Competency-Based Education (CBE)
CBE is a revolutionary approach to learning that focuses on what you actually know and can do, rather than how much time you spend in a classroom. It's about demonstrating your mastery of specific skills and knowledge—called competencies—that employers value. CBE learning is individualized, so you can fit your learning into your life, rather than making your life fit into a pre-set schedule.
How CBE Works
- Focus on Competencies: Traditional courses are broken down into individual competencies focusing on specific knowledge, skills, and abilities. You'll work towards demonstrating mastery of competencies.
- Flexible Learning: Learn at your own pace, using online resources that suit your learning style. You can leverage previous knowledge of the subject, online materials, and/or instructor support.
- Direct Assessment: Faculty will assess your competency directly through projects, portfolios, exams, and other real-world applications.
- Personalized Pathways: Our CBE Counselor will help you create a personalized educational plan based on your goals, any previous coursework already completed, and/or if you utilize Credit for Prior Learning.
- Potentially Faster Completion: Because you can move at your own pace, the amount of competencies (and equivalent coursework) you complete each term is dependent on you!
- Affordable: No cost for textbooks, and you can potentially complete your educational goals sooner, which means achieving your career goals earlier!
- Recognition: Your competencies will be posted to a unique competency transcript that will describe what you can do to employers. Competencies will also be translated to traditional coursework and posted to your traditional transcript.
Who is CBE for?
- Working professionals seeking to upgrade their skills.
- Students with some familiarity of the subject matter.
- Individuals who prefer self-paced learning.
- Students who are eager to learn, disciplined, independent, organized, self-motivated, and comfortable with online learning!