If you are a student enrolled at University of Phoenix, prior learning assessment is a process that may save you time and money in completing your degree program.
Prior Learning Assessment
College Credit for Lifetime Learning
Prior learning assessment determines if learning received outside of the traditional university classroom is equivalent to academic curriculum and eligible for college credit. Prior learning assessment applies only to associate's or bachelor's degree programs. Any credit awarded is limited to elective or general education requirements.
Eligible for Assessment Review
- Professional training
- Corporate training — the Corporate Credit Recognition Guide contains a list of courses evaluated for college-level credit equivalency. Not all corporate training is pre-evaluated or included. Students may submit other corporate training for potential credit.*
- Certificates and licenses — the Apollo Quick List™ contains professional certificates and licenses that have been pre-evaluated for college-level equivalency. Not all certificates or licenses have been pre-evaluated or are included. Students may submit others for potential credit.
- Coursework earned at non-transferable institutions
- Experiential learning essays
- Specialized essays that demonstrate learning and knowledge from personal and professional experience or training.
More information on prior learning assessment is available to current students on eCampus, the student website.
*Additional fees may apply.
