Professional Learning Review
Grouped by industry, the external credentials and organization-specific training programs listed on this page have been reviewed for college credit by Thomas Edison State University. Students may apply Professional Learning Review (PLR) credits at Thomas Edison State University toward most parts of a degree program, including the area of study in some circumstances, provided they successfully complete the learning experience and submit appropriate documentation. Please note that the awarded course must meet the TESU degree requirements in order to apply to a specific section. Scroll through the list below and click on the link to see details about college credits, related degree programs and how to get started. Any questions on how PLR credits may be utilized toward a Thomas Edison State University degree may be submitted to a TESU academic advisor for assistance.
Please be advised that Thomas Edison State University’s Professional Learning Review (PLR) process and the resulting credit awards are specific to the organization sponsoring the reviewed training program or issuing the reviewed credential. The credit awards are not transferrable to other organizations with similar training programs or credentials. This is because our review process goes well beyond an examination of common industry standards, curriculum, and textbooks, to also include several academically significant elements at the implementation level.
PLR credit can only be awarded based upon official documents from the reviewed training source; training programs or certifications with similar names do not qualify for PLR credit. You may find our student FAQ’s on PLR helpful in better understanding PLR and alternative prior learning assessment options, like TECEP® or portfolio assessment.
Official evaluations are required for enrollment/registration. The Academic evaluation will indicate all credits transferred into Thomas Edison State University and how they will be applied toward degree program completion. Official documentation of completion is required for a student to receive credit. More information and instructions for submission can be found on OPLR’s student page.
If you do not see your learning experience listed below, the University also accepts credits for reviews completed by the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York or by the American Council on Education’s CREDIT program.
Links by Industy
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Aviation
- JetBlue (select training)
- Certified Part 121 Air Carrier Training
- Aircraft Dispatcher Part 65, Subpart C **
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate: Airplane/Helicopter Rating
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP): Airplane/Helicopter Rating (Restricted)
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating (CFII)
- Certified Flight Instructor Rating (CFI)
- Commercial Pilot Airplane
- Commercial Pilot Rotocraft-Helicopter
- Control Tower Operator (CTO) certification
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Credential with Tower Rating
- Flight Engineer **
- Flight Instrument Rating: Pilot Airplane
- Flight Navigator **
- Instrument Rating: Pilot Rotocraft-Helicopter
- Mechanical certification: Airframe rating
- Mechanical certification: Powerplant rating
- Private Pilot: Airplane
- Private Pilot: Rotocraft-Helicopter
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Building and Construction Trades
- Bergen County Technical Schools HVAC/R **
- Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center
- Eastern Millwork/Holz Technik Academy
- National Elevator Industry Education Program (NEIEP) (elevator constructor apprenticeship)
- New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (Industrial Manufacturing Production Technician Registered Apprenticeship)
- Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Training and Educational Fund (carpentry apprenticeship) **
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- PSE&G Apprentice Training
- Fundamentals of Electricity (AC & DC)
- Apprentice Engineering Technician
- Apprentice Lineman/Linewoman **
- Apprentice Meter Technician **
- Apprentice Relay Technician **
- Apprentice Service Dispatcher **
- Apprentice Service Technician **
- Apprentice Street Mechanic **
- Apprentice Substation Mechanic **
- Apprentice Substation Operator **
- Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Training Program
- UBC Career Connections Pre-Apprenticeship
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Business
- The American College courses **
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC): Awarded by the Certification Board of The American College
- COPE Institute (Accounting Program) **
- Customs Broker License **
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Certification Exams
- Graduate School, United States Department of Agriculture (formerly Center for Governmental Training and Professional Development) **
- Executive Potential Program (EPP)
- Government Audit Training
- Select Human Resources Management courses
- Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) **
- International Coaches Union
- New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Group (select programs) **
- New Jersey Certified Public Manager
- Real Estate License (NJ, NY, PA) **
- Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam
- United Parcel Service (UPS)
- Automotive Financial Acumen (AFA)
- Automotive Management Academy (AMA)
- Driver Training School
- Frontline Supervisor Training School (FSTS)
- Hub Supervisor Training
- Integrad – Managing Performance Training
