Many colleges award academic credit for knowledge gained outside of traditional college classes. This is often referred to as credit for prior learning (CPL).
You can get credit for work experience, military service, and other experiential learning. Then you can apply these credits towards college or university degrees or certificates.
The ACE National Guide and ACE Military Guide list college credit recommendations. These includes experiences and courses offered by:
- Companies
- Nonprofits
- Government agencies
- Apprenticeships
- Online course providers
Search the ACE National Guide for our college credit recommendations and learning experience summaries. You can search by your interests and career goals.
Are you a veteran or servicemember? Search the ACE Military Guide for our college credit recommendations and detailed summaries for occupations and formal courses offered by the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard. Upload a copy of your Joint Services Transcript (JST) to see the credit you've already obtained.