Industry-Recognized Credentials by Career Field

There are many different types of industry-recognized credentials offered or awarded by various types of organizations. They include occupational licenses,  certifications and certificates.

Click on a link below to learn about different industry-recognized credentials by career field. A full list of the credentials with Education Management Information System (EMIS) Assessment Area Codes, career fields, and point values is also available as well as toolkits that outline popular pathways. 

Historical credential lists going back to Fiscal Year 2018 can be found here. Any questions about credential availability in past years can be directed to the Industry Credentials Team.

Explore Career Fields

Agriculture/
Environmental Systems Arts and Communication Business, Marketing, and Finance Construction Education
and
Training Engineering Health Hospitality
and
Tourism Human
Services Information Technology Law and
Public
Safety Manufacturing Transportation

Ohio Driver License

The Ohio driver’s license was added to the list of approved industry-recognized credentials beginning in school year 2022-2023. A student earning an Ohio driver’s license can combine it with other credentials earned in any one of 13 career fields. Learn more in this Ohio Driver License Guidance Document.

 

 

Last Modified: 1/22/2026 4:04:52 PM