Undergraduate programs that accept certification to credit
You’ve worked hard to earn your professional certifications—now let them work for you.
The table below shows how certain industry-recognized certifications and licenses can translate into academic credit at CMU. Each row lists a specific credential and aligns it with the number of credits awarded, and the relevant academic program that accepts it. This allows you to see how your experience might accelerate your degree progress. Note: if you have certifications or credentials that aren’t listed those can be included for review in a prior learning portfolio.
Common Certifications
| 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 |
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 |
