Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
You may be able to earn credit for college-level classes through Credit for Prior Learning. This is separate from simply transferring college credits from other colleges and universities to Central Piedmont.
A minimum of 25% of credits within the degree program must be earned in residence at Central Piedmont.
Since 2024, 198 students have earned 1,479 credits worth $183,725 through the Credit for Prior Learning process.
To receive Credit for Prior Learning, you must be enrolled in a curriculum program to which the credit will directly apply (per college policy).
Prior Learning Methods
— apprenticeships
— state or industry credentials
— courses listed in the High School to Community College Articulation Agreement
— courses listed in the Career and Technical Education Local Articulation Agreement
— military educational and training credit
— standardized exams
— challenge exams
— portfolio assessment
— public safety training courses
— Continuing Education to Curriculum Credit (CE to CU)
To earn credit for a listed standardized exam, simply have the testing company send your official score report directly to the Records Office.
Standardized Exams
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Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
AP Course Score Credits Central Piedmont Course 2-D Art and Design 3 3 ART 121 Two-Dimensional Design 3-D Art and Design 3 3 ART 122 Three-Dimensional Design African American Studies 3 3 HIS 221 African-American History Art History 3 3 ART 111 Art Appreciation Biology 3 4 BIO 110 Principles of Biology or BIO 111 General Biology I Biology 5 8 BIO 111 General Biology I & BIO 112 General Biology II Calculus AB 3 4 MAT 271 Calculus I Calculus AB Subscore (from Calculus BC) 3 4 MAT 271 Calculus I Calculus BC 3 8 MAT 271 Calculus I & MAT 272 Calculus II Chemistry 3 4 CHM 151 General Chemistry I Chemistry 4 8 CHM 151 General Chemistry I & CHM 152 General Chemistry II Chinese Language & Culture 5 6 CHI 211 Intermediate Chinese I & CHI 212 Intermediate Chinese II Chinese Language and Culture 3 3 CHI 111 Elementary Chinese I Chinese Language and Culture 4 6 CHI 112 Elementary Chinese II & CHI 211 Intermediate Chinese I Comparative Government and Politics 3 3 POL 210 Comparative Government Computer Science A 3 3 CIS 115 Intro to Programming & Logic Computer Science Principles 3 3 CSC 121 Python Programming Drawing 3 3 ART 131 Drawing I English Language and Composition 3 3 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry English Literature and Composition 3 3 ENG 113 Literature-Based Research Environmental Science 3 3 ENV 110 Environmental Science European History 3 6 HIS 121 Western Civilization I & HIS 122 Western Civilization II French Language and Culture (or Language, older) 3 3 FRE 111 Elementary French I French Language and Culture (or Language, older) 4 6 FRE 112 Elementary French II & FRE 211 Intermediate French I French Language and Culture (or Language, older) 5 6 FRE 211 Intermediate French I & FRE 212 Intermediate French II French Literature (older version) 3 6 FRE 211 Intermediate French I & FRE 212 Intermediate French II German Language and Culture (or Language, older) 3 3 GER 111 Elementary German I German Language and Culture (or Language, older) 4 6 GER 112 Elementary German II & GER 211 Intermediate German I German Language and Culture (or Language, older) 5 6 GER 211 Intermediate German I & GER 212 Intermediate German II German Literature (older version) 3 6 GER 211 Intermediate German I & GER 212 Intermediate German II Human Geography 3 3 GEO 111 World Regional Geography Italian Language and Culture 3 3 ITA 111 Elementary Italian I Italian Language and Culture 4 6 ITA 112 Elementary Italian II & ITA 211 Intermediate Italian I Italian Language and Culture 5 6 ITA 211 Intermediate Italian I & ITA 212 Intermediate Italian II Japanese Language and Culture 3 3 JPN 111 Elementary Japanese I Japanese Language and Culture 4 6 JPN 112 Elementary Japanese II & JPN 211 Intermediate Japanese I Japanese Language and Culture 5 6 JPN 211 Intermediate Japanese I & JPN 212 Intermediate Japanese II Latin 3 3 LAT 111 Elementary Latin I Latin 4 6 LAT 112 Elementary Latin II & LAT 211 Intermediate Latin I Latin 5 6 LAT 211 Intermediate Latin I & LAT 212 Intermediate Latin II Macroeconomics 3 3 ECO 252 Macroeconomics Microeconomics 3 3 ECO 251 Microeconomics Music Listening/Literature (older version) 3 3 MUS 110 Music Appreciation Music Theory 3 3 MUS 121 Music Theory I Music Theory 4 3 MUS 121 Music Theory I Physics 1: Algebra-Based 3 4 PHY 151 College Physics I Physics 2: Algebra-Based 3 4 PHY 152 College Physics II Physics B (older) 3 8 PHY 151 College Physics I & PHY 152 College Physics II Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism 3 4 PHY 252 General Physics II Physics C: Mechanics 3 4 PHY 251 General Physics I Precalculus 3 5 MAT 175 Precalculus Psychology 3 3 PSY 150 General Psychology Research 3 3 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Spanish Language and Culture (or Language, older) 3 3 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I Spanish Language and Culture (or Language, older) 4 6 SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II & SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I Spanish Language and Culture (or Language, older) 5 6 SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I & SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II Spanish Literature and Culture 3 3 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I Spanish Literature and Culture 4 6 SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II & SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I Spanish Literature and Culture 5 6 SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I & SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II Statistics 3 4 MAT 152 Statistical Methods I United States Government and Politics 3 3 POL 120 American Government United States History 3 6 HIS 131 American History I & HIS 132 American History II World History: Modern 3 6 HIS 111 World Civilizations I & HIS 112 World Civilizations II -
Cambridge Exams
Cambridge Course Grade Credits Central Piedmont Course Accounting A Level E (or e) 8 ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting & ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting Accounting AS Level E (or e) 4 ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting Arabic A Level E (or e) 6 ARA 211 Intermediate Arabic I & ARA 212 Intermediate Arabic II Arabic AS Level E (or e) 6 ARA 111 Elementary Arabic I & ARA 112 Elementary Arabic II Art & Design A Level E (or e) 12 ART 111 Art Appreciation, ART 121 Two-Dimensional Design, ART 122 Three-Dimensional Design, ART 131 Drawing I Art & Design AS Level E (or e) 6 ART 111 Art Appreciation & ART 131 Drawing I Biblical Studies A Level E (or e) 6 REL 211 Introduction to Old Testament & REL 212 Introduction to New Testament Biblical Studies AS Level E (or e) 3 REL 212 Introduction to New Testament Biology A Level E (or e) 8 BIO 111 General Biology I & BIO 112 General Biology II Biology AS Level E (or e) 4 BIO 111 General Biology I Business A Level E (or e) 6 BUS 110 Introduction to Business & BUS 137 Principles of Management Business AS Level E (or e) 3 BUS 110 Introduction to Business Chemistry A Level E (or e) 8 CHM 151 General Chemistry I & CHM 152 General Chemistry II Chemistry AS Level E (or e) 4 CHM 151 General Chemistry I Chinese A Level E (or e) 6 CHI 211 Intermediate Chinese I & CHI 212 Intermediate Chinese II Chinese AS Level E (or e) 6 CHI 111 Elementary Chinese I & CHI 112 Elementary Chinese II Classical Studies A Level E (or e) 3 HIS 111 World Civilizations I Classical Studies AS Level E (or e) 3 HIS 111 World Civilizations I Computer Science A Level E (or e) 6 CIS 115 Introduction to Programming & CSC 121 Logic & Python Programming Computer Science AS Level E (or e) 3 CIS 115 Introduction to Programming and Logic Digital Media & Design A Level E (or e) 6 ART 171 Digital Design I & ART 271 Digital Design II Digital Media & Design AS Level E (or e) 3 ART 171 Digital Design I Drama A Level E (or e) 6 DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation & DRA 211 Theatre History I Drama AS Level E (or e) 3 DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation Economics A Level E (or e) 6 ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics & ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomic Economics AS Level E (or e) 3 ECO 151 Survey of Economics English General