Industry-Recognized Credentials

Earn a free career certification

Your future starts now! While you’re enrolled in a Graduation Alliance program, you have the chance to earn an in-demand industry-recognized credential—completely free. These credentials prove to employers that you have in-demand skills, giving you a head start on your career and a boost on your resume.

Select your program from the list below to see the credentials available in your state. To get started, reach out to your Academic Coach and let them know you’re interested in enrolling in an IRC program.

Arizona Workforce Diploma Program

OSHA 10 (Healthcare, Construction, General, Agriculture, and Cosmetology)—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Training Program covers general safety and health hazards for entry-level workers. OSHA 10 provides workers with training to increase safety and avoid health hazards common to the workplace in a variety of industries.
ServSafe Food Manager—Intended for jobs in the restaurant industry such as food runner, busser, line cook, cafeteria staff, bartender, food service specialist, food safety, kitchen prep, and nutrition.
RISE Up Business of Retail (Certified Specialist)—Perfect for students who want to advance their careers or understand how a business is run. Learn about merchandising, marketing, store operations, loss prevention, and workplace safety, and get tips for planning your career and earning promotions.
RISE UP Customer Service & Sales (Certified Specialist)—This is a great option for students who are interested in working face-to-face with customers in retail or another industry. Gain an understanding of the customer life cycle and develop effective customer engagement strategies and learn how to assess customer needs and close sales.
RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals (Specialist)—This certification is perfect for students who need to gain the fundamentals of customer service and the math skills required to make transactions in the retail industry. Learn all about the retail industry as well as best practices for interviewing and exploring career options.

Arkansas Adult Diploma Program

Certified Pharmacy Technician—Join the evolving, in-demand field of pharmaceuticals as a certified pharmacy technician! Pharmacy technicians manage inventory, receive prescription requests, measure medications, establish and maintain patient records, and process insurance claims, among other duties. This pathway prepares you for the ExCPT exam, which leads to certification.
CompTIA IT Fundamentals—Ideal for a variety of jobs in the IT field, professionals working in fields that require a broad understanding of IT, or marketing, sales, and operations staff in IT-based organizations.
Medical Billing and Coding—Ideal for those interested in developing practices with health information management, health documentation, protocols for accessing health data, insurance claims, payment adjudication, and more.
Microsoft Office Specialist—Perfect for office roles including executive assistant, administrative assistant, secretary, reservations, coordinator, database specialist, analyst, or project coordinator.
OSHA 10 (Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Cosmetology, Culinary, General Industry, Healthcare, and Manufacturing)—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Training Program covers general safety and health hazards for entry-level workers. OSHA 10 provides workers with training to increase safety and avoid health hazards common to the workplace in a variety of industries.
ServSafe Food Manager—Intended for jobs in the restaurant industry such as food runner, busser, line cook, cafeteria staff, bartender, food service specialist, food safety, kitchen prep, and nutrition.
RISE Up Business of Retail (Certified Specialist)—Perfect for students who want to advance their careers or understand how a business is run. Learn about merchandising, marketing, store operations, loss prevention, and workplace safety, and get tips for planning your career and earning promotions.
RISE UP Customer Service & Sales (Certified Specialist)—This is a great option for students who are interested in working face-to-face with customers in retail or another industry. Gain an understanding of the customer life cycle and develop effective customer engagement strategies and learn how to assess customer needs and close sales.
RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals (Specialist)—This certification is perfect for students who need to gain the fundamentals of customer service and the math skills required to make transactions in the retail industry. Learn all about the retail industry as well as best practices for interviewing and exploring career options.

