Now that we've piqued your interest in PLA, take a look at this short explanation of how this course is designed so you can get the most from your experience.

Over the next 5 weeks, you will explore Prior Learning Assessment in all of its forms and functions. You'll get a chance to see why this is such a hot topic in higher education today and, ultimately, will have a chance to see how you can use PLA to significantly support students, employees, and businesses.

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This course is designed as a self-paced course. Everyone enrolled will complete the Start Here module, which you are currently in, and the Prior Learning Assessment Basics module.

After the initial PLA Basics module, you will have a chance to select a focus area for further exploration. If you are an EDUCATOR and are interested in learning more about PLA in relation to your work, select the Prior Learning Assessment for Educators area. If your focus is on BUSINESS and INDUSTRY and you want to know how PLA can benefit your workforce, select the Prior Learning Assessment for Industry area.

If you are the type to worry that you will miss something important by selecting one focus area over another,don't worry! You can do both if you have the interest - you are in charge of your own learning! Both tracks will explore topics relevant to the work you are doing to help adults earn credits for what they have learned, apply those credits to a degree or certificate, and enhance their opportunities for college completion and gainful employment.

Click here for your course syllabus.

You can navigate through the course by clicking on the Modules link in the left navigation bar or use the Next or Previous buttons at the bottom of each page.