Online Bachelor or Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development Degree Credit for Prior Learning
Save Money by Utilizing the Skills and Knowledge that You Can Already Prove
There are ways to earn college credit from past experiences. LSU Online helps our learners achieve their goals through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program, which is designed to award credit for military or work training without you needing to take any additional steps. By applying these credits, you can save both time and money as there will be less coursework to complete. See below for a detailed list of PLA certifications to see which ones you qualify for. Certifications may be eligible for 3-6 credits depending on the courses listed.
Graduate students may submit requests and may be eligible for credit for prior learning (CPL) provided the equivalent non-credit experience or training was completed within the last five years.
Alternatively, graduate students may also be eligible for CPL if they have remained up to date with their certification through Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that the specific certifying organization mandates. (This is for graduate students only)
Professional Credits
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
HRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®)
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 7002 | 3 Credits
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®)
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 6 Credits
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 7002 | 3 Credits
Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 7025- Advanced Adult Learning Theory and Practice | 3 Credits
OR
LHRD7577 - Training and Development in Organizations | 3 Credits
Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 6 Credits
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 7002 | 3 Credits
Talent Management Institute (TMI)
Talent Management Practitioner (TMP)
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD7002 - Perspectives on Leadership and Human Resource Development | 3 Credits
Senior Talent Management Practitioner (STMP)
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 7002 | 3 Credits
LHRD 7577 | 3 Credits
Global Talent Management Leader (GTML)
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 7002 | 3 Credits
LHRD 7577 | 3 Credits
Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Certifications
aPHR
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
PHR
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 7002 | 3 Credits
SPHR
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 7002 | 3 Credits
Project Management
PMP
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 7002 | 3 Credits
LSU Online Business Project Management MicroCred® (& with Agile)
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 7002 | 3 Credits
LSU Online MicroCred®
LSU Online Learning Experience Design MicroCred®
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 7002 | 3 Credits
Professional Development Certificate Programs
Human Resource Management Certificate (on-campus)
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
UI/UX Bootcamp
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 4077 | 3 Credits
Elective | 6 Credits
Business Process Management (BPM) Certifications
Certified Business Process Associate
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
Certified Business Process Professional
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 3571 - Needs Analysis in Human Resource Development | 3 Credits
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 7571 - Performance & Needs Analysis in Human Resource Development | 3 Credits
Certified Business Process Leader
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 3571 - Needs Analysis in Human Resource Development | 3 Credits
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Cloud Practitioner Certification
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
Amazon Solutions Architect Associate Certification
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 6 Credits
Amazon Developer Associate Certification
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 6 Credits
SysOps Administrator Certification
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 6 Credits
Amazon Solutions Architect Professional Certification
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 6 Credits
American Marketing Association Certifications
PCM® Digital Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
PCM® Sales Management
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
Quality Matters Certifications
QM: Teaching Online Certificate
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
QM: QM-Certified Master Reviewer Pathway
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
Elective | 3 Credits
Military Credits
Army
US Army: Basic Training
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
US Army: Advanced Leader Course
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
LHRD 3723 - Leadership Concepts and Principles | 3 Credits
US Army: Senior Leader Course
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
LHRD 3723 - Leadership Concepts and Principles | 3 Credits
US Army: Master Leader Course
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
LHRD 3723 - Leadership Concepts and Principles | 3 Credits
US Army: Sergeants Major Academy
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
LHRD 3723 - Leadership Concepts and Principles | 3 Credits
US Army: Command Sergeants Major Course
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
LHRD 3723 - Leadership Concepts and Principles | 3 Credits
Navy
Air Force
US Air Force: Basic Military Training
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
US Air Force: Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
LHRD 3723 - Leadership Concepts and Principles | 3 Credits
US Air Force: Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
LHRD 3723 - Leadership Concepts and Principles | 3 Credits
Marine Corps
US Marine Corps: Recruit Training
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
US Marine Corps: Sergeants Course
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
LHRD 3723 - Leadership Concepts and Principles | 3 Credits
US Marine Corps: Career Course
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
LHRD 3723 - Leadership Concepts and Principles | 3 Credits
US Marine Corps: Advanced Course
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
LHRD 3723 - Leadership Concepts and Principles | 3 Credits
US Marine Corps: 1st Sergeants Course
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
LHRD 3723 - Leadership Concepts and Principles | 3 Credits
US Marine Corps: Master Sergeant / 1st Sergeant Seminar
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
LHRD 3723 - Leadership Concepts and Principles | 3 Credits
US Marine Corps: Master Gunnery Sergeant / Sergeant Major Symposium
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 2723 - Introduction to Leadership Development | 3 Credits
LHRD 3723 - Leadership Concepts and Principles | 3 Credits
Georgetown University
Change Management Advanced Practitioner Certification Program (CMAP)
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development
LHRD 7575 - Managing Change in Organizational Systems | 3 Credits
During the application process, please notify your Enrollment Concierge if any of these apply, and they will guide you through the evaluation process. Meeting the requirements for PLA does not guarantee admission to LSU Online. Ask your Concierge about specific admission requirements. They can be reached at 833-280-5634 or lsuonline@lsu.edu.
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