Excelsior University Awards Credit Towards a Degree for In-Demand Healthcare and IT Certifications.

A new career in Healthcare and IT awaits. Your opportunities start here.
Prepare for industry‑recognized certification exams through MedCerts training and explore a pathway to a degree at Excelsior University by applying credit for prior learning earned from successfully completing your MedCerts program. Request an appointment with a MedCerts Education Consultant to discuss how MedCerts and Excelsior University can make your career and education goals a reality.

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Continue Your Education with Excelsior University

MedCerts and Excelsior University have partnered to support a pathway from training to degree completion. Upon successful completion of a MedCerts training program, students may be eligible to apply credit for prior learning (CPL) toward select degree programs at Excelsior University. This partnership is designed to help you reduce completion time, lower your overall tuition costs, and support your progress toward an associate or bachelor’s degree aligned with your career goals.

How it Works

1

Complete a MedCerts Training Program

Complete one of MedCerts’ nationally recognized online healthcare or IT certification training programs.

2

Request Your MedCerts Transcripts

Submit your official MedCerts transcripts to Excelsior University.

3

Connect with an Enrollment Specialist

An Excelsior University Enrollment Specialist will guide you through the transfer credit evaluation process and help you select the right degree pathway.

4

Save Your Time
and Money

Apply your credits toward your associate or bachelor’s degree – reducing both your tuition cost and your time to completion.

Eligible Programs & Credit Transfer

Explore how your MedCerts training may count toward an Excelsior University degree program. It’s a smart way to save time, make your education more affordable, and move one step closer to earning your associate or bachelor’s degree.

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

MedCerts Program

Partner Credits Earned

Allied Healthcare Professional

12 LL

Behavior Technician and the Medical Office

7 LL

Behavior Technician Specialist

5 LL

Cardio-Phlebotomy Technician

5 LL

Clinical Medical Assistant & Scribe Professional

13 LL

Clinical Medical Professional (Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Tech + EKG Tech)

12 LL

Clinical Medical Specialist (Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Tech)

11 LL

Dental Assistant

9 LL

EKG Technician

4 LL

Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist

8 LL

Electronic Health Records Specialist

5 LL

Geriatric Medical Assistant

11 LL

Health Unit Coordinator

8 LL

Healthcare Administration Professional

10 LL

Healthcare IT Technician

11 LL

Medical Assistant

10 LL

Medical Billing Specialist

6 LL

Medical Coding and Billing Professional

13 LL

Medical Front Office & Electronic Health Records (EHR)

7 LL

Medical Front Office Administration Specialist

5 LL

Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration Specialist

8 LL

Medical Laboratory Assistant

6 LL

Medical Scribe & Administrative Professional

8 LL

Medical Scribe Professional

6 LL

Medication Care Coordinator

7 LL

Mental Health and Personal Caregiver

7 LL

Mental Health Support Professional

8 LL

Mental Health Support Specialist

6 LL

NASM Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

8 LL

Patient Care Technician

9 LL

Pharmacy Technician Specialist

5 LL

Phlebotomy Technician

4 LL

Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist

7 LL

Professional Coder

10 LL

Sterile Processing Technician

6 LL

Surgical /Sterile Processing Technician

11 LL

Surgical Technologist

8 LL

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

MedCerts Certifications/Programs/Courses

Partner Credits Earned

Allied Healthcare Professional

12 LL

Behavior Technician and the Medical Office

7 LL

Behavior Technician Specialist

5 LL

Cardio-Phlebotomy Technician

5 LL

Cisco CCNA Network Associate

3 LL

Clinical Medical Assistant & Scribe Professional

13 LL

Clinical Medical Professional (Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Tech + EKG Tech)

12 LL

Clinical Medical Specialist (Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Tech)

11 LL

Dental Assistant

9 LL

EKG Technician

4 LL

Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist

8 LL

Electronic Health Records Specialist

5 LL

Health Unit Coordinator

8 LL

Healthcare Administration Professional

10 LL

Healthcare IT Technician

11 LL

Medical Assistant

10 LL

Medical Billing Specialist

6 LL

Medical Coding and Billing Professional

13 LL

Medical Front Office & Electronic Health Records (EHR)

7 LL

Medical Front Office Administration Specialist

5 LL

Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration Specialist

8 LL

Medical Laboratory Assistant

6 LL

Medical Scribe & Administrative Professional

8 LL

Medical Scribe Professional

6 LL

Medication Care Coordinator

7 LL

Mental Health and Personal Caregiver

7 LL

Mental Health Support Professional

8 LL

Mental Health Support Specialist

6 LL

NASM Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

8 LL

Patient Care Technician

9 LL

Pharmacy Technician Specialist

5 LL

Phlebotomy Technician

4 LL

Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist

7 LL

Professional Coder

10 LL

Sterile Processing Technician

6 LL

Surgical /Sterile Processing Technician

11 LL

Surgical Technologist

8 LL

Associate in Science in Health Sciences

MedCerts Certifications/Programs/Courses

Partner Credits Earned

Allied Healthcare Professional

12 LL

Behavior Technician and the Medical Office

7 LL

Behavior Technician Specialist

5 LL

Cardio-Phlebotomy Technician

5 LL

Clinical Medical Assistant & Scribe Professional

13 LL

Clinical Medical Professional (Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Tech + EKG Tech)

