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

  • 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.

  • 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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    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

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Applications

To earn credit, please download and print the form(s) you need and get those to the Associate Dean of the correct academic department: 

Credit by Examination (CBE) Course Request Form (PDF)

Credit for Industry Certification or Licensure (PDF)

Fill out one form for each course you want to get credit for through Credit for Prior Learning.

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

If you have training, certifications, or experience that aren’t listed but you think should count for credit, fill out the form(s) on this page in the Applications section and send it to the Associate Dean. The Associate Dean will review it to see if credit can be given.

Get the credit you deserve

You’ve worked hard to gain skills on the job, in the military, through certifications, or other training. Credit for Prior Learning helps you get recognized for that experience so you can finish your degree faster, reduce costs, and stay focused on your goals.

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