Degrees That Accept Prior Learning Credit

Degrees That Accept Prior Learning Credit

In addition to helping you build job-ready skills, selected Specializations and Professional Certificates completed on Coursera may also help you save time and money on a degree.

Some Coursera university partners recognize specific Professional Certificates for university credit through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), also known as Prior Learning Credit (PLC), in select degree programs. This means your Specialization or Professional Certificate may replace one or more courses in a degree, helping you complete your program faster and at a lower cost.

Illinois Institute of Technology Master of Business AdministrationOpens in a new tab

If you’ve completed one or more of the following programs on Coursera, you may have your learning recognized for up to three credits toward this degree, which can help you save up to $1,250 and earn you degree faster based on the number of credits approved upon enrollment.

Illinois Institute of Technology Master of Information TechnologyOpens in a new tab

You may be able to earn up to 3 credits toward the core degree curriculum and save up to $1,500 by completing an admissions-pathway on Coursera once you are accepted and enrolled.

Illinois Institute of Technology Bachelor of Information TechnologyOpens in a new tab

If you’ve completed one or more of the following programs on Coursera, you may be able to earn up to nine credits toward the core curriculum for this degree, which can help you lower the cost and earn your degree faster based on the number of credits approved upon enrollment.

Illinois Institute of Technology Master of Data ScienceOpens in a new tab

If you’ve completed one or more of the following programs on Coursera, you may be able to earn up to six credits toward the capstone for this degree, which can help you save up to $2,730 and earn your degree faster based on the number of credits approved upon enrollment.

University of London BSc Computer ScienceOpens in a new tab

If you’ve completed eligible programmes on Coursera, you may be able to receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for up to 60 credits. This can help reduce both the cost and time required to complete your degree.

Ball State University Master of Science in Data ScienceOpens in a new tab

Complete select industry-recognized certificates from Coursera and earn up to 9 credits, reducing the number of elective courses you need to complete the degree. The following certificates can replace specific degree courses and provide 3 approved credits each:

Ball State University Master of Science in Computer ScienceOpens in a new tab

Complete select industry-recognized certificates from Coursera and earn up to 9 credits, reducing the number of elective courses you need to complete the degree. The following certificates can replace specific degree courses and provide 3 approved credits each:

Heriot-Watt University MSc Computer ScienceOpens in a new tab

When you complete eligible courses, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in the degree.

University of Leeds MSc Data Science (Statistics)Opens in a new tab

When you complete eligible courses, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in the degree.

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