The colleges, universities, and postsecondary career-preparation institutions of Indiana, and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) value the diversity of our students, their identities, their backgrounds, and their learning experiences. They are committed to helping them succeed and recognize that their success supports educational attainment goals and the economic and workforce goals of Indiana. Credit for prior learning (CPL) is awarded for college-level learning gained through knowledge, skills, and competencies obtained outside formal classroom environments. It is affirmed of the value of these learning experiences, which are often applied, practical, and workforce-relevant, and equivalent to the learning outcomes provided directly in institutions. Using rigorous assessment methods, the use of CPL in support of diverse institutional missions, to accelerate credential completion for students, and to signal to students that they belong in college Research indicates that CPL boosts student retention and credential completion rates, with positive outcomes regardless of race, ethnicity, and income level. This guidance presents: (1) CPL Value Statement; (2) Program and Service Design; (3) Transcription, Transferability, and Data; (4) Standards for Assessing CPL and Quality Assurance (Curriculum); (5) Community, Workforce, and Employer Partnerships; and (6) Glossary of Terms.