Industry Credentials and Licensures
What Are Industry Credentials and Licensures?
Industry Certifications
Industry certification is a credential recognized by business and industry at the local, state, or national level. It could be an assessment, examination, or license administered and acknowledged by an industry third-party or governing board.
Professional Licensures
Licensure is a means by which "permission to practice" is regulated and is a qualification required by law. Professional licensure protects the public by enforcing standards that restrict practice to individuals who have met specific qualifications in education, work experience, or exams.
Possible program areas for industry certification and licensures can include:
| Automotive Technology | Human Services | Practical Nursing |
| Computer and Information Technology | Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education | Professional Secretary |
| Criminal Justice | Marine Technology | Radiography |
| Culinary Arts | Nursing | Respiratory Care |
| Diesel Technology | Paraeducation | |
| Electrical Technology | Paramedicine |
How Can I Earn Certification or Licensure Credit?
KCTCS accepts credit for licensure, registries, industry exams, or industry certifications as approved by the KCTCS Curriculum Committees and Faculty Senate.
See the industry certifications and professional licensures chart below that shows those currently accepted at KCTCS and the maximum credit that can be awarded for each. Requirements for awarding prior learning credit through industry-based credentials vary by discipline, and you should be aware of the particular requirements for your program area. Please speak with your advisor about the options available.
Is There a Cost for Certification or Licensure Credit?
Industry certifications and professional licensures are associated with various fees, which are the student's responsibility. Check with either the testing center or licensing agency for an explanation of those fees. However, there is no fee for awarding that credit at KCTCS.
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Professional Secretary and Administrative Professional Exam | CPS/CPA Part 1 - Office System and Technology: Computer Concepts | OST 105 - Introduction to Information Systemes |
3 credit hours |
| CPS/CPA Part 1 - Office System and Technology: Computer Information System | OST 240 –Software Integration | 3 credit hours | |
| CPS/CPA Part II - Office Administration: Business Communications | OST 235 Business Communications | 3 credit hours | |
| CPS/CPA Part II - Office Administration: Records Management | OST 160 Records and Database Management | 3 credit hours | |
| CPS/CPA Part III - Management: Accounting | ACT 101 –Fundamentals of Accounting | 3 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | ASE Exam (A1) - Engine Repair (Entry or Professional Level) | ADX 150 Engine Repair ADX 151 Engine Repair Lab |
5 credit hours |
| ASE Exam (A2) - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle | AUT-180 Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles and AUT-181 Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab |
5 credit hours | |
| ASE Exam (A3) - Manual Drive Train and Axles | AUT-130 Manual Transmissions and AUT-131 Manual Transmissions Lab | 5 credit hours | |
| ASE Exam (A4) - Suspension and Steering | AUT-160 Suspension and Steering and AUT-161 Suspension and Steering Lab | 5 credit hours | |
| ASE Exam (A5) Brakes | AUT-110 Brake Systems and AUT-111 Brake Systems Lab | 5 credit hours | |
| ASE Exam (A6) Electrical/Electronic Systems | ADX-120 Basic Automotive Electricity; ADX-121 Basic Automotive Electricity Lab; ADX-260 Electrical Systems; and ADX-261 Electrical Systems Lab | 10 credit hours | |
| ASE Exam (A7) - Heating and Air Conditioning | ADX-170 Climate Control and ADX-171 Climate Control Lab | 4 credit hours | |