Paper AS Level E (or e) 3 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry English Language & Literature AS Level E (or e) 3 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry English Language A Level E (or e) 6 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry & ENG 112 Research in the Disciplines English Language AS Level E (or e) 3 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry English Literature A Level E (or e) 6 ENG 251 Western World Literature I & ENG 252 Western World Literature II English Literature AS Level E (or e) 3 ENG 113 Literature-Based Research Environmental Management A Level E (or e) 6 ENV 110 Environmental Science & GEO 111 World Regional Geography Environmental Management AS Level E (or e) 3 ENV 110 Environmental Science French A Level E (or e) 6 FRE 211 Intermediate French I & FRE 212 Intermediate French II French AS Level E (or e) 6 FRE 111 Elementary French I & FRE 112 Elementary French II Geography A Level E (or e) 7 GEO 111 World Regional Geography & GEO 131 Physical Geography I Geography AS Level E (or e) 3 GEO 111 World Regional Geography German A Level E (or e) 6 GER 211 Intermediate German I & GER 212 Intermediate German II German AS Level E (or e) 6 GER 111 Elementary German I & GER 112 Elementary German II Global Perspectives & Research A Level E (or e) 6 HUM 120 Cultural Studies & ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Global Perspectives & Research AS Level E (or e) 3 HUM 120 Cultural Studies Hinduism A Level E (or e) 3 REL 111 Eastern Religions Hinduism AS Level E (or e) 3 REL 111 Eastern Religions History A Level European E (or e) 6 HIS 112 World Civilizations II & HIS 216 Twentieth-Century Europe History A Level International E (or e) 6 HIS 112 World Civilizations II & HIS 163 The World Since 1945 History A Level USA E (or e) 6 HIS 131 American History I & HIS 231 Recent American History History AS Level European E (or e) 3 HIS 112 World Civilizations II History AS Level International E (or e) 3 HIS 112 World Civilizations II History AS Level USA E (or e) 3 HIS 131 American History I Information Tech A Level E (or e) 6 CIS 110 Introduction to Computers & CTI 110 Web, Programming, and Database Foundation Information Tech AS Level E (or e) 3 CIS 110 Introduction to Computers Islamic Studies A Level E (or e) 3 REL 110 World Religions Islamic Studies AS Level E (or e) 3 REL 110 World Religions Japanese AS Level E (or e) 6 JPN 111 Elementary Japanese I & JPN 112 Elementary Japanese II Mathematics A Level: Pure Math, Mechanics, and Prob&Stats E (or e) 9 MAT 175 Precalculus & MAT 271 Calculus I Mathematics A Level: Pure Math and Prob&Stats E (or e) 8 MAT 272 Calculus II & MAT 152 Statistical Methods I Mathematics AS Level: Pure Math only E (or e) 4 MAT 271 Calculus I Mathematics AS Level: Pure Math and Mechanics E (or e) 5 MAT 175 Precalculus Mathematics AS Level: Pure Math and Prob&Stats E (or e) 5 MAT 175 Precalculus Further Mathematics A Level: Further Pure Math 1 & 2, Further Mechanics, and Further Prob&Stats E (or e) 7 MAT 280 Linear Algebra (or MAT 285 Differential Equations) & MAT 252 Statistical Methods II Further Mathematics AS Level: Further Pure Math 1 and Further Mechanics E (or e) 3 MAT 280 Linear Algebra Further Mathematics AS Level: Further Pure Math 1 and Further Prob&Stats E (or e) 3 (or 4) MAT 285 Differential Equations (or MAT 252 Statistical Methods II) Media Studies A Level E (or e) 6 BPT 110 Media Evolution & COM 150 Introduction to Mass Communication (or BPT 111 Broadcast Law & Ethics) Media Studies AS Level E (or e) 3 BPT 110 Media Evolution Music A Level E (or e) 6 MUS 110 Music Appreciation & MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music Music AS Level E (or e) 6 MUS 110 Music Appreciation & MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music Physical Education A Level E (or e) 3 PED 110 Fit and Well for Life & PED 111 Physical Fitness I Physical Education AS Level E (or e) 2 PED 110 Fit and Well for Life Physics A Level E (or e) 8 PHY 151 College Physics I & PHY 152 College Physics II Physics AS Level E (or e) 8 PHY 151 College Physics I & PHY 152 College Physics II Portuguese A Level E (or e) 6 POR 211 Intermediate Portuguese I & POR 212 Intermediate Portuguese II Portuguese AS Level E (or e) 6 POR 111 Elementary Portuguese I & POR 112 Elementary Portuguese II Psychology A Level E (or e) 6 PSY 150 General Psychology & PSY 237 Social Psychology Psychology AS Level E (or e) 3 PSY 150 General Psychology Sociology A Level E (or e) 6 SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology & SOC 220 Social Problems Sociology AS Level E (or e) 3 SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology Spanish A Level E (or e) 6 SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I & SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II Spanish AS Level E (or e) 6 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I & SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II Spanish Literature AS Level E (or e) 3 SPA 151 Hispanic Literature Spanish--First Language AS Level E (or e) 6 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I & SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II Sport & Physical Education AS Level E (or e) 2 or 3 PED 110 Fit and Well for Life or PED 165 Sport Science As a Career Thinking Skills A Level E (or e) 3 HUM 115 Critical Thinking Thinking Skills AS Level E (or e) 3 HUM 115 Critical Thinking US History since 1877 (AS Level)-8102 E (or e) 3 HIS 132 American History II US History to 1877 (AS Level)-8101 E (or e) 3 HIS 131 American History I -
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) Score Credits Central Piedmont Course Accounting, Financial 50 4 ACC 120 Principles of Accounting I Algebra, College 50 4 MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra American Government 50 3 POL 120 American Government American Literature 50 6 ENG 231 American Literature I & ENG 232 American Literature II Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 50 3 ENG 113 Literature-Based Research Biology 50 4 BIO 110 Principles of Biology Business Law, Introductory 50 3 BUS 115 Business Law I Calculus 50 4 MAT 271 Calculus I Chemistry 50 4 CHM 151 General Chemistry I College Composition 50 3 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry College Composition Modular 50 3 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry College Mathematics 50 3 MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy English Literature 50 6 ENG 241 British Literature I & ENG 242 British Literature II French, Level I 50 6 FRE 111 Elementary French I & FRE 112 Elementary French II French, Level II 59 9 FRE 111 Elementary French I, FRE 112 Elementary French II, FRE 211 Intermediate French I German, Level I 50 6 GER 111 Elementary German I & GER 112 Elementary German II German, Level II 60 9 GER 111 Elementary German I, GER 112 Elementary German II, GER 211 Intermediate German I History of the U.S. I: Early Colonization to 1877 50 3 HIS 131 American History I History of the U.S. II: 1865 to the Present 50 3 HIS 132 American History II Human Growth and Development 50 3 PSY 241 Developmental Psychology Humanities 50 3 HUM 211 Humanities I Information Systems (BUS) 50 3 CIS 110 Introduction to Computers Macroeconomics, Principles of 50 3 ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics Management, Principles of 50 3 BUS 137 Principles of Management Marketing, Principles of 50 3 MKT 120 Principles of Marketing Microeconomics, Principles of 50 3 ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics Natural Sciences 50 3 PHY 110 Conceptual Physics Precalculus 50 5 MAT 175 Precalculus Psychology, Introductory 50 3 PSY 150 General Psychology Psychology, Introduction to Educational 50 3 PSY 263 Educational Psychology Social Sciences and History 50 6 HIS 112 World Civilizations II & HIS 116 Current World Problems Sociology, Introductory 50 3 SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology Spanish, Level I 50 6 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I & SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II Spanish, Level II 63 12 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I, SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II, SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I, SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II Spanish with Writing, Level I 50 6 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I & SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II Spanish with Writing, Level II 65 12 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I, SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II, SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I, SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 50 3 HIS 111 World Civilizations I Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present 50 3 HIS 112 World Civilizations II -
