You have experience. Let it work for you! Community College of Denver enables you to get class credit for what you have already learned so that you can
- Graduate faster
- Save money on tuition and books
- Be recognized for what you know
There are many ways you can get class credit. Keep your momentum going towards completion of your program with Momentum Credit! Get Started Now:
Standardized Tests
You can get credit for tests you have taken in the past, like in high school, or take a test at CCD's Testing Center.
CLEP Tests from College Board
Send your transcript for a test you already passed in high school or at a testing center, or you can take a test here at CCD.
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a type of “momentum credit” at CCD. Taking and successfully passing CLEP exams help students earn college credit for prior learning and for a fraction of the cost and time of a 15-week college course. Since the College-Level Examination Program, or CLEP exams, help students earn college credit for what they already know, it gives momentum to earning college credit.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) offers 34 introductory level course exams for a variety of college courses and students can earn 3 or more college credit per CLEP exam. With qualifying CLEP scores, students test out of the corresponding college course(s) at CCD, saving time and money in the cost of a degree. As part of the College Board CLEP is the most widely trusted credit-by-examination program and is accepted at over 2,900 colleges.
WHO CAN TAKE CLEP EXAMS?
Anyone seeking momentum to earn college credit should consider taking CLEP exams. Be sure to know which CLEP exams are accepted for college credit - see the College Board website. For CCD students with questions, contact a CCD Advisor to find out what CLEP tests count toward your program. CLEP is a very convenient option when students feel confident in the subject matter or are interested in refreshing knowledge through their study guides in preparation to take an exam.
- FEES: $90 per CLEP Exam payable to College Board and $35 Administration per Exam Fee payable to CCD Testing Center
- TIME: Each exam is approximately 90 – 120 minutes
- CLEP PREPARATION: CLEP is a computer-based exam completed at the CCD Testing Center. Most CLEP exam questions are multiple-choice and there are online study materials to help students prepare exams by providing:
- Study material
- Test-taking tips
- Practice questions
CLEP EXAM |
COURSE NUMBER(S) |
COURSE NAME |
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Financial Accounting |
ACC 1001 |
Fundamentals of Accounting |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
ECO 2001 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
Principles of Microeconomics |
ECO 2002 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
College Composition Modular (without essay) |
ENG 1021 |
English Composition I |
College Composition (with essay) |
ENG 1021, 1022 |
English Composition I, II |
French Language (Level 2) |
FRE 1011, 1012, 2011 |
French Language I, II, III |
Social Sciences and History |
GTP 9086 |
History |
Introduction to Educational Psychology |
GTP 9089 |
Anth/Psych/Soc/Criminal Justice/Ethnic Studies |
Biology |
GTP 9092 |
Nat and Phys Science no Lab |
Chemistry |
GTP 9092 |
Nat and Phys Science no Lab |
Natural Sciences |
GTP 9092 |
Nat and Phys Science no Lab |
History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 |
HIS 1210 |
U.S. History to Reconstruction |
History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present |
HIS 1220 |
U.S. History since Civil War |
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 |
HIS 1310 |
Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650 |
Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present |
HIS 1320 |
Western Civilization: 1650-Present |
Humanities |
HUM 1021 |
Early Civilizations |
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature |
LIT 1015 |
Introduction to Literature I |
American Literature |
LIT 2011 |
American Lit to Civil War |
Principles of Management |
MAN 2026 |
Principles of Management |
College Mathematics |
MAT 1240 |
Math for Liberal Arts |
College Algebra |
MAT 1340 |
College Algebra |
Pre-Calculus |
MAT 1440 |
Pre-Calculus |
Calculus |
MAT 2410 |
Calculus I |
American Government |
POS 1011 |
American Government |
Introductory Psychology |
PSY 1001 |
General Psychology I |
Introductory Psychology |
PSY 1002 |
General Psychology II |
Human Growth and Development |
PSY 2440 |
Human Growth and Development |
Introductory Sociology |
SOC 1001 |
Introduction to Sociology |
Spanish Language (Level 2) |
SPA 1011, 1012, 2011 |
Spanish Language I, II, III |
Spanish Language with Writing (Level 2) |
SPA 1011, 1012, 2011, 2012 |
Spanish Language I, II, III, IV |
Don't See a CLEP Test for What You Want? |
See Dept. Chair for a CCD Challenge Exam or Portfolio Review |
Any Other Class at CCD |
- You can login to CLEP and request your transcript online. CLEP – College Level Examination Program
- The cost is $20 for your official transcript.
