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Experiential Learning

Learn and potentially earn credit for real-world work experience. Capella offers four distinct ways to apply on-the-job learning toward earning a degree.

What is experiential learning?

Experiential learning is how you connect your work experiences to the knowledge and skills you learn in the courseroom. At Capella, there are different opportunities to earn credit toward your degree while getting real work experience. Explore Capella’s experiential learning opportunities: workplace learning, experiential partnerships, internships and Credit for Prior Learning.

Experiential learning opportunities

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Learning online doesn’t mean going it alone. Help is here, from faculty, coaches, advisors and more. Plus, you’ll connect with a supportive community of students who are as passionate about their careers as you are about yours.