Industry Certification Credit

PHSC recognizes professional industry certifications in technology and awards credit accordingly. Students must present original validation of the certification in order to receive this credit. The following certifications are recognized:

Adobe Certified Dreamweaver-3 credits

  • CGS 1820 - Web Page Design

Adobe Certified Flash-3 credits

  • CGS1820 - Web Page Design

Adobe Photoshop-3 credits

  • CGS 2821 - Graphics and Multimedia in a Web Environment

Autodesk Certified User-AutoCAD-3 credits

  • ETD 2320 - Computer Aided Drafting I

Autodesk Certified Profession-AutoCAD-6 credits

  • ETD 2320 - Computer Aided Drafting I
  • ETD 2340 - Computer Aided Drafting II

American Welding Society

  • Contact the Dean of Workforce Development or Program Coordinator

Certified Bookkeeper-6 credits

  • ACG 2021 - Principles of Financial Accounting
  • ACG 2450 - Microcomputer in Accounting

Cisco CCENT-6 credits

  • CET 1020C -Introduction to Networks - Cisco Academy
  • CNT 1700C - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials-Cisco Academy

Certified Drafter-Mechanical-6 credits

  • ETD 1100 - Technical Drawing
  • ETD 2320 - Computer Aided Drafting

Cisco CCNA-9 credits

(current certification)

  • CET 1020C - Introduction to Networks-Cisco Academy
  • CNT 1700C - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials-Cisco Academy
  • CNT 2211C - Networking, Security, and Automation-Cisco Academy

Certified Medical Administrative Specialist-6 technical credits

  • OTA 0609A - Medical Office Procedures
  • OTA 0627 - Medical Secretary Clinical

Comp TIA A+-6 credits

(Current CompTIA objectives)

  • CET 1179 - Microcomputer Repair Essentials
  • CTS 1110 - Microcomputer Software Essentials

Comp TIA Network +-6 credits

  • CET 2793 - Windows Server Administration
  • CNT 1000 - Introduction to Networking

Comp TIA Security+-6 credits

(Current CompTIA objectives)

  • CTS 1109 (3) Virtualization Essentials

Comp TIA Security+-6 credits

(Current CompTIA objectives)

  • CNT 1401 - Principles of Information Security
  • CTS 2123 - Network Security and Intrusion Detection

CWTS-Certified Wireless Technician - 3 credits

  • CNT2510 Wirelesss LANS and Security

FAA-Aviation Mechanic Technician Airframe and Power Plant

  • 30 Block Credit

Manufacturing Skills Standards Council-Certified Production Technician (MSSC) - 15 credits

  • EET 1084 (3) Introduction to Electronics
  • EET1110 (3) Introduction to Quality Control
  • ETI 1420 (3) Manufacturing Processes and Materials
  • ETI 1701 (3) Industrial Safety
  • ETM 1010 (3) Mechanical Measurement & Instrumentation

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Bundle with Access as 1 of 3 tests passed-3 credits

  • OST2356 - Electronic Records Management - Microsoft Access

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Bundle with Word as 1 of 3 tests passed-3 credits

  • OST 1764 - Word Processing-Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Bundle with Excel as 1 of 3 tests passed-3 credits

  • OST 2852 - Excel for the Office

National Center for Construction Education & Research-Welding Level II

  • PMT 0080 - Oxyacetylene Cutting II

National Center for Construction Education & Research-Welding Level I

  • PMT 0070 - Oxyacetylene Cutting I

Network Technology Associate

  • CGS 1005 - Computer Fundamentals

Network Technology Associate

  • ACG 2450 - Microcomputers in Accounting

Small UAS Safety-3 credits

  • ASC 1560 - Introduction to Unmanned Vehicle Systems

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) First Responder-3 credits

  • HSC 2531 - Medical Terminology

VMware Certified Associate 6-Data Center Virtualization (VCA6-DCV)

  • CTS 1109 (3) Virtualization Essentials

VMware Certified Associate 6 Network Virtualization (VCA6-NV)

  • CTS 1109 (3) Virtualization Essentials