Does KCTCS award credit for prior learning training or industry certifications?

Credit for Prior Learning, Training, and Industry Certifications

Gateway Community and Technical College awards credit for a variety of prior learning experiences, including academic coursework, standardized exams, military training, and industry certifications.

Types of Eligible Credit

Students may receive credit for:

• Military training and coursework completed while on active duty
• College-level coursework taken at other institutions, regardless of how it was funded (including courses not paid for with VA benefits)
• Standardized exams, such as:
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • CLEP
  • DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests)

Requirements for Exam-Based Credit

To receive credit for standardized exams:

• You must achieve the minimum required score.
• Credit is awarded only after the college receives an official score report or transcript.

For a list of eligible exams, minimum scores, and course equivalents, visit the Credit for Prior Learning page.

Military Training Credit

• Credit for military training is evaluated based on recommendations from the American Council on Education.
• These recommendations are available at the Military Evaluations website.
• Final decisions regarding:
  • Credit awards
  • Course equivalencies
    are made by faculty subject matter experts, unless predefined equivalencies exist system-wide for specific Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).

Important Note: Transcript Access

When accessing the Joint Service Transcript link, you may encounter an “Insecure Connection” message. If this occurs:

1. Click Advanced
2. Select Confirm Security Exception

Additional guidance is available on the Credit for Prior Learning page.

Additional Support

To connect with a representative at your college for assistance with prior learning credit:

• Visit the CPL Contacts page

(Admissions > Incoming Transcripts and Transfer Credit)