- Please be sure to have it sent to CCD directly, either electronically at transcripts@ccd.edu or by mail. Electronic is preferred.
- Please be sure to have it sent to CCD either by having them send it to us electronically at transcripts@ccd.edu or mail it to us at:
Community College of Denver
Transcripts
Campus Box 201
PO Box 173363
Denver, CO 80217
Need help? Please contact any of our navigators.
- First, purchase your CLEP Test at CLEP – College Level Examination Program
- Then see our Testing Center Webpage to schedule your appointment to take the test at CCD.
- The cost to take the proctored test at CCD is $35.
DSST - Dantes Subject Standardized Tests
You already took this in high school or at a testing center, or you can take the test here at CCD.
DSST EXAM |
COURSE NUMBER(S) |
COURSE NAME |
---|---|---|
Principles of Finance |
ACC 1021 |
Accounting Principles 1 |
General Anthropology |
ANT 1001 |
Cuntural Anthropology |
Management Information systems |
CIS 2067 |
Management of Information Systems |
Criminal Justice |
CRJ 1010 |
Intro to Criminal Justice |
Introduction to Law Enforcement |
CRJ 1025 |
Policing Systems |
Foundations of Education |
EDU 2211 |
Intro to Education |
Principles of Advance dEnglish Composition |
ENG 1021 |
English Composition 1 |
Technical Writing |
ENG 1031 |
Technical Writing 1 |
Intro to Geography (prev. Human/Cultural Geography |
GEO 1005 |
World Regional Geography |
Art of the Western World |
GTP 9083 |
Art/Music/Theatre/Dance |
A History of the Vietnam War |
GTP 9086 |
History |
A History of the Soviet Union |
GTP 9086 |
History |
Health & Human Development |
GTP 9089 |
Anth/Psych/Soc/Criminal Justice/Ethnic Studies |
Organizatoinal Behavior |
GTP 9089 |
Anth/Psych/Soc/Criminal Justice/Ethnic Studies |
Astronomy |
GTP 9092 |
Nat and Phys Science no Lab |
Environmental Science |
GTP 9092 |
Nat and Phys Science no Lab |
Introduction to Geology |
GTP 9092 |
Nat and Phys Science no Lab |
Principles of Physical Science |
GTP 9092 |
Nat and Phys Science no Lab |
The Civil War & Reconstruction |
HIS 2140/203 |
Civil War Era American History |
Math for Liberal Arts |
MAT 1240 |
Math for Liberal Arts |
Principes of Statistics |
MAT 1260 |
Intro to Statistics |
Fundamentals of College Algebra |
MAT 1340 |
College Algebra |
Ethics in America |
PHI 1012 |
Ethics |
Introduction to World Religions |
PHI 1015 |
World Religions: West |
Lifespan Developmental Psychology |
PSY 2440 |
Human Growth and Development |
- You can login to DSST and request your transcript online.
- The cost is $30, or $55 if you need it quickly.
- Please be sure to have it sent to CCD either by having them send it to us electronically at transcripts@ccd.edu or mail it to us at
Community College of Denver
Transcripts
Campus Box 201
PO Box 173363
Denver, CO 80217
Need help? Please contact any of our navigators.
- See your Academic Advisor to find out what classes are needed for your program of study. Use the list of courses on the next tab to see what's available.
- CCD’s Testing Center is here to help.
- When your test is purchased, schedule your testing session online at https://www2.registerblast.com/ccd/Exam/List at least 24 hours in advance of the desired testing time and day.
