Industry Recognized Credentials
Grand Valley State University has evaluated many Industry recognized Credentials to determined what are equivalent to GVSU coursework. Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRC) are verification of an individual’s qualifications or competence issued by a third party such as business or trade associations and measure technical competency and validate knowledge and skills in a specific industry. They include certificates, credentials, or licenses and are often time-limited or renewable. If you can provide proof that you have earned one of these certifications you can earn credit for it.
All certifications or licenses must be current and valid.
Students: Please submit this form to request credit for an approved industry credential you have earned from the list below.
Faculty/Staff: Visit this page to request the review of a NEW industry credential you would like to be evaluated for credit.
Technology
|
Industry Certificate |
Issuing Organization |
GVSU Course Equivalency |
Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CompTIA A+ |
Computing Technology Industry Association |
CIS 230 - Hardware and Software |
3 |
|
CompTIA Security+ |
Computing Technology Industry Association |
CIS 258 - Introduction to Cybersecurity |
3 |
|
Certified Flight Instructor Rating (CFI) |
ATP |
BAS 280 |
9 |
|
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) |
ATP |
BAS 180 |
2 |
|
Multi-Engine Rating (MEL) |
ATP |
BAS 180 |
2 |
|
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) Rating |
ATP |
BAS 180 |
2 |
|
Cisco Certified Network Associate |
Cisco |
CIS 337 - Network Systems Management |
3 |
|
Cisco Certificate in Ethical Hacking |
Cisco |
CIS 453 - Ethical Hacking |
3 |
Engineering
|
Industry Certificate |
Issuing Organization |
GVSU Course Equivalency |
Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MIOSHA Level II Certificate *Students must complete the competency exam before credit will be awarded through the department. Please contact [email protected] to schedule exam. |
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) |
OSH 300 - Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health OSH 310 - Hazard Control OSH 400 - Critical Incident Analysis OSH 414 - Environmental Safety and Health Regulations |
3 per course |
|
CSWA (Certified Solidworks Associate)
* The exam must be proctored by the instructor. Students must submit 1) a copy of the CSWA Certificate and 2) the confirmation letter with location and date/time of the exam with the instructor's signature. |
Solid Works |
EGR 113 - Introduction to CAD/CAM |
1 |
|
CSWP (Certified Solidworks Professional) * The exam must be proctored by the instructor. Students must submit 1) a copy of the CSWP Certificate and 2) the confirmation letter with location and date/time of the exam with the instructor's signature. |
Solid Works |
EGR 311 - Intermediate Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing |
3 |
Healthcare
|
Industry Certificate |
Issuing Organization |
GVSU Course Equivalency |
Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) |
National Healthcareer Association |
AHS 180 |
2 |
|
Certified EKG Technician |
National Healthcareer Association |
RIE 280 |
2 |
|
Certified Phlebotomy Technician |
National Healthcareer Association |
MLS 180 |
1 |
|
Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification |
American Council on Exercise |
RTX 180 |
3 |
|
Level 2 Master Class |
Precision Nutrition |
AFN 180 |
1 |
|
Certified Chief Cook |
Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship |
AFN 180 |
2 |
|
Business of Healthcare |
Healthcare Financial Management Association |
PNH 330 |
3 |
|
Certified Revenue Cycle Representative |
Healthcare Financial Management Association |
PNH 280 |
1 |
|
Certified Specialist: Payment and Reimbursement |
Healthcare Financial Management Association |
PNH 280 |
1 |
|
Certified Specialist: Physician Practice Management |
Healthcare Financial Management Association |
PNH 280 |
1 |
|
Dorsey EMT Education and Training and active EMT License |
Dorsey College |
AHS 100 and 6 AHS General Credits |
9 credits |
|
Dorsey Paramedic education and training and active Paramedic License ****GVSU won’t duplicate credits, students can either earn credits from EMT or Paramedic program but not both***** |
Dorsey College |
AHS 100 and 9 AHS General Credits |
12 credits |
Education
|
Industry Certificate |
Issuing Organziation |
GVSU Course Equivalency |
Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
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Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Pass sections 1-4 |
Lexia Learning |
EDL 626 |
3 |
|
Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Pass sections 5-8 |
Lexia Learning |
EDL 628 |
3 |