Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a pathway for assessing learning gained outside of a traditional academic environment; this could be learning acquired through prior employment, volunteer service, military service, corporate training, non-credit courses, or other relevant experience. Through PLA, your prior experience is evaluated to determine if it translates to college-level knowledge and how that knowledge might equate to college credit. PLA can save you time and money because you may not be required to take classes for material that you have already mastered.