certification (CPC):
- If individuals complete above FCC courses – exam and fees are included.
- Otherwise, individuals prepare for, take, and pass exam on their own time and are responsible for exam fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit for:
MEDA 203 – Diagnostic and Procedural Coding (3 credits)
Information Technology
CompTIA A+
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- Obtain Credential: Individuals take the CompTIA A+ Certification exam outside of class/on their own time.
- Fees: Individuals are responsible for all exam fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit for:
CMIS 120 - PC Operating Systems (3 credits)
CMIS 121 - PC Repair and Diagnostics (3 credits)
CompTIA Security+
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- Obtain Credential: Individuals take the Security+ Certification exam outside of class/on their own time.
- Fees: Individuals are responsible for all exam fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit for: CMIS 281 - Security Fundamentals (3 credits).
CompTIA Network+
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- Obtain Credential: Individuals take the Network+ Certification exam outside of class/on their own time.
- Fees: Individuals are responsible for all exam fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit for: CMIS 280 - Networking Fundamentals (3 credits).
Skilled Trades
Electrician Certificate
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Receive Academic Credit
- Articulate courses into Career Certificate.
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit. This agreement provides students who have completed a certificate in building trades on the CEWD side who complete their final exams with a B or higher, declare a building trades certificate on the credit side, and complete CMIS 101 and BLDT 101 with credits toward completion of their certificate program.
HVAC Certificate
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Receive Academic Credit
- Articulate courses into Career Certificate; EPA CFC Certification.
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit. This agreement provides students who have completed a certificate in building trades on the CEWD side who complete their final exams with a B or higher, declare a building trades certificate on the credit side, and complete CMIS 101 and BLDT 101 with credits toward completion of their certificate program.
Welding Certificate
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Receive Academic Credit
- Articulate courses into Career Certificate.
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit. This agreement provides students who have completed a certificate in building trades on the CEWD side who complete their final exams with a B or higher, declare a building trades certificate on the credit side, and complete CMIS 101 and BLDT 101 with credits toward completion of their certificate program.