International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams
IB Course Score Credits Central Piedmont Course Arabic A: Language and Literature HL 4 6 ARA 211 Intermediate Arabic I & ARA 212 Intermediate Arabic II Arabic A: Language and Literature SL 4 6 ARA 111 Elementary Arabic I & ARA 112 Elementary Arabic II Arabic A: Literature HL 4 6 ARA 211 Intermediate Arabic I & ARA 212 Intermediate Arabic II Arabic A: Literature SL 4 6 ARA 111 Elementary Arabic I & ARA 112 Elementary Arabic II Art History SL 4 3 ART 114 Art History Survey I or ART 115 Art History Survey II Astronomy SL 4 4 AST 111 Descriptive Astronomy & AST 111A Descriptive Astronomy Lab Business Management HL 4 6 BUS 110 Introduction to Business & BUS 137 Principles of Management Business Management SL 4 3 BUS 110 Introduction to Business Chemistry HL 4 8 CHM 151 General Chemistry I & CHM 152 General Chemistry II Chemistry SL 4 4 CHM 151 General Chemistry I Chinese A: Language and Literature HL 4 6 CHI 211 Intermediate Chinese I & CHI 212 Intermediate Chinese II Chinese A: Language and Literature SL 4 6 CHI 111 Elementary Chinese I & CHI 112 Elementary Chinese II Chinese A: Literature HL 4 6 CHI 211 Intermediate Chinese I & CHI 212 Intermediate Chinese II Chinese A: Literature SL 4 6 CHI 111 Elementary Chinese I & CHI 112 Elementary Chinese II Computer Science HL 4 6 CIS 115 Introduction to Programming & CSC 121 Logic & Python Programming Computer Science SL 4 3 CIS 115 Introduction to Programming and Logic Dance HL 4 6 DAN 110 Dance Appreciation & DAN 225 Choreography I Dance SL 4 3 DAN 110 Dance Appreciation Design Technology HL 4 6 SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability & SST 210 Issues in Sustainability Design Technology SL 4 3 SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability Digital Society HL 4 3 CSC 113 Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals Digital Society SL 4 3 CSC 113 Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals Economics HL 4 6 ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics & ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomic Economics SL 4 3 ECO 151 Survey of Economics English A: Language and Literature HL 4 3 ENG 113 Literature-Based Research English A: Language and Literature SL 4 3 ENG 113 Literature-Based Research English A: Literature HL 4 3 ENG 113 Literature-Based Research English A: Literature SL 4 3 ENG 113 Literature-Based Research Environmental Systems and Societies HL 4 6 ENV 110 Environmental Science & GEO 111 World Regional Geography Environmental Systems and Societies SL 4 3 ENV 110 Environmental Science Film HL 4 3 HUM 161 Introduction to Film Film SL 4 3 HUM 161 Introduction to Film French A: Language and Literature HL 4 6 FRE 211 Intermediate French I & FRE 212 Intermediate French II French A: Language and Literature SL 4 6 FRE 111 Elementary French I & FRE 112 Elementary French II French A: Literature HL 4 6 FRE 211 Intermediate French I & FRE 212 Intermediate French II French A: Literature SL 4 6 FRE 111 Elementary French I & FRE 112 Elementary French II Geography HL 4 7 GEO 111 World Regional Geography & GEO 131 Physical Geography I Geography SL 4 3 GEO 111 World Regional Geography German A: Language and Literature HL 4 6 GER 211 Intermediate German I & GER 212 Intermediate German II German A: Language and Literature SL 4 6 GER 111 Elementary German I & GER 112 Elementary German II German A: Literature HL 4 6 GER 211 Intermediate German I & GER 212 Intermediate German II German A: Literature SL 4 6 GER 111 Elementary German I & GER 112 Elementary German II Global Politics HL 4 6 POL 110 Introduction to Political Science & POL 220 International Relations Global Politics SL 4 3 POL 110 Introduction to Political Science or POL 220 International Relations History of Africa and the Middle East HL 4 6 HIS 260 History of Africa & HIS 262 Middle East History History of Asia and Oceania HL 4 6 HIS 112 World Civilizations II & HIS 261 East Asian History History of Europe HL 4 6 HIS 112 World Civilizations II & HIS 216 Twentieth-Century Europe History of the Americas HL 4 6 HIS 131 American History I & HIS 231 Recent American History History SL 4 3 HIS 111 World Civilizations I Italian A: Language and Literature HL 4 6 ITA 211 Intermediate Italian I & ITA 212 Intermediate Italian II Italian A: Language and Literature SL 4 6 ITA 111 Elementary Italian I & ITA 112 Elementary Italian II Italian A: Literature HL 4 6 ITA 211 Intermediate Italian I & ITA 212 Intermediate Italian II Italian A: Literature SL 4 6 ITA 111 Elementary Italian I & ITA 112 Elementary Italian II Japanese A: Language and Literature HL 4 6 JPN 211 Intermediate Japanese I & JPN 212 Intermediate Japanese II Japanese A: Language and Literature SL 4 6 JPN 111 Elementary Japanese I & JPN 112 Elementary Japanese II Japanese A: Literature HL 4 6 JPN 211 Intermediate Japanese I & JPN 212 Intermediate Japanese II Japanese A: Literature SL 4 6 JPN 111 Elementary Japanese I & JPN 112 Elementary Japanese II Literature and performance SL 4 3 ENG 113 Literature-Based Research Mathematical Methods SL 5 4 MAT 271 Calculus I Mathematics Studies SL 5 3 MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL 4 8 MAT 271 Calculus I & MAT 272 Calculus II Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL 5 4 MAT 271 Calculus I Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation HL 4 4 MAT 263 Brief Calculus or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL 5 4 MAT 263 Brief Calculus or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra Mathematics: Further Math / Mathematics HL 5 8 MAT 271 Calculus I & MAT 272 Calculus II Music HL 4 6 MUS 110 Music Appreciation & MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music Music SL 4 6 MUS 110 Music Appreciation & MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music Philosophy HL 4 6 PHI 215 Philosophical Issues & PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics Philosophy SL 4 3 PHI 215 Philosophical Issues Physics HL 4 8 PHY 151 College Physics I & PHY 152 College Physics II Physics SL 4 8 PHY 151 College Physics I & PHY 152 College Physics II Psychology HL 4 6 PSY 150 General Psychology & PSY 237 Social Psychology Psychology SL 4 3 PSY 150 General Psychology Social and Cultural Anthropology 4 6 ANT 210 General Anthropology & ANT 220 Cultural Anthropology Social and Cultural Anthropology 4 3 ANT 210 General Anthropology Spanish A: Language and Literature HL 4 6 SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I & SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II Spanish A: Language and Literature SL 4 6 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I & SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II Spanish A: Literature HL 4 6 SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I & SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II Spanish A: Literature SL 4 6 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I & SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II Spanish ab initio: SL 4 3 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I Spanish B: HL 4 6 SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I & SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II Spanish B: SL 4 6 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I & SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II Theatre HL 4 6 DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation & DRA 112 Literature of the Theatre Theatre SL 4 3 DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation Visual Arts HL 4 12 ART 111 Art Appreciation, ART 121 Two-Dimensional Design, ART 122 Three-Dimensional Design, ART 131 Drawing I Visual Arts SL 4 6 ART 111 Art Appreciation & ART 131 Drawing I World Religions HL 4 6 REL 111 Eastern Religions & REL 112 Western Religions World Religions SL 4 3 REL 110 World Religions -
WorkKeys Exams
WorkKeys Exam Level Credits Central Piedmont Course WorkKeys Exam Platinum 3 CIS 111: Basic PC Literacy & MAT 112: Technical Mathematics (subbing for MAT 110: Math Measurement & Literacy)
You can earn college credit for many other experiences such as certifications, apprenticeships, certain high school and non-credit courses, and challenge exams.
