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
National Restaurant Association ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
HEALTHCARE
Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification
NHA-Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHA-CPT)
Phlebotomy Technician, PBT (ASCP)
Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
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
- Prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exams offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).
- Obtaining Credential & Credential Fees: Student pursues credential outside of class. Student is responsible for credential fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
Home Inspector
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- This course meets the requirements for home inspection pre-licensure for the state of Maryland.
- Student pursues credential outside of class. Student is responsible for credential fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
Real Estate
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- Prepares students to take the Maryland Real Estate Licensing Examination.
- Student pursues credential outside of class. Student is responsible for credential fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute
Sanitation & Food Safety
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- National Restaurant Association ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.
- Included as part of the course.
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
- Courses meet eligibility requirements for the Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification.
- Included as part of the program:
MBON application, fingerprinting, background investigation, and drug testing fees are included in CNA program fees.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit for:
MEDA 101/MDA 101 - Foundations of Medical Assisting I (3 credits)
MEDA 102/MDA 102 - Foundations of Medical Assisting II (3 credits)
MEDA 140/MDA 104 - Medical Assisting Clinical/Practicum I (1 credit)
MEDA 109/MDA 109 - Medical Terminology (3 credits)
HE credit for CNA Healthcourse (Health Elective) (3 credits)
Phlebotomy Technician
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- Program prepares students to take several national certification exams:
NHA-Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHA-CPT)
Phlebotomy Technician, PBT (ASCP)
Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
AAPC CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER (CPC)
- Student pursues credential outside of class.
Class cost includes material and background check fees. Textbook and clinical requirement fees are additional.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit for:
MEDA 115 - Phlebotomy Skills (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
- Student pursues credential outside of class. Class cost includes AAPC exam fees as well as a one-year membership in the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Step 3: Receive Academic Credit(s)
- Contact Registration & Records at [email protected] or 301.846.2431 to receive academic credit for:
MEDA 216 - Medical Coding Basics/Diagnostic and Procedural Medical Coding (3 credits)
Information Technology
CompTIA A+
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Earn Industry Credential
- CompTIA A+ certification.
- Student pursues credential outside of class. Student is responsible for credential 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
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Student pursues credential outside of class. Student is responsible for credential 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
- CompTIA Network+ certification.
- Student pursues credential outside of class. Student is responsible for credential 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
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Receive Academic Credit
- Articulate courses into Career Certificate or AAS degree.
- 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
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Receive Academic Credit
- Articulate courses into Career Certificate or AAS degree; 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
Step 1: Complete Continuing Education Courses
Step 2: Receive Academic Credit
- Articulate courses into Career Certificate or AAS degree.
- 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.