Certification to Credit
Do you have professional certifications? They could transfer into college credit. Through the certification-to-credit process, pre-assessed industry certifications can be used as credits towards your degree.
The programs listed below have specific pathways for converting certifications into credits. Click to find the certification-to-credit information for each of these online programs.
Common Certifcations for Credit
| Organization/Certification | Credits | Majors that accept credit |
|---|---|---|
American Health Information Management Association Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) |
3 | Community Development: Public Administration |
American Management Association (AMA) Certified Professional in Management (CPM) |
6 | Community Development: Public Administration |
American Marketing Association (AMA) Professional Certified Marketer--Content Marketing Certification (CMC) Professional Certified Marketer--Marketing Management Certification (MMC) |
6
6 | Community Development: Public Administration |
American Purchasing Society Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) |
3 | Community Development: Public Administration |
Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) |
6 | Community Development: Public Administration |
Association for Talent Development Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) |
6 | Community Development: Public Administration |
Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) |
3 3
3 | Community Development: Public Administration |
CDA Council for Professional Recognition Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) |
11 | Any undergraduate major |
Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Chartered Financial Analyst |
6 | Community Development: Public Administration |
Collegey Inc. Collegey: US University Prep Certificate Project |
3 | Community Development: Public Administration |
Google Project Management Certificate |
6 | Community Development: Public Administration |
HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) |
6 9 | Community Development: Public Administration |
International Information System Security Certification Consortium Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) |
6 | Community Development: Public Administration |
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Certified Medical Practice Executive Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives |
6 9 | Community Development: Public Administration |
National Recreation and Park Association Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) |
6 | Community Development: Public Administration |
Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Program Management Professional (PgMP) Project Management Professional (PMP) |
3 9 9 | Community Development: Public Administration |
Research Administrators Certification Council Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA) Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA) Certified Research Administrator (CRA) |
6 9 9 | Community Development: Public Administration |
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) |
6 9 | Community Development: Public Administration |
Certification-to-credit undergraduate programs
Ergonomic Administration
Prepare for leadership roles in operations and quality control with a degree from CMU in administration focused on ergonomics and industrial management.
Personnel Administration
Build a diverse set of administrative skills to help an organization thrive. Earn a major in business administration, psychology, entrepreneurship and many other options.
Organizational Leadership
Earn an organizational leadership degree in a flexible program that offers you theoretical knowledge and real-world experience in leading, managing and collaborating with others in the workplace. You’ll be prepared to excel as an operations manager, human resources manager, business consultant, diversity director, communications specialist and more.
Community Development: Public Administration
A community development degree gives you the theoretical and practical knowledge for functioning and managing within various community-focused organizations. You’ll be prepared for community-related careers in organizational leadership, government, human resources, public health services and more.
Community Development: Community Services
Earning a community develop degree offers you theoretical and practical knowledge for a career within various community-focused organizations. You’ll be prepared for community-related careers in organizational leadership, government, human resources, public health services and more.
Community Development: Health Sciences
Earn your community development degree with a focus in health science. You’ll be prepared for community-related careers in organizational leadership, government, human resources, public health services and more.
Certification-to-credit master's programs
Master of Science in Administration
Put your professional certifications to work for you in Central Michigan University’s Master of Science in Administration program (MSA). Certification to credit for your MSA allows you the opportunity to save on tuition costs, accelerate your degree completion and avoid redundant learning through this specialized program.
Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction
Designed to empower educators with cutting-edge strategies and insights, the Master of Arts in Education offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet the demands of modern classrooms. Elevate your teaching practice and deepen your impact on student learning. Click below to learn more about this dynamic program.
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
The master's in educational leadership program gives professional educators data-backed strategies to lead schools and meet diverse student needs.
Master of Arts in Learning, Design and Technology
The Master of Arts in Learning, Design and Technology comes with two options of earning credits towards your degree:
- MA in Learning, Design and Technology Certification to Credit
- MA in Learning, Design and Technology Certification to Examination
Master of Public Administration
Put your public sector background to good use with Central Michigan University’s Master of Public Administration program (MPA). Tailored for professionals like you, the MPA program allows you to substitute academic credits with your prior learning experience. Whether you’re aiming for career advancement or seeking specialized knowledge, our MPA program is designed to accommodate your expertise.
Master of Arts in Reading and Literacy
Learn the theory and practice of teaching reading and literacy in this online master's program. Get hands-on training with a 16-week practicum.
Certification-to-credit graduate certificate programs
Graduate Certificate in Health and Physical Education
Our online graduate certificate in health and physical education provides teachers with a K-12 health and physical education endorsement.