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Other Credit Types
Central Piedmont Program Area Credit Opportunity Credit Hours Curriculum Course # and Title ACA, Associate in Arts, Languages, Humanities, Journalism, Philosophy, Religion, Intrepreter Ed, PED & Health Certified Personal Trainer 2 PED 110 Fit and Well for Life Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Advanced Certified Compensation Professional (ACCP) 3 BUS 258 Compensation and Benefits Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Associate Professional in Human Resource (aPHR) 3 BUS 153 Human Resource Management Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain BA10 Accounting I 4 ACC 115 College Accounting Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain BA20 Accounting II 4 or 2 ACC 115 College Accounting or ACC 150 Accounting Software Application Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain CC10 Microsoft Word and Power Point 3 OST 136 Word Processing Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certificate of Capability Business Analysis (CCBA) 3 BAS 120 Intro to Analytics Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) 3 PMT 110 Introduction to Project Management Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Benefits Professional 3 BUS 258 Compensation and Benefits Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) 9 OST 247 Procedure Coding, OST 248 Diagnostic Coding, OST 249 Medical Coding Certification Preparation Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Coding Specialist-P hysician Based (CCS-P) 9 OST 247 Procedure Coding, OST 248 Diagnostic Coding, OST 249 Med Coding Certification Prep Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) 9 OST 247 Procedure Coding, OST 248 Diagnostic Coding, OST 249 Medical Coding Certification Preparation Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) 3 BUS 258 Compensation and Benefits Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) 3 OST 280 Electronic Health Records Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) 6 (LOG 120 Global Logistics, LOG 211 Distribution Management) or (LOG 125 Transportation Logistics, LOG 211 Distribution Management) Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified in Planning and Inventory Management CPIM [Active Certification Required] 6 (LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics, LOG 215 Supply Chain Management) or (LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics, LOG 220 Logistics Management) Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified in Production and Inventory Management APICS CPIM 6 LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics, LOG 211 Distribution Management Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) 6 LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics, LOG 211 Distribution Management Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Logistics Technician (includes Certified Logistics Associate and Certified Logistics Technician – CLA, CLT) 6 LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics, LOG 211 Distribution Management Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Medical Administrat ive Assistant (CMAA) 3 OST 243 Medical Office Simulation or OST 288 Medical Office Administration Capstone Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) 3 OST 243 Medical Office Simulation or OST 288 Medical Office Administration Capstone Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) 3 OST 288 Medical Office Administration Capstone Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Production Technician 2 ISC 112 Industrial Safety Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Professional Biller (CPB) 3 OST 148 Medical Insurance and Billing Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Professional Coder (CPC) 9 OST 247 Procedure Coding, OST 248 Diagnostic Coding, OST 249 Medical Coding Certification Preparation Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Professional Compliance Officer - CPCO [Active Certification Required] 3 OST 149 Medical Legal Issues Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO) 3 OST 149 Medical Legal Issues Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Professional Supply Management (CPSM) 6 LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics, LOG 240 Purchasing Logistics Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) [Active Certification Required] 6 LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics, LOG 240 Purchasing Logistics Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Fundamental Payroll Certification (APA) 2 ACC 140 Payroll Accounting Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain ME11 Entrepreneurship I 3 BUS 139 Entrepreneurship I Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain MI31 Sales I 3 MKT‐123 Fundamentals of Selling Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain MM51 Marketing 3 MKT 120 Principles of Marketing Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Professional in Human Resources (PHR) 6 BUS 153 Human Resource Management, BUS 256 Recruiting, Selection, & Personnel Planning Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Project Managem ent Profession al (PMP) 6 PMT 110 Introduction to Project Management, PMT 111 Project Management Assessing Risk Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain QuickBooks Certified User Exam 2 ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) 15 BUS 153 Human Resource Management, BUS 217 Employment Law and Regulations, BUS 234 Training and Development, BUS 256 Recruiting, Selection, & Personnel Planning, BUS 259 Human Resource Management Applications Accounting, Business, Medical Office, Paralegal, Supply Chain Supply Chain Professional (SCPRO) 6 LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics, LOG 215 Supply Chain Management AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner (one exam) [upload Google Cloud Foundations] 3 CTI 260 Data Center Troubleshooting AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development CCNA v7 Cisco Certified Networking Associate certification (one exam) [upload Cisco Certified Nework Associate] 9 NET 125 Networking Basics, NET 126 Routing Basics, NET 225 Routing & Switching I AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development CompTIA Linux+ certification (two exams) and LPI Linux Essentials certification (1 exam) [upload CompTIA Linux+] 3 NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development CompTIA Security+ certification (one exam) [upload CompTIA Security+] 3 SEC 110 Security Concepts AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development Google Cloud Foundations (one exam) [upload Amazon AWS Cloud] 3 CTI 260 Data Center Troubleshooting AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development MOS Microsoft Office Specialist certification (three exams. MO-100, MO-200, MO-300) [upload Microsoft Office Specialist] 3 CIS 110 Introduction to Computers AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development Virtualization Admin II - VMware VCP (one exam) [upload VMware VCP-DCV 2025] 6 CTI 240 Virtualization Admin I, CTI 241 Virtualization Admin II AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development ACE AccessData Certified Examiner certification (one exam) 6 CCT 240 Data Recovery Techniques, CCT 241 Advanced Data Recovery AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development CC11 Microsoft Excel 3 CTS 130 Spreadsheet AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development CD14 Adobe Video Design I 3 DME-110 Intro to Digital Media AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development CI01 Computer Engineering Technology I AND CI02 Computer Engineering Technology II 6 CTI 130 Os and Device Foundations AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development CI10 Cisco Network Engineering Technology I AND CI11 Cisco Network AND Engineering Technology II 9 NET 125 Introduction to Networks, NET 126 Switching and Routing, NET 225 Enterprise