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


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
CTS1214C Project Management Applications 3 $353.70
CTS3859C CIW E-Commerce Specialist 4 $471.60
CTS3870C Server-Slide Scripting 4 $471.60
ISM3013C Inform Systems Management 3 $353.70
ISM3054C Web Systems & Technologies 3 $353.70
ISM3139C Adv Data Visualization with Excel 4 $471.60
ISM3212C Database Management 3 $353.70
ISM3545C Data Analytics Technology 3 $353.70
ISM4201C 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
HUS2821 Human Services Practicum 2 3 $353.70
SPC1608 Introduction to Public Speaking 3 $353.70
MAN2604 International Business Environment 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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