High School to Community College Course Articulation

This table represents articulations as agreed upon by NCDPI and NCCCS. The list was revised May 16, 2025, to update High School course titles and numbers. Courses may not transfer or apply; speak with an academic advisor to learn more. 

High School Course

Community College Course(s)

Aligned with Industry Credential

BA10 Accounting I

ACC-115 College Accounting

Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional

BA20 Accounting II

ACC-115 College Accounting OR ACC-150 Accounting Software Applications

QuickBooks Online Certified User

CC10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

OST-136 Word Processing

Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint AND Microsoft Office Specialist Word

CC11 Microsoft Excel

CTS-130 Spreadsheet AND CTS-230 Advanced Spreadsheets

Microsoft Office Specialist Excel or Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Expert

CI20 Network Administration I AND CI21 Network Administration II

NET-110 Networking Concepts

CompTIA Network+ N10-009

CS10 Introduction to Computer Science

CSC-119 Programming Orientation

N/A

CS20 Computer Science I AND CS21 Computer Science II

CSC-120 Computer Fundamentals I OR CSC-143 Object-Oriented Programming

N/A

CI30 Cybersecurity I AND CI31 Cybersecurity II

SEC -110 Security Concepts

CI00: N/A

CI01: CompTIA Security+

CP10 Python Programming I AND CP11 Python Programming II

CSC-121 Python Programming

CP10: PCEP - Certified Entry-level Python Programmer

CP11: PCAP Certified Associate in Python Programming

CS30 Introduction to Data Science AND CS31 SAS Base Programming

CSC-152 SAS

SAS Base Programming Specialist

CD10 Adobe Visual Design I

GRD-151 Computer Design Basics OR DME-110 Intro to Media Technology

Adobe Certified Professional - Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator AND Adobe Certified Professional - Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop

CD11 Adobe Visual Design II

GRD-141 Graphic Design I OR DME-115 Graphic Design Tools

Adobe Certified Professional - Print and Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign

CD12 Adobe Digital Design

WEB-110 Web Development Fundamentals

Adobe Certified Professionals. Web Authorizing Using Adobe Dreamweaver

CD12 Adobe Digital Design

GRD-188 Graphic Design for the Web I

Adobe Certified Professionals. Web Authorizing Using Adobe Dreamweaver

CD14 Adobe Video Design I

DME-140 Intro to Audio/Video Media

Adobe Certified Professional - Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro

CD20 3D Modeling and Animation I AND CD21 3D Modeling and Animation II

SGD-114 3D Modeling I

CD21: Autodesk Certified User 3DS Max OR Autodesk Certified User Maya

CD20 3D Modeling and Animation I AND CD30 Game Art and Design I

SGD-111 Introduction to SGD

N/A

CI01 Computer Engineering Technology I AND CI02 Computer Engineering Technology II

CET-111 Computer Upgrade/Repair I AND CTS-120 Hardware/Software Support OR CTI-130 OS and Device Foundations

CI01: CompTIA A+ (Core 1) CI02: CompTIA A+ (Core 2)

CI10 Cisco Network Engineering Technology I AND CI11 Cisco Network Engineering Technology II

NET-125 Introduction to Networks AND NET-126 Switching and Routing AND NET-225 Enterprise Networking

CI11: Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking

ME11 Entrepreneurship I

BUS-139 Entrepreneurship I OR ETR-210 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Venture Entrepreneurial Expedition

MI31 Sales I

MKT-123 Fundamentals of Selling

N/A

MM51 Marketing I

MKT-120 Principles of Marketing

CIW Social Media Strategist

FC14 Counseling and Mental Health II

HSE-120 Interpersonal Relations

Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification in Family and Community Services;

FE11 Early Childhood Education I

EDU-119 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

First Aid/CPR/AED; North Carolina Early Childcare Credential Equivalency

FE12 Early Childhood Education II

EDU-151 Creative Activities

N/A

FH10 Culinary Arts and Hospitality I AND FH11 Culinary Arts and Hospitality II Applications OR FH12 Culinary Arts and Hospitality II Internship AND FH13 Culinary Arts and Hospitality III

