How Do You Get A Life Experience Degree?
A person who has acquired expertise in his career field (a “life degree”) may find that colleagues with less expertise but holding academic degrees are getting the jobs he can’t get. A “life experience degree” isn’t the equivalent of an academic degree as there is no certificate to prove it, but previous experiences in work and life can qualify you for jobs, so they are valuable to possess. Gain the experience that will be recognized by degree-granting institutions. This is the first and most difficult step in acquiring a life experience degree. This means not only success in your career field, but courses you’ve taken through your employer, at technical schools, and even through colleges or universities. Gather your credentials, including college transcripts, certificates of completion, awards earned, job descriptions and performance reviews, so you can take your life experiences to the college to see about gaining a real degree. Look for a degree-granting institution with an actual p
