Credit Terminology

          How Credit Terminology Helps You

          Credit terminology is important in continuing education because it allows learners to track their progress and ensure that they are meeting the requirements for their profession. ASPIRE's learning experiences have specific credits that are earned by learners, which can help complete a program or maintain a certification or licensure. By understanding credit terminology, learners can make sure that they are enrolling in courses that will earn them the credits they need. Make the most of your learning by understanding what each credit means and how it helps you.

          Credit Glossary

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          A


           

          ACE - American Council on Education Credit

          Type: Professional Credit

          Awarding Organization: American Council on Education

          Description: ACE credits are used to "recognize and quantify the value of learning experiences from various non-traditional sources," they are referring to the process of evaluating and assigning college-level credit to educational and training programs that are not part of the traditional academic curriculum offered by colleges and universities.

          What are ACE Credits typically used for? Assigning ACE Credits, learning experiences from non-traditional sources receive a formal recognition that holds value in the context of higher education. 

          Careers: A wide range of industries and professions where certified expertise aligns with college-level learning.

          Where can I find these credits?

          • Business
          • Education
          • IT

          ACE - American Council on Exercise

          Type: Professional Credit

          Awarding Organization: American Council on Exercise

          Description: ACE credits are used to "recognize and quantify the value of learning experiences from various non-traditional sources," they are referring to the process of evaluating and assigning college-level credit to educational and training programs that are not part of the traditional academic curriculum offered by colleges and universities.

          How can I earn the certification? Assigning ACE Credits, learning experiences from non-traditional sources receive a formal recognition that holds value in the context of higher education. 

          Careers: A wide range of industries and professions where certified expertise aligns with college-level learning.

          Maintain Certification:

          • Business
          • Education
          • IT

          A-CSM-Advanced Certified Scrum Master Certification

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization: Scrum Alliance

          Description: certification offered by Scrum Alliance to practitioners who have at least a year's experience as a Scrum Master and want to enhance their skills.

          How can I earn this certification? To earn this certification, you must meet the following criteria:

          • Hold a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification with the Scrum Alliance.
          • Accept the A-CSM License Agreement and complete your Scrum Alliance membership profile.
          • Have at least 12 months of work experience specific to the accountability of scrum master or product owner (within the past five years.) 
          • Attend a minimum 14-16-hour A-CSM or A-CSPO course. You may find in-person, live online, and/or mentoring courses.

          Careers:  Agile Coach, Project Manager, Scrum Master, Transformation Manager Agile Coaching, Team Leadership, Project and Program Management, Organizational Change Mangement, Consulting and Training, Product Mangement and Ownership, Business Analysis, Software Development and Engineering.

          Maintaining Certification: Maintain your A-CSM by earning Scrum Education Units (SEUs) and renewing your certification every two years. 

          A-CSPO- Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner Certification

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization: Scrum Alliance

          Description: certification provides advanced education to Product Owners juggling multiple business opportunities 

          How can I earn this certification?

          • You will be asked to accept the A-CSPO License Agreement and complete your Scrum Alliance membership profile.
          • Hold a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification with the Scrum Alliance.
          • Attend a certified A-CSPO educational offering to gain techniques that expand into managing stakeholders, product discovery, and advanced Product Backlog management.
          • Have at least 12 months of work experience specific to the role of Product Owner (within the past five years).

          Careers: Product Manager, Scrum Product Manager, Product Manager, Agile Product Management, Product Ownership, Agile Coaching and Consulting, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis, Project Mangement, Digital and IT Services, Healthcare, and Education.

          Maintaining Certification: Maintain your A-CSPO by earning Scrum Education Units (SEUs) and renewing your certification every two years.

          AMA PCM - American Management Association Professional Certified Marketer

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization: American Marketing Association

          Description:  An advanced certification program for marketing professionals administered by the American Marketing Association- the largest organization for marketing professionals.

          How can I earn this certification? 

          Careers: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, and Content Marketing.