CUL-140 Culinary Skills I OR CUL-142 Fundamentals of Food

FH10: N/A

FH11: ANSI-Accredited Food Protection Manager Certification FH12: ANSI-Accredited Food Protection Manager Certification FH13: Certified Fundamentals Cook (CFC) OR Pre-Professional Certification in Culinary Arts OR ProStart National Certificate of Achievement (COA)

FN41 Food and Nutrition I AND FN42 Food and Nutrition II

CUL-112 Nutrition for Food Service AND CUL-112 A Nutrition for Food Service Lab

FN41: ANSI-Accredited Food Handler Certificate

FN42: ANSI-Accredited Food Protection Manager Certification Pre-Professional Certification in Nutrition, Food, and Wellness

FN41 Food and Nutrition I AND FN42 Food and Nutrition II OR FH10 Culinary Arts and Hospitality I AND FH11 Culinary Arts and Hospitality II AND FH12 Culinary Arts and Hospitality II Internship

CUL-110 Safety and Sanitation AND CUL-110A Safety and Sanitation Lab

FN41: ANSI-Accredited Food Handler Certificate

FN42: ANSI-Accredited Food Protection Manager Certification Pre-Professional Certification in Nutrition, Food, and Wellness

FH10: N/A

FH11: ANSI-Accredited Food Protection Manager Certification

FH12: ANSI-Accredited Food Protection Manager Certification

FN43 Food Science and Technology

CUL-150 Food Science AND CUL-150 A Food Science Lab

AMSA Food Safety and Science Certification Pre-Professional Certification in Food Science Fundamentals

FI23 Interior Design Technology

ARC-225 Architectural Building Information Modeling I AND ARC-225A Lab

Autodesk Certified User in Revit for Architectural Design

HH32 Pharmacy Technology

PHM-165 Pharmacy Prof Practice

CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician

HN43 Nursing Fundamentals and Practicum

NAS-101 Nurse Aide 1

NC Nurse Aide I (Certified Nursing Assistant)

IP22 Emergency Medical Technology

EMS-110 Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician Traffic Incident Management (TIMS)

IC00 Core and Sustainable Construction and IC11 Masonry I AND IC12 Masonry II

MAS-110 Masonry I

IC11: NC NCCER - Masonry I

OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health

IC12: NC NCCER - Masonry II

IC00 Core and Sustainable Construction AND IC21 Carpentry I

CAR-110 Intro to Carpentry OR WOL- 110 Basic Construction Skills OR CST- 110 Intro to Construction

IC00: NC NCCER - Construction Core, IC21: NC NCCER - Carpentry I

IC00 Core and Sustainable Construction, IC41 Electrical Trades I, AND IC42 Electrical Trades II

ELC-113 Residential Wiring

IC00: NC NCCER - Construction Core

OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health

IC41: NC NCCER - Electrical Trades I

IC42: NC NCCER - Electrical Trades II

IC13 Masonry III

MAS-110 Masonry I

NC NCCER - Masonry III

IC21 Carpentry I AND IC22 Carpentry II

ARC-112 Construction Materials and Methods

IC21: NC NCCER - Carpentry I

IC22: NC NCCER - Carpentry II

IC61 Drafting I

DFT-111 Technical Drafting I AND DFT-111A Technical Drafting Lab

Autodesk Certified User AutoCAD

IC61 Drafting I AND IC62 Drafting II - Architectural

DFT-115 Architectural Drafting OR DFT-119 Basic CAD OR ARC-114 Architectural CAD

IC61: Autodesk Certified User AutoCAD

IC62: Autodesk Certified User in

Revit for Architectural Design

IC61 Drafting I AND IV22 Drafting II - Engineering

DFT-151 CAD I

IC61: Autodesk Certified User AutoCAD

IV22: Autodesk Certified User in Inventor for Mechanical Design OR SolidWorks CAD Design Associate (CSWA) OR Autodesk Certified User Fusion 360

IM21 Woodworking I AND IM22 Woodworking II

CAB-111 Cabinetmaking I

IM21: OSHA 10-Hour

Construction Industry Certification, IM22: Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) Sawblade Certificate

