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Credit by Industry Training

Students may demonstrate college-level competency and earn college credit by submitting documentation of professional certifications and licenses earned, industry training and coursework completed, military training, or relevant work experience.
 
Students should first review course descriptions in the current BSC Catalog and consult with their academic advisor to determine whether prior learning aligns with their program of study and degree requirements. The advisor can assist in identifying BSC courses that may be appropriate for prior learning assessment.
 
After identifying potential courses, students must contact the PLA Office at bsc.priorlearning@bismarckstate.edu to determine whether the course is currently available for PLA evaluation and to discuss the appropriate assessment method and required documentation.
Once course eligibility has been confirmed, students should gather supporting documentation such as certifications, licenses, training outlines, competency descriptions, course syllabi, transcripts, assessments, and verification of work experience.
 
Students seeking credit for energy-related coursework should request detailed training documentation from their employer and include copies of all certifications earned.
 
Students whose prior learning has been evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) should request that an official ACE transcript be sent directly to Bismarck State College at bsc.priorlearning@bismarckstate.edu for review.
 
Students must review the Credit by Industry Training Operational Procedure and complete the applicable PLA application form. Completed applications and supporting documentation should be submitted to the PLA Office at bsc.priorlearning@bismarckstate.edu.

 
PLA Industry Training Application