Networking AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development CI20 Network Administration I AND CI21 Network Administration II 3 CTI-120 Network & Sec Foundations AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development Cisco Network Engineering Technology III - CL62 3 NET 225 Enterprise Networking AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development CompTIA A+ certification (two exams) [upload CompTIA A+] 6 CTI 130 Operating Systems and Device Foundations AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development CompTIA Cloud+ [upload CompTIA Cloud+] 3 CTI 141 Cloud and Storage Concepts AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development CompTIA Network+ certification (one exam) [upload CompTIA Network+] 3 CTI 120 Network and Security Foundations AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (EC-Council - one exam) [upload Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator] 6 CCT 240 Data Recovery Techniques, CCT 241 Advanced Data Recovery AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (two exams) [upload Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Server Administrator] 9 NOS 130 Windows Single User, NOS 230 Windows Admin I, NOS 231 Windows Admin II AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development Python Again 3 CSC 121 Python Programming AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development Python Certification 3 CIS 115 Introduction to Programming and Logic AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development Red Hat Certified System Administrator (one exam) [upload Redhat Certified Server Administrator] 3 NOS 220 Linux Admin I AI, Information Technology, Simulation & Game Development SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programm ing (SAS Base Programm ing Speciali st) 6 BAS 150 Intro to Analytical Program., BAS 220 Appl. Analytical Program. Automotive, Collision, Diesel & Heavy Equipment IT11 Automotive Service Fundamentals 2 TRN 110 Introduction to Transportation Technology Automotive, Collision, Diesel & Heavy Equipment IT30 Collision Repair Fundamentals AND IT31 Collision Repair I AND IT32 Collision Repair II‐ Non‐structural 3 AUB 121 Non‐structural Damage I Automotive, Collision, Diesel & Heavy Equipment IT30 Collision Repair Fundamentals AND IT31 Collision Repair I AND IT33 Collision Repair II ‐ Refinishing 4 AUB 111 Painting and Refinishing I Baking & Pastry, Cosmetology, Culinary, Horticulture, Hospitality FN41 Food and Nutrition I AND FN42 Food and Nutrition II OR FH10 Culinary Arts and Hospitality I AND FH11 Culinary Arts and Hospitality II Applications OR FH12 Culinary Arts and Hospitality II Internship 3 CUL 110 Sanitation & Safety, CUL 110A Sanitation & Safety Lab Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Public Safety EMS Level I Instructor [Active credential required at any EMS Credential Level] 3 EMS 125 EMS Instructor Methodology Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Public Safety EMS Level II Instructor [Active credential required at any EMS Credential Level] 3 EMS 125 EMS Instructor Methodology Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Public Safety National Incident Management System(NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300 and ICS-400 3 EPT 150 Incident Management Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Public Safety National Registered AEMT [Active credential required] 9 EMS 110 EMT Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Public Safety National Registered EMT [Active credential required] 9 EMS 110 EMT Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Public Safety National Registered Paramedic (NCREMT) [Active credential required, completion of a state or nationally approved CE Paramedic course, verification by EMS Program Director] 47 EMS 110 EMT, EMS 122 EMS Clinical Practicum I, EMS 130 Pharmacology, EMS 131 Advanced Airway Management, EMS 140 Rescue Scene Management, EMS 160 Cardiology I, EMS 220 Cardiology II, EMS 221 EMS Clinical Practicum II, EMS 231 EMS Clinical Practicum III, EMS 240 Patients with Special Challenges, EMS 241 EMS Clinical Practicum IV, EMS 250 Medical Emergencies, EMS 260 Trauma Emergencies, EMS 270 Life Span Emergencies, EMS 285 EMS Capstone Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Public Safety NC Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) [active credential required] 9 EMS 110 EMT Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Public Safety NC Correctional Officer - General 6 CJC 141 Corrections, CJC 225 Crisis Intervention, (CJC 232 Civil Liability or CJC 233 Correctional Law) Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Public Safety NC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) [active credential required] 9 EMS 110 EMT Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Public Safety NC Juvenile Court Counselor – General or and Probationary 3 CJC 113 Juvenile Justice Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Public Safety NC Juvenile Justice Officer – General or Probationary 3 CJC 113 Juvenile Justice Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Public Safety NC Probation and Parole Officer – General or Probationary 3 CJC 241 Community-Based Correction Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Public Safety Sheriffs’ Detention Officer 6 CJC 141 Corrections, CJC 225 Crisis Intervention, (CJC 232 Civil Liability or CJC 233 Correctional Law) Cytology, Dental, Human Services, Medical Assisting, Medical Lab, Ophthalmic, Pharmacy Certified Health Unit Coordinator 2 MED-130 Administrative Office Procedures I Cytology, Dental, Human Services, Medical Assisting, Medical Lab, Ophthalmic, Pharmacy Certified Ophthalmic Assistant [active certification required] 28 OPH113 Introduction to Diseases of the Eye, OPH114 Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology, OPH115 Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures I, OPH116 Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Practicum I, OPH117 Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures II, OPH118 Ophthalmic Patient Care, OPH119 Ophthalmic Optics & Basic Refractometry, OPH120 Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Practicum II, OPH150 Introduction to Ophthalmic Medical Assisting, OPH151 Ocular Anatomy & Physiology Cytology, Dental, Human Services, Medical Assisting, Medical Lab, Ophthalmic, Pharmacy Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant [active certification required] 28 OPH113 Introduction to Diseases of the Eye, OPH114 Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology, OPH115 Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures I, OPH116 Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Practicum I, OPH117 Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures II, OPH118 Ophthalmic Patient Care, OPH119 Ophthalmic Optics & Basic Refractometry, OPH120 Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Practicum II, OPH150 Introduction to Ophthalmic Medical Assisting, OPH151 Ocular Anatomy & Physiology Cytology, Dental, Human Services, Medical Assisting, Medical Lab, Ophthalmic, Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician [active certification required] 43 PHM 110 Introduction to Pharmacy, PHM 111 Pharmacy Practice I, PHM115 Pharmacy Calculations, PHM 120 Pharmacology I, PHM 132 Pharmacy Clinical, PHM 133 Pharmacy Clinical, PHM 134 Pharmacy Clinical, PHM 135 Pharmacy Clinical, PHM 136 Pharmacy Clinical, PHM 138 Pharmacy Clinical, PHM 140 Trends in Pharmacy, PHM 165 Pharmacy Prof Practice Cytology, Dental, Human Services, Medical Assisting, Medical Lab, Ophthalmic, Pharmacy FC14 Counseling and Mental Health II 3 HSE 120 Interpersonal Relations Cytology, Dental, Human Services, Medical Assisting, Medical Lab, Ophthalmic, Pharmacy HH32 Pharmacy Technician 2 PHM 165 Pharmacy Prof Practice Cytology, Dental, Human Services, Medical Assisting, Medical Lab, Ophthalmic, Pharmacy Human Services Exploration: DSS Casework 3 SWK 115 Community Resources