The Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Program, developed primarily for working adults, is designed to recognize the academic value of what students have learned through experiences outside the college classroom. Prior Learning Assessment allows students to demonstrate competencies through the knowledge and skills obtained from multiple venues, including:

  • Work-based learning
  • Work experiences
  • Employment-related training programs
  • Study Abroad
  • Military training
  • Intensive self-directed focused learning

  • Students interested in Prior Learning Assessment must follow the steps outlined in the PLA Checklist to get started.

    Term Deadlines:

    • Fall Term: October 12, 2025

    • Spring Term: March 14, 2026

    • Summer Term: PLA is not available during the Summer Term

    Start early to ensure enough time for screening, advisor approval, and assessment!

1)Submit the Online Prior Learning Assessment Request form

Complete the form and upload your current résumé (PDF or Word format).

Choose the Right Courses
Make sure the course(s) you're requesting:

2)Advisor Approval
After your request is reviewed by the PLA Office, we’ll reach out to your Academic Advisor to confirm that the courses you've selected are approved.

3)Next Steps & Fee Info
Once we receive all documents and advisor confirmation, the PLA Coordinator will contact you with the next steps—this includes details about the assessment process and the non-refundable fee of $30 per credit hour.

Important Reminder

The list of courses eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) may change at any time without notice.

  • A course that’s available for PLA today may not be available later.

  • Students must be pre-screened and pre-approved before moving forward.

We strongly recommend starting the PLA process early to secure access to your desired course.

Once it has been determined which course(s) students can assess, they must pay an assessment fee to be collected by the College cashier. The non-refundable Prior Learning Assessment fee is $30 per credit hour (See Policy 6Hx2-6.13).

Continuing Students, contact your Academic Advisor

To be granted credit, the student must receive satisfactory scores (e.g. regular standards for a passing grade) on all tests required for assessment for a course for which credit is requested.

Articulation credits will appear on the student's transcript as "CR." Letter grades are not awarded for articulation. Credits earned through articulation satisfy graduation requirements but may not be accepted as transfer credits at other institutions.

Students planning to transfer to other institutions should contact the college or university of choice to determine if articulation credits are accepted. 25% of credits required for a degree must be earned by taking classes at Broward College to satisfy residency requirements for graduation.

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