Connecticut State Department of Education

CSDE Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC)

This page lists industry recognized credentials organized by career cluster. Expand a cluster to view its credentials.

Advanced Manufacturing
Agriculture
Arts, Entertainment & Design
Construction
Digital Technology
Education
Energy & Natural Resources
Financial Services
Healthcare & Human Services
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Management & Entrepreneurship
Marketing & Sales
Public Service & Safety
Supply Chain & Transportation
Advanced Manufacturing
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Advanced Manufacturing Machining Technology
  • Articulated Ladder Safety
  • Basic Lathe Operator
  • Basic Life Support
  • Basic Mill Operator
  • Black Belt
  • CAD Architectural Design I
  • CAD Architectural Design II
  • CAD Architectural Design III
  • CAM Professional
  • CNC Lathe Operator
  • CNC Milling Operator
  • CNC Milling Programming, Setup and Operation
  • CNC Turning Operator
  • CNC Turning Programming, Setup and Operation
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Drawing Tools Professional
  • Drill Press
  • Electrical Design Associate
  • Flux Corel Arc Welding 1G plate
  • Flux Corel Arc Welding 3G/4G plate
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding MIG 1G plate
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding MIG 1G steel
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding TIG 1G aluminum
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding TIG 1G stainless steel
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding TIG 1G steel
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding TIG 4G st/ss/al
  • Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout
  • Ladder & Scaffolding
  • Ladder Safety
  • Ladder Safety - Electronics
  • MakerBot
  • Manual Milling
  • Measurement Materials and Safety
  • Mechanical Design - Academic Version
  • Mill Classic Controls
  • Model Based Definition
  • Mold Making Professional
  • Multimeter
  • OSHA-10
  • Powder Actuated Tools
  • Remote Pilot
  • Sheet Metal Professional
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1G plate
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2G plate
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding 4G plate
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding 5G plate
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe
  • Simulation Associate
  • Simulation Professional
  • Single and Extension Ladder Safety
  • Step Ladder Safety
  • Step Ladder Training
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Surface Grinding
  • Surfacing Professional
  • Turning - Between Centers
  • Turning - Chucking
  • Weldments Professional
Agriculture
  • Agricultural Science I
  • Animal Science I
  • Basic Life Support
  • Black Belt
  • CPR/First Aid
  • OSHA-10
  • Plant and Soil Science I
  • Plant and Soil Science II
  • Plant Science I
  • Remote Pilot
  • Safe Boating
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Veterinary Assistant I
  • Veterinary Assistant II
Arts, Entertainment & Design
  • 3D Animation 1
  • 3D Graphics
  • Articulated Ladder Safety
  • Basic Life Support
  • Commercial Art I
  • Commercial Art II
  • Commercial Photography 1
  • Commercial Photography 2
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Graphic Design Essentials
  • Ladder & Scaffolding
  • Ladder Safety
  • Ladder Safety - Electronics
  • OSHA-10
  • Remote Pilot
  • Single and Extension Ladder Safety
  • Step Ladder Safety
  • Step Ladder Training
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Television Broadcasting I
  • Television Broadcasting II
  • Video Production I
  • Video Production II
Construction
  • Articulated Ladder Safety
  • Basic Life Support
  • Black Belt
  • Cabinetmaking
  • CAD Architectural Design I
  • CAD Architectural Design II
  • CAD Architectural Design III
  • Carpentry
  • Copper Connectors
  • Copper Fittings
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Design and Installation Considerations
  • Fundamentals of Building Green
  • Grout Basics
  • Ladder & Scaffolding
  • Ladder Safety
  • Ladder Safety - Electronics
  • Multimeter
  • OSHA-10
  • Powder Actuated Tools
  • Pump Jack Safety
  • Remote Pilot
  • Residential Air Conditioning and Heating - Air Conditioning
  • Residential Air Conditioning and Heating - Air Distribution
  • Residential Air Conditioning and Heating - Core
  • Residential Air Conditioning and Heating - Gas Heating
  • Residential Air Conditioning and Heating - Heat Pumps
  • Residential Air Conditioning and Heating - Oil Heating
  • Single and Extension Ladder Safety
  • State Water Heaters Heat Pump
  • Step Ladder Safety
  • Step Ladder Training
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Surface Prep and Material Basics
  • Tile Basics
Digital Technology
  • 3D Animation 1
  • 3D Graphics
  • A+
  • Adobe Certified Professional - After Effects
  • Adobe Certified Professional - Illustrator
  • Adobe Certified Professional - InDesign