Cytology, Dental, Human Services, Medical Assisting, Medical Lab, Ophthalmic, Pharmacy Income Maintenance Caseworker – NCFAST 3 SWK 115 Community Resources Early Childhood Education, Teacher Prep Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential [Completion of Non-Expired Center-Based Infant-Toddler CDA Credential or Non-Expired Center-Based Preschool CDA Credential or Non-Expired Family Child Care CDA Credential] 7 EDU 119 Introduction to Early Childhood Education, EDU 151 Creative Activities Early Childhood Education, Teacher Prep FE11 Early Childhood Education I 4 EDU 119 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Engineering, Biomedical, Computer-Integrated Machining Certified Calibration Technician - CCT 5 or 6 (ISC 212 Metrology or MAC 114 Intro to Metrology), OMT 110 Intro to Operations Management Engineering, Biomedical, Computer-Integrated Machining IC61 Drafting I AND IC62 Drafting II ‐ Architectural 2 ARC 114 Architectural CAD Engineering, Biomedical, Computer-Integrated Machining IC61 Drafting I AND IV22 Drafting II ‐ Engineering 3 DTF 151 CAD I Engineering, Biomedical, Computer-Integrated Machining Industrial Maintenance Mechanic CMRP (SMRP) 3 MEC130 Mechanisms Engineering, Biomedical, Computer-Integrated Machining Mechatronics - Fluid Power PMMI 3 MEC 265 Fluid Mechanics Engineering, Biomedical, Computer-Integrated Machining Mechatronics - Industrial Electricity 1 PMMI 4 ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I Engineering, Biomedical, Computer-Integrated Machining Mechatronics - Mechanical Components 1 PMMI 3 MEC 130 Mechanisms Engineering, Biomedical, Computer-Integrated Machining Mechatronics - Motors & Motor Controls PMMI 7 ELC 135 Electrical Machines & ELC 136 Electrical Machines 2 Engineering, Biomedical, Computer-Integrated Machining Mechatronics - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 1 PMMI 4 ELC 228 PLC Applications or ELN 260 Prog Logic Controllers Engineering, Biomedical, Computer-Integrated Machining Mechatronics - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 2 PMMI 4 PCI 173 Programmable Systems Hospitality and Public Services Credit by Professional Certification [Cosmetology Diploma: 1500 hours credit for licensed cosmetologists completing the remaining program requirements for the AAS degree] 48 COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I, COS 112 Salon I, COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II, COS 114 Salon II, COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts III, COS 116 Salon III, COS 117 Cosmetology Concepts IV, COS 118 Salon IV, Cosmetology Diploma Hospitality and Public Services CMS cosmetology program student transfers [Completion of the Cosmetology Diploma or AAS degree] Up to 24 Some of: COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I, COS 112 Salon I, COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II, COS 114, COS 115, COS 116 (Based on transfer clock hours from high school) Nursing HN43 Nursing Fundamentals and Practicum 6 NAS 101 Nurse Aide I Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse [must have completed and passed NUR 223, be a current LPN, and have completed our LPN to ADN program] 23 NUR 111 Intro to Health Concepts, NUR 112 Health-Illness Concepts, NUR 114 Holistic Health Concepts, NUR 211 Health Care Concepts Nursing Nurse Aide I 6 NAS 101 Nurse Aide I Skilled Trades Autodesk TBD ARC course work, would need to assess Skilled Trades AWS Certified Welder Program FCAW Plate 4 WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate Skilled Trades AWS Certified Welder Program GMAW Plate 4 WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate Skilled Trades AWS Certified Welder Program GTAW Pipe (Carbon Steel) 3 WLD 231 GTAW (TIG) Pipe Skilled Trades AWS Certified Welder Program GTAW Plate 4 WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate Skilled Trades AWS Certified Welder Program SMAW Pipe 4 WLD 215 SMAW (Stick) Pipe Skilled Trades AWS Certified Welder Program SMAW Plate 5 WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate Skilled Trades AWS SENSE - Thermal Cutting Process 2 WLD 110 Skilled Trades AWS SENSE- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) 4 WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate Skilled Trades AWS SENSE- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 4 or 3 WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate or WLD 122 GMAW (MIG)Plate/Pipe Skilled Trades AWS SENSE- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 5 or 4 WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate or WLD 116 SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe Skilled Trades AWS SENSE Welding I (Entry Level Welder Certificate) 15 WLD 110 Cutting Processes, WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate, WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate, WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate Skilled Trades Carpentry (Home Builders Institute) 8 CST 111 Construction I, CST 112 Construction II Skilled Trades Certified Electronics Technician - Associate 9 ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity, ELN 133 Digital Electronics Skilled Trades CFC/EPA Certification Section 608 1 AHR 160 Refrigerant Certification Skilled Trades CFC/EPA Certification Section 608 (Universal) 1 AHR 160 Refrigerant Certification Skilled Trades Construction (Home Builders Institute) 8 CST 111 Construction I, CST 112 Construction II Skilled Trades Electrical Contractor (NC State Board of Electrical Contractors) ??? ELC course work, would need to assess Skilled Trades Electrical Technician (Home Builders Institute) ??? ELC course work, would need to assess Skilled Trades Electronic Controls Specialist Certification 10 HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I, ELC 128 Intro to PLC, ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I Skilled Trades Electronics System Associate (ESA) 3 ELC 111 Intro to Electricity Skilled Trades Electronics System Associate (ESA) (CET) 17 WLD 110 Cutting Processes, WLD 112 Basic Welding Processes, WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate, WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate, WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate Skilled Trades Employment Ready: Air Conditioning Certificate AND Employment Ready: Basic Refrigeration and Charging Procedures Certificate 5 AHR 110 Intro to Refrigeration Skilled Trades ESCO Employment Ready: Air Conditioning 5 AHR 110 Intro to Refrigeration Skilled Trades ESCO Employment Ready: Basic Refrigeration and Charging 5 AHR 110 Intro to Refrigeration Skilled Trades ESCO Employment Ready: Duct and Envelope Testing 2 AHR 151 HVAC Duct Systems I Skilled Trades ESCO Employment Ready: Heat Pump 4 AHR 114 Heat Pump Technology Skilled Trades ESCO Employment Ready: HVAC Electrical 3 AHR 111 HVACR Electricity or ELC 111 Intro to Electricity Skilled Trades Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning ??? AHR course work, to be assessed Skilled Trades Hydraulic Specialist Certification 5 HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I, HYD 210 Advanced Hydraulics Skilled Trades IC00 Construction Core AND IC21 Carpentry I 3 or 2 WOL 110 Basic Construction Skills or CST 110 Intro to Construction Skilled Trades IC00 Construction Core AND IC41 Electrical Trades I AND IC42 Electrical Trades II 4 ELC 113 Residential Wiring Skilled Trades IM61 Welding Technology I 2 WLD 110 Cutting Processes Skilled Trades IM61 Welding Technology I AND IM62 Welding Technology II 7 WLD 110 Cutting Processes, WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate Skilled Trades IM63 Welding Technology III 4 WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate Skilled Trades Industrial Maintenance Mechanic CMRP 3 MEC 130 Systems Mechanisms Skilled Trades NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification 3 ELC 220 Photovoltaic Sys Tech Skilled Trades NABCEP PV Installer Specialist Certification 3 ELC 220 Photovoltaic Sys Tech Skilled Trades NCCCER