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Earn Credit for Industry Certifications: All

University of Maryland Global Campus is proud to offer course credit for more than 200 leading professional certifications across a wide range of industries, including IT, cybersecurity, HR, accounting, emergency management, world languages, and more. UMGC awards course credit for certifications you’ve earned, allowing you to save time and money while fulfilling course requirements that can be applied to many of our bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, undergraduate certificates, and graduate certificates.

Review our categories of certifications or search the table below to find out if UMGC offers credit for your certifications.

View Certifications in Your Industry

You may earn UMGC course credit for several of your certifications in multiple industries. UMGC articulates credit for certifications in industries that include accounting, cybersecurity, HR, technology, and more. Access the dropdown menu to review certifications in your business area.

 

How Your Certifications Equate to UMGC Course Credit

UMGC articulates specific certifications to UMGC course credit as follows. If you have any questions about an existing articulation, a certification with a UMGC course equivalency that is not yet determined, or a certification that does not appear on this list, please contact Student Records.

IndustryIndustry CertificationOrganization Offering CertificationCourse Equivalent
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudCertified in Financial Forensics (CFF)American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA)Graduate - (3 Credits, ACCT 630)
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudCertified in Financial Forensics (CFF)American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA)Undergraduate - (3 Credits, ACCT 438) and (3 Credits, ACCT 440)
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudCertified Information Technology Professional (CITP)American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA)(3 Credits, ACCT 620)
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudCertified Public Accountant (CPA)American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA)ACCT 200‡
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudChartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA)(3 Credits, ACCT 326) 
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudCertified Management Accountant (CMA)Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business / Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)(3 Credits, ACCT 321)
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudCertified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)Graduate - (3 Credits, ACCT 630)
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudCertified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)Undergraduate - (3 Credits, ACCT 320)
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudCertified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)Association of Government Accountants (AGA)(3 Credits, ACCT 350) 
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudCertified Internal Auditor (CIA)The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA)(3 Credits, ACCT 326) and (3 Credits, ACCT 436)
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudEnrolled Agent (EA)Internal Revenue Service (IRS)(3 Credits, ACCT 323) 
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudMaster Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF)National Association of Certified Valuators (NACVA)Graduate - (3 Credits, ACCT 630)
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudMaster Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF)National Association of Certified Valuators (NACVA)Undergraduate - (3 Credits, ACCT 438)
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)Payroll.Org (formerly American Payroll Association)ACCT 316TR (3 credits), BMGT 316TR (4 credits), and HRMN 316TR (3 credits)*
Accounting, Finance, Payroll, & FraudFundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)Payroll.Org (formerly American Payroll Association)ACCT 116TR (2 credits), BMGT 116TR (3 credits), and HRMN 116TR (3 credits)*
Business & ManagementCertified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM)(6 Credits, ACM 640)
Business & ManagementCertified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM)(6 Credits, ACM 630)
Business & ManagementCertified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM)(6 Credits, ACM 670)
Business & ManagementEntrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB)Certiport(3 Credits, BMGT 330)Δ
Business & ManagementFederal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representatives (FAC-COR)General Services Administration - Federal Acquisition Institute (GSA-FAI)Graduate - (6 Credits, ACM 620)
Business & ManagementFederal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representatives (FAC-COR)General Services Administration - Federal Acquisition Institute (GSA-FAI)Undergraduate - (3 Credits, BMGT 339) 
Business & ManagementFederal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)General Services Administration - Federal Acquisition Institute (GSA-FAI)Graduate - (6 Credits, ACM 620)
Business & ManagementFederal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)General Services Administration - Federal Acquisition Institute (GSA-FAI)Undergraduate - (3 Credits, BMGT 339) 
Business & ManagementAssociate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi)Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)(3 Credits, HRMN 395), (3 Credits, HRMN 400), and (3 Credits, HRMN 467)
Business & ManagementAssociate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)(3 Credits, HRMN 300), (3 Credits, HRMN 395), and (3 Credits, HRMN 400)
Business & ManagementGlobal Professional in Human Resources (GPHR)Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)Graduate - (3 Credits, HRMD 640) and (3 Credits, HRMD 665)
Business & ManagementGlobal Professional in Human Resources (GPHR)Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)Undergraduate - (3 Credits, HRMN 362), (3 Credits, HRMN 367), (3 Credits, HRMN 395), and (3 Credits, HRMN 400)
Business & ManagementProfessional in Human Resources - International (PHRi)Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)(3 Credits, HRMN 362), (3 Credits, HRMN 395), (3 Credits, HRMN 400), and (3 Credits, HRMN 467)
Business & ManagementProfessional in Human Resources (PHR)Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)Graduate - (3 Credits, HRMD 610), (3 Credits, HRMD 620), and (3 Credits, HRMD 640)
