In additional to recognizing the American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations, UMA currently has an established process by which to award credit for other external training programs. Once reviewed, approval of credit(s) award(ed) for external trainings are typically valid for five years, at which time another review is required. Note: External Training credits cannot be used to meet the UMA residency requirement.
Questions? Contact: UMA Advising, umaadvising@maine.edu; 1(877) UMA-1234 ext. 3149 or (207) 621-3149
American Council on Education (ACE)
Courses from non-accredited training organizations may be granted transfer credit if they are recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE). The courses must carry a credit recommendation from ACE and be categorized as lower division, upper division, or graduate level. Credit will not be granted for courses at the vocational level.
- An official ACE transcript must be submitted for courses to be considered for transfer credit.
- Credit will be awarded at the ACE recommended level (1xx or 3xx).
- Credit will be designated as general elective credit for subjects with no comparable discipline at UMA, program elective credit, or for a specific course if the ACE recommendation aligns with an existing course.
For details on requesting ACE transcripts, click here. You can also find the ACE National Guide here.
Transcripts should be sent to the following address:
University of Maine At Augusta
Registrar’s Office, c/o Beth Vigue
70 University Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
UMA’s Currently Approved External Trainings for Credit:
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Ministry Program | Certificate of Completion | HUM 3xx | 6 | June 2028 |
| Training/Course Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication Skills + Basic Employability Skills | Cianbro Training Documentation | COL 214 | 1 | n/a |
| National Electrical Code | Cianbro Training Documentation | SCI 1xx Descriptive Science Elective | 4 | n/a |
| Computer Systems, Basic Cost + Basic Scheduling + Cash Flow Reporting + CorelDRAW + CorelPHOTOPAINT + Cost to Complete Reporting | Cianbro Training Documentation | CIS 1xx | 3 | n/a |
| CMiC + CorelDRAW | Cianbro Training Documentation | BUA/CIS 303 | 3 | n/a |
| Project Engineer + Basic Cost + Basic Scheduling | Cianbro Training Documentation | CIS 470 | 3 | n/a |
| Fundamentals of HR (a minimum of 12 modules) | Cianbro Training Documentation | BUA 361 | 3 | n/a |
| Leadership Initiative | Cianbro Training Documentation | SSC 317 | 3 | n/a |
| OSHA 10 + OSHA 510 + OSHA 500 | Cianbro Training Documentation | GEL 1xx | 3 | n/a |
| Institution | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Adult Education Alliance: – Maranacook Community High School – Gardiner Area High School – Monmouth/Winthrop Adult & Community Education – Kennebec Learning Center, Augusta Adult & Community Education – Lawrence Adult Education – Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education – MSAD 54 Adult & Community Education | Certificate of Completion | COL 1xx | 3 | Dec 2019 |
| Knox County Adult Education | Certificate of Completion | COL 1xx | 3 | March 2020 |
| Bangor Adult & Community Education | Certificate of Completion | COL 1xx | 3 | Oct 2020 |
| Spruce Mountain Adult Education | Certificate of Completion | COL 1xx | 3 | Feb 2021 |
| Lake Region Adult Education | Certificate of Completion | COL 100 | 3 | Dec 2021 |
| Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education | Certificate of Completion | COL 100 | 3 | May 2024 |
| Credential Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARP Academy Training | Certificate of SHARP Academy Completion | HUS 1XX | 3 | November 2029 |
| Credential Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity-Ready Microcredential Pathway | Includes: Life-ready, Education-Ready, Work-Ready, and Opportunity-Ready Success Skills Badges Badge verification should be shared electronically with hbrown120@maine.edu | COL 100 | 3 | August 2025 |
| Credential Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBI LEEDA Trilogy | Certificate of Completion | JUS 3XX | 3 | July 2029 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Pilot Ground Training | FAA Certificate | AVI 141 | 3 | n/a |
| Private Pilot Flight Training | FAA Certificate | AVI 142 | 3 | n/a |
| Instrument Rating Ground Training | FAA Certificate | AVI 241 | 3 | n/a |
| Instrument Rating Flight Training | FAA Certificate | AVI 242 | 3 | n/a |
| Commercial Pilot Ground Training | FAA Certificate and successful competion of AVI 352E | AVI 341 | 3 | n/a |
| Commercial Pilot Flight Training | FAA Certificate and successful competion of AVI 352E | AVI 342A AVI 342B AVI 343 | 2 2 6 | n/a |
| Aircrew Program Designee (APD) | FAA Certificate | AVI 4xx | 3 | n/a |
| Remote Pilot Certification | FAA Certificate | UAS 210 | 4 | n/a |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Emergency Management Institute | Official FEMA Transcript | JUS 1xx | 1 credit per 15 hours of training (1 CEU = 10 hrs of training) | July 2029 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINRA Series 65 Exam | Certificate of Passing Exam Score | BUA 253 | 3 | April 2027 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) | IACP Certificate of Completion (signed & dated) | JUS 4xx | 9 | October 2025 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKY The Practice of Happiness & Well-Being | Certficate of Completion | GEL 1XX | 1.5 | October 2026 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Leadership Institute | Certificate of Completion | SSC 317 | 3 | n/a |
Students who completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training program prior to July 15th, 2001 will receive the following credit:
- JUS 2xx Justice Studies elective, 9 credits.