Indiana Workforce Diploma Program

Certified Pharmacy Technician—Join the evolving, in-demand field of pharmaceuticals as a certified pharmacy technician! Pharmacy technicians manage inventory, receive prescription requests, measure medications, establish and maintain patient records, and process insurance claims, among other duties. This pathway prepares you for the ExCPT exam, which leads to certification.
CompTIA IT Fundamentals—Ideal for a variety of jobs in the IT field, professionals working in fields that require a broad understanding of IT, or marketing, sales, and operations staff in IT-based organizations.
Medical Billing and Coding—Ideal for those interested in developing practices with health information management, health documentation, protocols for accessing health data, insurance claims, payment adjudication, and more.
Microsoft Office Specialist—Perfect for office roles including executive assistant, administrative assistant, secretary, reservations, coordinator, database specialist, analyst, or project coordinator.
ServSafe Food Manager—Intended for jobs in the restaurant industry such as food runner, busser, line cook, cafeteria staff, bartender, food service specialist, food safety, kitchen prep, and nutrition.

Missouri Workforce Diploma Program

CompTIA IT Fundamentals—Ideal for a variety of jobs in the IT field, professionals working in fields that require a broad understanding of IT, or marketing, sales, and operations staff in IT-based organizations.
Medical Billing and Coding—Ideal for those interested in developing practices with health information management, health documentation, protocols for accessing health data, insurance claims, payment adjudication, and more.
Microsoft Office Specialist—Perfect for office roles including executive assistant, administrative assistant, secretary, reservations, coordinator, database specialist, analyst, or project coordinator.
OSHA 10 (Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Cosmetology, Culinary, General Industry, Healthcare, and Manufacturing)—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Training Program covers general safety and health hazards for entry-level workers. OSHA 10 provides workers with training to increase safety and avoid health hazards common to the workplace in a variety of industries.
ServSafe Food Manager—Intended for jobs in the restaurant industry such as food runner, busser, line cook, cafeteria staff, bartender, food service specialist, food safety, kitchen prep, and nutrition.
ReadyCaregiver—This pathway provides the basic training needed for success in a variety of care settings. It's ideal for individuals who want to provide assistance to patients with an illness or disability and prepares learners for roles such as personal care aides, home care workers, direct support professionals, and caregivers.
RISE Up Business of Retail (Certified Specialist)—Perfect for students who want to advance their careers or understand how a business is run. Learn about merchandising, marketing, store operations, loss prevention, and workplace safety, and get tips for planning your career and earning promotions.
RISE UP Customer Service & Sales (Certified Specialist)—This is a great option for students who are interested in working face-to-face with customers in retail or another industry. Gain an understanding of the customer life cycle and develop effective customer engagement strategies and learn how to assess customer needs and close sales.
RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals (Specialist)—This certification is perfect for students who need to gain the fundamentals of customer service and the math skills required to make transactions in the retail industry. Learn all about the retail industry as well as best practices for interviewing and exploring career options.

Michigan 23+ Adult Diploma & Training Program

Certified Pharmacy Technician—Join the evolving, in-demand field of pharmaceuticals as a certified pharmacy technician! Pharmacy technicians manage inventory, receive prescription requests, measure medications, establish and maintain patient records, and process insurance claims, among other duties. This pathway prepares you for the ExCPT exam, which leads to certification.
CompTIA IT Fundamentals—Ideal for a variety of jobs in the IT field, professionals working in fields that require a broad understanding of IT, or marketing, sales, and operations staff in IT-based organizations.
Medical Billing and Coding—Ideal for those interested in developing practices with health information management, health documentation, protocols for accessing health data, insurance claims, payment adjudication, and more.
Microsoft Office Specialist—Perfect for office roles including executive assistant, administrative assistant, secretary, reservations, coordinator, database specialist, analyst, or project coordinator.
OSHA 10 (General, Healthcare, Construction, Agriculture, Cosmetology, Automotive, Manufacturing, and Culinary)—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Training Program covers general safety and health hazards for entry-level workers. OSHA 10 provides workers with training to increase safety and avoid health hazards common to the workplace in a variety of industries.
ServSafe Food Manager—Intended for jobs in the restaurant industry such as food runner, busser, line cook, cafeteria staff, bartender, food service specialist, food safety, kitchen prep, and nutrition.
ReadyCaregiver—This pathway provides the basic training needed for success in a variety of care settings. It's ideal for individuals who want to provide assistance to patients with an illness or disability and prepares learners for roles such as personal care aides, home care workers, direct support professionals, and caregivers.
RISE Up Business of Retail (Certified Specialist)—Perfect for students who want to advance their careers or understand how a business is run. Learn about merchandising, marketing, store operations, loss prevention, and workplace safety, and get tips for planning your career and earning promotions.
RISE UP Customer Service & Sales (Certified Specialist)—This is a great option for students who are interested in working face-to-face with customers in retail or another industry. Gain an understanding of the customer life cycle and develop effective customer engagement strategies and learn how to assess customer needs and close sales.
RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals (Specialist)—This certification is perfect for students who need to gain the fundamentals of customer service and the math skills required to make transactions in the retail industry. Learn all about the retail industry as well as best practices for interviewing and exploring career options.

