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Earn college credit for work & life experience

Did you know trainings, certifications, and other things you’ve learned at work — or in life, may count as credit towards your degree? That’s right! Complete a Prior Learning Assessment with us to see if your experiences can give you a head start on your degree – at absolutely no cost to you.

What other students saved with work & life experience credits*

$3k-5k

3-9 months savings

*Based on the 25th and 75th percentile of work and life experience credits awarded to University of Phoenix undergraduate students in 2021.

What other students saved with work & life experience credits*

$3k-5k

3-9 months savings

*Based on the 25th and 75th percentile of work and life experience credits awarded to University of Phoenix undergraduate students in 2021.

What can I get credit for?

Examples of work and life experiences that may qualify for college credit:

A few examples of credentials:

  • Certificates
  • Licenses
  • Training & on-the-job training
  • Professional/vocational courses

A few examples of approved experience topics:

  • Parenting
  • Weight management
  • Interviewing
  • Communication in management
  • Family relations
  • Introduction to applied ethics
  • Language and culture
  • Working women and family
  • Bible literature
  • Yoga

Begin your search by typing your relevant work and life experiences in the box below.