Yes! Merit America has partnered with several degree-granting institutions to provide our alumni with credit reduction.
Golden Gate University (Outlier.org)
Data Analytics - 12 general elective credit hours
Java Development - 12 general elective credit hours
IT Support - 12 general elective credit hours
Northeastern University
Data Analytics - 12 credit hours
IT Support - 18 credit hours
UX Design - 12 credit hours
Cybersecurity - 12 credit hours
Project Management - 12 credit hours
Human Resource - 7 credit hours
University of North Texas
Java Development - 15 credit hours
IT Support - 12 credit hours
Additionally, Merit America alumni who have earned a Google Career Certificate can petition universities and colleges for credits as well.The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends college credit for Google Career Certificates, including:
Data Analytics: ~12 credit hours
IT Support: ~12 credit hours
UX Design: ~10 credit hours
Cybersecurity: ~10 credit hours
Project Management: ~10 credit hours
AI (Google AI Professional Certificate): ~7 credit hours
(Note: The decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each accredited institution. For the most up-to-date recommendations across all programs, please check the official Google Grow ACE Credit page).
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