Credit for Prior Learning

College credits can be earned in more ways than you might think. You can turn your professional skills and achievements into college credit, fast-tracking your dreams of earning a degree!

Opportunities to earn course credits

Explore how you can earn credit and fast-track your path toward a degree.

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Credit by transfer

Get credit by transferring your academic credits from a previous institution to the Alamo Colleges District.

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Credit for military education & training

Earn credit for many types of military training and occupations.

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Credit by exam

Gain credit by taking exams related to college learning objectives.

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Credit for certifications and workplace learning

Learn how to earn credit based on previous documented training and certifications.

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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

Whether it's military service or on-the-job training, credits can be applied towards an Alamo College degree or certificate.

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Accelerate your degree

Complete your degree program on a more flexible and faster path with Credit for Prior Learning.

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Save money on tuition

The Alamo Colleges offers affordable tuition rates that can save you money while you earn a degree.

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Do you already have prior learning?

Use our CPL Credit Builder tool to see how Alamo Colleges can award you credit for your experience!

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"Being able to validate my work experience through CPL has been incredibly rewarding, showing that education extends beyond the classroom."

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