          Maintain Certification:  

          • https://www.ama.org/how-to-maintain-your-professional-certified-marketer-pcm-certification-and-record-ceus/
          • Maintain your Certification you must pay the fee of $75.
          • Renew your certification every three years, beginning when you initially pass the certification exam and become certified.
          • You must earn and report a minimum number of 30 CEUs for three- year Certification period.

          aPHR-Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization: Human Resource Standard Institute (HRSI)

          Description: first-ever HR certification designed for two distinct types of individuals: human resources professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey and non-HR professionals.

          How can I earn this certification:  no HR experience is required since this is a knowledge-based credential.

          Careers: Human Resources

          Maintaining Certification:

          APTD - Associate Professional in Talent Development Certification

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization: Associate Talent Development

          Description: is a professional certification for TD professionals with at least three- five years of experience. Certification for talent development professionals who are in the early part of their careers or whose professional roles and aspirations are focused on a few areas of expertise.

          How can I earn this certification?

          • At least three years of professional work experience the talent development field or related discipline (related disciplines include human resources, higher education or similar)
          • Completed 28 hours of professional development in talent development within the last three years.
          • ATD Master Series program

          Careers: Training and Development Specialists, Human Resources, Business Managers, Learning and Development Managers, Instructional Designers, Talent Development Managers, Organizational Development Specialists, Coaches and Mentors, eLearning Director, and Performance Improvement Specialists.

          Maintaining Certification:

          • https://www.td.org/certification
          • The APTD credentials are valid for three years.
          • APTDs must earn 40 recertification points every three years to maintain their credential.
          • Recertification points may be earned through a variety of activities including continuing education on topics outlined in the Talent Development Capability Model.
          • Credential holders may enter professional development activities into the ATD Certification portal throughout their certification cycle.
          • A recertification application must be submitted through the ATD Certification portal during the 3-month period before expiration.
          • The recertification fee is $150 for APTDs.

           

          ATD CI-Association for Talent Development Certification Institute 

          Type: Professional Credit

          Awarding Organization: ATD Certification Institute

          Description: ATD CI is responsible for the development, administration, and governance for ATD’s credentialing program, including the (APTD) and (CPTD) credentials

          What are ATD CI credits used for? 

          • setting talent development industry standards
          • providing an independent assessment of those standards through testing
          • supporting career paths through a flexible stackable credentialing framework
          • ensuring recognition for those who have earned the certification.
          • recognizing continued professional development through certification maintenance

          Careers: Human Resources and Instructional Designer

          Where can I find these credits: 

          • Business
          • Data Science and Technology
          • Healthcare and Medical Careers
          • Leadership Management Skills
          • Personal Development

          B


           

          BA PDUs-Business Acumen Professional Development Unit Credit

          Type: Professional Credit

          Awarding Organization: Project Management Institute

          Description: is a professional development unit that covers the knowledge and skills related to the industry or organization that a project manager. It is one of the three categories of the PMI Talent Triangle, along with power skills and ways of working. PMI-certified professionals need to earn at least 8 PDUs in business acumen to maintain their certification status.

          What is BA PDUs Credits typically used for? credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the professional development activities that individuals engage in to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge in various fields, such as project management, business analysis, and other professional domains. 

          Careers:  Project Manager, Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Finacial Analyst, Director of Operations, and Consultant.

          Where can I find these credits: Project Management

          C


           

          CAPM-Certified Associate in Project Management

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization: Project Management Institute

          Description:  is an entry level certification designed for individuals who are new to project management or who want to demonstrate their understanding of project management principles and concepts.

          How can I earn this certification?  

          • Have a secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent
          • Have at least 23 hours of project management education completed before the exam (PMI’s online Project Management Basics course can help fulfill this requirement)

          Careers: Project Management

          Maintaining Certification: 

          • PMI member renewal fee is $60 and non-member fee is $150.
          • Must participate in the CCR Program and renewal of certifications.
          • renewal cycle is every 3 years.
          • Must earn PDUs to actively maintain their PMI certifications.
          • PDUs can be earned through various professional development activities that center around education(9 PDUS) and giving back to the Profession (6). 