Electrical Lineman 3 ELC 111 Intro to Electricity Skilled Trades NCCER Carpentry - Level 1 4 CAR 140 Intro to Carpentry Skilled Trades NCCER Carpentry - Level 2 4 CST 111 Construction I, CST 112 Construction II Skilled Trades NCCER Construction Technology - Level 2 4 CST 112 Construction II Skilled Trades NCCER Construction Technology- Level 1 4 CST 111 Construction I Skilled Trades NCCER Core Curriculum 3 WOL 110 Basic Construction Skills Skilled Trades NCCER Electrical Technician - Level 1 3 or 4 ELC 111 Intro to Electricity or ELC 113 Residential Wiring Skilled Trades NCCER Electrical Technician Level 3-4 (NCCER) TBD ELC course work, would need to assess Skilled Trades NCCER Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning - Level 2-3 10 ELC 111 Intro to Electricity, AHR 111 HVACR Electricity, AHR 114 Heat Pump Technology Skilled Trades NCCER Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Level 1 5 AHR 110 Intro to Refrigeration Skilled Trades NCCER Masonry - Level 1 2 MAS 140 Intro to Masonry Skilled Trades NCCER Masonry - Level 2-3 2 MAS 140 Intro to Masonry Skilled Trades NCCER Plumbing - Level 1 2 PLU 111 Intro to Basic Plumbing Skilled Trades NCCER Plumbing - Level 2 4 PLU 115 Basic Plumbing Skilled Trades NCCER Plumbing - Level 3 (NCCER) TBD PLU course work, would need to assess Skilled Trades NCCER Welding - Level 1 9 WLD 110 Cutting Processes Basic, WLD 112 Welding Processes, WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate Skilled Trades NCCER Welding - Level 2 11 WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate, WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate, WLD 141 Symbols and Specifications Skilled Trades NCCER Welding - Level 3 10 WLD 122 GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe, WLD 132 GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe, WLD 214 Sanitary Welding Skilled Trades NCCER Welding - Level 4 (NCCER) TBD WLD course credit, would need to assess Skilled Trades NCCER Welding - Level 4 [NCCER Level I & II] 17 WLD 110 Cutting Processes, WLD 111 Oxy-Fuel Welding, WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate, WLD121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate, WLD131 GTAW (TIG) Plate Skilled Trades NCCER Welding Level 2 8 WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate, WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate Skilled Trades OSHA-10 Certification General Industry 3 WOL 110 Skilled Trades OSHA-30 Certification – Construction 3 CMT 212 Total Safety Performance Skilled Trades OSHA-30 Certification General Industry 5 ISC 112 Industrial Safety, WOL 110 Skilled Trades Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) 2 AHR 115 Refrigeration Systems Skilled Trades Registered Apprentice (Construction Technologies) 1 to 8 WBL course work, would need to assess Skilled Trades Section 608 EPA Certification Program 1 AHR 160 Refrigerant Certification Skilled Trades SolidWorks 3 DFT 151 CAD I, potential ARC Skilled Trades State of NC Licensure General Contractors Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors Electrical Contractors 1 to 16 WBL course work, would need to assess Skilled Trades Universal R-410a Certification (ESCO) 1 AHR 160 Refrigerant Certification Skilled Trades/Engineering, Biomedical, Computer-Integrated Machining Certified Quality Technician - CQT 10 (ISC 212 Metrology or MAC 114 Intro to Metrology), MAC 131 Blueprint Reading/Mach I, OMT 110 Intro to Operations Management, BPR 130 Print Reading-Construction -
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Credit Opportunity Associate Dean Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner (one exam) [upload Google Cloud Foundations] Joseph Little CCNA v7 Cisco Certified Networking Associate certification (one exam) [upload Cisco Certified Nework Associate] Joseph Little CompTIA Linux+ certification (two exams) and LPI Linux Essentials certification (1 exam) [upload CompTIA Linux+] Joseph Little CompTIA Security+ certification (one exam) [upload CompTIA Security+] Joseph Little Google Cloud Foundations (one exam) [upload Amazon AWS Cloud] Joseph Little MOS Microsoft Office Specialist certification (three exams. MO-100, MO-200, MO-300) [upload Microsoft Office Specialist] Joseph Little Virtualization Admin II - VMware VCP (one exam) [upload VMware VCP-DCV 2025] Joseph Little ACE AccessData Certified Examiner certification (one exam) Joseph Little Advanced Certified Compensation Professional (ACCP) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Associate Professional in Human Resource (aPHR) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Autodesk Brian Lucas AWS Certified Welder Program FCAW Plate Brian Lucas AWS Certified Welder Program GMAW Plate Brian Lucas AWS Certified Welder Program GTAW Pipe (Carbon Steel) Brian Lucas AWS Certified Welder Program GTAW Plate Brian Lucas AWS Certified Welder Program SMAW Pipe Brian Lucas AWS Certified Welder Program SMAW Plate Brian Lucas AWS SENSE - Thermal Cutting Process Brian Lucas AWS SENSE- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Brian Lucas AWS SENSE- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Brian Lucas AWS SENSE- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Brian Lucas AWS SENSE Welding I (Entry Level Welder Certificate) Brian Lucas BA10 Accounting I Deborah Sullivan-Ford BA20 Accounting II Deborah Sullivan-Ford Carpentry (Home Builders Institute) Brian Lucas CC10 Microsoft Word and Power Point Deborah Sullivan-Ford CC11 Microsoft Excel Joseph Little CD14 Adobe Video Design I Joseph Little Certificate of Capability Business Analysis (CCBA) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Benefits Professional Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Calibration Technician - CCT Alain Miatudila Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Coding Specialist-P hysician Based (CCS-P) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Electronics Technician - Associate Brian Lucas Certified Health Unit Coordinator Linda Polito Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified in Planning and Inventory Management CPIM [Active Certification Required] Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified in Production and Inventory Management APICS CPIM Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Logistics Technician (includes Certified Logistics Associate and Certified Logistics Technician – CLA, CLT) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Medical Administrat ive Assistant (CMAA) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Ophthalmic Assistant [active certification required] Linda Polito Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant [active certification required] Linda Polito Certified Personal Trainer Andreina Riera Certified Pharmacy Technician [active certification required] Linda Polito Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Production Technician Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Professional Biller (CPB) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Professional Compliance Officer - CPCO [Active Certification Required] Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Professional Supply Management (CPSM) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Certified Quality Technician - CQT Brian Lucas/Alain Miatudila Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) [Active Certification Required] Deborah Sullivan-Ford CFC/EPA Certification Section 608 Brian Lucas CFC/EPA Certification Section 608 (Universal) Brian Lucas Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential [Completion of Non-Expired Center-Based Infant-Toddler CDA Credential or Non-Expired Center-Based Preschool CDA Credential or Non-Expired Family Child Care CDA Credential] Rachel Hall CI01 Computer Engineering Technology I AND CI02 Computer Engineering Technology II Joseph Little CI10 Cisco Network Engineering Technology I AND CI11 Cisco Network AND Engineering Technology II Joseph Little CI20 Network Administration I AND CI21 Network Administration