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Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)

Earn credit for the skills, certifications, and experience you already have.

What is PLA?

SUNY Canton’s Cybersecurity program recognizes the value of industry certifications and real-world experience. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) allows you to convert your background into academic credit, reducing time to graduation and overall cost.

CBK Domains

Your experience must align with two or more of the eight domains:

  • Security & Risk Management
  • Asset Security
  • Security Architecture & Engineering
  • Communication & Network Security
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Security Assessment & Testing
  • Security Operations
  • Software Development Security

Certification Credit

Course Certification Experience
CYBR 172 A+ 1 Semester
CYBR 223 Network+ 1 Semester
CYBR 250 Security+ 1 Semester
CYBR 273 Linux+ 1 Semester
Apply at:
canton.edu/academics/prior.html

Experience Requirements

Full-Time

35 hrs/week for 15 weeks = 1 semester

Part-Time

20–34 hrs/week
650 hours = 1 semester

Internships

Paid or unpaid internships count if they do not earn CYBR 485 credit. Documentation required.