          CB- Certified Bookkeeper

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization: The National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB)

          Description:  The Bookkeeping Certification is accredited by the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB). The Certification is recognized throughout the United States and its properties.

          How can I earn this certification? 

          Careers: Accountant, Auditors, Bookkeeper, Budget Analyst, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Mangers, and Payroll Processing Manager.

          Maintaining Certification:

          • no process for recertification
          • Non-member fee $100 
          • Member fee $80 (NACPB)

          CBAP-Certified Business Analysis Professional

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization: International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)

          Description: professional certification for individuals with extensive business analysis (BA) experience.

          How can I earn this certification? 

          • Complete a minimum of 7,500 hours of Business Analysis Work experience in the last 10 years.
          • Within this experience, a minimum of 900 hours completed in 4 of the 6 BABOK® Guide Knowledge Areas, for a total of at least 3,600 of the required 7,500 total
          • Complete a minimum of 35 hours of Professional development in the last 4 years
          • Provide two references
          • Agree to Code of Conduct
          • Agree to Terms and Conditions
          • Pass the exam.
          • https://www.iiba.org/business-analysis-certifications/cbap/

          Careers: Hybrid Business Analysis professionals, Project Manager, Testers, Quality Assurance (QA), Transformation Managers and Designers.

          Maintaining Certification:

          CBDA- Business Data Analytics Certification

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization: International Institute of Business Analysis

          Description:  a certification for Business professionals who have 2-3 years of data analysis initiatives.

          How can I earn this certification?  The primary aim of this certification is to validate your knowledge and skills in various aspects of business data analytics. This includes tasks such as exploring and visualizing data, creating models, analyzing statistics, developing predictive models, and solving problems through data-driven approaches.

          Careers: Business Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Data Scientist.

          Maintaining Certification:

          • Earn a minimum of 20 Continuing Development Units (CDUs).
          • Enter your hours into the BA Development Log
          • Pay recertification fee.
          • Submit recertification application. 

          CCNA-Cisco Certified Network Associate

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization:

          Description: a certification offered by Cisco Systems and focuses on networking knowledge and skills. 

          How can I earn this certification?  CCNA certification validates the foundational skill required for network administrators, engineers, and technicians. It demonstrates an individual ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot network devices and connections. 

          Careers: Network Administrators, Network Engineers, Technical Support Specialists, and IT Technicians.

          Maintaining Certification: Business, IT and Government

          CCSP-Cloud Security Professional

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization:

          Description: is offered and focuses on cloud security. It covers cloud computing models, cloud architecture, governance, risk management, and compliance.  

          How can I earn this certification? demonstrate your abilities in Cloud Security design, Architecture, Service orchestration, and operations.  

          Careers: IT, Cyber Security, Cloud Architect, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Consult, Systems Architect, and Security Administrator.

          Maintaining Certification: Business, Education IT, Government

          CPTD- Certified Professional in Talent Development

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization:

          Description: CPTD certification: is a professional certification for Talent Development professionals with at least five years of experience. 

          How can I earn this certification?  for professionals who have five years of related work experience and should have deep knowledge and experience applying the principles for enhancing employee talent development. 

          Careers: Learning and Development Manager, Talent Development Specialists, Training Director, Performance Consultant, Organizational Development Practitioner, Corporate Trainer, E-Learning Developer, and Training Coordinator. 

          Maintaining Certification: Business and Education

          CEU-Continuing Education Unit

          Type: Professional Credit: credit is a standardized unit of measurement used to quantify the amount of continuing education or professional development completed by individuals in various careers and industries. Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is defined as 10 contact hours (1 hour = 60 minutes) of participation in an organized continuing education experience. 

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:

          What are CEU Credits typically used for?  The primary purpose of the CEU is to provide a permanent record of the individuals who have completed one or more non-credit educational experiences.

          Careers: Healthcare, Education, Technology, Engineering, Business and Mangement, Legal and Law Enforcement, Finance, Social Work and Counseling, Architecture, Real Estate, Fitness and Wellness, Marketing and Advertising, Public Relations, Nonprofit and etc.

