Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

Our assessments are formally created by faculty or the department and are available in our online learning platform, D2L Brightspace. Assessments take a combination of skills approach. Students may be asked to test, demonstrate, and/or write to show their learning is college level and is equivalent to the course they are assessing. Students will also be asked to provide pieces of evidence for their learning.

The cost of assessment is about $110 per credit. Inver Hills has been offering Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) opportunities for over 20 years.

Below are the options available. These options are subject to change due to catalog or class changes, and potentially faculty assessor availability.

• ACCT  2241  QuickBooks and Excel for Business
• ART   1114  Foundation Drawing I
• ART   2251  Introduction to Painting
• BUS   1101  Introduction to Business in Society
• BUS   1102  Principles of Customer Service
• BUS   1105  Sales And Negotiating Skills
• BUS   1112  Business Math
• BUS   1118  Business Ethics
• BUS   1119  Human Relations in Business
• BUS   1122  Human Resource Management
• BUS   1125  Management of Customer Service
• BUS   1131  Legal Environment of Business
• BUS   1150  Supervisory Techniques In Business
• BUS   1160  Entrepreneurship And Small Business Management
• BUS   1170  Microsoft Word
• BUS   1171  Introduction to Excel
• BUS   1172  Intermediate Excel
• BUS   1173  Microsoft PowerPoint
• BUS   1174  Introduction to Microsoft Access
• BUS   1175  Intermediate Microsoft Access
• BUS   1176  Project Management Software
• BUS   2004  Principles of Marketing
• BUS   2021  Principles of Management
• BUS   2130  Employment Law for Business
• BUS   2250  Contemporary Business Topics
• BUS   2320  Project Management and Planning Skills
• CJS   1150  Introduction to Criminal Justice
• CJS   1152  Peace Officer and Community
• CJS   1154  Juvenile Justice
• COMM 1100  Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 1110  Public Speaking
• EDU   1109  Introduction to Education & Reflective Teaching
• EDU   1128  Guidance Communication and Development of Young Children
• EDU   1130  Early Childhood Education
• EDU   1132  Creative Activities for the Young Child
• EDU   1133  Children's Health Nutrition Phys Development and the Effects of Drugs
• EDU   1138  Introduction to Special Education
• EDU   1141  Learning Technology for Educators
• EMS   1110  EMS Operations
• ENG   1111  Research Writing
• ENG   1114  The Research Paper
• ENG   1116  Writing for the Web
• ENG   1118  Style and Correctness for Writers
• ENG   2238  Contemporary Fiction
• FREN   1101  Beginning French I
• FREN   1102  Beginning French II
• FREN   2201  Intermediate French I
• HLTH   1110  Nutrition
• HLTH   1123  Stress Management
• HLTH   1130  Drug Use and Abuse
• HLTH   1155  Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
• HSER   1100  Introduction to Social Work
• HSER   1103  Adults with Disabilities
• HSER   1104  Multicultural Awareness in the Helping Profession
• HSER   1106  Basic Counseling Skills
• HSER   1107  Group Processes
• HSER   1112  Crisis Assessment and Intervention
• HSER   1117  Mental Disorders Through the Life Span
• HSER   1121  Adolescent and Youth Work
• HSER   1123  Family Functions and Interactions
• HSER   1179  Human Services Seminar
• HSER     2250  Contemporary Human Services Topics
• INTS      1125  Creative Problem Solving
• ITC        1400  IT Fundamentals
• MUSC   1104  Class Piano I
• MUSC   1107  Class Voice I
• MUSC   1110  Music Fundamentals
• MUSC   1147  Music Business - Marketing, Promotion And Publishing
• MUSC   2220  Music Education and Pedagogy
• PHED   1106  Bowling
• PHED   1109  Weight Training
• PHED   1110  Conditioning
• PHED   1118  Golf
• PHED   1127  Law Enforcement Physical Skills Training
• PHED   1130  Softball
• PHED   1144  Volleyball
• PHED   1145  Walking/Jogging
• SOC   1127  Social Inequalities: Race, Class, & Gender
• SOC   1130  Family and Society

See CLEP®Exam Equivalencies

Our institution provides credit for successful scores on several CLEP® exams. The table lists the exam(s) for which credit is granted, the required score, and the equivalent course you would bypass. Accepted by 2,900 colleges and universities, CLEP® exams let students show their mastery of college-level material in introductory subjects. With a qualifying score on any of the 33 CLEP® exams, students can earn three or more credits and place out of the corresponding course.

How do I prepare for a CLEP® exam?

CLEP® study materials can be found on the CLEP® website. Access sample test questions, exam topics, and other suggested study resources.

Modern States – Free online prep courses

Modern States Education Alliance is a non-profit organization intended to let students earn up to one year of college credit without tuition or textbook expense. Modern States offers 30 high quality prep courses, taught by some of the world's leading universities and professors. Each course includes online lectures, quizzes, tests, and other features. Textbooks and materials will also be provided online, free of charge.

The courses are designed to prepare students for the major "Advanced Placement" (AP)* or "College Level Examination Program" (CLEP®)* tests offered by the College Board, including subjects such as History, Computer Science, Math, English and Economics. Once you have completed the prep course with Modern States you can then Request a CLEP® Voucher from the Modern States website for a free CLEP® exam.

How do I get credit for CLEP®?

When you register for a CLEP® exam, request that a copy of your score report be sent to your college. After receiving your score, the college will decide whether or not to award you credit for, or to exempt you from, one or more courses based on its CLEP® credit policy.

Military Service Members

(Includes Active Duty/Reserves/National Guard): There's no exam fee for the first attempt of each CLEP® test, but you may have to pay the college's administration fee. If you test at a fully funded test center, the administration fee is waived. Military personnel must present military ID. Check the CLEP® website for eligibility requirements.

See AP Course Equivalencies

The AP Program offers college-level courses and exams that you can take in high school. AP courses allow you to save time and money by earning college credit in high school. Check out the AP Website for more information.

See IB Equivalencies

The IB is education for students from age 3 to 19, comprising of four programs that focus on teaching students to think critically and independently, but also how to inquire with care and logic. The IB prepares students to succeed in a world where facts and fiction merge in the news, and where asking the right questions is a crucial skill that will allow them to flourish long after they’ve left our programs. For more information go to the IB website.

Many industry trainings and certificates can potentially be worth credit. Our faculty have examined the credential in their area and have aligned them to IHCC courses. If you have any of these credentials that align with the program you are taking at Inver Hills, contact us and present a copy of your current-non-expired certificate or training. This list is subject to change at any time, so please check with us.