| ASE Exam (A8) - Engine Performance | AUT-140 Basic Fuel and Ignition Systems; AUT-141 Basic Fuel and Ignition Systems Lab; AUT-142 Emission Systems; AUT-143 Emission Systems Lab; AUT-240 Computer Control Systems and Diagnosis; and AUT-241 Computer Control Systems and Diagnosis Lab | 15 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | FAA Airframe Mechanic License with Airframe Mechanic Rating * | completion of AMT 299 Aviation Maintenance Technology Refresher must be completed first ATE 100 Aviation Math ATE 102 Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance I ATE 104 Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance II ATE 106 Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance III ATE 108 Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance IV ATE 202 Aircraft Structures I ATE 204 Aircraft Structures II ATE 206 Aircraft Structures III ATE 208 Aircraft Structures IV ATE 222 Aircraft Systems I ATE 224 Aircraft Systems II ATE 226 Aircraft Systems III ATE 228 Aircraft Systems IV |
37 credit hours |
| FAA Aircraft Mechanic Licensure with both Powerplant Mechanic and Airframe Mechanics | AMT 299 Aviation Maintenance Technology Refresher must be completed first ATE 100 Aviation Math ATE 102 Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance I ATE 104 Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance II ATE 106 Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance III ATE 108 Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance IV ATE 202 Aircraft Structures I ATE 204 Aircraft Structures II ATE 206 Aircraft Structures III ATE 208 Aircraft Structures IV ATE 222 Aircraft Systems I ATE 224 Aircraft Systems II ATE 226 Aircraft Systems III ATE 228 Aircraft Systems IV ATE 242 Aircraft Powerplants I ATE 244 Aircraft Powerplants II ATE 246 Aircraft Powerplants III ATE 248 Aircraft Powerplants IV ATE 252 Aircraft Powerplant Systems I ATE 254 Aircraft Powerplant Systems II ATE 256 Aircraft Powerplant Systems III ATE 258 Aircraft Powerplant Systems IV |
61 credit hours | |
| FAA Aircraft Mechanic License with Powerplant Mechanic Rating | AMT 299 Aviation Maintenance Technology Refresher must be completed first ATE 100 Aviation Math ATE 102 Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance I ATE 104 Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance II ATE 106 Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance III ATE 108 Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance IV ATE 242 Aircraft Powerplants I ATE 244 Aircraft Powerplants II ATE 246 Aircraft Powerplants III ATE 248 Aircraft Powerplants IV ATE 252 Aircraft Powerplant Systems I ATE 254 Aircraft Powerplant Systems II ATE 256 Aircraft Powerplant Systems III ATE 258 Aircraft Powerplant Systems IV |
37 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP TIA | Comp TIA A+ | CIT 111 Hardware/Software | 4 credit hours |
| Comp TIA Linux+ | CIT 217 UNIX/Linux Administration | 3 credit hours | |
| Comp TIA Network+ | CIT 160 Intro to Networking Concepts (This cannot be used as a prerequisite for CIT 167) |
4 credit hours | |
| Comp-TIA Security+ | CIT 180 Intro to Security | 3 credit hours | |
| CISCO | CCNA | CIT 161 Introduction to Networks CIT 167 Switching & Routing Essentials CIT 212 Connecting and Scaling Networks |
12 credit hours |
| Microsoft | Certiport MOS: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint |
CIT 130 Productivity Software |
3 credit hours |
| Amazon Web Services | AWS Cloud Architect Associate | CIT 207 AWS Cloud Architecting |
3 credit hours |
| AWS Cloud Practitioner | CIT 206 AWS Cloud Practitioner |
3 credit hours | |
| AWS Systems Operation Associate | CIT 208 AWS Systems Operations |
3 credit hours | |
| Linux | Linux Professional Institute Level 1 Certification |
CIT 217 UNIX/Linux Administration | 3 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| KY State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists |
Licensure Exam (option 1) |
fourteen (14) credit hours for COS 114 Cosmetology I fourteen (14) credit hours for COS 116 Cosmetology fourteen (14) credit hours for COS 212 Cosmetology III six (6) credit hours for COS 220 Cosmetology IV |
