College Credit for Professional Certifications and Training
Turn your career accomplishments into the college credits you deserve. Industry training certifications and on-the-job training could help you graduate sooner.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Externally Evaluated Professional Learning
If you completed a professional training, certification, or licensure program, you may be eligible for direct credit. If the program you completed has been reviewed and approved by an external organization for college credit, those credits are eligible for evaluation toward your Purdue Global degree.
The American Council on Education (ACE) and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) are Purdue Global-approved college credit evaluation agencies. Learning approved for college credits may include formal educational examinations, programs, and courses offered by organizations for their employees, members, or customers. These organizations may include business and industry, labor unions, professional and voluntary associations, schools, training suppliers, and government agencies.
If you completed an externally evaluated program, you can submit your transcript to the Purdue Global Office of the Registrar for evaluation.
Purdue Global Evaluated Professional Learning
If you completed a professional training, certification, or licensure program that has not been reviewed by an external organization, you may still be eligible for direct credit at Purdue Global. In addition to accepting the recommendations of select external agencies, Purdue Global faculty have reviewed and approved select learning programs as eligible for direct college credit.
If a Purdue Global faculty team has approved your training as eligible for credit, you can submit your training record to the Purdue Global Office of the Registrar for evaluation. Speak with an Advisor today to see if we have a credit opportunity in place for your training.
See below for some of our current credit opportunities.
Opportunities for Credit
Aviation Training
Federal Aviation Administration
Purdue Global offers an opportunity for qualified flight professionals and aviation mechanics to receive credit for their prior industry achievements and credentials. Take the next step in your aviation career by earning credit for the work you put in and the knowledge you gained.
If you have earned FAA certifications and ratings, you may be eligible to receive credit toward a Purdue Global undergraduate degree program, including in professional flight or aviation management.
See below for available credit for FAA certifications. Additional credit for holding the rank of captain or first officer may also be available. Speak to an Admissions Advisor to learn more.
View Available Credit for FAA Certifications
| Certificate | Rating (if applicable) | Purdue Global Course Match | Quarter Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Pilot | AV144 Private Pilot Lectures | 5 | |
| AV145 Private Pilot Flight | 3 | ||
| Any | Instrument | AV102 Aviation Business | 5 |
| AV210 Ground Trainer | 1.5 | ||
| AV249 Instrument Flight Lectures | 5 | ||
| AV253 Instrument Flight Training | 4.5 | ||
| Commercial Pilot | Airplane Single Engine Land or Airplane Multiengine Land | AV102 Aviation Business | 5 |
| AV144 Private Pilot Lectures | 5 | ||
| AV145 Private Pilot Flight | 3 | ||
| AV243 Commercial Pilot Flight I | 3 | ||
| AV248 Commercial Pilot Flight II | 3 | ||
| AV254 Commercial Flight Lectures | 5 | ||
| Any | Airplane Multiengine Land | AV353 Multiengine Flight | 2.5 |
| Flight Instructor | AV144 Private Pilot Lectures | 5 | |
| AV145 Private Pilot Flight | 3 | ||
| AV351 Flight Instructor Flight | 2.5 | ||
| AV352 Flight Instructor Lectures | 5 | ||
| FAA Airline Transport Pilot or ICAO Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) or EASA ATP | AV102 Aviation Business | 5 | |
| AV144 Private Pilot Lectures | 5 | ||
| AV145 Private Pilot Flight | 3 | ||
| AV210 Ground Trainer | 1.5 | ||
| AV243 Commercial Pilot Flight I | 3 | ||
| AV248 Commercial Pilot Flight II | 3 | ||
| AV249 Instrument Flight Lectures | 5 | ||
| AV253 Instrument Flight Training | 4.5 | ||
| AV254 Commercial Flight Lectures | 5 | ||
| AV327 Advanced Transport Flight Operations | 5 | ||
| AV346 Transport Category Aircraft Systems I | 5 | ||
| AV353 Multiengine Flight | 2.5 | ||
| AV354 Advanced Flight Path Management | 5 | ||
| Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) (may also be listed as Aviation Mechanic) | Airframe (A) | 100/200-Level Open Elective | 40 |
| 300/400-Level Open Elective | 17 | ||
| Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) (may also be listed as Aviation Mechanic) | Powerplant (P) | 100/200-Level Open Elective | 25 |
| 300/400-Level Open Elective | 27 | ||
| Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) (may also be listed as Aviation Mechanic) | Airframe (A) AND Powerplant (P) | 100/200-Level Open Elective | 45 |
| 300/400-Level Open Elective | 32 |
Fire Service Training
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and Pro Board
Purdue Global faculty have worked to streamline the available credits for qualified fire service professionals. Our credit opportunities recognize the training that you have put in and the knowledge you have gained through achieving certification standards.
If you earned your certifications through an organization that is accredited by IFSAC or the Pro Board, including the U.S. Department of Defense Firefighter Certification System, you may be eligible to receive credit toward a Purdue Global degree program.
See below for an example of available credit for Fire Officer certifications. Speak to an Advisor to learn more about this and other certification credit opportunities.
View Example Credit for Fire Officer Certifications
| Certification | Purdue Global Course Match | Quarter Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Officer I | 100/200-Level Fire Science Elective | 3 |
| Fire Officer II | 100/200-Level Fire Science Elective | 5 |
| FS201 Strategy and Tactics | 5 | |
| Fire Officer III | 100/200-Level Fire Science Elective | 5 |
| FS201 Strategy and Tactics | 5 | |
| FS202 Principles of Emergency Services | 5 | |
| FS302 Advanced Principles of Firefighter Safety and Survival | 6 | |
| Fire Officer IV | 100/200-Level Fire Science Elective | 5 |
| FS201 Strategy and Tactics | 5 | |
| FS202 Principles of Emergency Services | 5 | |
| FS302 Advanced Principles of Firefighter Safety and Survival | 6 | |
| FS403 Leadership and Management | 6 |
Law Enforcement Training
National Peace Officer Standard Training
Purdue Global recognizes the valuable learning achieved by state and local law enforcement officers. If you are a certified sworn law enforcement officer, your accomplishments may qualify you to receive credit toward a degree in any of our undergraduate programs of study. Depending upon your program of study, credits can be applied toward major course requirements or electives.
You must currently be a certified U.S. law enforcement officer or must have been certified within 24 months of your enrollment date to be eligible. Eligible students can earn the credits outlined below. Speak to an Advisor to learn more.
View Available Credits for National Peace Officer Standard Training
| Purdue Global Course Match | Quarter Credits |
|---|---|
| CJ100 Preparing for a Career in Public Safety | 5 |
| CJ101 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 5 |
| CJ140 Introduction to Constitutional Law | 5 |
| CJ210 Criminal Investigations | 5 |
| CJ230 Criminal Law for Criminal Justice | 5 |
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Information Technology Certifications and Examinations
You can earn credit for IT certifications and examinations completed within the past 5 years.