Certificates to Credit

Earn credit for your certifications

Do you hold a certificate or other credential? You may be able to earn credit for it at Metro State!

Credentials can be evaluated nationally by the American Council on Education (ACE) or by Metro. Both ACE and Metro are selective about the credentials reviewed, so there is no guarantee of credit. If you hold a credential that is not on the lists below, contact the SDL office at sdl@metrostate.edu or schedule a meeting to discuss your options.

As you look at the lists below, make sure that you pay careful attention to the exact name of the credentials. There are many with similar names. Double check the name of the credential itself and the organization offering it.

National evaluations

Check the ACE National Guide to determine if ACE has reviewed your credential
If it has, submit a copy of your transcript to Metro State (following the instructions on the webpage)

Metro State evaluations

Check the list below to determine if Metro has reviewed your credential.
If you have applied to Metro State, submit a copy of your transcript (following the instructions on the webpage)
If you have not yet applied to Metro State, use the links in the table below to submit your certificate for credit. The credit will be waiting for you when you apply to a program.

Reviewed credential providers

Organization	Credential	Credit awarded	Further information
Institute for Professional Development	Public Sector Supervision Certificate	MPNA 699: Topics in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management (2.00 credits)	Public Sector certificate partnership webpage
International Institute of Minnesota	College Readiness Academy	GELS Goal 7 (3.00 credits)	International Institute of Minnesota partnership webpage
International Institute of Minnesota	English for Work	GELS Goal 8 (3.00 credits)	International Institute of Minnesota partnership webpage
Junior Achievement North	JA Company program	Elective (2.00 credits)	Junior Achievement partnership webpage
Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association	MCPA Executive Leadership College (effective beginning 2026)	CJS Elective (12.00 credits)	MCPA Partnership webpage
Nexus Community Partners	Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute	MAPL 668: Topics in Advocacy (4.00 credits)	Nexus Partnership Program webpage
Society for Human Resource Management	SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)	HRM 310: Human Resource Management: A Strategic Framework (4.00 credits)	Must be admitted to earn credit
Students United	Community Leadership Fellowship	MAPL 668: Topics in Advocacy (4.00 credits)	Students United partnership webpage

If you have questions about a specific credential you hold, or that you are considering earning, email SDL@metrostate.edu.