48 credit hours |
| Licensure Exam (option 2) |
twelve (12) credit hours for COS 108 and COS 109 Cosmetology I twelve (12) credit hours for COS 118 and COS 119 Cosmetology II twelve (12) credit hours for COS 228 and COS 229 Cosmetology III twelve (12) credit hours for COS 238 and COS 239 Cos IV |
48 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| American National Standards Institute (ANSI) |
Food Protection Manager Certification |
CUL-125 Sanitation and Safety | 2 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council for Professional Recognition | Child Development Associate (CDA) |
IEC 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education IEC 102 Foundations of Early Childhood Education |
6 credit hours |
| Military School Age (MSA) |
IEC 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education IEC 102 Foundation of Early Childhood Education IEC 250 School Age Child Care |
9 credit hours | |
| State of Kentucky - Division of Child Care Kentucky | Commonwealth Child Care Credential (CCCC) |
IEC 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education |
3 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Excellence (ASE | ASE Exam (A1) - Engine Repair |
ADX 150 Engine Repair ADX 151 Engine Repair Lab Or DIT 110 Intro to Diesel Engines DIT 111 Intro to Diesel Engines Lab |
5 credit hours |
| ASE Exam (A2) - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle |
ADX-150 Engine Repair (3) and ADX-151 Engine Repair Lab (2) Or DIT 110 Intro to Diesel Engines (3) DIT 111 Intro to Diesel Engines Lab (2) Five credit hours for: DIT 112 Diesel Engines (3) and DIT 113 Diesel Engines Lab (2) |
10 credit hours | |
| ASE Exam (A3) - Manual Drive Train and Axles |
DIT 150 Power Trains DIT 151 Power Trains Lab |
5 credit hours | |
| ASE Exam (A4) - Suspension and Steering |
DIT 180 Brakes DIT 181 Brakes Lab |
5 credit hours | |
| ASE Exam (A5) Brakes | DIT 160 Steering and Suspension DIT 161 Steering and Suspension Lab |
5 credit hours | |
| ASE Exam (A6) Electrical/Electronic Systems |
ADX120 Basic Automotive |
10 credit hours | |
| ASE Exam (A7) - Heating and Air Conditioning |
ADX-170 Climate Control |
4 credit hours | |
| ASE Exam (A8) - Engine Performance |
DIT 103 Preventive Maintenance |
3 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro-Board Firefighter I (NFPA 1001) |
Firefighter I (NFPA 1001) FIR 1011 Organization & Safety FIR 1012 Intro to Building Construction FIR 1013 Fire Dynamics FIR 1014 Fire Extinguishers FIR1015 Ladders |
Fir 101 Basic Firefighting I | 3 credit hours |
| Firefighter I (NFPA 1001) FIR1021Personal Protective Equipment FIR1023 Ropes & Knots FIR1022 Fire Hose Practices |
FIR 102 Basic Firefighting II | 3 credit hours | |
| Firefighter I (NFPA 1001) FIR1031 Communications FIR1032 Structural Search & Rescue FIR1033 Tactical Ventilation FIR1034 Loss Control FIR1035 Origin & Cause Determination |
FIR 103 Basic Firefighting III | 3 credit hours | |
| Firefighter I (NFPA 1001) FIR1071 First Aid FIR1072 CPR FIR1073 Bloodborne Pathogens |
FIR 107 Intro to Rescue & Patient Care |
3 credit hours | |
| Firefighter I (NFPA 1001) FIR1041Equipment Maintenance FIR1042 Hose Operations & Fire Streams FIR1043 Community Risk Reduction FIR1044 Incident Scene Operations |
FIR 104 Basic Firefighting IV | 3 credit hours | |
| International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Firefighter II (NFPA 1001) |
Firefighter II (NFPA 1001) FIR1051 Basic Fire Suppression FIR1052 Advanced Fire Suppression |
FIR 105 Fire Suppression | 3 credit hours |
| Firefighter II (NFPA 1001) FIR1074 Intro to Rescue & Extrication |
FIR 107 Intro to Rescue & Patient Care | 3 credit hours | |
| International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro-Board certification |
Airport Firefighter (NFPA 1003) |
FIR 210 Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (Elective) | 3 credit hours |
