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  1. What is an Industry Recognized Credential?

    An industry-recognized credentials include: all occupational licenses and registries provided by state or national professional boards and industry certifications from a valid third party. You may be awarded credit that will apply toward graduation through completion of credentials (certifications) or workforce training. You will find a list of organizations that are awarded credit at least one VCCS. If you have a certification or training not listed, please use the College Connect [link] to contact the school you are interested in to verify if you are eligible for credit.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - October 13, 2021

  2. Is there a fee for a Credit for Prior Learning Assessment?

    Depending on your college of choice and the CPL for which you are eligible, there may be a fee if faculty have to assess work to determine if work completed aligns with course outcomes. An example where there may be a fee is a portfolio. 

    ej-green@vccs.edu - October 19, 2021

  3. How does the Credits2Careers portal work?

    Get started on the next chapter of your life today. It's easy, just follow the process below.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - October 19, 2021

  4. What is the difference between a career studies certificate, a certificate, and a diploma?

    Below you will find the definitions of the Career Studies Certificate, Certificate, and Diploma. 

    Career Studies Certificate
    A career studies certificate program is defined as a program of study of not less than 9 nor more than 29 semester credit hours. Career studies certificate programs are not required to include general education.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

  5. What if I cannot find my experience listed?

    If you have a certification, training, or military experience not listed, please create an account, fill out the information in the Portfolio under "My Story." Once you've completed the Portfolio, use the College Connect to contact the school you are interested in to verify if you are eligible for credit.

     

    ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

  6. What is the difference between full-time and part-time?

    Full-time Students: Students enrolled for 12 or more credits in a semester are considered full-time students. 

    Part-time Students: Students enrolled for fewer than 12 credit hours in a semester are part-time students.  

    ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

  7. Will I get credit for classes from third party classes?

    If you have taken classes from an online educational platform and would like to have them evaluated for academic credit, please submit all relevant documents (syllabi, course description, etc.) to the college. Faculty from the discipline will review and make a final determination. 

    ej-green@vccs.edu - March 15, 2022

  8. Will the credit a Virginia Community College awards for prior learning transfer if I want to pursue a Bachelor's degree?

    The institution you are interested in transferring to will ultimately determine what credits will transfer. If your goal is to earn a Bachelor's degree, it is important to discuss this with your academic advisor, as well as contacting the institution where you wish to transfer. 

    ej-green@vccs.edu - August 15, 2022