The Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Program, developed primarily for working adults, is designed to recognize the academic value of what students have learned through experiences outside the college classroom. Prior Learning Assessment allows students to demonstrate competencies through the knowledge and skills obtained from multiple venues, including:

  • Work-based learning
  • Work experiences
  • Employment-related training programs
  • Study Abroad
  • Military training
  • Intensive self-directed focused learning
  1. Complete the Prior Learning Assessment Consideration Form (PDF)
  2. Have your Academic Advisor review and approve the form.
  3. Submit the online Prior Learning Assessment Request form with 2 attachments:
    • Your current resume (PDF or Word format)
    • The approved “Request for Prior Learning Assessment Consideration Form”, signed by your academic advisor
  4. Once appropriate documents have been received, the PLA Coordinator will contact you with the next steps, including the assessment process and the non-refundable fee ($30 per credit hour) information.

Prior Learning Assessment Checklist (PDF)

  • Be admitted to Broward College as a Degree or Technical certificate-seeking student
  • Have your Educational Plan completed by:
    • First Term students contact your Student Success Coach
    • Continuing Students, contact your Academic Advisor

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PLA 2024-26 Eligible Courses
Course ID Course Name Credits College Saving

GRA1144C

Web Publishing

 3

$353.70

 

GRA2121C

Publication Design

 3

$353.70

TPA1290L

Technical Theater Lab I

 1

$117.90

TPA1291L

Technical Theatre Lab II

 1

$117.90

TPA1292L

Technical Theatre Lab III

 3

$353.70

TPA2000C

Introduction to Theatre Design

 3

$353.70

TPA2200C

Stagecraft

 3

$353.70

TPA2220

Introduction to Stage Lighting

 3

$353.70

BRC2001

Introduction to Financial Institutions

 3

$353.70

FIN2100

Personal Finance

 3 $353.70

GEB1011

Into to Business

 3 $353.70

GEB2112

Entrepreneurship

 3 $353.70

GEB2949

Co-Op Work Experience (Business)

