Name: Competency-based programs at University of Phoenix
Uploaded: 2023-03-24T14:38:43-07:00
Duration: 1 min 20 s
Description: University of Phoenix explains competency-based programs, including how students can use relevant career knowledge, move through competencies, and decide whether this degree format fits their goals.

# Competency-based programs at University of Phoenix ## Competency-based programs at University of Phoenix [Embedded content](https://www.youtube.com/embed/LUMbscZuezU?rel=0&controls=1&fs=0&modestbranding=1&cc_load_policy=1) × 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. University of Phoenix explains competency-based programs, including how students can use relevant career knowledge, move through competencies, and decide whether this degree format fits their goals. The video was uploaded on 03/24/2023. The video lasts for 1 minutes and 20 seconds. **Key Moments** 00:00 Professional experience and prior knowledge 00:10 Faster path to a degree 00:15 How competency-based programs are designed 00:27 Course structure in a CB program 00:36 Moving through competencies 00:44 MBA-CB example 00:52 Focusing on other courses 00:57 Built for busy professionals 01:02 Who the program may fit 01:16 Enrollment next steps ```html ``` ```html ```