One such program is the College Credit Recommendation Service. The CCRC serves to evaluate formal educational programs sponsored by professional and voluntary organizations, labor unions, the government, hospitals, business and industry. These college credit recommendations are listed in The National Guide to Education Credit for Training Programs. The ACE Military Program evaluates courses provided through the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Department of Defense, Navy, and the Marines. The military recommendations are in The Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Forces.
Many universities have their own institutional testing procedures, or ways to challenge a course.
Students can obtain a list of classes open to challenge from the admissions or testing center of the college they are attending or plan to attend. If they take the test and pass, they will earn units without having to take the class. Be aware, however, that these are not standardized tests and are based on lecture content and textbooks used for a specific course. That is why it is important to talk to the instructor before taking a challenge exam and to study the course syllabus and other materials. Life Experience Students who have gained competency in an area through life experience may be able to earn college credit through a life experience portfolio.