- Pay the $40 fee by cash or credit/debit when you arrive at the testing center.
- After the test is completed, the Testing Center forwards the test score to the Transcript Specialist who enters PLA credit and emails you, that the credit is now visible on your transcript.
- Need help? Please feel free to email, call, or stop by the testing center.
Advanced Placement Exams (in high school)
AP Credit is earned by taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams from the College Board after completing an AP class.
AP EXAM |
SCORE EARNED THIS COLUMN IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. |
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE NAME |
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Art and Design Program |
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ART 1002, 1003 |
Visual Concepts 2-D Design, Visual Concepts 3-D Design |
Biology |
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BIO 1111 |
General College Biology w/ Lab |
Biology |
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BIO 1111, 1112 |
General College Biology I w/ Lab, General College Biology II w/Lab |
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- Getting Credit for an AP test you have already taken
- You can login to AP and request your transcript online.
- The cost is $15, or $25 if you need it quickly.
- Please be sure to have it sent to CCD either by having them send it to us electronically at transcripts@ccd.edu or mail it to us at
Community College of Denver
Transcripts
Campus Box 201
PO Box 173363
Denver, CO 80217
Need help? Please contact any of our navigators.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams in High School
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma exams
Under Construction!
Getting Credit for a IB test you have already taken
- You can login into IB and request your transcript online.
- The cost is $17.
- Please be sure to have it sent to CCD either by having them send it to us electronically at transcripts@ccd.edu or mail it to us at
Community College of Denver
Transcripts
Campus Box 201
PO Box 173363
Denver, CO 80217
Need help? Please contact any of our navigators.
(ACE) American Council on Education National Guides and Exams
ACE – American Council on Education National guides and exams are taken on-line.
Courses available for ACE national guide credit
(Under Construction!)
Accounting I |
ACC 1021 |
Accounting Principles I |
Accounting II |
ACC 1022 |
Accounting Principles II |
Accounting II |
ACC 1022 |
Accounting Principles II |
Advanced Academic Achievement |
AAA 1009 |
Advanced Academic Achievement |
Anatomy and Physiology |
BIO 1006 |
Basic Anatomy and Physiology |
Business Communication |
COM 1105 |
Career Communication |
Business Ethics |
PHI 2005 |
Business Ethics |
Business Law |
BUS 2018 |
Legal Environment of Business II |
Business Law |
BUS 2018 |
Legal Environment of Business |
Business Law |
BUS 2018 |
Legal Environment of Business II |
Business Management |
MAN 2026 |
Principles of Management |
Calculus I |
MAT 2410 |
Calculus I |
College Algebra |
MAT 1340 |
College Algebra |
Corporate Communication |
BUS 2017 |
Business Communication/Report Writing |
Corporate Communication |
COM 1105 |
Career Communication |
English Composition II |
ENG 1022 |
English Composition II |
General Calculus I |
MAT 2410 |
Calculus I |
General Calculus II |
MAT 2420 |
Calculus II |
General Physics Lab |
PHY 2111 |
Physics Calc-Based I/Lab |
Human Resource Management |
MAN 2000 |
Human Resources Management I |
Human Resource Management |
MAN 2000 |
Human Resources Management I |
Introduction to Art History |
ART 1111 |
Art History: Ancient/Mediv |
Introduction to Art History |
ART 1112 |
Art History: Renaissance/1900 |
Introduction to Art History |
ART 1110 |
Art Appreciation |
Introduction to Business |
BUS 1015 |
Introduction to Business |
Introduction to Business |
BUS 1015 |
Introduction to Business |
Introduction to Business Information Systems |
CIS 2067 |
Management of Information Systems |
Introduction to Financial Accounting |
ACC 1001 |
Fundamentals of Accounting |
Introduction to Statistics |
MAT 1260 |
Introduction to Statistics |
Managerial Accounting |
ACC 2026 |
Cost Accounting |
Managing Information Systems |
CIS 2067 |
Management of Information Systems |
Physics |
PHY 2111 |
Physics Calc-Based I/Lab |
Pre Calculus |
MAT 1440 |
Pre-Calculus |
Principles of Accounting 1 |
ACC 1021 |
Accounting Principles I |
Principles of Accounting 2 |
ACC 1022 |
Accounting Principles II |
Principles of Management |
MAN 2026 |
Principles of Management |
Principles of Management |
MAN 2026 |
Principles of Management |
Principles of Management |
MAN 2026 |
Principles of Management |
Spanish I |
SPA 1011 |
Spanish Language I |
Spanish II |
SPA 1012 |
Spanish Language II |
Student Success |
AAA 1001 |
College 101: Student Experience |
- Getting Credit for an ACE national guide you have already taken
- You are sent an email after completing the guide that includes your transcript.