Business & ManagementProfessional in Human Resources (PHR)Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)Undergraduate - (3 Credits, HRMN 362), (3 Credits, HRMN 367), (3 Credits, HRMN 395), and (3 Credits, HRMN 400)
Business & ManagementSenior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)Graduate - (3 Credits, HRMD 610), (3 Credits, HRMD 620), (3 Credits, HRMD 640), and (3 Credits, HRMD 670)
Business & ManagementSenior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)Undergraduate - (3 Credits, HRMN 300), HRMN 302, (3 Credits, HRMN 395), (3 Credits, HRMN 400), and (3 Credits, HRMN 495)
Business & ManagementSenior Professional in Human Resources International (SPHRi) Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)Graduate - (3 Credits, HRMD 610), (3 Credits, HRMD 620), (3 Credits, HRMD 640), and (3 Credits, HRMD 665)
Business & ManagementSenior Professional in Human Resources International (SPHRi) Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)Undergraduate - HRMN 302, (3 Credits, HRMN 395), (3 Credits, HRMN 400), (3 Credits, HRMN 467), and (3 Credits, HRMN 495)
Business & ManagementMicrosoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Marketing Functional Consultant Associate (Exam MB-220)Microsoft CorporationELEC 116TR (2 credits)*
Business & ManagementMicrosoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Sales Functional Consultant Associate (Exam MB-210)Microsoft CorporationELEC 116TR (2 credits)*
Business & ManagementSHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)Graduate - ADMN 662; or (3 Credits, HRMD 610), (3 Credits, HRMD 630), (3 Credits, HRMD 640), and (3 Credits, HRMD 670)†
Business & ManagementSHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)Undergraduate - HRMN 302, (3 Credits, HRMN 367), (3 Credits, HRMN 395), (3 Credits, HRMN 400), and (3 Credits, HRMN 495) 
Business & ManagementSHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)Graduate - ADMN 661 and ADMN 662†; or (3 Credits, HRMD 610), (3 Credits, HRMD 620), (3 Credits, HRMD 640), and (3 Credits, HRMD 670)†
Business & ManagementSHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)Undergraduate - HRMN 302, (3 Credits, HRMN 367), (3 Credits, HRMN 395), (3 Credits, HRMN 400), and (3 Credits, HRMN 495) 
Business & ManagementCCM Advanced PractitionerWorld Commerce & Contracting (WCC)(6 Credits, ACM 620)
Business & ManagementCCM PractitionerWorld Commerce & Contracting (WCC)(6 Credits, ACM 610)
Business & ManagementCMM ExpertWorld Commerce & Contracting (WCC)(6 Credits, ACM 610)
Business & ManagementCertified Benefits Professional (CBP)WorldAtWorkGraduate - (3 Credits, HRMD 640)
Business & ManagementCertified Benefits Professional (CBP)WorldAtWorkUndergraduate - (3 Credits, HRMN 395)
Business & ManagementCertified Compensation Professional (CCP)WorldAtWorkGraduate - (3 Credits, HRMD 640)
Business & ManagementCertified Compensation Professional (CCP)WorldAtWorkUndergraduate - (3 Credits, HRMN 395)
Business & ManagementGlobal Remuneration Professional (GRP)WorldAtWorkGraduate - (3 Credits, HRMD 640)
Business & ManagementGlobal Remuneration Professional (GRP)WorldAtWorkUndergraduate - (3 Credits, HRMN 395)
Communication & World LanguagesACTFL Listening Proficiency Test (LPT)American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)FOLA 116TR (3–12 credits)*§
Communication & World LanguagesACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Tester CertificationAmerican Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)FOLA 116TR (3–9 credits)*§ and/or FOLA 316TR (3–6 credits)*§
Communication & World LanguagesACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPIc) Tester CertificationAmerican Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)FOLA 116TR (3–9 credits)*§ and/or FOLA 316TR (3–6 credits)*§
Communication & World LanguagesACTFL Reading Proficiency Test (RPT)American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)FOLA 116TR (2–6 credits)*§
Communication & World LanguagesACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)FOLA 116TR (3–9 credits)*§ and/or FOLA 316TR (2–6 credits)*§
Communication & World LanguagesCommunication Management Professional (CMP)Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC)(3 Credits, JOUR 330) and (3 Credits, COMM 302)
Communication & World LanguagesStrategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP)Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC)DCL 600†; Or
(3 Credits, MSCP 600) and (3 Credits, MSCP 605)†
Communication & World LanguagesAccreditation in Public Relations (APR)Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)DCL 600†; Or
(3 Credits, MSCP 600) and (3 Credits, MSCP 605)†
CybersecurityAWS Cloud Application Developer (CAD)Amazon Web Services (AWS)(3 Credits, CMIT 291), (3 Credits, CMIT 326), (3 Credits, CMIT 336), (3 Credits, CMIT 426), (3 Credits, CYOP 200), (3 Credits, CYOP 300), (3 Credits, CYOP 325), (3 Credits, CYOP 360), (3 Credits, CYOP 400), (3 Credits, CYOP 425), and (3 Credits, CYOP 460)
CybersecurityAWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAmazon Web Services (AWS)(3 Credits, CMIT 326)
CybersecurityAWS Certified Developer – AssociateAmazon Web Services (AWS)CMIT 316TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAmazon Web Services (AWS)(3 Credits, CMIT 426)
CybersecurityCertified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute (SEI)(3 Credits, CMIT 460)
CybersecurityCisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure Certification CiscoGraduate - CTCH 600TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityCisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure Certification CiscoUndergraduate - CMIT 316TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Cisco(3 Credits, CMIT 351) and (3 Credits, CMIT 352)
CybersecurityCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)Cisco(3 Credits, CMIT 455)
CybersecurityCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP-ENARSI)Cisco(3 Credits, CMIT 456)
CybersecurityCisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration Certification (CCNP-ENCOR)Cisco(3 Credits, CMIT 455)
CybersecurityCompTIA A+Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)(3 Credits, CMIT 202)
CybersecurityCompTIA Cloud+Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)(3 Credits, CMIT 326)
CybersecurityCompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)(3 Credits, CMIT 421)
CybersecurityCompTIA Linux+Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)(3 Credits, CMIT 291)
CybersecurityCompTIA Network+Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)(3 Credits, CMIT 265)
CybersecurityCompTIA PenTest+Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)(3 Credits, CMIT 386)