          Where can I find these credits: Business, Healthcare, IT, and Non-profit

          CFRE-Certified Fund-Raising Executive

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description: credit required for individuals who hold the Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification. credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the professional development activities that individuals engage in to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge in various fields, such as project management, business analysis, and other professional domains. 

          How can I earn this certification?  The CFRE certification is a globally recognized credential for fundraising professionals. 

          Careers: Fundraising, Development Directors/Managers, Annual Giving Managers, Campaign Directors, Nonprofit Executive Directors/CEOs, Prospect Researcher's, Grant Writers, and Donor Relations.

          Maintaining Certifications: Non-Profit and Finance

          CFP-Certified Financial Planner

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization

          Description:  are commonly used in fields accounting, finance, and other professionals that require ongoing learning to stay current with industry regulations, best practices, and emerging trends. 

          How can I earn this certification? The CFRE certification is a globally recognized credential for fundraising professionals. 

          Careers: Financial Advisors, Wealth Managers, Investment Advisors, Retirement Planners, Estate Planners, Tax Professionals, Insurance Advisors, Financial Consultants, Financial Planners, and Family Office Advisors. The CFP certification is relevant to a range of careers within the financial services industry. 

          Maintaining Certification: Business, Finance, Education, and IT

          CGBP- Certified Global Business Professional Program

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization: certification is widely recognized as the standard of excellence in expertise and professionalism in international trade. 

          How can I earn this certification?  credits are used in four primary domains Global Business Management 

          Careers: Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Trade Finance.

          Maintaining Certification: Business, IT, and Manufacturing

          CGRC-Certified Governance, Risk, and Compliance

          Type:

          Awarding Organization

          Description: a certification that helps compliance professionals manage company risk and follow ethical guidelines.

          How can I earn this certification? used to demonstrate your expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance, which are crucial in various fields, including Cybersecurity, audit, and IT Management.

          Careers: IT, Cybersecurity, Security Analyst, Quality Assurance Manager, IT Risk Manager, and IT Auditor.

          Maintaining Certification:  Cybersecurity, Data Science and IT

          CIA-Certified Internal Auditor

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:  is offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors and is designed for professionals working in the field of internal auditing.

          How can I earn this certification? is designed to validate knowledge and skills required for effective internal auditing and assurance. The professional must assess risks, evaluate controls, and provide valuable insights to improve an organization's operations and processes.

          Careers:  Internal Auditors, Risk Managers, Compliance Officers, and internal control analysis.

          Maintaining Certification: Business, Data Science, and Technology

           

          CIPP-Certified Information Privacy Professionals

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization:

          Description: focuses heavily on privacy laws and regulations—is further broken down based upon jurisdictional reach.

          How can I earn this certification?

          What are CIPP Credits typically used for? expert in the laws and regulations covering the protection of personal data, including how those regulations are applied.

          Careers: Privacy Officer, Privacy Compliance Manager, Data Privacy Manager, Privacy Analyst, and Cyber Legal Advisor.

          Maintaining Certification: Business, IT, and Data Science.

           

          CISA-Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization:

          Description: certification for information systems audit, control, and assurance professionals.

          How can I earn this  certification? CISA certification demonstrates expertise in auditing, control, and assurance of information systems.

          Careers: IT Audit, IT governance, risk management, and cybersecurity roles. 

          Maintaining Certification: Cybersecurity, Data Science and Technology

           

          CISM-Certified Information Security Manager

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization:

          Description: a certification by ISACA, focusing on Information Security Management.

          How can I earn this certification? certified professionals in managing and governing enterprise information security programs. It emphasizes risk management and aligning security with business goals. 

          Careers: Information Risk Management, Security Managers, Security Consultants, and overseeing Security programs.

          Maintaining Certification: Business and IT

          CISSP-Certified Information Systems Security Professional

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description: is ideal for experienced security practitioners, managers and executives interested in proving their knowledge across a wide array of security practices and principles.

          How can I earn this certification? a professional who have a minimum of five years of direct full-time security work experience.

          Careers:  Chief Information security officer, Director of security, IT Director/Manager, Security Systems Engineer, Security Analyst and Network Architect.