- The American College courses **
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Education
- Child Development Associate (CDA) **
- Foundation for Educational Administration (NJEXCEL and Leader-to-Leader)
- New Jersey Civil Service Commission
- New Jersey Council for the Humanities **
- New Jersey Education Association (NJEA)
- Phi Theta Kappa Professional Development
- Starting Points, Inc. Institute for Early Childhood Educators **
- The New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning
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Healthcare
- BRPT Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential **
- Capital Health System in Hamilton, NJ – The Program for Polysomnographic Training **
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - NHA credential
- Certified EKG Technician (CET) - NHA credential **
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - NJ DOH
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - NHA credential **
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PBT ASCPCM) - ASCP credential
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - IAHCSMM credential **
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - NBRC credential **
- Histotechnician HT(ASCP) **
- Interservice Respiratory Therapy Program at Ft. Sam Houston **
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Next Gen NCLEX-PN®
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians® (NREMT) EMT Credential
- New Jersey Direct Support Professional (DSP) Career Path in Developmental Disabilities Level1 and/or Level 2 Certificate **
- New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
- New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) **
- Nuclear Medicine Technology - qualifying credential **
- Registered Nurse (RN) License/NCLEX-RN®
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Ft. Sam Houston **
- Radiation Therapy Technology - qualifying credential **
- (Diagnostic) Radiologic Technology - qualifying credential
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC credential
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IT and Cybersecurity Certifications
- Certified Ethical Hacker certification (issued by EC-Council)
- Cisco
- CompTIA
- Linux Essentials (issued by LPI)
- Microsoft Certifications
- Microsoft Software and Systems Academy
- Oracle
- PC AGE Career Institute
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Law Enforcement
- Holtz Learning Centers, Ltd. **
- New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJ DOC) Training
- Basic Course for Corrections Officer Training (apprenticeship)
- Instructor Training
- New Jersey Basic Course for Investigators in County Prosecutor’s Offices **
- New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission Training
- Corrections Officer Training
- Direct Care Staff Training
- New Jersey Municipal Basic Course for Police Officers **
- New Jersey State Police Training
- Basic Training
- Advanced Training
- Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officer Training (PA Act 120) **
- Port Authority Police Department
- Looking for NYPD training? We accept NCCRS’ review
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Military
- Navy Nuclear Power Training **
- TRADOC - U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command **
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Nuclear
- Navy Nuclear Power Training
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
- Entergy’s Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Training **
- Nuclear Utility Training through INPO’s National Academy for Nuclear Training
- Chemistry Technician **
- Electrical Technician **
- Engineering Support Personnel **
- Instrumentation and Control Technician **
- Maintenance Mechanic Technician **
- Non-Licensed Operator Training and Qualification Program
- Radiation Worker Training
- Radiological Protection Technician
- Reactor Operator Training and Qualification Program (see NRC Operator Licenses for current credit)
- Senior Reactor Operator Training and Qualification Program (see NRC Operator Licenses for current credit)
- Shift Technical Advisor **
- Westinghouse Electric Company Training and Operational Services courses **
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Public Safety
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians® (NREMT) EMT Credential
- New Jersey Certified Public Manager
- New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Firefighter Training programs/NJ County Fire Academy or equivalent
- New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
- New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) **
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Sustainable Energy/Green Building
- Building Performance Institute (select credentials) **
- GPRO-Green Professional Building Skills Training **
- International Ground Source Heat Pump Association: Accredited Installer Workshop **
- GBCI’s LEED Certifications (select credentials) **
- Mechanical Insulation: Green Awareness Union Certificate **
- Mechanical Insulation: Insulation Energy Appraisal Program (IEAP) Certification **
- North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (select solar certifications) **
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Other
- Ma’alot Yerushalayim
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) **
- Machining Level I **
- Machining Level II **
- Princeton Academy of Art
NOTE: ** The review is no longer current with OPLR. Please check the linked page or consult with your University advisor for the most recent date of completion acceptable for a credit award at TESU.