12 LL

Clinical Medical Specialist (Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Tech)

11 LL

Dental Assistant

9 LL

EKG Technician

4 LL

Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist

8 LL

Electronic Health Records Specialist

5 LL

Geriatric Medical Assistant

11 LL

Health Unit Coordinator

8 LL

Healthcare Administration Professional

10 LL

Healthcare IT Technician

11 LL

Medical Assistant

10 LL

Medical Billing Specialist

6 LL

Medical Coding and Billing Professional

13 LL

Medical Front Office & Electronic Health Records (EHR)

7 LL

Medical Front Office Administration Specialist

5 LL

Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration Specialist

8 LL

Medical Laboratory Assistant

6 LL

Medical Scribe & Administrative Professional

8 LL

Medical Scribe Professional

6 LL

Medication Care Coordinator

7 LL

Mental Health and Personal Caregiver

7 LL

Mental Health Support Professional

8 LL

Mental Health Support Specialist

6 LL

NASM Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

8 LL

Patient Care Technician

9 LL

Pharmacy Technician Specialist

5 LL

Phlebotomy Technician

4 LL

Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist

7 LL

Professional Coder

10 LL

Sterile Processing Technician

6 LL

Surgical /Sterile Processing Technician

11 LL

Surgical Technologist

8 LL

Associate in Applied Technical Studies

MedCerts Certifications/Programs/Courses

Partner Credits Earned

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

3 UL

Cisco CCNA Network Associate

3 LL

Cloud Computing (Cloud+)

2 UL

Cloud Technology Professional

5 UL

Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

1 UL

Ethical Hacker (PenTest+)

2 UL

Fundamentals of IT

1 LL

Healthcare IT Technician

11 LL

IT Helpdesk Administrator

6 LL

IT Network Technician

3 LL

IT Security and Network Technician

6 LL

IT Security Specialist

3 UL

IT Support Professional

4 LL

Linux Administrator

2 UL

PC Technician

3 LL

Project Management Essentials

1 LL

Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technologies

MedCerts Certifications/Programs/Courses

Partner Credits Earned

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

3 UL

Cisco CCNA Network Associate

3 LL

Cloud Computing (Cloud+)

2 UL

Cloud Technology Professional

5 UL

Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

1 UL

Ethical Hacker (PenTest+)

2 UL

Fundamentals of IT

1 LL

Healthcare IT Technician

11 LL

IT Helpdesk Administrator

6 LL

IT Network Technician

3 LL

IT Security and Network Technician

6 LL

IT Security Specialist

3 UL

IT Support Professional

4 LL

Linux Administrator

2 UL

PC Technician

3 LL

Project Management Essentials

1 LL

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

MedCerts Certifications/Programs/Courses

Partner Credits Earned

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

3 UL

Cisco CCNA Network Associate

3 LL

Cloud Computing (Cloud+)

2 UL

Cloud Technology Professional

5 UL

Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

1 UL

Fundamentals of IT

1 LL

Healthcare IT Technician

11 LL

IT Helpdesk Administrator

6 LL

IT Network Technician

3 LL

IT Security and Network Technician

6 LL

IT Security Specialist

3 UL

IT Support Professional

4 LL

PC Technician

3 LL

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

MedCerts Certifications/Programs/Courses

Partner Credits Earned

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

3 UL

Cisco CCNA Network Associate

3 LL

Cloud Computing (Cloud+)

2 UL

Cloud Technology Professional

5 UL

Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

1 UL

Fundamentals of IT

1 LL

Healthcare IT Technician

11 LL

IT Helpdesk Administrator

6 LL

IT Network Technician

3 LL

IT Security and Network Technician

6 LL

IT Security Specialist

3 UL

IT Support Professional

4 LL

PC Technician

3 LL

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology

MedCerts Certifications/Programs/Courses

Partner Credits Earned

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

3 UL

Cisco CCNA Network Associate

3 LL

Cloud Computing (Cloud+)

2 UL

Cloud Technology Professional

5 UL

Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

1 UL

Ethical Hacker (PenTest+)

2 UL

Fundamentals of IT

1 LL

Healthcare IT Technician

11 LL

IT Helpdesk Administrator

6 LL

IT Network Technician

3 LL

IT Security and Network Technician

6 LL

IT Security Specialist

3 UL

IT Support Professional

4 LL

Linux Administrator

2 UL

PC Technician

3 LL

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

MedCerts Certifications/Programs/Courses

Partner Credits Earned

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

3 UL

Cisco CCNA Network Associate

3 LL

Cloud Computing (Cloud+)

2 UL

Cloud Technology Professional

5 UL

Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

1 UL

Ethical Hacker (PenTest+)

2 UL

Fundamentals of IT

1 LL

Healthcare IT Technician

11 LL

IT Helpdesk Administrator

6 LL

IT Network Technician

3 LL

IT Security and Network Technician

6 LL

IT Security Specialist

3 UL

IT Support Professional

4 LL

Linux Administrator

2 UL

PC Technician

3 LL

Bachelor of Professional Studies in Technology Management

MedCerts Certifications/Programs/Courses

Partner Credits Earned

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

3 UL

Cisco CCNA Network Associate

3 LL

Cloud Computing (Cloud+)

