Competency-based programs at University of Phoenix

00:00 (bright music) - [Narrator] The professional world has taught you volumes. 0:05 Now you can put your relevant knowledge to work in the fastest, most affordable degree programs we offer. 0:10 Competency-based programs are a faster, more affordable path to your degree. 0:15 Designed for professionals, our competency-based programs give you opportunities to prove existing knowledge from your related career so you can spend more time learning and less time on things you already know. 0:27 In a CB program, you'll take about four courses at a time every 16 weeks. 0:32 Each course has competencies that you'll work to master before moving on. 0:36 Prove your knowledge of one competency, and you can move on to the next. Here's how it works. Say you run a small business and you want to earn your MBA. 0:44 In our MBA-CB program, your knowledge of budgeting and payroll may help you pass the assessment in managerial accounting more quickly. 0:52 With that mastered, you can shift your focus to other courses you want to spend time on, like leadership. 0:57 University of Phoenix's competency-based programs are built for busy professionals. 1:02 They could be a good fit if you already work in a professional setting, hold an undergraduate degree, and prefer to work independently with the guidance of an instructor. 1:11 Achieve your goals faster on your schedule in a competency-based program. 1:16 Talk to a University of Phoenix enrollment representative or apply online today.