OTC accepts prior student learning credit for college credit when the student demonstrates the required skills by means of established assessment in accordance with OTC Policy 2.30. See below for the examinations/courses that will be accepted as college credit. Please contact the Department Chair for the area of the course where you would like to receive credit.
One semester in residence at Ozarks Tech must be completed before credits will be posted. The student must be currently enrolled, as well.
| Program | OTC Course Equivalency | Credential/Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Depending on your education and experience, you may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more information. | |
| Auto Body (Collison) Repair | Persons with experience in the auto body repair industry may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more details. | |
| Automotive | Persons with experience in the automotive repair industry may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more details. | |
| Aviation | AVI 150, 151 & 152 | FAA Private Pilot Certificate |
| Aviation | AVI 170, 171 & 172 | FAA Instrument Rating [this may be located on a private or commercial pilot certificate] |
| Aviation | AVI 150, 251 & 252 | Commercial Pilot Certificate |
| Aviation | AVI 270 &271 | Certified Flight Instructor [CFI] Certificate |
| Aviation | AVI 203 | Aircraft Mechanic Certificate with BOTH Airframe and PowerPlant Ratings |
| Computer Information Science | Computer applications and programming are constantly evolving. Persons with experience in these areas may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more details. | |
| Construction | Depending on your education and experience, you may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more information. This is especially true if you are working toward journeyman status. | |
| Culinary | CUL 101 | ACF Certified Fundamentals Cook Certificate |
| Culinary | CUL 121 | ACF Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook Certificate |
| Culinary | Persons with 3 or more years of continuous experience in a food production kitchen or restaurant under a Certified Executive Chef (CEC) may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more details. | |
| Cybersecurity | CYB-114 | CompTIA Network+ |
| Cybersecurity | CYB 123 | CompTIA Security+ |
| Cybersecurity | CYB 226 | Cisco CBROPS – Cisco Cybersecurity Operations |
| Cybersecurity | CYB-253 | CompTIA PenTest+ |
| Cybersecurity | ITI 107 & ITI 108 | CompTIA A+ |
| Cybersecurity | ITI 112 | CompTIA Linux+ |
| Diesel | Persons with experience in the diesel repair industry may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more details. | |
| Drafting & Design | DDT 100 | ACU AutoCAD |
| Drafting & Design | DDT 160 | ACU – Revit |
| Drafting & Design | DDT 200 | ACU – Inventor |
| Early Childhood Education | Accreditation standards influence what previous education and training might be eligible for college credit. Please contact the department chair directly for more information. | |
| Electrical | Depending on your education and experience, you may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more information. This is especially true if you are working toward journeyman status. | |
| Electrical Distribution Systems | EDS 151 & 152 | Class A CDL [Commercial Drivers License] |
| Electronic Media Production | Technology is constantly evolving. Persons with training and experience in this field may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more information. | |
| Fire Science | FST 101, 110, 280 & TEC 285 | MO Division of Fire Safety – Basic Firefighter Skills Academy |
| Fire Science | FST 103 | First Responder Certificate – Based on current EMR standards |
| Fire Science | FST 104 | Basic Firefighter Certificate – Based on current EMR standards |
| Fire Science | FST 105 | MO Division of Fire Safety – Firefighter I |
| Fire Science | FST 106 | MO Division of Fire Safety – Firefighter II |
| Fire Science | FST 109 | MO Division of Fire Safety – Driver Core/Pump Operator Certification |
| Fire Science | FST 120 | MO Division of Fire Safety – Hazardous Materials Awareness & Hazardous Materials Operations |
| Fire Science | FST 215 | MO Division of Fire Safety – Hazardous Materials Awareness & Hazardous Materials Operations |
| Fire Science | FST 216 | MO Division of Fire Safety – Firefighter Service Instructor I |
| Fire Science | FST 230 | MO Division of Fire Safety – Firefighter Service Instructor II |
| Fire Science | FST 210 | MO Division of Fire Safety – Fire Investigator |
| Fire Science | FST 211 | MO Division of Fire Safety – Fire Officer I |
| Fire Science | FST 250 | MO Division of Fire Safety – Fire Officer II |
| Fire Science | FST 260 | MO Division of Fire Safety – Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations |
| Fire Science | EMS 101 | Current Emergency Medical Technician – Basic License (state or National Registry) |
| Fire Science | FSA 209 | FEMA Emergency Management Institute Incident Command Series |
| Graphic Design | Technology is constantly evolving. Persons with training and experience in this field may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more information. | |
| Heating Refrigeration & AC | Depending on your education and experience, you may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more information. | |
| Hospitality | HSM 115 | ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification [ServSafe for foodservice workers is not sufficient.] |
| Information Technology Infrastructure | ITI 107 & ITI 108 | CompTIA A+ |
| Information Technology Infrastructure | ITI 112 | CompTIA Linux+ |
| Information Technology Infrastructure | ITI 116 | Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) |
| Information Technology Infrastructure | ITI 202 | CompTIA Security+ |
| Information Technology Infrastructure | ITI 116 & ITI 206 & ITI 216 | Cisco CCNA |
| Information Technology Infrastructure | ITI 205 | CompTIA Cloud+ |
| Information Technology Infrastructure | CYB 123 | CompTIA Security+ |
| Mechatronics | MEC 120 | OSHA 10, CPR training and industry safety training |
| Mechatronics | Technology is constantly evolving. Persons with training and experience in mechanical and electrical systems may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more information. | |
| Precision Machining | Technology is constantly evolving. Persons with training and experience in precision machining may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more information. | |
| Welding | WLD 105 | OSHA 10, forklift, and rigging certifications |
| Welding | Persons with training and experience in welding may be able to test out of certain courses. Please contact the department chair for more information. |