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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
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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
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What if I have taken college courses in another country?
In the US, you are considered a transfer student if you have completed a minimum of one semester of college work. If you attended any college in your home country, your transcripts will be evaluated to determine if your prior academic work will transfer into your new college. You will want to confirm with the school you are interested in if you will need to have your transcript evaluated by an external evaluation agency.
ej-green@vccs.edu - November 12, 2021
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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