| Driver/Operator – Pumper (NFPA 1002) |
FIR 212 Driver/Operator - Pumper (Elective) |
3 credit hours | |
| Driver/Operator – Aerial (NFPA 1002) |
FIR 213 Driver/Operator - Aerial (Elective) |
3 credit hours | |
| Hazardous Materials Technician (NFPA 1072) |
FIR 240 Fire Inspector I | 3 credit hours | |
| International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro-Board Fire Instructor I (NFPA 1041) or Fire Instructor II (NFPA 1041) certification |
Fire Instructor I (NFPA 1041) |
FIR 202 Fire Instructor I (Elective) |
3 credit hours |
| Fire Instructor II (NFPA 1041) |
FIR203 Fire Instructor II (Elective) |
3 credit hours | |
| International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Hazardous Materials Awareness and/or Hazardous Materials Operations certificates |
Hazardous Materials Awareness (NFPA 1072) FIR1061 Hazardous Materials Awareness FIR1062 Hazardous Materials Operations |
FIR 106 Intro to Special Responses |
3 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) |
Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) and Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) |
LOM 100 Introduction to Logistics Management. | 3 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Marine Credential (MMC) |
Designated Duty Engineer or Higher |
MRN 100 Intro to Marine Technology MRN 101 Anatomy of a Towboat MRN 204 Marine Electrical Systems MRN 206 Marine Diesel MRN 212 Marine Fluid Systems MRN 214 Marine Refrigeration Systems |
25 credit hours |
| Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) |
Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessel or any higher level (Limited, Rivers, Unlimited, or Near Coastal) |
MRN 100 - Intro to Marine Technology MRN 101 - Anatomy of a Towboat MRN 200 - Shipboard Deck Operations MRN 201 - Rules of the Road MRN 202 - Piloting and Navigation MRN 208 - Inland River Systems |
18 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Board of Nursing |
National Council Licensure Examination – PN (NCLEX-PN |
First semester nursing course in a KCTCS associate degree nursing program. Please see Program Coordinator for details. |
TBD |
| National Council Licensure Examination – PN (NCLEX-PN) and successfully completes NSG 196 LPN-ADN Bridge Course |
the student will be |
18 credit hours | |
| National Council Licensure Examination – PN (NCLEX-PN) and successfully completes NSG 195 Transition to A.D.N Bridge Course |
the student will be admitted to NSG 229 NSG 101 Nursing Practice I NSG 195 Accelerated Transition: PN-A.D.N Bridge NSG 219 Medical Surgical Nursing I |
16 credit hours | |
| National Council Licensure Examination – PN (NCLEX-PN) and successfully completes NSG 199 Accelerated Transition PN-A.D.N Bridge Course |
the student will be admitted to NSG 229 NSG 101 Nursing PracticeI I NSG 199 Accelerated Transition: PN-A.D.N Bridge NSG 219 Medical Surgical Nursing I |
16 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Registry Examination | EMT-P | EMS 200 Introduction to Paramedicine EMS 210 Emergency Pharmacology EMS 211 Fundamentals Lab EMS 215 Clinical Experience I EMS 220 Cardiovascular Emergencies EMS 221 Cardiac and Trauma Lab EMS 225 Clinical Experience II EMS 230 Traumatic Emergencies EMS 231 Medical Lab EMS 235 Clinical experience III EMS 240 Medical Emergencies I EMS 250 Medical Emergencies II EMS 260 Special Populations EMS 270 EMS Operations EMS 275 Advanced Life Support (ALS) EMS 285 Field Internship & Summation. (5-6 credits) |
38 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) |
ARRT Registration Option 1Registration in Radiography [R.T.(R) credential] |
IMG100 Radiography 1 IMG101 Clinical I IMG 110 Radiography II IMG 111 Clinical II IMG 201 Radiography III IMG 210 Radiography IV IMG 211Clinical IV IMG 220 Radiography V IMG 221 Clinical V |
45 credit hours |
| ARRT Registration Option 2 Registration in Radiography [R.T.(R) credential] |