IM41 Metals Manufacturing Technology I AND IM42 Metals Manufacturing Technology II

BPR-111 Blueprint Reading AND MAC- 111 Machining Technology I AND MAC-151 Machining Calculations

IM41: NIMS Measurement, Materials, and Safety IM42: NIMS Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout

IM61 Welding Technology I

WLD-110 Cutting Processes

AWS SENSE Entry Welder Program - Thermal Cutting Process

OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health OR S/P2 - Welding

IM61 Welding Technology I AND IM62 Welding Technology II

WLD-110 Cutting Processes AND WLD-115 SMAW (Stick) Plate

IM61: AWS SENSE Entry Welder Program - Thermal Cutting Process

OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health OR S/P2 - Welding IM62: AWS SENSE Entry Welder Program - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process OR Certified Welder per Welding Code AWS D1.1 (SMAW)

IM63 Welding Technology III

WLD-121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate OR WLD-123 FCAW Plate

AWS SENSE Entry Welder Program -  Flux Cored Arc Welding Process AND AWS SENSE Entry Welder Program - Gas Metal Arc Welding Process OR Certified Welder per Welding Code AWS D1.1 (FCAW) AND Certified Welder per Welding Code AWS D1.1 (GMAW)

IT11 Automotive Service Fundamentals

TRN-110 Introduction to Transportation Technologies

Automotive Lift Institute - Lifting It Right: School Edition

S/P2 Automotive Service Pollution Prevention

S/P2 Automotive Service Safety

IT16 Automotive Service I AND IT17 Automotive Service II AND IT18 Automotive Service III, must complete MLR Task List

TRN-111 Chassis Maint/Light Repair AND TRN-112 Powertrain Maint/Light Repair AND AUT-113 Automotive Servicing I

IT17: ASE Entry-Level Certification -  Maintenance and Light Repair IT18: ASE Entry-Level Certification -  Electrical/Electronic Systems

IT30 Collision Repair Fundamentals

TRN-110 Introduction to Transportation Technologies

S/P2 Collision Repair and Refinish - Pollution Prevention

S/P2 Collision Repair and Refinish Safety

IT30 Collision Repair Fundamentals AND IT31 Collision Repair I AND IT32 Collision Repair II- Non- structural

AUB-121 Non-structural Damage

IT32: I-CAR Platinum ProLevel 1 for Non-Structural

IT30 Collision Repair Fundamentals AND IT31 Collision Repair I AND IT33 Collision Repair II - Refinishing

AUB-111 Painting and Refinishing I

T33: ASE Entry-Level Certification - Painting and Refinishing OR I-CAR Platinum ProLevel 1 for Refinishing

AA22 Animal Science II - Food Animal

ANS-110 Animal Science

North Carolina Beef Quality Assurance

AA41 Veterinary Assisting

VET-114 Intro to Vet Med Tech

Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification OR Certified Veterinary Assistant

AN53 Natural Resources II - Forestry

FOR-171 Intro to Forest Resources

Certified Forest Worker

AP41 Horticulture I - Introduction to Plants

HOR-150 Introduction to Horticulture

N/A

AP42 Horticulture II - Plant Production

HOR-152 Agribusiness Technology

N/A

AP42 Horticulture II - Plant Production

HOR-168 Plant Propagation

N/A

AP44 Horticulture II - Landscape Construction

HOR-110 Intro to Landscaping OR LSG-111 Basic Landscaping Tech. OR HOR-114 Landscape Construction

Future Plant Professional

AS32 Agriculture Mechanics II

WLD-112 Basic Welding Processes

Certified Welder per Welding Code AWS D1.1 (FCAW) AND Certified Welder per Welding Code AWS D1.1 (GMAW)

AS32 Agriculture Mechanics II

TRN-180 Basic Welding for Transportation

AS31: OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health AS32: Certified Welders per Welding Code AWS D1.1

AS32: National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Certification

AU21 Sustainable Agriculture Production I AND AU22 Sustainable Agriculture Production II

AGR-139 Intro to Sustainable Ag

AU22: Certified Beekeeper