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Earn Credit for What You Already Know
You may already have skills and knowledge that are equivalent to Northwood Tech courses. Use one or a combination of the following options to receive credit for prior learning.
Note: Credit for prior learning is applied after you are admitted to a specific program. A minimum of 25 percent of the core program credits must be completed at Northwood Tech.
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Get Credit for Work and Life Experience
See how your work/life experience transfers to college credit.
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See how national exams and industry certifications transfer to college credit and challenge exams available for Northwood Tech courses.
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Get Credit for Military Experience
See how your military experience transfers to college credit.