The University of Rhode Island awards credit for certain education, training, certificates, and licenses that are acquired outside of a formal accredited college or university as long as they were taught at the college-level. If you have prior learning experiences from the workforce, a certificate, apprenticeship, training, or licensure, you may qualify to earn college credit at URI.
Determinations on credits awarded for industry credentials are made by URI Faculty subject matter experts in consultation with recommendations published by the American Council on Education and the National College Credit Recommendation Service. To earn credit for any credentials or trainings listed below, students should provide their official credential, transcript, or certificate of completion, to their Dean’s Office for posting of credit.
The following credentials have been pre-evaluated for URI credit:
| Credential or training name | URI course credit |
|---|---|
| RIDE Teaching Assistant (TA) | EDC 102 (3 cr) |
| Six Sigma Green Belt | SCA 410 (3 cr) |
| Institute for Integrative Nutrition: Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Certification | HLT 1XX (3 cr) KIN 123 (3 cr) NUT 1XX (3 cr) Total = 9 credits |
| Coast Guard Academy: Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Training | GWS 365 (3 cr) |
| Cardiovascular Credentialing International: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) | KIN 2XX (3 cr) |
| National Center for Competency Testing: Certified Postsecondary Instructor (CPI) | EDC 102 (3 cr) |
| National Academy of Sports Medicine: Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) | KIN 1XX (2 cr) |
| URI / Windward Consulting EMT Certification (166 hours) | CHS 491 (3 cr) |
| Registered Behavior Technician | PSY 3XX (4 cr) |
| RINLA Horticultural & Landscape Technician Apprenticeship (Level 1) | PLS 150 (3 cr) PLS 399 (3 cr) PLS 1XX (3 cr) Total = 9 credits |
| RINLA Horticultural & Landscape Technician Apprenticeship (Level 2) | PLS 150 (3 cr) PLS 306 (4 cr) PLS 399 (3 cr) PLS 1XX (3 cr) Total = 13 credits |
| R.I. Silver Seal of Biliteracy | 100-level Incentive Credit (3-4 cr) |
| R.I. Gold Seal of Biliteracy | 200-level Incentive Credit (3-4 cr) |
What if my credential is not on the list?
Connect with the Coordinator for Prior Learning to request an evaluation by URI.
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