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LSU Online believes in helping our learners achieve their goals in a quick and affordable manner. Our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program is designed to give students the opportunity to demonstrate learning done outside of the college classroom to potentially earn college credit. By taking advantage of this program, you can save both time and money as there will be less coursework for you to complete. Whether you have military experience or professional certifications, we offer a variety of pathways to complete your Bachelor's or Master's in Construction Management degree faster. 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.

See the Potential Credits You May Qualify for Below


Professional

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)

Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 4206 - Leadership | 3 Credits

Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits

Associate Constructor (AC) - Level One Exam


Bachelor in Construction Management (AC score 75% or better in related topic):

01 written communications, 02 oral presentations, 06 ethical principles, 12 project delivery methods, and 13 risk management
CM 1011 - Intro to CM| 3 credit hours

03 project safety
CM 2215 - Cnst Safety | 3 credit hours

07 construction documents
CM 2116 - Plan Reading | 3 credit hours

08 methods, materials, and equipment
CM 1112 - Matl and Methods I | 3 credit hours
CM 2113 - Construction Equipment | 3 credit hours

19 Structural behavior
CM 2501 - Structures | 3 credit hours

20 Principles of MET
CM 3501 - Mech/Elect | 3 credit hours


Masters in Construction Management

CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits



Certified Professional Constructor - Level Two Exam - all courses for AC plus:


Bachelor in Construction Management

CM 3111 - Cnst Estimating | 3 credit hours
CM 4101 - Scheduling | 3 credit hours
CM 4211 - Cnst Contracting | 3 credit hours
CM 4221 - Cnst Project Mgt | 3 credit hours


Masters in Construction Management (if not applied to the BSCM)

CM 7111 - Cnst Scheduling | 3 Credits
CM 7211 - Cnst Dispute Resolution | 3 Credits
CM 7110 - Advanced Productivity | 3 Credits

Must have taken a rigorous state exam.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Residential/Commercial | Credit varies*

Masters in Construction Management
Residential/Commercial | Credit varies

Post-Baccalaureate Construction Management
Residential/Commercial | Credit varies

* Due to program accreditation requirements, specific documentation is required to demonstrate certain competencies in this are.

National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 12 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 12 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 12 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 12 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 12 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 3 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 3 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 3 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 6 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 6 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 6 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 6 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 6 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 3 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 3 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Bachelor in Construction Management
Earn up to 3 credit hours. Course and topics will vary.

Military

Army

Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 2116 - Plan Reading | 3 Credits
CM 4221 - Construction Project Management | 3 Credits

Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits

Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 1112 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits
CM 4206 - Leadership | 3 Credits

Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits (level 40)

Post-Baccalaureate Construction Management
CM 2100 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits (level 40)*

* Due to program accreditation requirements, specific documentation is required to demonstrate certain competencies in this are.

Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 4221 - Construction Project Management | 3 Credits

Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 6 Credits (level 40)

Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 2105 - Surveying | 3 Credits
CM 2116 - Plan Reading | 3 Credits
CM 3503 - Soils | 3 Credits
CM 4206 - Leadership | 3 Credits

Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 6 Credits (level 40)
CM 7214 - Concrete Materials | 3 Credits (level 40)

Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 1112 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits
CM 3111 - Estimating | 3 Credits
CM 4206 - Leadership | 3 Credits

Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 6 Credits (level 30)
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 9 Credits (level 40)

Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 2105 - Surveying | 3 Credits

Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits

Navy

Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 1112 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits
CM 2116 - Plan Reading | 3 Credits
CM 2215 - Safety | 3 Credits
CM 3111 - Estimating | 3 Credits
CM 3503 - Soils | 3 Credits

Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 6 Credits (BU1)

Post-Baccalaureate Construction Management
CM 2100 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits*
CM 3110 - Estimating | 3 Credits*

* Due to program accreditation requirements, specific documentation is required to demonstrate certain competencies in this are.

Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 4206 - Leadership | 3 Credits
CM 4221 - Construction Project Management | 3 Credits

Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 6 Credits
CM 7150 - Decision Making in CM | 3 Credits

Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 1011 - Intro to CM | 3 Credits
CM 1112 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits
CM 2105 - Surveying | 3 Credits

Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits (Level EACS)

Post-Baccalaureate Construction Management
CM 2100 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits*

* Due to program accreditation requirements, specific documentation is required to demonstrate certain competencies in this are.

Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 1011 - Intro to CM | 3 Credits
CM 3503 - Soils | 3 Credits
CM 4206 - Leadership | 3 Credits
CM 4221 - Construction Project Management | 3 Credits

Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 9 Credits

Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 1011 - Intro to CM | 3 Credits
CM 3503 - Soils | 3 Credits

Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits

Post-Baccalaureate Construction Management
CM 2100 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits*
CM 3110 - Estimating | 3 Credits*

* Due to program accreditation requirements, specific documentation is required to demonstrate certain competencies in this are.

During the application process, please notify your Enrollment Coach 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 coach about specific admission requirements. They can be reached at 833-280-5634 or lsuonline@lsu.edu.