South Carolina Workforce Diploma Program

Certified Pharmacy Technician—Join the evolving, in-demand field of pharmaceuticals as a certified pharmacy technician! Pharmacy technicians manage inventory, receive prescription requests, measure medications, establish and maintain patient records, and process insurance claims, among other duties. This pathway prepares you for the ExCPT exam, which leads to certification.
CompTIA IT Fundamentals—Ideal for a variety of jobs in the IT field, professionals working in fields that require a broad understanding of IT, or marketing, sales, and operations staff in IT-based organizations.
Medical Billing and Coding—Ideal for those interested in developing practices with health information management, health documentation, protocols for accessing health data, insurance claims, payment adjudication, and more.
Microsoft Office Specialist—Perfect for office roles including executive assistant, administrative assistant, secretary, reservations, coordinator, database specialist, analyst, or project coordinator.
OSHA 10 (Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Cosmetology, Culinary, General, Healthcare, Manufacturing)—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Training Program covers general safety and health hazards for entry-level workers. OSHA 10 provides workers with training to increase safety and avoid health hazards common to the workplace in a variety of industries.
ServSafe Food Manager—Intended for jobs in the restaurant industry such as food runner, busser, line cook, cafeteria staff, bartender, food service specialist, food safety, kitchen prep, and nutrition.
ReadyCaregiver—This pathway provides the basic training needed for success in a variety of care settings. It's ideal for individuals who want to provide assistance to patients with an illness or disability and prepares learners for roles such as personal care aides, home care workers, direct support professionals, and caregivers.
RISE Up Business of Retail (Certified Specialist)—Perfect for students who want to advance their careers or understand how a business is run. Learn about merchandising, marketing, store operations, loss prevention, and workplace safety, and get tips for planning your career and earning promotions.
RISE UP Customer Service & Sales (Certified Specialist)—This is a great option for students who are interested in working face-to-face with customers in retail or another industry. Gain an understanding of the customer life cycle and develop effective customer engagement strategies and learn how to assess customer needs and close sales.
RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals (Specialist)—This certification is perfect for students who need to gain the fundamentals of customer service and the math skills required to make transactions in the retail industry. Learn all about the retail industry as well as best practices for interviewing and exploring career options.

The American Academy - Indiana

Certified Pharmacy Technician—Join the evolving, in-demand field of pharmaceuticals as a certified pharmacy technician! Pharmacy technicians manage inventory, receive prescription requests, measure medications, establish and maintain patient records, and process insurance claims, among other duties. This pathway prepares you for the ExCPT exam, which leads to certification.
CompTIA IT Fundamentals—Ideal for a variety of jobs in the IT field, professionals working in fields that require a broad understanding of IT, or marketing, sales, and operations staff in IT-based organizations.
Medical Billing and Coding—Ideal for those interested in developing practices with health information management, health documentation, protocols for accessing health data, insurance claims, payment adjudication, and more.
Microsoft Office Specialist—Perfect for office roles including executive assistant, administrative assistant, secretary, reservations, coordinator, database specialist, analyst, or project coordinator.
ServSafe Food Manager—Intended for jobs in the restaurant industry such as food runner, busser, line cook, cafeteria staff, bartender, food service specialist, food safety, kitchen prep, and nutrition.

If you have any additional questions, email your College & Career team at Career.Services@GraduationAlliance.com!

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