  • Adobe Certified Professional - Photoshop
  • Adobe Certified Professional - Premiere
  • Adobe Express
  • Application Architect
  • Articulated Ladder Safety
  • Basic Life Support
  • Bookkeeper
  • C# Programing Language
  • C++
  • Cascading Style Sheets
  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist
  • Cloud Data Engineer
  • Cloud DevOps Engineer
  • Cloud Practitioner Certification
  • Cloud Security Architect
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Computer Networking
  • Computer Systems 1
  • Computer Technology 1
  • CPR/First Aid
  • CyberDefense Pro
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Science
  • Data Scientist
  • Desktop Pro
  • Desktop Publishing I
  • Desktop Publishing II
  • Digital Audio I
  • Digital Audio II
  • Digital Graphic Arts II
  • Digital Graphic Arts III
  • Digital Literacy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Media 1
  • Digital Media 2
  • Digital Media IA
  • Digital Media IB
  • Digital Media II
  • Electronics I
  • Electronics II
  • Game Development JS
  • Graphic Print Design 1
  • Graphic Print Design 2
  • Graphic Print Design 3
  • HTML
  • Introduction to Java
  • Introduction to SQL
  • IT Automation
  • IT Fundamentals
  • IT Fundamentals Pro
  • IT Security
  • IT Support Certificate
  • JavaScript
  • Ladder & Scaffolding
  • Ladder Safety
  • Ladder Safety - Electronics
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Machine Learning Ops Engineer
  • Machine Learning Scientist
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator
  • Microsoft Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator
  • Microsoft Azure AI Engineer
  • Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB Developer
  • Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Azure Data Scientist
  • Microsoft Azure Database Administrator
  • Microsoft Azure Developer
  • Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Azure Network Engineer
  • Microsoft Azure Security Engineer
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
  • Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Microsoft Certified Educator
  • Microsoft Customer Experience Associate
  • Microsoft Customer Service Functional Consultant
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
  • Microsoft DevOps Engineer
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solutions
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Excel for Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel for Business
  • Microsoft Fabric Analytics
  • Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer
  • Microsoft Field Service Functional Consultant
  • Microsoft GitHub Actions
  • Microsoft GitHub Administration
  • Microsoft GitHub Advanced Security
  • Microsoft GitHub Copilot
  • Microsoft GitHub Foundations
  • Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
  • Microsoft Information Security Administrator
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Power Automate Developer
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
  • Microsoft Power Platform Developer
  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Power Platform Solutions
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Security Operations
  • Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid
  • Microsoft Word
  • Multimeter
  • Network Engineer
  • Network+
  • Office Pro
  • Operating Systems
  • OSHA-10
  • PC Pro
  • Project Management
  • Prompt Engineer
  • Python
  • Remote Pilot
  • Robotics I
  • Robotics II
  • Security+
  • Server - Identity
  • Server - Install and Storage
  • Server - Networking
  • Single and Extension Ladder Safety
  • Software Development Engineer
  • Solutions Architect
  • SQL Server
  • Step Ladder Safety
  • Step Ladder Training
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Test Engineer
  • UX Design
  • Web Development
Education
  • Babysitting
  • Babysitting Basics
  • Basic Life Support
  • Child Development Associate
  • CPR/First Aid
  • ParaPro
  • Remote Pilot
  • Stop the Bleed
Energy & Natural Resources
  • Basic Life Support
  • Black Belt
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Fundamentals of Building Green
  • OSHA-10
  • Remote Pilot
  • Stop the Bleed
Financial Services
  • Basic Life Support
  • CPR/First Aid
  • CT Real Estate
  • CT Real Estate Salesperson
  • Customer Service
  • OSHA-10
  • Remote Pilot
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Stukent Personal Finance Certification
Healthcare & Human Services
  • AED
  • Barbering
  • Barbicide
  • Basic Life Support
  • Biotechnology
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Certified Associate Project Management
  • Certified Nurse Aide
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Patient Care Technician
  • Certified Patient Care Technician Assistant
  • Certified Professional Coder
  • Clinical Laboratory Technology
  • CPR/First Aid
  • CPR/First Aid AED
  • Dental Assistant
  • EKG Technician
  • Emergency Medical Responder
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Esthetician
  • Eyelash Technician
  • Gel Color
