Industry Recognized Credential
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.
If you do not see your credential on this list below and would like to request to have it reviewed for credit, fill out this form.
Technology
|
Industry Certificate |
Issuing Organization |
GVSU course equivalency |
Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
|
IBM Applied Data Science Specialization - IBM |
IBM |
CIS 160 - Learn to Code in Python CIS 320 - Visualization of Data CIS 331 - Data Analysis Tools *Issues credit will not be awarded |
9 |
|
IBM Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations Specialization |
IBM |
CIS 320 - Visualization of Data and Information CIS 331 - Data Analysis Tools and Techniques |
6 |
|
IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate |
IBM |
CIS 160 - Learn to Code in Python CIS 233 - Concepts of Database Systems CIS 353 - Database CIS 335 - Data Mining |
12 |
|
IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate |
IBM |
CIS 258 - Introduction to Cybersecurity CIS 237 - Introduction to Network Management CIS 430 - Computer and Cyber Forensics |
9 |
|
Google IT support Professional Certificate |
|
CIS 230 - Hardware and Software CIS 258 - Introduction to Cybersecurity CIS 237 - Introduction to Network Management |
9 |
|
Digital Forensic Examiner |
Department of Defense |
CIS 380: Prior Learning: Intro to Networks/Computer Hardware CIS 380: Prior Learn: Cyber Incident Response CIS 380: Prior Learn: Windows Forensic Examinations |
9 |
|
Digital Media Collector |
Department of Defense |
CIS 380: Prior Learning: Intro to Networks/Computer Hardware CIS 380: Prior Learn: Cyber Incident Response |
6 |
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 |
Education
|
Industry Certificate |
Issuing Organization |
GVSU Course Equivalency |
Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Leading Educational Change and Improvement |
Foundation for Educational Administration |
EDL 700 |
3 |
|
Instructional Leadership and Supervisory Practice |
Foundation for Educational Administration |
EDL 667 |
3 |
|
Supported Employment Leadership: A Manager's Guide to Supported Employment Services |
Foundation for Educational Administration |
EDL 668 |
3 |