Public Finance and Administration Professionals
Your Experience Has Value –Receive Credit for Prior Learning
Programs Built by Public Finance Experts
At CLU, our public finance programs are built by experts who understand the demands of modern leadership in civic, nonprofit, and government sectors. Courses are designed to deliver flexible, actionable education that empowers professionals to thrive.
“My Master in Public Administration program at CLU gave me new knowledge, skills, and confidence to better serve my community while working full-time.”
Melanie Martinez
City of Claremont, Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program, Claremont Lincoln University
Accelerate Your Career in Public Finance with Prior Learning Credit
Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) students bring a wealth of prior knowledge, leadership, and life experience to their studies. CLU recognizes the value of this experience through our comprehensive Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process.
Enrolled students may be awarded academic credit based on demonstrated learning from past employment, professional development, training, certifications, military service, volunteer positions, entrepreneurship, and other relevant experiences. Once enrolled, our dedicated Experiential Learning Specialists will guide you through the PLA process.
Get graduate credit for certifications and experience!
Transfer credits from Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s coursework
Apply industry, government, and nonprofit experience for credit
Test out of topics you already know
Bridge certificates and coursework toward a Master’s degree
“Credit for Prior Learning saved me a ton of time, not to mention the amount of money I saved. CLU really valued the experience I already had and it translated into college credit.”
Justin Black
Bachelor of Organizational Leadership, Claremont Lincoln University
“Claremont Lincoln is helping practitioners grow in the seats they’re in—supporting a continually evolving world of public finance.”
Kyle Wedberg
Senior Manager, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA); Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellow, Claremont Lincoln University
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