  • How to Shape Nails
  • Infinite Shine
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Nail Anatomy
  • Nail Lacquer
  • Nail Sanitation
  • Nail Technician
  • Nature Strong
  • OSHA-10
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Powder Perfection
  • Pro Spa
  • Remote Pilot
  • Sterile Processing Distribution Technician
  • Sterile Processing Technician
  • Stop the Bleed
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
  • Basic Life Support
  • Black Belt
  • Certified Front Desk Representative
  • Connecticut Hospitality Awareness Training
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Food Allergens
  • Food Handler
  • Food Protection Manager
  • Guest Service Gold
  • Remote Pilot
  • Restaurant Server
  • Servers and Managers Alcohol Responsibility Training
  • Stop the Bleed
Management & Entrepreneurship
  • Basic Life Support
  • Black Belt
  • Bookkeeper
  • Cascading Style Sheets
  • Cloud Practitioner Certification
  • Computer Networking
  • Computer Systems 1
  • Computer Technology 1
  • CPR/First Aid
  • CyberDefense Pro
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Science
  • Desktop Pro
  • Digital Literacy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • HTML
  • Introduction to Java
  • IT Fundamentals
  • IT Fundamentals Pro
  • IT Security
  • IT Support Certificate
  • JavaScript
  • Office Pro
  • Operating Systems
  • OSHA-10
  • PC Pro
  • Project Management
  • Remote Pilot
  • Server - Identity
  • Server - Install and Storage
  • Server - Networking
  • Solutions Architect
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Stukent Entrepreneurship Certification
  • Stukent Introduction to Business Certification
  • UX Design
  • Web Development
Marketing & Sales
  • American Marketing Association Marketing Certification
  • American Marketing Association Social Media and Marketing Certification
  • Basic Life Support
  • Black Belt
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing 1
  • Marketing 2
  • Marketing Fundamentals
  • OSHA-10
  • Remote Pilot
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Stukent Sports Marketing Certification
Public Service & Safety
  • Active Shooter: What You Can Do
  • An Introduction to Exercises
  • An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
  • An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • Animals in Disasters - Community Planning
  • Basic Life Support
  • Black Belt
  • Blue Campaign First Responder Training
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Decision Making and Problem Solving
  • Developing and Managing Volunteers
  • DHS Human Trafficking Awareness for FEMA Employees
  • Effective Communication
  • Emergency Planning
  • Incident Command System
  • Leadership and Influence
  • Livestock in Disasters
  • Military Resources in Emergency Management
  • Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools
  • National Incident Management System Resource Management
  • National Response Framework, an Introduction
  • OSHA-10
  • Paralegal
  • Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster
  • Public Information Officer Awareness
  • Remote Pilot
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Telecommunications Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT) Basic Course
Supply Chain & Transportation
  • Basic Life Support
  • Black Belt
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Forklift
  • Level Certification Automobile - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  • Level Certification Automobile - Automobile Service Technology
  • Level Certification Automobile - Brakes
  • Level Certification Automobile - Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • Level Certification Automobile - Engine Performance
  • Level Certification Automobile - Engine Repair
  • Level Certification Automobile - Heating and Air Conditioning
  • Level Certification Automobile - Maintenance and Light Repair
  • Level Certification Automobile - Manual Drive Train and Axles
  • Level Certification Automobile - Suspension and Steering
  • Level Certification Collision Repair & Refinish - Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
  • Level Certification Collision Repair and Refinish - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
  • Level Certification Collison Repair & Refinish - Mechanical and Electrical
  • Level Certification Collison Repair and Refinish - Painting and Refinishing
  • Level Certification Medium/Heavy Truck - Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • Level Certification Medium/Heavy Truck - Brakes
  • Level Certification Medium/Heavy Truck - Diesel Engines
  • Level Certification Medium/Heavy Truck - Inspection Maintenance & Minor Repair
  • Level Certification Medium/Heavy Truck - Suspension & Steering
  • Level Certification Medium/Heavy Truck - Suspension and Steering
  • Multimeter
  • NC3 - Snap-On Solus Scan Tool Certification
  • Non-Structural Technician
  • OSHA-10
  • Refinish Technician
  • Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling EPA
  • Remote Pilot
  • Stop the Bleed