In today’s rapidly evolving workforce landscape, higher education institutions face mounting pressure to demonstrate value, relevance and return on investment. Amid this challenge lies an underutilized strategy with remarkable potential: credit for prior learning. This recognition strengthens recruitment and retention efforts, as workers see clear pathways to advance their education without duplicating learning they’ve already mastered. Deeper Collaboration Between Higher Ed and IndustryAs institutions evaluate workplace training for credit equivalency, they gain invaluable insights into industry practices and skill needs. Reimagining CPLThe future of higher education lies in breaking down artificial barriers between academic and workplace learning.