          Maintaining Certification: Business, Data Science, and IT

          CLE-Continuing Legal Education

          Type:

          Awarding Organization

          Description: CLE credits are units of measurement used to quantify the hours or units of professional education completed by attorneys and legal professionals to maintain their licenses and stay updated with changes in the legal field.

          What are CLE Credits typically used for?  CLE is a mandatory requirement in many jurisdictions to ensure that lawyers continue to enhance their legal knowledge and skills throughout their careers.

          Careers: Attorneys, Judges, Legal Consultants, Legal Educators, Corporate Counsel, Government Attorneys, Legal Researchers. 

          Where can I find these credits: Education

          CME-Continuing Medical Education

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description: consists of educational activities which serve to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills, and professional performance and relationships that a physician uses to provide services for patients, the public, or the profession.

          What are CME Credits typically used for?  CME credits are important to physicians because some states require a specified number of credits annually to maintain medical licenses, and because most hospitals require a specified number of credits for their physicians to remain credentialed to see patients. 

          Careers: Public healthcare, Doctor, Physicians, Physican assistant, Healthcare Administrators and allied health professionals all requiring continuing medical education annually.

          Where can I find these credits: Healthcare

          CPE-Continuing Professional Education

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description: credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the hours or units of professional education that individuals in certain fields complete to maintain their licensure, certifications, or memberships in professional organizations.

          What are CPE Credits typically used for?  credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the hours or units of professional education that individuals in certain fields complete to maintain their licensure, certifications, or memberships in professional organizations. 

          Careers: CPE applies to various industries, including accounting, finance, healthcare, law, technology education, human resources, IT, Project Management, Marketing, Quality Management, and more.

          Where can I find these credits: Business, Education, Healthcare, and IT

          CRISC- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

          Type: Professional Certification

          Description: a certification for professional's skills and knowledge in identifying and managing It and business risks, implementing and maintaining information systems controls memberships in professional organizations

          How can I earn this certification? it's used for professionals to help organizations identify, evaluate and manage IT- related risks that could impact business operations, data security, and regulatory compliance. 

          Careers: IT Risk Managers, Information Security Managers, IT Auditors, Compliance Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, IT Governance Managers, and IT Consultants. 

          Maintaining Certification: Business, IT and Cybersecurity

          CSM-Certified Scrum Master

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:  This certification is for individuals who want to become effective Scrum Masters, responsible for ensuring that the Scrum team follows the Scrum framework and processes. A Scrum Master helps the team work together smoothly and removes any obstacles they may encounter.

          How can I earn this certification?  variety of fields and careers were Agile methodologies.

          Careers: Information Technology and Software Development, Project Management, Product Management, Consulting and Coaching, Business Analysis, and Quality Assurance.

          Maintaining Certification: Business, Education, and IT

          D


           

          DASM-Disciplined Agile Scrum Master

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:  certification is for experienced Scrum Masters who want to take their skills to a higher level within the Disciplined Agile framework. designed to validate an individual's expertise in the field of product innovation and development.

          How can I earn this certification?  applicable to individuals working as Scrum Masters in environments and scrum practices. 

          Careers: Disciplined Agile Scrum Master and Agile Team Facilitator. 

          Maintaining Certification: Business, IT, and Project Management

          DASSM-Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description: certification is for experienced Scrum Masters who want to on more strategic responsibilities and guild Agile transformations. 

          How can I earn this certification?  relevant for seasoned Scrum Masters in the IT field.

          Careers: Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Agile Team Lead.

          Maintaining Certification: Business, IT, and Project Management

          DAC-Disciplined Agile Coach

          Type: Profesional

          Awarding Organization:

          Description: certification is designed to validate an individual's expertise in the field of product innovation and development. prepares individuals to coach and mentor Agile teams and assist organizations in their Agile transformation journeys.

          How can I earn this certification? Professionals engaged in guiding teams and organizations in adopting Agile practices. Fields- Consultants and Agile Coaches. applicable to individuals working as Scrum Masters in environments and scrum practices. 

          Careers: Agile Coach, Transformation Coach, and Agile Consultant. 

