Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) refers to the various processes for recognizing and awarding credit for college-level learning gained outside the classroom. In December 2021, Advance CTE and Education Strategy Group convened the Credit for Prior Learning Shared Solutions Workgroup, whose members represented state postsecondary education agencies and governance boards, two- and four-year systems and institutions and national partner organizations. The workgroup was tasked with: (1) Identifying the main barriers or challenges to building a robust and fully equitable system of CPL policies and practices; (2) Exploring best practices related to statewide and local guidance on the implementation of CPL to advance more accessible and equitable postsecondary programming, career pathway completion and credential attainment; (3) Identifying existing resources or models to engage learners in utilizing CPL policy within their career pathway; and (4) Informing and contributing to tools and resources to support state and local leaders in the development and implementation of policies and practices that lead to effective, scaled use of CPL. The workgroup engaged with the existing body of research and tools on credit for prior learning to guide their approach to designing this Policy Benchmark Tool. This policy benchmark tool serves as a comprehensive resource to empower state, system and institutional leaders to assess current CPL policy and practice to accelerate learners' completion of career pathways that lead to high-quality credentials.