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Initial Credential
Colorado has joined the National Career Cluster movement and adopted a Career Cluster Model organized into 17 Clusters and 81 Pathways. In conjunction with this change in organization, credentials are now issued by cluster and pathway instead of by program area.
If you are applying for a Credential for the first time, you will need some information before you start:
- Determine the Cluster and Pathway(s) in which you need to be credentialed. If you do not know the cluster or pathway, contact your CTE Administrator or use our Pathway Reference Guide.
- Review the Secondary Credentialing Criteria for your cluster and or pathway to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for education and occupational hours. If you do not meet all of the requirements see our exceptions information page.
- Submit the following items to CCCS:
- Credentialing Application - Secondary Form
- Occupational Experience Form
- Other supporting documents as noted on Application and Occupational Experience Form
- Credentialing Fee - $100
Once received, your application will be reviewed. If the application is incomplete, it will be returned to you with a listing of missing items that will be required for consideration. If the application is complete and you meet the requirements you will be issued a Three Year Initial credential or a Five Year Professional credential.
Contact Information
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| Brian Park, Credentialing Officer | |
| Colorado Community College System | |
| 9101 E Lowry Blvd | |
| Denver, CO 80230 | |
| Phone: | 720-858-2774 |
| Email: | Brian.Park@cccs.edu |
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