Note: this webpage replaces Noncollegiate-Sponsored Learning or "Generics."

Current Empire State College Professional Learning Evaluations

Below is a list of current SUNY Empire State College professional learning evaluations. A SUNY Empire professional learning evaluation (PLE) is a college-credit recommendation developed by SUNY Empire for college-level learning acquired outside of a college or university.

A SUNY Empire matriculated student who presents the necessary documentation may incorporate the recommended credit into a SUNY Empire degree program proposal, subject to any other applicable academic policies. All SUNY Empire professional learning evaluation credit recommendations are available to matriculated students in the college who meet the eligibility criteria for a specific PLE.

Professional Licenses and Certificates

License or Certificate EvaluatedCredit Awarded
American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) Mechanical Certified Drafter 6
American Heart Association: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2
American Heart Association: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification 2
American Nurses Credentialing Center 4
Certified Director of School Facilities 17
Certified Prevention Specialist Certification 10
CASAC: Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Certification 16 or 32
CASAC-T: Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee Certification (training start date after 9/1/13) 16
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/AEMT) Certification up to 40
FINRA Series 7 Examination/General Securities License 6
International Society of Automation: Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Certification 6
International Society of Automation: Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Certification 3
International Society of Automation:Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II Certification 4
International Society of Automation: Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level III Certification 4
Manufacturing Skills Institute: Manufacturing Technician I Certification 3
Medical-Surgical Nursing 4
Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing 4
New York State Insurance License: Life/Accident and Health Broker or Agent up to 6
New York State Insurance License: Property and Casualty Broker or Agent 8
New York State Massage Therapy License 22
New York State Real Estate Broker License 6
New York State Real Estate Salesperson License 3
Nursing Oncology Certification 4
PMMI Mechatronics: Industrial Electricity I Certification 4
PMMI Mechatronics: Mechanical Components I Certification 4
Radiologic Technology Program Completion (JRCERT-accredited programs with start date after 9/1/13) 57
Radiologic Technology License (for those whose training started before 9/1/13) 32
Registered Nurse (RN) License and NCLEX-RN Examination 32
ARDMS - Sonography 54
Registered Behavior Technician 4
Certified Peer Recovery Advocate 16
Sunbridge Institute (graduate) 12
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Mammography 15
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Computed Tomography 19

Training Activities, Apprenticeships and Professional Learning

Training Activity, Apprenticeship or Professional Learning EvaluatedCredit Awarded
AIDS Institute Certified Peer Worker Training Program 26-32
Apprenticeship: Carpenter (NYC District Council) 32
Apprenticeship: Electrician (NYS/CSEA) 31
Apprenticeship: Motor Equipment Mechanics (NYS/CSEA) 34
Apprenticeship: Operating/Stationary Engineers (Local 30, NYC) 32
Apprenticeship: Plant Utility Engineers(NYS/CSEA) 34
Apprenticeship: Plumber (NYC Local 1 and 2) 40
Apprenticeship: Steamfitter (NYC Local 638) 32
Center for Allied Health Education (CAHE) - Sonography 60
Center for Allied Health Education (CAHE) - Surgical Technology 40
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital School of Radiologic Technology 8
CUNY LaGuardia Community College: American Sign Language - English Interpretation Program 37
CVS Health Corporation Store Manager In Training (SMIT) 32
GLOBALFOUNDRIES: Semiconductor and Nanotechnology Level II Training up to 13
John Jay College of Criminal Justice / NYC Department of Corrections up to 18
Massachusetts Fire Academy  up to 38
New York City Police Officers: Credit for Promotion in Rank to Sergeant 8
New York City Police Officers: Credit for Promotion in Rank to Lieutenant 12
New York City Police Officers: Credit for Promotion in Rank to Captain 21
NYS Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) Basic Course for Corrections Officers 14
NYS Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) Basic Course for Police Officers 37
NYS Office for Children and Family Services, Parker Training Academy: Basic Academy Training 12
Outreach Training Institute CASAC Training  10
Peconic Bay Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology 32
Sanctuary for Families 1
Seymour Joseph Institute of American Sign Language 17
Suffolk County Fire Academy up to 18
United States Army Child, Youth and School Services, Fort Drum 13
Year Up New York up to 36
New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control Fire Fighter Training 2-5
Anderson Center for Autism up to 9
National Retail Foundation up to 5
International Association of Machinists variable
CVS Health Shift Supervisor Training Program 5
CVS Health Pharmacy Technician Training Program 6
CVS Health Hiring our Heroes Store Manager Training 32 
New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) Direct Service Provider Training   22 

Contact an Advisor

To speak to a SUNY Empire State College advisor about your ePortfolio or to ask questions about the process or the Global Learning Qualifications Framework, email SUNYREAL@esc.edu.

Include your name and phone number with your question.

An advisor will contact you within two business days.