CybersecurityCompTIA Security+Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)(3 Credits, CMIT 320)
CybersecurityCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH)EC-Council(3 Credits, CMIT 321)
CybersecurityCertified Incident Handler (ECIH)EC-Council(3 Credits, CMIT 460)
CybersecurityCertified Network Defender (CND)EC-Council(3 Credits, CMIT 421)Δ
CybersecurityCertified Penetration Tester (CPENT)EC-Council(3 Credits, CMIT 386)
CybersecurityComputer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)EC-Council(3 Credits, CMIT 424)
CybersecurityGIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)(3 Credits, DFCS 625)
CybersecurityGIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)(3 Credits, CMIT 424)
CybersecurityGIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)(3 Credits, CMIT 460)
CybersecurityGIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)(3 Credits, CMIT 460)
CybersecurityGIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)(3 Credits, CMIT 386)
CybersecurityGIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)CMIT 316TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityCertified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)CMIT 116TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityCertified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC)Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)CMIT 316TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityCertification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)Institute of Internal Auditors, The (The IIA)CSIA 116TR (3 credits)*
Cybersecurity(ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2(3 Credits, CMIT 436)
Cybersecurity(ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2(3 Credits, CMIT 320)Δ
CybersecurityCertified Governance Risk and Compliance Exam (CGRC) (formerly: Certified Authorization Professional Exam (CAP))International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2CSIA 316TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityCertified in CybersecurityInternational Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2CMIT 116TR (2 credits)*
CybersecurityIAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional/US (CIPP/US)International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)CMIT 316TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityISFCE Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE)(3 Credits, CMIT 424)
CybersecurityLinux Professional Institute Certification - Level 1 (LPIC-1)Linux Professional Institute (LPI)(3 Credits, CMIT 291)
CybersecurityLinux Professional Institute Certification - Level 2 (LPIC-2)Linux Professional Institute (LPI)CMIT 316TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityMicrosoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (Exams MS-100 & MS-101)Microsoft Corporation(3 Credits, CMIT 382) and CMIT 422
CybersecurityMicrosoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (Exam MS-900)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 116TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityMicrosoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (Exams MD-100 & MD-101)Microsoft Corporation(3 Credits, CMIT 380) and CMIT 420
CybersecurityMicrosoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate (Exam MS-700)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 116TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (Exam AZ-104)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 116TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityMicrosoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (Exam AI-102)Microsoft CorporationDATA 460
CybersecurityMicrosoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (Exam DP-900)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 116TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityMicrosoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (Exam AZ-204)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 116TR (2 credits)*
CybersecurityMicrosoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (Exam AZ-900)Microsoft Corporation(3 Credits, CMIT 336)
CybersecurityMicrosoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (Exam AZ-700)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 316TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityMicrosoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Exam AZ-500)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 116TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityMicrosoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Financial and Operations Functional Consultants (Exam MB-901)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 316TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityMicrosoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (Exam SC-300)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 116TR (2 credits)*
CybersecurityMicrosoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (Exam DA-100)Microsoft CorporationCMTR 316TR (2 credits)*
CybersecurityMicrosoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate (Exam PL-100)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 116TR (2 credits)*
CybersecurityMicrosoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (Exam SC-200)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 116TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityMicrosoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (Exam SC-900)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 316TR (3 credits)*
CybersecurityRed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)Red Hat, Inc.(3 Credits, CMIT 388)
Healthcare & Applied ScienceCertified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)(3 Credits, HIMS 650)
Healthcare & Applied ScienceRegistered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)(3 Credits, HIMS 645), (3 Credits, HIMS 655), (3 Credits, HIMS 690), and (3 Credits, HCAD 610)
Healthcare & Applied ScienceRegistered Health Information Technician (RHIT) The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)(3 Credits, IFSM 305)
Healthcare & Applied ScienceBoard of Certification Histotechnician HT(ACSP)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)BIOL 116TR (3 credits)*
Healthcare & Applied ScienceBoard of Certification Histotechnologist HTL(ASCP)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)BIOL 116TR (3 credits)*
Healthcare & Applied ScienceCertified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)(3 Credits, HCAD 620) and (3 Credits, HCAD 640)
Healthcare & Applied ScienceCertified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR)Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)HMGT 116TR (1 credit)*
