Prior Learning Assessment

Prior learning — sometimes referred to as experiential learning — is the knowledge and skills gained through work and life experience, including both formal and informal education and training.

CPTC understands that students may come to the college with skills and knowledge acquired through work experience, some of which could meet regular credit course requirements. Identifying credit for prior learning can be accomplished by an assessment process conducted by qualified faculty and may result in a course or several courses being posted to your transcript. 

Process to Receive Credit for Prior Learning 

1. Arrange an assessment with your program faculty. This may be a graded exam, portfolio review, or another assessment method determined by faculty. 
2. Pick up (or receive through e-mail) a Prior Learning Assessment Request Form available from the Enrollment Services Office:
            Enrollment Services (Building 17, Room 130) | 253-589-5666 | studentrecords@cptc.edu
3. Pay the following nonrefundable fees for assessment services: $50.00 evaluation fee and $20.00 transcription fee for each course for which prior learning credit is requested.
4. After the assessment, submit completed paperwork to your faculty member, who will forward it to the Enrollment Services department or to evaluator@cptc.edu. You will receive a confirmation in your student email inbox when your request has been processed.

Common Course Challenges

Restrictions

Course challenges may not be retaken for a better score.

For more information, please contact the Credentials Evaluator by email or phone: evaluator@cptc.edu or 253-589-6003.