Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
Recognizing learning wherever it occurs.
CAI offers CPL consulting and implementation services for institutions and systems. We partner with leaders and faculty to build scalable, defensible CPL practices that support adult learner success and enrollment
This CAI-developed diagnostic tool assesses readiness across policies, workflows, faculty involvement, transfer practices, advising, noncredit alignment, and learner experience. Results highlight strengths, gaps, and actionable recommendations to guide next steps.
CPL Readiness Audit
We help institutions and systems position CPL as a core student success and enrollment strategy. Our work includes institution-level and systemwide CPL strategies and action plans that clarify goals, governance, equity priorities, and implementation timelines.
Strategy & Action Planning
We review and refine CPL policies and map end-to-end workflows from learner request through evaluation and transcription to improve clarity, consistency, turnaround time, and compliance. This work helps institutions move from ad hoc decisions to reliable, repeatable CPL practice.
Policy & Process Design
CAI provides targeted CPL training for leaders, faculty, registrars, and staff building shared understanding of assessment standards, academic integrity, equity, and implementation. Offerings include:
Professional Development
Building the Case for CPL: Strategy & Engagement
A session for executives, deans, and task forces focused on the strategic value of CPL, equity considerations, enrollment impact, and readiness for scale.
Fast-Tracking CPL: Faculty Strategies for Assessing Credentials and Experience
A faculty-focused workshop on evaluating certifications, training, portfolios, and experiential learning while maintaining academic rigor and consistency.
Faculty Evaluation Committee Training Module
A 60-minute onboarding module with facilitator guide to support consistent evidence review and decision-making.
Applying CPL: Strategies for Registrar and Transfer Credit Professionals
Hands-on training focused on workflows, documentation, compliance, and consistent transcription of CPL.
CPL Crosswalks & Pathways
CAI develops faculty-ready crosswalks that translate employer training, industry credentials, apprenticeships, and noncredit learning into defensible academic credit recommendations. We also create program-level CPL pathways that show learners how prior learning applies toward degree requirements and accelerates completion.
Enrollment Strategy & Marketing Alignment
We help institutions integrate CPL into recruitment, advising, and marketing making prior learning visible, understandable, and actionable for prospective and returning adult learners. This includes CPL-ready program materials that clearly explain opportunities, processes, and benefits.
Systemwide & Statewide Initiatives
We support statewide bodies and multi-campus systems in aligning CPL policy, frameworks, tools, and practices enabling consistent, equitable adoption of CPL across institutions while reducing duplication and learner confusion.