Healthcare & Applied ScienceCertified Specialist Accounting & Finance (CSAF)Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)HMGT 116TR (1 credit)*
Healthcare & Applied ScienceCertified Specialist Business Intelligence (CSBI)Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)BMGT 116TR (1 credit)*
Healthcare & Applied ScienceCertified Specialist Payment & Reimbursement (CSPR)Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)HMGT 116TR (1 credit)*
Healthcare & Applied ScienceCertified Specialist Physician Practice Management (CSPPM)Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)HMGT 116TR (1 credit)*
Healthcare & Applied ScienceCertified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS)Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)(3 Credits, HCAD 610), (3 Credits, HIMS 650), (3 Credits, HIMS 661), and (3 Credits, ITEC 640) 
Healthcare & Applied ScienceCertified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)(3 Credits, HCAD 600), (3 Credits, HCAD 610), (3 Credits, HIMS 650), and (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
Healthcare & Applied ScienceMedical Laboratory Technician MLTAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)BIOL 116TR (3 credits)*
Information TechnologyAdobe Certified Professional (ACP) in Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator 2021Adobe Systems Incorporated(3 Credits, CMST 320)
Information TechnologyAdobe Certified Professional (ACP) in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop 2021Adobe Systems Incorporated(3 Credits, CMST 325)
Information TechnologyAWS Certified Machine Learning -- SpecialtyAmazon Web Services (AWS)DATA 460
Information TechnologyIBM Certified Developer - Cognos AnalyticsIBM Corporation - Professional Certifications(3 Credits, DATA 335)
Information TechnologyCertified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)(3 Credits, IFSM 311)
Information TechnologyCertified Information Security Manager (CISM)Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)CSIA 116TR (3 credits)* and CSIA 316TR (2 credits)*
Information TechnologyCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)CSIA 316TR (3 credits)*
Information TechnologyCertified Analytics Professional (CAP)Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (informs)(3 Credits, DATA 320)
Information TechnologyCertified dataProfessional - Principle (CDP)Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP)(3 Credits, IFSM 300)
Information TechnologyCertified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)(3 Credits, SYSE 610)
Information Technology(ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2(3 Credits, CMIT 425)
Information TechnologyCertified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional Exam (CSSLP)International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2(3 Credits, CYOP 360)
Information TechnologyCertified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB)(3 Credits, CYOP 460)
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (Exam AI-100)Microsoft CorporationDATA 460
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (Exam AI-900)Microsoft CorporationCMTR 316TR (1 credit)*
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Certified: Azure dataEngineer Associate (Exam DP-203)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 316TR (3 credits)*
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Certified: Azure dataScientist Associate (Exam DP-100)Microsoft CorporationDATA 116TR (3 credits)*
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (Exam DP-300)Microsoft CorporationCMIT 316TR (3 credits)*
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate (Exam MB-800)Microsoft CorporationCMTR 116TR (2 credits)*
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM) (Exam MB-910)Microsoft CorporationCMSC 316TR (3 credits)*
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) (Exam MB-920)Microsoft CorporationCMST 316TR (3 credits)*
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Certified: Power BI dataAnalyst Associate (Exam PL-300)Microsoft CorporationCMTR 116TR (2 credits)*
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate (Exam PL-200)Microsoft CorporationCMTR 116TR (2 credits)*
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (Exam PL-900)Microsoft CorporationCMTR 116TR (2 credits)*
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Office 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (Exam MD-102)Microsoft Corporation(3 Credits, CMIT 380) and CMIT 420
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Office 2019) (Exam MO-200)Microsoft CorporationCMST 100G
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate (Office 2019) (Exam MO-300)Microsoft CorporationCMST 100D
Information TechnologyMicrosoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (Office 2019) (Exam MO-100)Microsoft CorporationCMST 100B
Information TechnologyCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)Project Management Institute (PMI)(3 Credits, IFSM 438)
Information TechnologyPMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®Project Management Institute (PMI)(3 Credits, IFSM 441)
Information TechnologyProject Management Professional (PMP)®Project Management Institute (PMI)Graduate - (3 Credits, ITEC 640)†; Or (3 Credits, PMAN 634)†
Information TechnologyProject Management Professional (PMP)®Project Management Institute (PMI)Undergraduate - (3 Credits, IFSM 438)
Information TechnologySAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9SAS Institute, Inc.CMSC 316TR (3 credits)*
Public Health, Safety, & Emergency ManagementFBI-LEEDA TrilogyFBI-LEEDACSIA 316TR (9 credits)*
Public Health, Safety, & Emergency ManagementAssociate Emergency Manager (AEM)International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)(3 Credits, EMGT 302)
Public Health, Safety, & Emergency ManagementCertified Emergency Manager (CEM)International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)(3 Credits, EMAN 600)
Public Health, Safety, & Emergency ManagementCertified in Public Health (CPH)National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHC)ELEC 316TR (3 credits)*
Public Health, Safety, & Emergency ManagementAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansPSAD 116TR (6 credits)*
Public Health, Safety, & Emergency ManagementEmergency Medical Responder (EMR)National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansPSAD 116TR (3 credits)*
Public Health, Safety, & Emergency ManagementEmergency Medical Technicians (EMT)National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansPSAD 116TR (6 credits)*
Public Health, Safety, & Emergency ManagementNational Registered Paramedic (NRP)National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansPSAD 116TR (23 credits)*