2 UL

Cloud Technology Professional

5 UL

Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

1 UL

Ethical Hacker (PenTest+)

2 UL

Fundamentals of IT

1 LL

Healthcare IT Technician

11 LL

IT Helpdesk Administrator

6 LL

IT Network Technician

3 LL

IT Security and Network Technician

6 LL

IT Security Specialist

3 UL

IT Support Professional

4 LL

Linux Administrator

2 UL

PC Technician

3 LL

Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology

MedCerts Certifications/Programs/Courses

Partner Credits Earned

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

3 UL

Cisco CCNA Network Associate

3 LL

Cloud Computing (Cloud+)

2 UL

Cloud Technology Professional

5 UL

Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

1 UL

Ethical Hacker (PenTest+)

2 UL

Fundamentals of IT

1 LL

Healthcare IT Technician

11 LL

IT Helpdesk Administrator

6 LL

IT Network Technician

3 LL

IT Security and Network Technician

6 LL

IT Security Specialist

3 UL

IT Support Professional

4 LL

Linux Administrator

2 UL

PC Technician

3 LL

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

MedCerts Certifications/Programs/Courses

Partner Credits Earned

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

3 UL

Cisco CCNA Network Associate

3 LL

Cloud Computing (Cloud+)

2 UL

Cloud Technology Professional

5 UL

Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

1 UL

Ethical Hacker (PenTest+)

2 UL

Fundamentals of IT

1 LL

Healthcare IT Technician

11 LL

IT Helpdesk Administrator

6 LL

IT Network Technician

3 LL

IT Security and Network Technician

6 LL

IT Security Specialist

3 UL

IT Support Professional

4 LL

Linux Administrator

2 UL

PC Technician

3 LL

Bachelor of Professional Studies in Information Technology

MedCerts Certifications/Programs/Courses

Partner Credits Earned

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

3 UL

Cisco CCNA Network Associate

3 LL

Cloud Computing (Cloud+)

2 UL

Cloud Technology Professional

5 UL

Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

1 UL

Ethical Hacker (PenTest+)

2 UL

Fundamentals of IT

1 LL

Healthcare IT Technician

11 LL

IT Helpdesk Administrator

6 LL

IT Network Technician

3 LL

IT Security and Network Technician

6 LL

IT Security Specialist

3 UL

IT Support Professional

4 LL

Linux Administrator

2 UL

PC Technician

3 LL

Disclaimer: MedCerts does not assign academic credit; credit equivalency is determined by the University partner. Policies are subject to change.

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Your MedCerts Experience

  • Requirements: High school diploma/GED & internet connection
  • Payment: One price covers it all, with payment plans available
  • Self-Guided Courses: Work around your life & schedule
  • Transfer Credits: Utilize up to 13 transfer credits into a 2- or 4-year degree at Excelsior University
  • Apply: Select an in-demand program that you’ll love
  • Enrollment: Gain access to the platform and meet your advisor
  • Certification Exam: Earn your nationally recognized credential
  • Get Hired: Take your new skills and start your new career!

Excelsior Is for Everyone

Excelsior is the university for students just starting their degree and for students returning to college to finish their degree. We are the university for full-time professionals and full-time parents. For people who want to change their careers, and for people who want to change their lives.
 
Accredited and not for profit, Excelsior has been delivering on its mission to provide educational opportunities to students since 1971. We have a long history of welcoming learners from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who do not see themselves reflected in traditional higher education, and we are committed to student support and academic excellence. At Excelsior, we believe that education is for everyone. For more information, visit excelsior.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

Only certain programs are eligible. See the Eligible Programs list.

Please speak with an Excelsior University Enrollment Specialist to assist with a credit evaluation based on current Excelsior University’s transfer policy and selected program of study.

No. Credit evaluation is handled by Excelsior University.

Individual program lengths vary, but many can be completed in under 6 months.

Yes – once credits are transferred, you can continue with your remaining coursework towards an associate or bachelor’s degrees. Excelsior also offers graduate degrees and certificates.

Financial aid eligibility depends on the type of program you enroll in.

MedCerts certification training programs are not currently eligible for federal financial aid. However, MedCerts offers a variety of payment options and may also help students explore workforce funding opportunities where available.

Excelsior University degree programs may be eligible for federal financial aid for qualifying students. Students interested in financial aid for Excelsior degree programs should speak directly with an Excelsior University Enrollment Specialist for more information about eligibility and available options.

Earn the Credentials You Need

Excelsior University’s partnership with MedCerts offers students access to comprehensive, targeted education through online job certifications. These programs are designed to help you earn the credentials needed to start a new career and increase your earning potential. Through this partnership, Excelsior University students can benefit from specialized programs that provide industry-recognized credentials and enhance career opportunities.

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Disclaimers

  1. MedCerts does not assign credits.
  2. The partner may edit/change its policies at any time. Please check with them for details.