Earn credit through virtual assessments
Prove your skills and propel your degree with Strayer Skills Advantage
Enrolled in a bachelor’s or associate degree program? You have the opportunity to earn elective credit by demonstrating the skills you already have through our one-day virtual assessment – Strayer Skills Advantage.
Gain an edge with Strayer Skills Advantage
Earn credits
You could earn elective credit for up to four courses, giving you a jump on your degree and the motivation to see it through to completion.
Help reduce tuition costs
Save up to $4,339 on your tuition with Strayer Skills Advantage by earning elective transfer credits for what you know. Students who go through the Skills Advantage program earn, on average, 15 undergraduate elective credits out of a possible 18.
Grow with actionable insights
Receive valuable feedback from a Strayer Skills Advantage assessor that highlights your strengths, guides your growth and keeps you moving forward.
What is the Strayer Skills Advantage program?
Students who participate in the Skills Advantage program:
- Experience a one-day virtual workplace simulation where you engage in various real-world exercises
- Are observed by a team of staff trained in behavioral observation, note-taking and objective evaluation
- Are evaluated on 12 workplace competencies
- Receive personalized feedback from an assessor highlighting the strengths and areas of opportunity for growth
10 skills employers value
Frequently asked questions
- You’re currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.
- You took a class last term, are taking one now or plan to take one next term.
- You have elective credits remaining.
- You’re in good standing and haven’t had any issues like a suspension or hold that would prevent you from being enrolled.
Note that students from Arkansas and New Jersey have specific elective requirements that may impact their eligibility.
The virtual assessment goes from 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. You should also plan to set aside about an hour for a feedback session with a Strayer Skills Advantage assessor, which will happen two days later.
The one-day virtual skills assessment costs $236. Keep in mind that the Skills Advantage Program fee is non-refundable and cannot be paid directly from financial aid.
You can earn up to 18 elective quarter credits toward a Strayer bachelor’s degree and up to 4.5 elective quarter credits toward a Strayer associate degree. The credits you earn by demonstrating skills during your virtual assessment are not guaranteed.
After you enroll, an admissions officer or academic advisor will send you the sign-up information.