* A course equivalent listed with “TR” (e.g., ACCT 116TR or ACCT 316TR) represents a non-direct equivalency in the specific discipline indicated. "116TR" signifies lower-level credit (100-299), and"316TR" signifies upper-level credit (300-499).

‡ This equivalency is available for graduate students only. This certification may help you waive a program admission requirement that 15 credits of undergraduate accounting course must be taken prior to enrolling in the program.

† You may earn credit for different courses based on your chosen academic program. If you have any additional questions about this process, contact your academic advisor or success coach.

§ FOLA 116TR or FOLA 316TR serves as a placeholder for foreign language exams. "116TR" signifies lower-level credit (100-299) and "316TR" signifies upper-level credit (300-499). The actual language (e.g., FREN, SPAN) will be reflected, and credits awarded depend on the score and the date of the exam.

Δ This course may be transferred in on your AAR/Transcript as "100-###" (such as CMIT 100-320). This signifies that the coursework taken is equivalent to CMIT 320 but had to be transferred in at a lower-level. In the case of CMIT 100-320, you may get credit for CMIT 320, unless your program requires a certain number of "higher-level" and "lower-level" credits.

◊ A course designated by the prefix "ELEC" stands for elective. Elective transfer credits can be transferred as "higher-level" (such as ELEC 316), or "lower-level" (such as ELEC 116).

¶ This "professional course" is a course or course of study not provided by UMGC, but through the issuing organization, and may require examination or other practical applications before awarding. A valid certificate of completion from the issuing organization may be required to receive UMGC credit.

Submit a Request for Credit

If you have one or more of these certifications, you must submit official documentation from the certifying organization (such as a certificate, verification code, or letter) which includes your name, the title of the certification, and the date(s) of the certification. Send this documentation to studentrecords@umgc.edu after you apply to UMGC.

Upon receipt, UMGC will assess whether the certification can be applied to your program (based on all other sources of credit you earn) and, if so, how it will be applied (major coursework, elective, or other). If UMGC does not receive the appropriate documentation, we will not be able to evaluate credit and its applicability to your degree or certificate program.