Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) programs are unique to the institution and the students they serve. While a variety of best practices persist, the need for academically rigorous and credible programs is ever-present as institutions evolve to keep up with the growing needs of adult learners today. This article provides a case study overview of institutional best practices at American Public University System by placing learning and knowledge at the forefront of the PLA program, using Self-Authorship and the Learning Partnership Model (LPM) as a framework to ensure academic integrity and rigor.