Challenge Exams

In addition to standardized exam options, you may also request a course “challenge” exam developed by CCA faculty. These exams are called “challenge” exams because you are requesting the opportunity to demonstrate through a comprehensive examination that you have the knowledge and skills to pass the course without completing the learning activities required in the course. A challenge exam covers all of the content and learning objectives of the course for which you are requesting PLA credit, and may include a skills demonstration.

Challenge exams are charged a fee per course credit for each exam attempt with a maximum of two exam attempts per course per semester. Check the CCA PLA Credit Crosswalk for current exam costs.

To initiate the challenge exam process, contact the department chair for the course you wish to challenge. The department chair will guide you through the process.

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