- If you no longer have that transcript, you can email them at credit@acenet.edu for assistance.
- This is free.
- Please be sure to have it sent to CCD either by having them send it to us electronically at transcripts@ccd.edu or mail it to us at
Community College of Denver
Transcripts
Campus Box 201
PO Box 173363
Denver, CO 80217
Need help? Please contact any of our navigators.
UExcel tests Excelsior College Credit by Exam
UExcel tests – Excelsior College Credit by Exam are taken online.
(GED) General Equivalency Diploma for High School Completion
GED – High School General Equivalency Diploma
You took this and received a diploma or certificate that stated that you were College Ready + Credit by earning a score of 175 or above.
You can also take the GED here at the testing center.
Click on the correct link above for more information and to order your Official Transcript. Step 2 of our transfer application guide has more info on how to get those credits transferred to CCD.
Get Credit for Your Life or Work Experience
Not all learning takes place in a classroom, and we want to give you credit for what you know. If you have life experience (at work, in your community, as a hobby) that you believe is the equivalent to a course we teach here at CCD, we invite you to apply for Momentum credit.
To get started, email the Department Chair for the class you wish to challenge, and request a meeting (in person, via phone, or video chat). Department Chairs are listed in this Directory.
The chair will give you a Student Handbook, which lays out the skills and knowledge learned in the class, and how you can demonstrate those experiences using Momentum credit. Typically, these can include:
- A physical demonstration of your skill (like presenting a speech or making a weld)
- Materials that demonstrate your skill (your graphic design portfolio or a writing sample)
- A conversation or oral presentation of your knowledge
- A written examination of your knowledge
The fee for Momentum Credit is $45 per credit.
Get Credit for Training and Credentials You Already Have
Below is a list of already approved training and credentials.
Subject |
Course |
Course Name |
Industry Certification |
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ACC |
1025 |
Computerized Accounting |
Intuit Quickbooks Certification |
ACC |
1035 |
Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting |
Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel |
BUS |
2017 |
Business Communication and Report Writing |
Communications Skills for Business Certificate |
CAD |
1101 |
Computer Aided Drafting I |
AutoDesk Certified User: AutoCAD |
CAD |
2455 |
SolidWorks/Mechanical |
Certified Solidworks Associate |
CIS |
1010 |
Introduction to Computing Technology |
Any IT or application cert |
CIS |
1018 |
Intro to PC Apps |
Certiport IC3 key applications |
CIS |
2040 |
Database Design and Development |
CIW Databse Design Specialist |
CIS |
1024 |
Introduction to Operating Systems |
CompTIA IT Fundamentals |
CIS |
2023 |
Linux |
CompTIA Linux+ Certification |
CIS |
2002 |
Automated Project Management |
CompTIA Project+ Certification |
CIS |
1015 |
Introduction to Computer Information Systems |
Google IT Support Professional Certificate, Google IT Support Professional Certificate |
CIS |
1028 |
Operating System: Using Windows, Linux, Mac OSX |
Google IT Support Professional Certificate |
CIS |
1045 |
Complete PC Database (Access) |
Microsoft Office Specialist Access |
CIS |
1065 |
Complete Presentation Graphics (PowerPoint) |
Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint |
CIS |
1055 |
PC Spreadsheet Concepts |
MOS Excel Exper (test 201) or higher |
CIS |
1040 |