 3 $353.70

HFT1050

Intro to Hospitality & Tourism Management

 3 $353.70

HFT2220

Organization and Personnel Management

 3 $353.70

HFT2250

Hotel Management

 3 $353.70

HFT2410

Front Office Systems and Procedures

 3 $353.70

HFT2460

Financial Management

 3 $353.70

HFT2500

Marketing

 3 $353.70

HFT2511

Convention and Group Business Marketing Management

 3 $353.70

HFT2600

Hospitality Law

 3 $353.70

MKA1021

Salesmanship

 3 $353.70

MNA1161

Intro to Customer Service

 3 $353.70

MNA2345

Principles of Supervision

 3 $353.70

OST1100C

Keyboarding & Document Processing I

 3 $353.70

OST1103C

Basic Keyboarding

 1 $117.90

OST1257C

Med Term Admin Asst

 3 $353.70

OST1330

 Business English 1 $117.90

OST1335

Records Management

 3 $353.70

OST2053

Successful Job Search

 1 $117.90

OST2335

Communications in the Workforce

 3 $353.70

OST2455C

Medical Billing & Coding I

 3 $353.70

OST2456C

Medical Billing & Coding II

 3 $353.70

OST2464C

Medical Computer Applications

 3 $353.70

OST2501

Office Management

 3 $353.70

OST2764C

Advanced Word

 3 $353.70

OST2853C

 Spreadsheet Management 3 $353.70

EEX4843

ESE Practicum Teaching Exceptional Learners Practicum

 3 $353.70

EDG4410

Classroom Management

 3 $353.70

EDP4004

Principles of Educational Psychology

 3 $353.70

EDF4430

Educational Tests and Measurements

 3 $353.70

EPI0001

Classroom Management

 3 $353.70

EPI0002

Instructional Strategies

 3 $353.70

EPI0004

The Teaching & Learning Process

 3 $353.70

HSA2810

Practicum in Health Facility Administration

 6 $707.40

HSC1531

Medical Terminology

 3 $353.70

OPT2460

Ophthalmic Dispensing Clinic I

 2 $235.80

OPT2461

Ophthalmic Dispensing Clinic II

 2 $235.80

OPT2420L

 Eyewear Fabrication I Lab 2 $235.80

OPT2421L

Eyewear Fabrication II Lab

 2 $235.80

OPT1330

Orientation to Vision Care

 2 $235.80

OPT2090

Orientation to Vision Care Lab

 2 $235.80

OPT2875

Ophthalmic Dispensing Practicum I

 2 $235.80

OPT2876

Ophthalmic Dispensing Practicum II

 2 $235.80

AER2948

Cooperative Education

 3 $353.70

AER2949

Cooperative Education

 3 $353.70

AVM1940

Airport Operations Internship I

 3 $353.70

AVM2941

Airport Operations Internship II

 3 $353.70

BCN1210

Construction Materials

 4 $471.60

BCN1272

Building Construction Plans Interpretation

 2 $235.80

BCN1757C

Construction Accounting

 3 $353.70

BCN2253C

Building Construction Drawing

 4 $471.60

BCN2560

Mechanical And Electrical Systems

 3 $353.70

BCN2721C

Building Construction Supervision

 3 $353.70

BCT1706

 Construction Documents 2 $235.80

BCT1743

Building Construction Law

 3 $353.70

BCT1770

Construction Estimating I

 2 $235.80

BCT2040

MEP Plans Interpretation

 2 $235.80

BCT2710

Infrastructure Coordination

 2 $235.80

BCT2720C

Construction Scheduling

 3 $353.70

BCT2760

Building Codes And Regulations

 3 $353.70

BCT 2771

 Building Construction Advanced Estimating 3 $353.70

MTE1004C

Introduction to Marine Technology

 3 $353.70

MTE1400C

Marine Electricity

 3 $353.70

COP1700C

Intro to DB Design & MySQL

 3 $353.70

COP2071C

SQL Fundamentals

 4 $471.60

CTS1214C

Project Management Applications

 3 $353.70

CTS3859C

CIW E-Commerce Specialist

 4 $471.60

CTS3870C

Server-Slide Scripting

 4 $471.60

ISM2410C

Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI

 4 $471.60

ISM3013C

Inform Systems Management

 3 $353.70

ISM3054C

 Web Systems & Technologies 3 $353.70

ISM3139C

Adv Data Vizualization with Excel

 4 $471.60

ISM3212C

Database Management

 3 $353.70

ISM3545C

Data Analytics Technology

 3 $353.70

ISM4138C

Applied Data Intergration and Manipulation

 3 $353.70

ISM4210C

Applied Data Manipulation

 3 $353.70

ISM4415C

Applied Data Reporting

 4 $471.60

ISM4547C

Data Analytics Management

 3 $353.70

HUS1801

Human Services Practicum 1

 3 $353.70

HUS2801

 Human Services Practicum 2 3 $353.70

SPC1608

 Introduction to Public Speaking  3 $353.70

MAN3303

 Management & Leadership 3 $353.70

Once it has been determined which course(s) students can assess, they must pay an assessment fee to be collected by the College cashier. The non-refundable Prior Learning Assessment fee is $30 per credit hour (See Policy 6Hx2-6.13).

Continuing Students, contact your Academic Advisor

To be granted credit, the student must receive satisfactory scores (e.g. regular standards for a passing grade) on all tests required for assessment for a course for which credit is requested.

Prior Learning credits appear on student transcripts as "CR." Letter grades are not awarded for Prior Learning. Credits earned through Prior Learning satisfy graduation requirements but may not be accepted as transfer credits at another institution. Students planning to transfer to other institutions should contact the college or university to determine if Prior Learning credits are accepted.

Continuing Students, contact your Academic Advisor

  • Students interested in Prior Learning Assessment should follow the steps on the Prior Learning Assessment Checklist.
  • Once we receive your request, a Credit for Prior Learning Coordinator will reach out to provide you with the next steps, including the requirements and the non-refundable fees.
  • Submission Deadlines:
    • Fall Term: October 16, 2024
    • Spring Term: March 15, 2025
    • Summer Term: Not available during the summer term

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