Hundreds of colleges have developed very formalized, and quality-proven processes to grant college credit for equivalent learning which has occurred through life experiences, military training, corporate training, OTJ learning, hobbies, sports and talents. These assessment processes include testing programs, recommendations by the American Council on Education, and development of a Portfolio of learning for college credit. Organize a central resource of Information for educational options. Don't put all your trust in the college representatives to give comprehensive and non-biased information. Find professionals who will work for the best interest of the learner and your corporate expenditures.
Employees select schools and programs without guidance.
While this policy allows maximum freedom, few employees have the knowledge or time to sift through the enormous variety of learning options available. Do not assume that all necessary advising will be supplied by the college. Tuition reimbursement is limited to a few large well-known traditional universities and colleges. The intense development and variety of new options in learning over the past twenty years has happened mainly outside the mainstream institutions, which continue to focus on the younger student . Reimburse for tuition only, not fees.