Microsoft Outlook |
MOS Outlook |
CIS |
1035 |
Complete PC Word Processing |
MOS Word Associate or higher, Microsoft Office Specialist Word |
CIS |
2046 |
Database Administration |
Oracle certs - 1Z0-061 AND 1Z0-062 |
CIS |
1059 |
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification: Excel |
MOS Excel Associate or higher |
CIS |
2018 |
Advanced PC Applications |
MOS Excel Associate or higher |
CNG |
2058 |
Digital Forensics |
CHFI |
CNG |
2060, 2061, 2062, 2063 |
CISCO Network Associate I - IV |
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) |
CNG |
1016 |
Microcomputer Hardware |
CompTia A+ |
CNG |
1020 |
A+ certification Prep |
CompTia A+ |
CNG |
1021 |
Computer Technician I: A+ |
CompTIA A+ Certification |
CNG |
1022 |
Computer Technician II: A+ |
CompTIA A+ Certification |
CNG |
1042 |
Introduction to Cloud Computing |
CompTIA Cloud+ Certification |
CNG |
2001 |
Linux Configuration |
CompTIA Linux+ |
CNG |
1024 |
Network I |
CompTia Net+ |
CNG |
1025 |
Network II |
CompTia Net+ |
CNG |
2024 |
Networking I: Network + |
CompTIA Network+ Certification |
CNG |
1001 |
Networking Fundamentals |
CompTIA Network+ Certification |
CNG |
2057 |
Network Defense and Counter Measures |
CompTIA PenTest+ |
CNG |
1031 |
Principles of Information Assurance |
CompTIA Security + |
CNG |
1032 |
Network Security Fundamentals |
CompTIA Security + |
CNG |
2056 |
Vulnerability Assessment I |
ISACA CISM or CISA or CRISC Certification or GIAC Vulnerability |
CNG |
2011 |
Windows Configuration |
Microsoft MTA Windows Operating System Fundamentals |
CNG |
2060, 2061 |
CISCO Network Associate I - II |
CISCO Certified Entry Level Network Technician (CCENT) |
CRJ |
1010 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
1-A - Criminal Process |
CRJ |
1025 |
Policing Systems |
1-C - Law Enforcement Ethics and Anti-Bias Policing |
CRJ |
1035 |
Judicial Function |
1-B - Judicial Process |
CRJ |
1027 |
Crime Scene Investigation |
7-A to 7-G - Investigative Procedures |
CRJ |
2005 |
Principles of Criminal Law |
2-D - Colorado Criminal Code and Related Federal Statutes |
CRJ |
2057 |
Victimology |
3-A to 3-D - Victim’s Rights |
CRJ |
2004 |
Terrorism, Intel, and Justice |
5-O - Law Enforcement in Terrorism |
CSC |
1019 |
Introduction to Programming |
MTA Intro to Programming using Java |
CSC |
1060 |
Computer Science I |
AP Computer Science A with a score of 3 or higher |
CUA |
1001 |
Food Safety and Sanitation |
ServeSafe Food Production Manager Certification |
DIT |
1023 |
Management for Dietary Managers |
ServeSafe Food Production Manager Certification |
ECE |
1011 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
Child Development Associate (CDA) |
EGG |
1030 |
Robotics Design |
CE students only: |
HPR |
1050 |
EKG Basics |
EKG NHA Now |
HPR |
1020 |
Phlebotomy |
Phlebotomist |
HPR |
1080 |
Internship |
Phlebotomist |
HWE |
1068 |
Certified personal trainer preparation |
NASM or ACE personal trainer |
HWE |
1061 |
Fitness and Wellness |
NASM or ACE personal trainer |
MAC |
2040 |
CAD/CAM 2D |
Master Cam |
MAN |
1060, 2016 |
MAN 160 Entrepreneurship |
Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) |
MAN |
2016 |
Small Business Management |
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate or Social Marketing Certification |
MAR |
2016 |
Principles of Marketing |
Social Marketing Certification |
MGD |
1011 |
Adobe Photoshop I |
Adobe Certified Associate |
MGD |
1012 |
Adobe Illustrator I |
Adobe Certified Associate |
MGD |
1013 |
Adobe InDesign |
Adobe Certified Associate |
WEL |
1001 |
Safety for Welders |
Sense 1+ physical examination of relevant welds |
If you see a credential you have on the list – let’s get you credit.
