Industry-Recognized Credentials
Some professions require employees to become certified or licensed. If you completed formal training that resulted in an industry-recognized credential, you may be eligible for college credit. The state of Ohio also has programs like the One-Year Option and ITAG.
Portfolio Assessment
Work experience and informal training that does not result in an industry-recognized credential (certification or licensure) may be evaluated for college credit through a portfolio review process. Students may be eligible for college credit due to things like on-the-job training, business ownership, civic leadership, volunteer work or independent study.
Prior Learning
You may receive transfer credit for completing college-level coursework or training at high schools, career centers or the military.
Credit by Examination
Students can choose to take or may have already taken select exams or tests that can qualify them for college credit without taking a college class, such as AP, CLEP, DSST and IB exams.
Alternative Credit Options
Many people enjoy learning to enhance their knowledge and/or to expand upon an existing job or career. There are companies that offer learning and, in line with the American Council on Education (ACE), many colleges across the United States recognize the level of learning being offered and completed is worthy of college credit. Examples of companies offering college-level learning include: Straighterline and Study.com.