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Prior Learning Assessment

What is Prior Learning Assessment?

PLA fee structure will be revised effective May 2, 2022. – PLA processing fee plus $10 per credit hour awarded.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a pathway for assessing learning gained outside of a traditional academic environment. Examples include learning acquired through military training, employment, volunteer experience, corporate training, independent study, non-transferable credit courses, or other relevant experience.

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Through PLA, we evaluate how your prior experience might translate to college-level knowledge, and how that knowledge might equate to college credit. PLA can save you time and money because you may not be required to take classes for material that you have already mastered. Of course, not all experiences and learning will be at the college level. Reviewing CGTC’s catalog may help you identify where your knowledge overlaps course material.

Goals of the PLA Process:

• Recognize and reward experience outside of the classroom
• Help students save time and money by reducing duplication of learned material

How to Apply for PLA Credit:

All steps required to apply for college credit for prior learning are included in the PLA Student Handbook.

PLA Tables and Forms

Exemption tests iconCredit by Examination National Exemption Tables | Credit By Competency Exam Form

Credit by Military Training | Military iconMilitary Training Form

Documented learning iconDocumented Learning Table | Documented Learning Form (Licensures/Certifications)
Documented Learning Table | Documented Learning Form (GaDOE and TCSG Articulation)

Other institutions iconAccreditation Agencies Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Table

PLA Application Form

Interfor Millwright Apprenticeship Agreement

Interfor Millwright Apprenticeship MOU

Contact Information

Jackie Turner
Associate Dean, PLA Coordinator
(478) 445-2330
pla@centralgatech.edu