Students who have completed the program on or after July 16th, 2001 will receive the following credit:
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section Three of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program: Maine Law and Legal Procedures | Certificate of Completion or Transcript of Attendance | JUS 289 | 3 | July 2029 |
| Section Five of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program: Traffic | Certificate of Completion or Transcript of Attendance | JUS 230 | 3 | July 2029 |
| Section Six of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program: Investigations | Certificate of Completion or Transcript of Attendance | JUS 200 | 3 | July 2029 |
| Section Seven of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program: Patrol | Certificate of Completion or Transcript of Attendance | JUS 389 | 3 | July 2029 |
| Section Eight of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program: Law Enforcement Skills | Certificate of Completion or Transcript of Attendance | JUS 380 | 3 | July 2029 |
| Pre-Service School | Certificate of Completion or Transcript of Attendance | JUS 1xx | 3 | n/a |
| Basic Corrections Training Program: Sections 6.0.0 Special Management Inmates & 8.0.0 Medical & Mental Health | Basic Corrections Training Course Diploma or Transcript | HUS 218 | 3 | June 2025 |
| Basic Corrections Training Program: Sections 1.0.0 Administrative, History & Development of Corrections, and the Correctional Officer & 3.0.0 Criminal Justice System, Laws, Rights and Investigations, Testifying | Basic Corrections Training Course Diploma or Transcript | JUS 103 | 3 | June 2025 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine JETCC Management Candidate School – Diploma level | Maine JETCC Management Candidate School Diploma of Graduation | BUA 1xx | 3 | September 2026 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Worker (CHW) Training | CHW Core Competency Training Completion Certificate | HUS 1xx | 3 | Feb 2029 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Short Courses” | Certificate of Completion for MDI Biological Laboratory | BIO 495 | 1 | March 2026 |
| Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Program | Letter documenting successful completion of the program from MDI Biological Laboratory | BIO 495 | 3 | Feb 2024 |
| Bridging Disciplines, Environmental Chemicals on Aging and Physiology | Certificate of Completion | BIO 495 | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Cyber League (NCL) Cybersecurity Competition | The NCL Scorecard or certificate of participation/completion. | ISS 301 | 1 | March 2025 |
| Course | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venturing Forth | Completion endorsement by NVME Director of Program and Policy Development ($15 posting fee applies) | BUA 243 | 3 | Sep 2020 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFI North Core Training Program | Signed Certificates of Completion and Signed Curriculum Sheet with 49 hours completed | HUS 1XX | 3 | October 2028 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management Professional (PMP) | Certficate of Completion | CIS 470 | 3 | March 2027 |
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN-Completion program, can earn up to 3 credits toward their degree for the following national certifications:
| Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONCC Hematology Oncology course and Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC) exam | Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC) Certificate | NUR 3xx | 3 | Jan 2029 |
| ONCB Orthopedic Review course and Orthopedic Nurses Certification (ONC) exam | Orthopedic Nurse Certification (ONC) | NUR 3xx | 3 | Jan 2029 |
| The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Board Certification exam | ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing RN-BC Certificate | NUR 3xx | 3 | Feb 2026 |
| American Board of Certification for Gastroeneterology Nurses (ABCGN) Certification | CGRN Certificate | NUR 3xx | 3 | Feb 2026 |
| American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc | Certification in Post Anesthesia Nursing (CPAN Certificate) | NUR 3xx | 3 | Jan 2029 |
| American Nurses Credentialing Center Perinatal Nursing RN-BC | ANCC RN-BC in Perinatal Nursing Certificate | NUR 3xx | 3 | Jan 2029 |
| The National Alliance of Wound Care & Ostomy | Certification in Wound Care (WCC Certificate) | NUR 3xx | 3 | Jan 2029 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB) | CMSRN in Medical Surgical Nursing Certificate | NUR 3xx | 3 | Jan 2029 |
| Perioperative Nursing Practice Certification (CNOR) | CNOR Certificate | NUR 3xx | 3 | Jan 2029 |
| Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) | Emergency Nurse Certification | NUR 3xx | 3 | April 2029 |
| International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) | International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) | NUR 3xx | 3 | July 2024 |
| Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center Exam (HPCC) | Current Certification Documentation | NUR 3xx | 3 | July 2027 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification | SHRM Exam Certificate of Completion | BUA 361 | 3 | December 2028 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Foundations of Basic Genetics course & Beyond Basic Genetics | Evidence of satisfactory completion provided by Jackson Laboratory Employee Training Specialist | BIO 215 | 3 | Nov 2024 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Agent Course | Certificate of Passing Exam Score | BUA 1XX | 3 | July 2027 |
| Training Title | Required Documentation | UMA Course | Credit | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) Training | Woodfords’ BHP Certificate of Completion | HUS 354 | 3 | April 2025 |
Send appropriate documentation to the following address:
University of Maine At Augusta
Advising Center; c/o Haley Brown
70 University Drive
Augusta, ME 04330