          Maintaining Certification:  Business, IT, and Project Management

          DAVSC- Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:  focuses on understanding value stream and portfolio management. 

          How can I earn this certification? This certification is relevant for professionals who work in large enterprises organizational leadership, and responsible for Strategic planning.

          Careers: Value Stream Consultant Portfolio Manager, Transformation Lead, and Enterprise Agile Coach. 

          Maintaining Certification: Business and IT

          H


           

          HRCI- Human Resource Certification Institute

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:   is the premier credentialing organization for the human resource profession, setting the standard for HR.

          What are HRCI Credits typically used for? distinguishes you as an expert in the HR field, with proven levels of skills and knowledge, and the competence necessary to mitigate risks and drive business results.

          Careers: Business, Human Resource Associate, Human Resource Manager, HR Coordinator, and HR Generalist, 

          Where can I find these credits: Business, Education, IT, and Human Resource.

          OMCA-Online Marketing Certified Associate

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization: OMCA

          Description:  The association provides certification verification and credentialing of individual practitioners, agencies, and educational institutions. Certification is a worldwide standard for digital marketing that verifies the skills, education, and experience necessary to drive digital marketing initiatives.

          How can I earn this certification? 

          • A passing score on the OMCA exam PLUS one of the following:
          • 4,000 hours (two years) of marketing experience or roof of completion of an OMCP-Approved digital marketing course within the six months prior to your application or A secondary degree or equivalent (e.g., High School diploma or GED) with 600 hours of marketing experience.

          Careers: Marketing

          Maintain Certification:

          • https://omcp.org/omca-certification/
          • Extend the certification for the second year by participating in recognized organizations, events, training programs, and communities to earn PDUs.
          • Renew the certificate for the additional year by passing the OMCA exam.

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          P


           

          PDU-Professional Development Unit

          Type: Professional Credit

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:  credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the professional development activities that individuals engage in to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge in various fields, such as project management, business analysis, and other professional domains. 

          What are PDU Credits typically used for?  PDUs are commonly used by organizations like the Project Management Institute (PMI) to track.

          Careers: Project Manager Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, Agile Coach, Project Coordinator, Project Management Officer, and Project Management Consultant. 

          Where can I find these credits : Business, Leadership Skills, and Management

          PMI-ACP- Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:  is focused on Agile project management methodologies and practices, which are widely used in software development. 

          What is PMI-ACP Credits typically used for?  work in the Agile practices

          Careers PMI-ACP credits apply to: Project Manager and professional who work in Agile environments.

          Categories where you will find these credits: Business, IT, and Project Management

          PMI PBA-Project Management Institute Professional Business Analysis

          Description: is designed for professionals who work in or aspire to working roles related to business analysis and project management.  

          What are PMI PBA Credits typically used for?  assesses the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform business analysis tasks effectively within a project management framework. 

          Careers PMI PBA credits apply to: Business Analyst and Project Manager.

          Categories where you will find these credits: Business and Project Managment

          PMI-CP Project Management Institute Construction Professional

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:  is an advanced certification for construction and built environment professionals. As a higher-level certification focused on program management.

          What are PMI CP Credits typically used for?  professionals who work in construction industry

          Careers: Agile Project Manager, Hybrid Project Manager, and Agile Project Coordinator.

          Maintaining Certification: Business, IT, and Project Management 

          PMI PDUs-Project Management Institute Professional Development Units

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:  are a measurement used by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to quantify and track professional development activities that contribute to the maintenance of PMI certifications, such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. 

          What is PMI PDUs Credits typically used for?  credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the professional development activities that individuals engage in to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge in various fields, such as project management, business analysis, and other professional domains.

          Careers: Business Manager, Education, Healthcare, IT, and Project Management.

          Where can l find these credits: Leadership and Management Skills

          PMI RMP-Project Management Institute Risk Management

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:  certification is focused on the field of risk management within the context of project management. 

          How can I earn this certification?  assesses the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform business analysis tasks effectively within a project management framework. 

          Careers: Business Managers, Risk Management, and Project Management.

