Industry Certification Agreements | Career Programs | Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree

Credit for Industry Certifications

Florida has established statewide articulation agreements for industry certifications through the use of Gold Standard agreements. These provide guaranteed college credit for individuals who have earned an industry certification and are enrolled in an aligned Associate in Science (AS) degree program in a Florida College System institution. These agreements are intended to be a minimum guarantee of articulated credit and do not preclude institutions from granting additional credit based on local agreements.

The Gold Standard Career Pathways Articulation Agreements provide opportunities for Florida secondary and postsecondary students to accelerate their degree completion and save money through being awarded postsecondary credit for earned industry certifications.

To view the most up-to-date comprehensive list, click on the link below and select the Gold Standard Career Pathways Articulation Agreements List:

Gold Standard Career Pathways Articulation Agreements

There is also a College Cost Savings Excel document which provides a listing of industry certifications eligible for articulation, the name of the associate degree program to which the certification can articulate, as well as the number of college credits and the minimum cost savings associated with each certification.

Valencia College Gold Standard Industry Certification Agreements:

In addition to the Gold Standard Industry Certification Agreements, Valencia has also expanded available credit for industry certifications through local agreements for some of the degree programs.

For a listing of the local and statewide Gold Standard industry certification agreements that are available to Valencia College students (by school of), click the link below and look under Industry Certifications:

Credit for Prior Learning and Experience

Steps to Receive the Award of credit:

View the list of industry certification award of credit agreements that are available at Valencia College to determine if your industry certification is eligible.
You must be a declared major in the aligned A.S. degree program of Study, and your certification must be current and valid in order to be eligible to receive the credit.
Login to MyVC to locate your assigned Student Success Coach.
Click on the “My Student Records” link. Then click on “My Student Profile” to see name of your Student Success Coach.
Contact your Student Success Coach regarding the industry certification award of credit.
Send a copy of the License or Certification required – via MyVC e-mail to your assigned Student Success Coach
Your Student Success Coach will complete the request form and submit the required documentation to the Program Chair/Dean for verification and approval.
Once approved, the request for the award of credit will be sent to the Graduation and Records Office to be processed (processing can take 2-5 days).

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Industry Certifications

Accounting Technology

Certified Bookkeeper - (Statewide)
QuickBooks Certified User - (Statewide)

Administrative Office Management

Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) - (Statewide)
Microsoft Office Master (MOM) - (Statewide)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Bundle (3 of 5) - (Statewide)

Baking and Pastry Management

Food Safety Manager - (Statewide)
National Pro Start Certificate of Achievement - (Local)
ServSafe Food Manager - (Local)

Biotechnology Laboratory Sciences

Biotechnician Assistant (BACE) - (Statewide)

Business Administration

Florida Real Estate License - (Local)

Cardiopulmonary Sciences (B.S. Degree)

Certifications - (Local)
RDMS-SPI Certification & Echocardiography ATC - (Local)

Cardiovascular Technology

Cardiovascular Credentialing International - (Local)

Computer Aided Drafting and Design

Autodesk Certified Professional – AutoCAD - (Statewide)
Autodesk Certified User – AutoCAD - (Statewide)
Autodesk Certified User – Revit Architecture - (Statewide)
LEED Green Associate - (Statewide)

Computer Information Technology

ArcGIS Desktop Entry - (Statewide)
CompTIA A+ - (Statewide)
CompTIA Linux+ - (Local)
CompTIA Network+ - (Local)
CompTIA Project+ - (Local)
CompTIA Security+ - (Local)
CompTIA Server + - (Statewide)
Microsoft Technology Associate-MTA - Mobility and Devices Fundamentals - (Statewide)

Computer Programming and Analysis

Certified Internet Web (CIW) JavaScript Specialist - (Statewide)
CompTIA A+ - (Local)
CompTIA Linux+ - (Statewide)
CompTIA Project+ - (Local)
Oracle Certified Associate (OCA): Java Programmer - (Statewide)

Construction and Civil Engineering Technology

Autodesk Certified User – Revit Architecture - (Statewide)
LEED Green Associate - (Statewide)
NCCER Manufactured Construction Technology - Level 1 - (Statewide)
NCCER Manufactured Construction Technology - Level 2 - (Statewide)

Criminal Justice

Correctional Officer - (Statewide)
Law Enforcement Officer - (Statewide)
Law Enforcement Training (Statewide)
Public Safety Leadership Development - PSLDCP - (Local)
911 Public Safety Telecommunicator - PST - (Local)

Culinary Management

Certified Culinarian - (Statewide)
National Pro Start Certificate of Achievement - (Statewide)
ServSafe Certified Professional Food Service Manager - (Statewide)
Food Safety Manager - (Statewide)
ServSafe Food Manager - (Statewide)

Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology

Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate - (Local)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - (Statewide)
CompTIA A+ - (Local)
CompTIA Network+ - (Local)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - (Local)
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - (Local)
Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) - (Local)

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Associate Level Certified Electronic Technician - (Statewide)
Electronics Systems Associate (ESA) - (Statewide)
MSSC Certified Production Technician - (Statewide)

Emergency Medical Services Technology

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT) - (Statewide)
Paramedic - (Statewide)

Energy Management and Controls Technology

Southern Technical College HVAC - (Local)
HVAC Training & EPA 608 Universal Certification - (Local)

Engineering Technology

MSSC Certified Production Technician-CPT - (Statewide)

Fire Science Technology

EMT - (Local)
Fire Fighter - Minimum Standards - (Local)
Fire and Lifesafety Educator - (Local)
Fire Officer I - (Local)
Fire Officer II - (Local)
Firesafety Inspector I - (Local)
Firesafety Inspector II - (Local)
Fire Investigator I - (Local)
Fire Instructor I - (Local)
Fire Instructor II - (Local)
Paramedic - (Local)
Public Safety Leadership Development - PSLDCP - (Local)

Health Information Technology

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) – (Local)
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – (Local)
Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) – (Local)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – (Local)

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Food Safety Manager - (Local)
National Pro Start Certificate of Achievement - (Local)
ServSafe Food Manager - (Local)
(NRAEF) - Certified Restaurant Manager - (Local)
(AHLA) - Certified Hospitality Supervisor - (Local)
WSET Sommelier Level 2 or above - (Local)
Court of Master Sommelier Level 1 or above - (Local)
Society Wine Educators Sommelier Level 2 or above - (Local)

Medical Administration

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) - (Statewide)

Nursing (BSN degree)

Registered Nurse (RN) - (Local)

Nursing, RN (Accelerated Track in Nursing)

National Licensed Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) - (Statewide)
Experiential Learning Credit for LPN, Paramedic, CVT and RRT Certifications - (Local)

Plant Science and Agricultural Technology

Certified Horticulture Professional (CHP) - (Statewide)

Property Management

Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) - (Local)
Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) - (Local)
Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) - (Local)
Certified Property Manager (CPM) - (Local)
National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) - (Local)
Florida Real Estate License - (Local)

Public Safety Administration

Law Enforcement Training (Statewide)