Credit for prior learning
LARC drives the expansion and quality of credit for prior learning (CPL), equipping colleges with tools, templates, and strategies to formally recognize prior experiences—helping students accelerate progress and reduce barriers to completion.
CPL RESOURCES
Credit for Prior Learning Resource Hub
Due to the limited and inconsistent practices surrounding Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) programs across Los Angeles community colleges, countless opportunities to boost equitable participation and success for low-skilled individuals, military veterans, and workers seeking credentials to advance or sustain their careers are often overlooked.
The Round 8 Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Credit for Prior Learning Project has dedicated its efforts to empowering the LA19 community colleges by bridging gaps in the internal knowledge, readiness, and implementation of CPL programs, paving the way for a more equitable and effective CPL system.
LARC CPL Implementation and Expansion Guide
Whether you’re just starting, refining, or scaling CPL, the LARC CPL Implementation & Expansion Guide helps you get there faster. It’s a practical, CPL roadmap—built by 19 Community Colleges—for colleges everywhere.
The LARC CPL Implementation & Expansion Guide:
- Roadmaps your campus from planning to practice
- Includes actionable templates and resources
- Supports scaling CPL across campuses and consortiums
Alignment with Statewide CPL Initiatives
Alignment with Statewide CPL Initiatives: Every effort is made to ensure all regional efforts are in harmony with California’s statewide CPL policies and initiatives, promoting consistency in credit evaluation, professional development, and institutional collaboration. This alignment will help facilitate shared resources, best practices, and credit portability across the California Community Colleges system.
CPL News & Reports
2025 CPL Summit
We are pleased to share presentations from the summit.
The session presentation decks have been remediated and can be downloaded through the links provided.
Celebrating the LARC CPL Collaborative Statewide
On May 29th, LARC was featured on the statewide CTE Showcase podcast to spotlight our regional Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) project—highlighting innovative strategies that expand access, recognize student experience, and accelerate credential attainment across L.A
Contact Us About CPL
For questions or to schedule a presentation:
Dr. Narineh Makijan
Chair/Assistant Vice President,
Los Angeles Regional Consortium