          Maintaining Certification: Business, IT, and Project Manager

          PMP-Project Management Professional Certification

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:  is a certification assesses the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform business analysis tasks effectively within a project management framework. 

          How can I earn this certification?  The PMP acknowledges candidates skilled at managing the people, processes, and business priorities of professional projects.

          Careers: Business, Education, Healthcare, IT, and Non-Profit.

          Maintaining Certification: Business 

          PMP-SP-Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description: certification recognizes demonstrated knowledge and advanced experience in the specialized area of developing and maintaining project schedules.

          What is PMI-SP Credits typically used for?  maintaining project scheduling.

          Careers PMI-SP credits apply to: Education, Health, IT, and Project Management.

          Categories where you will find these credits: Business

          Power Skills PDUs-Power Skills Professional Development Units

          Type: Professional Credit

          Awarding Organization

          Description:  are a measurement used by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to quantify and track professional development activities that contribute to the maintenance of PMI certifications, such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. 

          What are Power Skills PDUs Credits typically used for?  credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the professional development activities that individuals engage in to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge in various fields, sucha as project management, business analysis, and other professional domains. 

          Careers: Project Manage

          Where can I l find these credits: Business and Project Management

          PfMP-Portfolio Management Professional

          Type:

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:  is focused on Agile project management methodologies and practices, which are widely used in software development. 

          What are PfMP Credits typically used for?  Professionals who manage and oversee portfolios of projects and programs.

          Careers: Portfolio Manager, Director of Portfolio Management, Portfolio Analyst, Strategic Program Manager, Consultant in Portfolio Management, Senior Project Manager, and Chief Operating Officer. 

          Categories where you will find these credits: Business

          PgMP-Program Management Professional

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization:

          Description:   The PgMP certification is designed for HR professionals who are engaged primarily in operational roles, such as implementing HR policies, serving as a point of contact for employees. 

          What are PgMP Credits typically used for?  experienced program managers who oversee multiple related projects and programs in Information Technology, Construction and Engineering, Healthcare, Finance and Banking, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

          Careers: Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, Director of Program Management, Strategic Project Manager, and Program Director. 

          Maintaining Certification: Accounting, Business, Communication, Finance, HR professionals at all levels who seek to stay current in the evolving field of Human Resources

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          SHRM-Society for Human Resource Management

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          Description: is a higher-level certification focused on Human Resource management. 

          What are SHRM Credits typically used for?  offers two primary certifications (SHRMP-CP and SHRMP-PDCs) for HR professionals.

          Careers: Leadership roles in Human Resources.

          Categories where you : Business, Leadership, and Human Resource

          SHRMP-CP Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional

          Type: Professional Certification

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          Description:  This certification is designed for HR professionals who are engaged primarily in operational roles, such as implementing HR policies, serving as a point of contact for employees. 

          What are SHRMP-CP Credits typically used for?  is used to assess the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform business analysis tasks effectively within a project management framework.

          Careers: HR Coordinator, HR Specialist, Talent Acquistion, and HR Generalist. 

          Categories where you will find these credits: Human Resource

          SHRMP-PDCs-Society for Human Resource Management Professional Development Credit

          Type: Professional Certification

          Awarding Organization:Description:  refers to the measurement unit used by the (SHRM)to quantify and document participation in professional development activities related to HR (Human Resources) and people management.

          What are SHRMP-PDCs Credits typically used for?  SHRM PDCs is used to track and recognize the ongoing professional development efforts of individuals who hold SHRM certifications.

          Careers SHRMP-PDCs credits apply to: HR professionals at all levels who seek to stay current in the evolving field of HR.

          Categories where you will find these credits: Human Resource

          SHRMP-SCP-Society for Human Resource Managements Senior Certified Professional

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          Description:  This certification is designed for HR professionals who are in senior-level positions, responsible for strategic planning and policy development

          What are SHRMP-SCP Credits typically used for? is used for professionals in Senior HR Leadership, HR Management, Organizational Development, and HR Consulting.

          Careers: HR Manager, HR Director, HR Business Partner, and HR Consultant.  

          Categories where you will find these credits: Human Resource