Credit for Prior Learning

Are you interested in receiving college credit for past work experience?

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is college credit awarded for validated college-level skills and knowledge gained outside of a college classroom. Student's knowledge and skills might be gained through experiences such as:

Standardized Exams
Credit by Examination
Noncredit Mirroring or Professional Development Learning
Military CPL
Student-created Portfolio
Industry Recognized Credentials/Documentation
Work-Based Learning
State/Federal Government Training
Validated volunteer and civic activities (e.g. Peace Corps)

Credit for Prior Learning Interest Form

Who should complete this form?

Any current or potential COC student who has prior learning, training, and experiences that may make them eligible for college credit. This may include military experience, industry certification, proficiency in a subject area or language, CLEP or IB exams, or professional experience.

Credit for Prior Learning Interest Form

Advanced Placement (AP) Request Form

Who should complete this form?

Any current or potential COC student who has completed an AP exam and scored a 3, 4, or 5, and would like to receive credit for an equivalent course.

Advanced Placement (AP) Request Form

The CPL definition does not include knowledge and skills already assessed and awarded credit through formal education at regionally accredited in-state and out-of-state institutions.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may be awarded for prior experience or prior learning only for individually identified courses with subject matter similar to that of the individual's prior learning, and only for a course listed in the catalog of the community college.