Credit by Industry Credentials (ITAGs) and Certifications

Eligibility

ITAGs

The University of Cincinnati awards direct credit for select ITAGs. Your credential must be current (i.e., not expired) in order to receive credit.

In addition to filling out the form, you must also attach an appropriate credential that correlates to an approved ITAG course as defined on the Ohio Department of Higher Education website. The ODHE website explains what credential needs to be submitted along with this form.

Additional Certifications for Which UC Will Award Credit

The University of Cincinnati awards direct credit for some additional credentials and certifications that are not approved ITAGs. Your credential must be current (i.e., not expired) to receive credit.

Any additional credentials or certifications will be listed below. Please submit your credential via the form at the bottom of this page.

Current Approved ITAGs

These are the approved Business Technology ITAG Credentials that the University of Cincinnati may award.
ITAG Credential Certification Credential Issuer Course(s) Awarded Credit Hours
Microsoft Excel Certification Microsoft Excel Associate Microsoft Credentials BIT1000BLOCK 1
Microsoft PowerPoint Certification Microsoft PowerPoint Associate Microsoft Credentials BIT1000BLOCK 1
Microsoft Word Certification Microsoft Word Associate Microsoft Credentials BIT1000BLOCK 1
Microsoft Access Certification Microsoft Access Expert Microsoft Credentials BIT1000BLOCK 1
These are the approved Engineering and Manufacturing ITAG Credentials that the University of Cincinnati may award.
ITAG Credential Certification Credential
Issuer(s)		 Course(s) Awarded Credit Hours
Programmable Logic Controllers Option 1: Siemens SCE Certificate in Automation AND Certificate in Advanced Automation

Option 2: Rockwell Automation Studio 500 Logix Programming Certificate

Option 3: Mitsubishi Electric PLC & HMI

Option 4:  SACA C-207 Programmable Controller Systems 1 Gold Certification AND C-208 Programmable Controller Troubleshooting 1 Gold Certification		 Siemens; Rockwell Automation; Mitsubishi; SACA EECE1000BLOCK 3
Hydraulics and Pneumatics Option 1: Festo

Option 2: NIMS

Option 3: IFPS		 Festo; NIMS; IFPS METN1000BLOCK 3
Industrial Robotics Option 1: FANUC Certified Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE 9147

Option 2: SACA C-103 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate III—Robot System Operations AND C-216 Robot Systems Integration 1 Gold Certification or Robot Systems Integration 1 Gold Certification or C-215 Robot System Operations 1 AND C-216 Robot Systems Integration 1 Gold Certification Certified Industry 4.0 A		 NOCTI; SACA EECE1000BLOCK 3
Solar Photovoltaic Option 1: Electronic Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)

Option 2: North American Board of Certified Energy Practioners (NABCEP)		 ETA-I; NABCEP EECE1000BLOCK 3
Wind Energy Option 1: Electronic Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) - Small Wind Installer (SWI) Certification

Option 2: NABCEP - Small Wind Associate		 ETA-I; NABCEP EECE1000BLOCK 3
Shielded Metal Arc Welding AWS D1.1 1” Plate 3G and 4G SMAW Certifications or Qualifications AWS WLTN1000BLOCK 4
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding AWS D1.1 Steel Structural Welding Code 3F GTAW, AWS D1.2 Aluminum Structural Welding Code 3F GTAW, AND AWS D1.6 Stainless Steel Structural Welding Code 3F GTAW Certifications or Qualifications AWS WLTN1000BLOCK 4
Gas Metal Arc Welding AWS D1.1 1” Plate 3G and 4G GMAW Certifications or Qualifications AWS WLTN1000BLOCK 4
Computer Aided Drafting/Design Option 1: Autodesk Certified Associate in CAD for Mechanical Design

Option 2: Autodesk Certified Professional in Inventor for Mechanical Design

Option 3: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in CAD Design (CSWA)

Option 4: Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional in CAD Design (CSWP)		 Autodesk; SOLIDWORKS MET1072C & EGTN1025C 6 total

Approved ITAGs

These are the approved Healthcare ITAG Credentials that the University of Cincinnati may award.

