Please contact Kirstin Nelson by email at kirstin.nelson@dctc.edu or by phone at 651-423-8420 to see if your previous work experience makes you eligible to do CPL.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is academic credit that is awarded to students who can successfully demonstrate college or university-level learning achieved through informal or experiential learning outside of the classroom. You could have your learning evaluated for academic credit, saving you time and money towards earning your degree.
DCTC offers Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) in a variety of subject areas, and the assessments are created by DCTC Faculty. A CPL assessment can be in any of the following formats:
In addition to the assessment above, every student pursuing CPL will be required to submit an updated resume with their work experience.
CPL is Pass/No Credit. If you pass, you will earn credit for the equivalent course that you took the assessment for.
Credit for Prior Learning is $100 per credit. You will be charged the fee whether or not you pass the assessment.
My Credit for Prior Learning (MyCPL) is a Minnesota State platform that helps students earn credit for demonstrating college/university level knowledge. You may have gained knowledge that qualifies for credit, from workplace, military, or community experiences.
Visit the MyCPL website to request a CPL Assessment for a Course.
Visit the MyCPL WebsiteDon’t see the course you want to do CPL for? Contact Kirstin Nelson at kirstin.nelson@dctc.edu.
| DCTC CPL Offered | Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ABCT 2240 | Emerging Technologies | 2 |
| ABCT 2200 | Accounting Computer Applications | 3 |
| ADMS 1018 | Basic Computer Applications | 3 |
| ADMS 1260 | Certification Basics – Word | 3 |
| ADMS 1265 | Certification Basics - Excel | 3 |
| ADMS 1275 | Certification Basics – PowerPoint | 3 |
| BUSN 1260 | Managing Customer Service | 1 |
| BUSN 1600 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| CMSV 1101 | Introduction to Construction Industry | 3 |
| CMSV 2860 | Construction Plan Reading | 2 |
| CMSV 2870 | Construction Management | 3 |
| ENG 1200 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ENTR 1170 | Introduction to Small Business | 2 |
| ENTR 1860 | Business Plan Development | 3 |
| HCEM 1102 | General Shop Mechanics: Introduction | 3 |
| HCEM 1262 | Preventative Maintenance | 2 |
| HDDT 1212 | Preventive Maintenance | 4 |
| HDDT 2107 | Drive Train II | 4 |
| ISTC 1100 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MKTC 1000 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKTC 1100 | Fundamentals of Sales | 3 |
| MKTC 2000 | Advertising Practices & Procedures | 3 |
