Credit for Prior Learning
You may be closer to earning your college degree than you think. We recognize that learning also occurs outside the classroom. Because of this, you may be able to turn prior professional development training or certificates into college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)*. Also, as an ICD participant, 100% of fees associated with PLA will be waived. Learn more about PLA by viewing our tutorial.
Get Credit for Your Experience
Professional training, such as seminars and courses provided by employers may be eligible for PLA. Licenses, certificates and transcripts from colleges and institutions may also be eligible. Certain types of experience may be eligible through writing an experiential learning essay.
You can earn college credits toward degree programs for in-house training you have received at a corporation. For more information about specific corporate articulation agreements, view our Corporate Credit Recommendation Guide. This will enable you to determine if University of Phoenix has an established articulation agreement with the corporation where you received your in-house training. Coursework received through in-house training will be reviewed for college-level credit toward degree programs at University of Phoenix.
All Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) fees will be waived for ICD Participants.
*Certain states limit cumulative degree program credits awarded through Prior Learning Assessment. For details, please see the University of Phoenix Catalog.