IMG104 Introduction to Radiography2 IMG106 Patient Care in Radiography2 IMG108 Radiographic Procedures I4 IMG109 Clinical Practice II IMG114 Image Production & Acquisition2 IMG116 Advanced Patient Care in Radiography2 IMG118 Radiographic Procedures II IMG119 Clinical Practice II3 IMG209 Clinical Practice III3 IMG214 Imaging Equipment2 IMG216 Basic Computed TomographyI IMG219 Clinical Practice IV6 IMG224 Radiation Protection & Biology2 IMG226 Radiography Pathology1 IMG228 Radiography Seminar IMG229 Clinical Practice V |
43 credit hours | |
| AART Registration Option 3 Registration in Radiography [R.T.(R) credential] |
DMI 102 Medical Terminology for Radiography 1 DMI 106 Patient Care and Ethics for Radiographers DMI 108 Radiographic Positioning & Procedures I DMI 110 Radiography Practicum I DMI 112 Principles of X- ray Production, Exposure, and Image Production DMI 115 Pharmacology for Radiographers DMI 118 Radiographic Positioning and Procedures II DMI 120 Radiography Practicum II DMI 128 Radiographic Positioning and Procedures III DMI 130 Radiography Practicum III DMI 212 Radiographic Equipment and Quality Management DMI 220 Radiography Practicum IV DMI 222 Image Analysis DMI 224 Radiation Protection and Biology for Radiographers DMI 226 Radiographic Anatomy & Pathology DMI 228 Seminars in Radiography DMI 230 Radiography Practicum V |
46 credit hours |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Board of Respiratory Care | NBRC Examination | RCP 110 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology RCP 120 Theory and Principles of Respiratory Care RCP 125 Basic Cardiopulmonary Evaluation4 RCP 130 Pharmacology RCP 150 Clinical Practice I RCP 175 Clinical Practice II RCP 180 Ventilatory Support RCP 190 Advanced Ventilatory Support RCP 200 Clinical Practice III RCP 210 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology RCP 212 Neonatal / Pediatric Respiratory Care RCP 225 Clinical Practice IV RCP 228 Preventive and Long Term Respiratory Care1 *RCP 204Special Procedures I |
37 credit hours 39 credit hours *Credit for RCP 204 will be awarded to the Certified Respiratory Therapist who additionally provides documentati on of training/certif ication for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Procedures (NRP). |
| Awarding Body | Industry Credential, Registry, Licensure, or Certification | Course Equivalencies | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Welding Society |
AWS Sense Level 1 Module 3 - Drawing and Welding Symbol Interpretation |
WLD 170 Blueprint Reading for Welding |
2 credit hours |
| AWS SL1 Module 4 (Sense Level 1 Exam) – Shielded Metal Arc Welding |
WLD 120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding |
2 credit hours | |
| AWS SL1 Module 5 (Sense Level 1 Exam) – Gas Metal Arc Welding |
WLD 140 Gas Metal Arc Welding |
2 credit hours | |
| AWS SL1 Module 6 (Sense Level 1 Exam) – Flux Cored Arc welding |
WLD 140 Gas Metal Arc Welding |
2 credit hours | |
| AWS SL1 Module 7 (Sense Level 1 Exam) – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding |
WLD 130 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding |
2 credit hours | |
| AWS SL1 Module 8 (Sense Level 1 Exam) - Thermal Cutting Processes (Have to complete all three cutting processes – Oxifuel, Plasma, and Aircarbon Arc) |
WLD 110 Cutting Processes |
2 credit hours | |
| Kentucky DOT | 3F (Fillet) or 4F KY DOT |
WLD 121 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Fillet Lab |
3 credit hours |
| 3G Flux Cored and 4G KY DOT certification |
WLD 141 Gas Metal Arc Welding Fillet Lab WLD 143 Gas Metal Arc Welding Groove Lab WLD 147 Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab |
7 credit hours | |
| 3G Shielded Metal Arc Welding or 4G KY DOT certification |
WLD 121 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Fillet Lab WLD 123 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove with Backing Lab |
6 credit hours | |
| 3G Flux Cored or 4G KY DOT certification |
WLD 141 Gas Metal Arc Welding Fillet Lab WLD 147 Flux Cored Arc WeldingLab |
4 credit hours |
