What type of institution is American Professional School?

American Professional School is a professional credentialing body and non-degree Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider. It issues occupational diplomas and Certified designations documenting job-aligned competencies for skills-first hiring, verifiable through the APS Open Credential Verification Tool.

Is American Professional School the same as a college?

No. APS operates within the Continuing Professional Education framework and issues non-degree occupational credentials. This is a distinct credential category from collegiate academic degrees and is not designed to replace one.

What do the Professional, Master, and Executive tiers mean at APS?

Professional, Master, and Executive are progressive vocational practice tiers describing increasing levels of demonstrated workplace competency, not academic degree levels. They follow the long-standing vocational and trades use of these terms rather than collegiate degree classifications.

How can an employer verify an APS credential?

Employers and third parties can confirm issuance, completion date, authorized title, awarded competencies, and ethics status through the free, public APS Open Credential Verification Tool, without requiring a login.

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