What is a challenge or challenge process?

A challenge is a process in which people seek college or university credit for what they already know and can do. Challenge processes may include a performance or demonstration by a learner, structured interviews, product assessments, role-plays, simulations, presentations, oral exams, standardized tests and portfolio assessment. The important factor is the match of the learners' knowledge and skills and the learning outcomes of the course(s) for which they want credit. Look for specific information on challenge processes within the institution you wish to attend. In Ontario a person does not have to be enrolled in a college in order to challenge courses for credit.