Professional Training Portfolios

Students who have completed formal, off-campus courses and training are encouraged to submit supporting documentation in a prior learning portfolio.

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Documentation should include proof of course completion and length, along with a description of learning objectives.

Examples of courses that are appropriate to submit in portfolio are:

• Professional and Continuing Education courses
• Employer-sponsored training programs
• Professional licenses
• Certificate courses
• Technical or vocational courses

A total of 36 credits of the 60 allowable credits for extra–institutional learning may be earned through portfolio and/or experiential essays. Up to 18 credits may apply toward an associate's degree. Portfolios are assessed on campus by trained evaluators using American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations, pre-assessed prior learning course information, and content expertise.

For information about assessment standards, documentation requirements, assembly instructions, PLA fees and due dates, we invite you to download the following documents:

• Professional Training Portfolio Instructional Handbook
• Portfolio Assessment Request and Release Form
• Petition for Credit Form (sample)
• Student Background Data Form (sample)