Please send your credential to CCD either by having them send it to us electronically at transcripts@ccd.edu or mail it to us at
Community College of Denver
Transcripts
Campus Box 201
PO Box 173363
Denver, CO 80217
If you don’t see your credential on the list – please go to our directory and find the chair that oversees the area of your credential. Make an appointment with them to get started.
Need help? Please contact any of our navigators.
Get Credit for Your Military Training
Military Joint Services Transcript/Defense Language Proficiency Tests are another way to earn college credit. Send military transcripts to the Office of Registration and Records (ORR) to be evaluated. Step 2 of our transfer application guide will show you how to get those credits transferred to CCD.
Transcripts from Other Colleges
You attended another college previously, and you want those credits to count. Step 2 of our transfer application guide will show you how to get those credits transferred to CCD.
More info
- You must be admitted to CCD (which is free!). You can apply right now.
- Any 1000-level or higher course in CCD’s catalog can be challenged for PLA.
- Credit earned must be part of the program of study you chose when you applied. You can change your program of study.
- Up to 75% of a program of study can be earned through momentum credit.
- You must earn a C (70%) or higher to get credit.
- These credits will not be calculated into your GPA nor part of your semester enrollment.
- Speak to financial aid or veterans benefits (VeteranServices@ccd.edu) if you have questions.
- There is a $45 per credit fee for portfolios or challenge exams. Please speak to the Cashier’s office.
- Under state law, all public college institutions of higher education (two and four year), must accept Momentum Credit/PLA Credit at transfer.
- Please check with the highest institution you plan on applying to if you are going to a selective entry program.
- PLA credit noted on your transcript will have a grade of ‘PLA’.
“I think I might be eligible for credit but not sure what subjects and have general questions”
- Meet with your Academic Advisor. They will review this website with you, discuss your situation, and help you determine your next step.
“I have a credential or test score that is on the CCD website as an equivalent to a course. What should I do?”
- Bring/email credential or official sealed transcript to Office of Registration & Records office and credit is awarded (PLA Credit Award form completed by staff)
“I have a credential, transcript, or test score that is not on the CCD Website and I’m not sure if it’s equivalent to a course. Who should I talk to?”
- Contact the Department Chair for the subject that best fits. They can help you determine what course is the most appropriate fit, and whether an additional assessment is needed (for a fee) or if the credential is accepted outright for credit (no fee).
“I have the knowledge and skills and can demonstrate them to show equivalency to finishing the course. What kind of assessment can I do?”
- First, find out if a CLEP test is possible. Purchase the test on the CLEP website, register for the proctoring at CCD, and take the test.
- If no CLEP is available for your course, contact the correct Department Chair. The Chair will let you know if it’s a challenge exam or portfolio review. Fill out the PLA Attempt application together, pay for the attempt, complete the exam or review
“My extensive work experience plainly demonstrates my mastery of the material for one or more career or technical ed courses. I have multiple references and evidence of my work, which provide greater evidence of my skills than a written examination could demonstrate. Who do I talk to?”
- Contact the Department Chair for the subject that best fits. They can help you determine what course is the most appropriate fit, and whether an additional assessment is needed (for a fee) or if the credential is accepted outright for credit (no fee).
Department Chairs:
- Please visit the MOMENTUM CREDIT/PLA Sharepoint when meeting for the first time with a student to discuss Challenge Exams or Portfolio Assessments. You will find the Instructions and the PLA Attempt Request form on that site.
- The form is to be completed by the Department Chair.
- After the attempt has been completed, return to the site to enter the score report.
- CCD internally-approved challenge exams, CLEP tests, and more (accessible to staff only)