II Joseph Little Cisco Network Engineering Technology III - CL62 Joseph Little CMS cosmetology program student transfers [Completion of the Cosmetology Diploma or AAS degree] Catherine Marrow CompTIA A+ certification (two exams) [upload CompTIA A+] Joseph Little CompTIA Cloud+ [upload CompTIA Cloud+] Joseph Little CompTIA Network+ certification (one exam) [upload CompTIA Network+] Joseph Little Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (EC-Council - one exam) [upload Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator] Joseph Little Construction (Home Builders Institute) Brian Lucas Credit by Professional Certification [Cosmetology Diploma: 1500 hours credit for licensed cosmetologists completing the remaining program requirements for the AAS degree] Catherine Marrow Electrical Contractor (NC State Board of Electrical Contractors) Brian Lucas Electrical Technician (Home Builders Institute) Brian Lucas Electronic Controls Specialist Certification Brian Lucas Electronics System Associate (ESA) Brian Lucas Electronics System Associate (ESA) (CET) Brian Lucas Employment Ready: Air Conditioning Certificate AND Employment Ready: Basic Refrigeration and Charging Procedures Certificate Brian Lucas EMS Level I Instructor [Active credential required at any EMS Credential Level] Luke Sell EMS Level II Instructor [Active credential required at any EMS Credential Level] Luke Sell ESCO Employment Ready: Air Conditioning Brian Lucas ESCO Employment Ready: Basic Refrigeration and Charging Brian Lucas ESCO Employment Ready: Duct and Envelope Testing Brian Lucas ESCO Employment Ready: Heat Pump Brian Lucas ESCO Employment Ready: HVAC Electrical Brian Lucas FC14 Counseling and Mental Health II Linda Polito FE11 Early Childhood Education I Rachel Hall FN41 Food and Nutrition I AND FN42 Food and Nutrition II OR FH10 Culinary Arts and Hospitality I AND FH11 Culinary Arts and Hospitality II Applications OR FH12 Culinary Arts and Hospitality II Internship Catherine Marrow Fundamental Payroll Certification (APA) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Brian Lucas HH32 Pharmacy Technician Linda Polito HN43 Nursing Fundamentals and Practicum Monica Burnette Human Services Exploration: DSS Casework Linda Polito Hydraulic Specialist Certification Brian Lucas IC00 Construction Core AND IC21 Carpentry I Brian Lucas IC00 Construction Core AND IC41 Electrical Trades I AND IC42 Electrical Trades II Brian Lucas IC61 Drafting I AND IC62 Drafting II ‐ Architectural Alain Miatudila IC61 Drafting I AND IV22 Drafting II ‐ Engineering Alain Miatudila IM61 Welding Technology I Brian Lucas IM61 Welding Technology I AND IM62 Welding Technology II Brian Lucas IM63 Welding Technology III Brian Lucas Income Maintenance Caseworker – NCFAST Linda Polito Industrial Maintenance Mechanic CMRP Brian Lucas / Alain Miatudila Industrial Maintenance Mechanic CMRP (SMRP) Alain Miatudila IT11 Automotive Service Fundamentals Matthew Smith IT30 Collision Repair Fundamentals AND IT31 Collision Repair I AND IT32 Collision Repair II‐ Non‐structural Matthew Smith IT30 Collision Repair Fundamentals AND IT31 Collision Repair I AND IT33 Collision Repair II ‐ Refinishing Matthew Smith Licensed Practical Nurse [must have completed and passed NUR 223, be a current LPN, and have completed our LPN to ADN program] Monica Burnette ME11 Entrepreneurship I Deborah Sullivan-Ford Mechatronics - Fluid Power PMMI Alain Miatudila Mechatronics - Industrial Electricity 1 PMMI Alain Miatudila Mechatronics - Mechanical Components 1 PMMI Alain Miatudila Mechatronics - Motors & Motor Controls PMMI Alain Miatudila Mechatronics - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 1 PMMI Alain Miatudila Mechatronics - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 2 PMMI Alain Miatudila MI31 Sales I Deborah Sullivan-Ford Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (two exams) [upload Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Server Administrator] Joseph Little MM51 Marketing Deborah Sullivan-Ford NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification Brian Lucas NABCEP PV Installer Specialist Certification Brian Lucas National Incident Management System(NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300 and ICS-400 Luke Sell National Registered AEMT [Active credential required] Luke Sell National Registered EMT [Active credential required] Luke Sell National Registered Paramedic (NCREMT) [Active credential required, completion of a state or nationally approved CE Paramedic course, verification by EMS Program Director] Luke Sell NC Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) [active credential required] Luke Sell NC Correctional Officer - General Luke Sell NC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) [active credential required] Luke Sell NC Juvenile Court Counselor – General or and Probationary Luke Sell NC Juvenile Justice Officer – General or Probationary Luke Sell NC Probation and Parole Officer – General or Probationary Luke Sell NCCCER Electrical Lineman Brian Lucas NCCER Carpentry - Level 1 Brian Lucas NCCER Carpentry - Level 2 Brian Lucas NCCER Construction Technology - Level 2 Brian Lucas NCCER Construction Technology- Level 1 Brian Lucas NCCER Core Curriculum Brian Lucas NCCER Electrical Technician - Level 1 Brian Lucas NCCER Electrical Technician Level 3-4 (NCCER) Brian Lucas NCCER Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning - Level 2-3 Brian Lucas NCCER Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Level 1 Brian Lucas NCCER Masonry - Level 1 Brian Lucas NCCER Masonry - Level 2-3 Brian Lucas NCCER Plumbing - Level 1 Brian Lucas NCCER Plumbing - Level 2 Brian Lucas NCCER Plumbing - Level 3 (NCCER) Brian Lucas NCCER Welding - Level 1 Brian Lucas NCCER Welding - Level 2 Brian Lucas NCCER Welding - Level 3 Brian Lucas NCCER Welding - Level 4 (NCCER) Brian Lucas NCCER Welding - Level 4 [NCCER Level I & II] Brian Lucas NCCER Welding Level 2 Brian Lucas Nurse Aide I Monica Burnette OSHA-10 Certification General Industry Brian Lucas OSHA-30 Certification – Construction Brian Lucas OSHA-30 Certification General Industry Brian Lucas Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Project Managem ent Profession al (PMP) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Python Again Joseph Little Python Certification Joseph Little QuickBooks Certified User Exam Deborah Sullivan-Ford Red Hat Certified System Administrator (one exam) [upload Redhat Certified Server Administrator] Joseph Little Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) Brian Lucas Registered Apprentice (Construction Technologies) Brian Lucas SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programm ing (SAS Base Programm ing Speciali st) Joseph Little Section 608 EPA Certification Program Brian Lucas Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Sheriffs’ Detention Officer Luke Sell SolidWorks Brian Lucas State of NC Licensure General Contractors Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors Electrical Contractors Brian Lucas Supply Chain Professional (SCPRO) Deborah Sullivan-Ford Universal R-410a Certification (ESCO) Brian Lucas Submit your forms to:
- Monica Burnette, Associate Dean of Health - Nursing
- Rachel Hall, Associate Dean of Education
- Joseph Little, Associate Dean of Technology
- Brian Lucas, Associate Dean of Skilled Trades
- Catherine Marrow, Associate Dean of Hospitality and Personal Services
- Alain Miatudila, Associate Dean of Engineering
- Linda Polito, Associate Dean of Outpatient Program
- Andreina Riera, Associate Dean of Humanities
- Luke Sell, Dean of Public Safety
- Matthew Smith, Associate Dean of Transportation Systems
- Deborah Sullivan-Ford, Associate Dean of Business
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Military Credits
To earn credit for Basic Training 1 or 2, or for courses taken while in the military, simply have your DD-214 and military transcripts sent to Central Piedmont Student Records.
Anything Else
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