ITAG

 Certification Credential
Issuer(s)		 Course
Awarded		 Credit Hours
Chemical Dependency Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Chemical Dependency Professionals Board SACN1000BLOCK 3
Paramedic to RN* National Registered Paramedic Certification National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians n/a n/a
Practical Nursing LPN Ohio Board of Nursing NURS 1000BLOCK 10

*UC is not eligible to award; institution must have a Paramedic to RN Associate's Program

Additional Certifications for Which UC Will Award Credit

These are not approved Healthcare ITAG Credentials, however, you may still be eligible for credit.

ITAG

 Certification Credential
Issuer(s)		 Course(s)
Awarded		 Credit
Hours		 Approval
College
N/A Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) AHIMA ALH 1015C
BIOL 1015
BIOL 1015L
HCMT 1001
HCMT 1010C
HCMT 1017
HCMT 1018
HCMT 2025C		 21 Clermont
N/A Certified Coding Assistant AHIMA ALH 1015C
BIOL 1015
BIOL 1015L
HCMT 1001
HCMT 1010C
HCMT 1017
HCMT 1018		 18 Clermont
N/A
 Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) AHIMA ALH 1015C
BIOL 1015
BIOL 1015L
HCMT 1001
HCMT 1010C
HCMT 1017
HCMT 1018
HCMT2025C		 21 Clermont
N/A Certified Professional Coder (CPC) AHIMA ALH 1015C
BIOL 1015
BIOL 1015L
HCMT 1001
HCMT 1010C
HCMT 1017		 15 Clermont
N/A Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) AHIMA HCMT 2000 2 Clermont
These are the approved Information Technology and Cybersecurity ITAG Credentials that the University of Cincinnati may award.
ITAG Certification Credential
Issuer		 Course
Awarded		 Credit Hours
Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA Cisco IT1000BLOCK 3
Cisco Certified Technican CCT Cisco IT1000BLOCK 3
CompTIA Security+ Security+ CompTIA IT1000BLOCK 3
Ethical Hacker Certified Ethical Hacker EC-Council IT1000BLOCK 3
CompTIA Network+ Network+ CompTIA IT1080C 3
These are the approved Public Safety ITAG Credentials that the University of Cincinnati may award.
ITAG Certification Credential
Issuer(s)		 Course
Awarded		 Credit Hours
Emergency Medical Services Ohio Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Certification) Ohio State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services; National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMS1091c 6
Emergency Medical Services Ohio Paramedic Certification Ohio State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services; National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMS1000block 30
Emergency Medical Services Ohio Firefighter I (FFI) Certification Ohio State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services EMS1000block 8
Emergency Medical Services Ohio Firefighter II (FFII) certification Ohio State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services EMS1000block 12**

**If you have already been awarded credit for FFI, you will only receive an additional 4 credit hours for FFII.

These are the approved Transportation ITAG Credentials that the University of Cincinnati may award.
ITAG Certification Credential
Issuer		 Course(s) Awarded Credit Hours
Automotive Service and Repair ASE - Automobile & Light Truck Certification ASE AETN1000block 2
Private Pilot Flight Instruction FAA Private Pilot-Airplane License FAA AVTN 2001,
AVTN 2021, &
AVTN 2022		 7 total
These are the approved ITAG Credentials that the University of Cincinnati may award that do not fall under any of the other categories above.
ITAG Certification Credential
Issuer(s)		 Course(s) Awarded Credit Hours
Air Transportation Unscrewed Aircraft Systems sUAS Safety Certification Level 1 USI AVTN1000BLOCK 5
OSHA (Safety) OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health card OSHA; U.S. Department of Labor OSHA1000BLOCK 1
Safety and Sanitation (ServSafe Manager) ServSafe Manager Certification ServSafe FSAT1000BLOCK 1
Child Development Associate CDA Council for Professional Recognition ECE 1001 &
ECE 1020		 6 total

Submit Your Industry Credential or Certification

The Credit Evaluation team will verify the credential that you have submitted for authenticity and—once verified—will award the appropriate credit associated with that credential. You will receive an automated email to your UC email address once the request has been processed.