Earn Course Credit for Certifications, Licenses, and Training

Learn how certifications, licenses, workforce training, and other documented learning may be evaluated for college credit.

Certifications and Training Credit Opportunities

Explore the pathways below to learn how documented learning may be applied toward your educational goals.

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Credit for certification and training (CCT)

In approved courses, students may request course credit based on previous documented training, including apprentice programs, and industry- recognized certifications.

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Credit by Subject Matter Expert Review (SME)

To earn course credit for relevant work experience or training, students can prepare and submit sufficient documentation and/or evidence that aligns the experience and skills with the learning outcomes of specific courses.

Types of documentation & evidence
  • Employment letter from current or former employer on official company letterhead
  • Certification/licensure/credentials equivalents
  • Needs to demonstrate current, updated and active credentials
  • National ACE guidelines
  • Military service
  • DANTES military course equivalency
  • Special agreements
  • MOUs, in-house training/DOL curriculum cross-walked

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American Council on Education (ACE)

College credit may be awarded based on recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE), including eligible military training, occupations, workforce training, and other ACE-evaluated learning.

Learn about ACE

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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.

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