Credit for Prior Learning
College credit can be earned in more ways than you might think. You can turn your learning, training, and achievements into college credit, helping you fast-track your path toward earning a degree!
Opportunities to earn College Credit
Explore how you can earn credit and fast-track your path toward a degree.
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Did You Know?
You can stack the credentials that lead to your degree.
Earning Alamo Colleges’ stackable credentials starts with smaller awards. You can use those credits later to earn a bigger credential.
You may be able to earn CPL credit sooner than you think
Eligible Credit for Prior Learning opportunities can be pursued as soon as requirements are met, helping you receive credit for college-level knowledge and skills gained through exams, military service, certifications, workplace learning, and other approved CPL pathways.
Leverage Your Experience to Get Ahead
Whether it’s training, work experience or previous education, the knowledge you’ve gained outside the classroom is highly valuable. With Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), you can earn college credit for your learning outside of traditional college courses.
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Earn credit for what you know The knowledge and skills you've gained through military service, job training, and your career can count as credits toward an Alamo Colleges degree or certificate. |
Accelerate your degree Complete your degree program on a more flexible and faster path with Credit for Prior Learning. |
Save money on tuition Pay for fewer courses on your path to a degree—every credit earned through CPL lowers your total cost. |
Could Your Prior Learning Earn You College Credit?
Not sure where to begin? Use the CPL Credit Builder Tool to identify potential CPL opportunities based on your previous learning, training, certifications, military service, work experience, and exam scores.
Need Assistance? Watch the Credit Builder Tool Video
