Luddy Indianapolis and employers know the value of project-based learning. When you complete Forage virtual job simulations, you are eligible to earn one credit hour via Prior Learning Assessment (INFO-I 398).
Interested in earning academic credit for Forage?
Steps to earn 1-credit via Forage:
- Choose five approved Forage virtual job simulations. Choose five of any of these Luddy Indianapolis approved Forage virtual job simulations to complete from this classroom page. Be sure to save your certificates of completion and reflect as you go!
- Submit your FireForm with your documentation for approval. To provide evidence of your learning via Forage, you will be asked to submit:
- An updated resume saved as a PDF file
- If you do not have enough industry-experience, it is expected that you Forage work is highlighted in the “Project Experience” section of your document.
- Certificates of completion for each of the five Forage courses (see example below).
- Submit reflection questions for each corresponding Forage Virtual Job Simulation you completed including:
- Summarize each virtual job simulation you completed. What skills did you gain? What challenges did you overcome? What did you learn?
- What did you like/enjoy about this virtual job simulation? What did you not like/not enjoy about it?
- How does this virtual job simulation connect to your major and/or future career goals? How does this experience help prepare you for the world of work?
- What recommendations would you have to improve this Forage experience? This feedback will be sent to Forage.
- An updated resume saved as a PDF file
- Wait for your advisor to either approve your documentation for 1-credit hour, or receive feedback on how to resubmit.
FAQs
Students may only earn 1 credit via Forage. Students may complete more than 5 virtual job simulations, but only 1 credit total will be awarded.
All Forage virtual job simulations need to be completed within the past five years to count towards the Prior Learning Assessment credit. Your academic advisor will refer to the date on your certificate of completion.
If the virtual job simulation you completed is on the approved Luddy Indianapolis Forage Experiences page and was completed within the past five years, then yes it may be counted toward your 1-credit hour approval.
Have questions? Reach out to Career Services at luddycso@iu.edu with any of your questions.