Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) lets students earn college credit for skills and knowledge gained outside traditional classrooms. This method helps working adults gain new skills and credentials. CPL includes learning from work, military service, or other experiences. It aims to make higher education more accessible.
In California, the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges updated Title 5, Section 55050 on September 16, 2019. This update set a standard process for awarding CPL. The goal is to provide more consistency and fairness for students with prior learning…