Credit for Prior Learning
Earn College Credit for what you already know.
Welcome to the office of Credit for Prior Learning
Your experience can take you further.
At Broward College, Credit for Prior Learning is built to recognize learning that happens beyond the traditional classroom and connect it to your academic goals. Whether it came from a technical college program, an industry certification, a license, an exam, workplace training, or another approved learning experience, your path may already be moving you closer to your degree.
It is one more way Broward College helps students save time, reduce costs, and keep moving forward.
Explore the four Credit for Prior Learning opportunities below and choose the option that best matches your experience.
Credit for Prior Learning Opportunities
Broward TechConnect
Technical Colleges, Apprenticeships, & Clock Hours
Students who completed eligible FLDOE Career and Technical Education, registered apprenticeship, or Broward College Continuing Education programs may receive college credit toward approved Broward College Associate of Science programs.
Certifications and Licensures
Industry Certification and Licenses
Broward College awards credit for approved industry-recognized certifications and licenses across many fields, including Computer Information Technology, Health Sciences, Paramedic, FAA Pilot Licenses, and additional career areas.
Real-World Experience
Prior Learning Assessment Program
Developed primarily for working adults, the PLA process during the Fall and Spring terms recognizes the academic value of what students have learned through experiences outside the traditional college classroom.
Exams
Standardized Credit-by-Exams
Students may earn credit through standardized examinations that demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and competencies in specific subject areas aligned with approved BC courses or program requirements.
Credit for Prior Learning Advantages
Save Money
On average, students save between $1,222.00 and $3,048.00 while attaining their degree!
Save Time
On average, students save an average of 2.5 to 13.9 months of time while attaining their degree!
Persist Longer
On average, students take an additional 19 more credit hours!
Earn a Degree
Graduation rates are nearly 22% higher!
Questions?
For more information email contact Credit for Prior Learning via email.