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 and have been reviewed by URI Faculty. 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 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. Credit equivalencies are valid for 5 years unless otherwise noted. 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 evaluation and awarding of credit.
The following credentials have been pre-evaluated for URI credit:
Certifications & Trainings
| Credential or Training Name | Issuing Organization | Course Equivalencies | Start Date | End Date / Review Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language Level 1A Certification | Perspectives Corporation | ASL 1XX (2 credits) | 3/1/2021 | 2/28/2026 |
| Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) | National Academy of Sports Medicine | KIN 1XX (2 credits) | 11/1/2024 | 10/31/2029 |
| Certified Postsecondary Instructor (CPI) | National Center for Competency Testing | EDC 102 (3 credits) | 11/01/2023 | 10/31/2028 |
| Dental Assistant Program | Genesis Center (Rhode Island) | ITR 300 (3cr) HDF 2XX (2cr) KIN 1XX (1cr) CMD 2XX (2cr) HLT 1XX (3cr) Total = 11 credits | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2031 |
| EMT Certification (166 hours) | URI in partnership with Windward Consulting | CHS 491 (3 credits) | 10/01/2024 | 09/30/2029 |
| Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Certification | Institute for Integrative Nutrition | HLT 1XX (3 credits) KIN 123 (3 credits) NUT 1XX (3 credits) Total = 9 credits total | 9/1/2023 | 08/31/2028 |
| Medical Assistant Program | Genesis Center (Rhode Island) | ITR 300 (3cr) KIN 222 (2cr) HDF 2XX (2cr) KIN 1XX (3cr) HLT 1XX (3cr) Total = 13 credits | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2031 |
| R.I. Gold Seal of Biliteracy | Rhode Island High Schools | 200-level Incentive Credit (3-4 credits) | 01/01/2022 | 12/31/2026 |
| R.I. Silver Seal of Biliteracy | Rhode Island High Schools | 100-level Incentive Credit (3-4 credits) | 01/01/2022 | 12/31/2026 |
| Registered Behavior Technician | Various | PSY 3XX (4 credits) | 11/01/2024 | 10/31/2029 |
| Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | KIN 2XX (3 credits) | 10/01/2023 | 09/30/2028 |
| Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Training | U.S. Coast Guard Academy | GWS 365 (3 credits) | 2/1/2023 | 1/31/2028 |
| Six Sigma Green Belt | Various | SCA 410 (3 credits) | 08/01/2023 | 07/31/2028 |
| Six Sigma Yellow Belt | Various | SCA 359 (3 credits) | 2/1/2025 | 1/31/2030 |
| Teaching Assistant (TA) | Rhode Island Department of Education | EDC 102 (3 credits) |
Apprenticeships
| Apprenticeship | Course Equivalencies | Start Date | End Date / Review Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island Commercial Fisheries Registered Apprenticeship | AFS 399* (1-12 credits) AFS 290* (3 credits) AFS 321* (3 credits) AFS 322* (1 credit) Total = 1-19 credits *AFS credit awarded on a case-by-case basis. Students interested in earning credit should meet with a Fisheries Faculty Advisor. | 02/01/2026 | 1/31/2031 |
| Education Exchange Oyster Farm Registered Apprenticeship | AFS 290* (3 credits) AFS 399* (1-12 credits) Total = 1-15 credits *AFS credit based on student interview, submitted documentation, and number of hours completed. | 10/01/2025 | 09/30/2030 |
| RINLA Horticultural & Landscape Technician Registered Apprenticeship (Level 1) | PLS 150 (3 credits) PLS 399 (3 credits) PLS 1XX (3 credits) Total = 9 credits | 10/01/2024 | 09/30/2029 |
| RINLA Horticultural & Landscape Technician Registered Apprenticeship (Level 2) | PLS 150 (3 credits) PLS 306 (4 credits) PLS 399 (3 credits) PLS 1XX (3 credits) Total = 13 credits | 10/01/2024 | 09/30/2029 |
Other Extra-Institutional Learning
| Organization Name | Course Equivalencies |
|---|---|
| Center for Financial Training (CFT) | See course code CFTA under "American Council on Education" in the Transfer Evaluation System |
| International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) | See course code ISCT under "American Council on Education" in the Transfer Evaluation System |
| Nassau County Emergency Medical Services Academy (New York) | See course code NCEMS under "National College Credit Recommendation Service" in the Transfer Evaluation System |
| Nassau County Fire Services Academy (New York) | See course code NCFSA under "National College Credit Recommendation Service" in the Transfer Evaluation System |
| National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) | See course equivalencies under "NOCTI" in the Transfer Evaluation System |
| Sophia Learning, LLC. | See course code SOPH under "American Council on Education" in the Transfer Evaluation System |
| Straighterline | See course code OOSL under "American Council on Education" in the Transfer Evaluation System |
| Study.com | See course code SDCM under "American Council on Education" in the Transfer Evaluation System |
| Suffolk County Fire Academy (New York) | See course code SCFA under "National College Credit Recommendation Service" in the Transfer Evaluation System |
| Year Up | See course code YRUP under "American Council on Education" in the Transfer Evaluation System |
What if my credential is not on the list?
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