Free Online Courses with Affordable Credit Bearing Exams | | | CC-BY | Saylor Academy |
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Free Full Online Course | Course Provider | Credit Pathway | Exam Price | Credits | More Information |
Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Introduction to Business | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Introduction to Financial Accounting | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
| | TESU TECEP: ACC-101-TE Principles of Financial Accounting | $114 | 3 | |
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Managerial Accounting | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
| | TESU TECEP: ACC-102-TE Principles of Managerial Accounting | $114 | 3 | |
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Principles of Marketing | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (NCCRS and ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Business Statistics | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (NCCRS) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Business Law and Ethics | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (NCCRS and ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Management Information Systems | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Principles of Management | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (NCCRS and ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Corporate Communication | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (NCCRS and ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Strategic Information Technology | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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General Chemistry I | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Principles of Human Communication | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Introduction to Computer Science I | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (NCCRS) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Introduction to Computer Science II | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Software Engineering | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Computer Communications and Networks | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
| | TESU TECEP: CMP-354-TE Networking Technologies | $114 | 3 | |
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Principles of Microeconomics | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
| | CLEP - Principles of Microeconomics | $80 + Fees | | |
| | TESU TECEP: ECO-112-TE Microeconomics | $114 | | |
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Principles of Macroeconomics | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
| | Excelsior UExcel: Introduction to Macroeconomics (ECOX-262) | $110 | 3 | |
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College Algebra | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (NCCRS and ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Calculus | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (NCCRS and ACE) | Free - $25 | 4 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
| Saylor Academy | Excelsior UExcel: Calculus (MATX-150) | $110 | 4 | |
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Introduction to Statistics | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
| | TESU TECEP: STA-201 Principles of Statistics | $114 | 3 | |
| | StraighterLine (ACE) | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Environmental Ethics, Justice, and World Views | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
| | TESU TECEP: ETH-210-TE Environmental Ethics | $114 | 3 | |
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Moral and Political Philosophy | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Introduction to Mechanics | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Introduction to Electromagnetism | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Introduction to Political Science | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Introduction to Western Political Thought | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (NCCRS and ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Introduction to Comparative Politics | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 3 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
| | TESU TECEP: POS-282 Introduction to Comparative Politics | $114 | 3 | |
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Introduction to Psychology | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 2 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
| | Excelsior UExcel: Introduction to Psychology (PSYX-101) | $110 | 3 | |
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Introduction to Sociology | Saylor Academy | Saylor Direct Credit (ACE) | Free - $25 | 1 | Saylor Academy Credit Guide |
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Negotiations and Conflict Management | Saylor Academy | TESU TECEP: NEG-401-TE Negotiations and Conflict Management | $114 | 3 | |
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World History in the Early Modern and Modern Eras (1600-Present) | Saylor Academy | TESU TECEP: HIS-126-TE World History from 1600 to Present | $114 | 3 | |
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Technical Writing | Saylor Academy | TESU TECEP: ENG-201-TE Technical Writing | $114 | 3 | |
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American Government | Saylor Academy | CLEP - American Government | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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Online for Everyone Non-Technical (Cyber 101) | Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service | ACE | Free | 2 | |
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Online for IT Professionals (Cyber 201) | Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service | ACE | Free | 2 | |
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Online for Business Professionals (Cyber 301) | Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service | ACE | Free | 2 | |
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Free Short Online Course | Course Provider | Credit Pathway | Exam Price | Credits | |
Radiological Emergency Management | FEMA | IS-3: Radiological Emergency Management Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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An Introduction to Hazardous Materials | FEMA | IS-5.A: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance | FEMA | IS-7: A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow: Complying with Executive Order 12699 | FEMA | IS-8.A: Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow: Complying with Executive Order 12699 Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness | FEMA | IS-11.A: Animals in Disasters: Community Planning Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Animals in Disasters: Community Planning | FEMA | IS-11.A: Animals in Disasters: Community Planning Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies | FEMA | IS-15.B: Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships | | IS-660: Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships Exam | | | |
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FEMA EEO Employee Course 2013 | FEMA | IS-18.13: FEMA EEO Employee Course 2013 Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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FEMA EEO Supervisor Course 2013 | | IS-19.13: FEMA EEO Supervisor Course 2013 Exam | | | |
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Diversity Awareness | | IS-20.13: Diversity Awareness Exam | | | |
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Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance | | IS-21.13: Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance Exam | | | |
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FEMA Initial Ethics Orientation 2013 | | IS-33.13: FEMA Initial Ethics Orientation 2013 Exam | | | |
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Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA | | IS-101.C: Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Exam | | | |
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Workplace Violence Awareness Training 2013 | | IS-106.13: Workplace Violence Awareness Training 2013 Exam | | | |
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FEMA Travel Rules and Regulations 2013 | | IS-107.13: FEMA Travel Rules and Regulations 2013 Exam | | | |
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Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness | FEMA | IS-22: Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Household Hazardous Materials – A Guide for Citizens | | S-55.A: Household Hazardous Materials – A Guide for Citizens Exam | | | |
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Guide to Points of Distribution | FEMA | IS-26: Guide to Points of Distribution Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Response Partners | | IS-102.C: Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Response Partners Exam | | | |
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Mission Assignment Overview | | IS-293: Mission Assignment Overview Exam | | | |
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Introduction to FEMA’s Public Assistance Program | | IS-634: Introduction to FEMA’s Public Assistance Program Exam | | | |
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Orientation to FEMA Logistics | FEMA | IS-27: Orientation to FEMA Logistics Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Introduction to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) | | IS-245.A: Introduction to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) Exam | | | |
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Implementing the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) | | IS-246.13: Implementing the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) Exam | | | |
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FEMA Safety Orientation 2013 | FEMA | IS-35.13: FEMA Safety Orientation 2013 Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Managerial Safety and Health | | IS-37: Managerial Safety and Health Exam | | | |
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Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees | | IS-450: Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees Exam | | | |
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FEMA Performance Management Program | | IS-920: FEMA Performance Management Program Exam | | | |
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Performance Management – Goal Writing | | IS-923: Performance Management – Goal Writing Exam | | | |
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Introduction to the Incident Command System for Schools | FEMA | IS-100.SCA: Introduction to the Incident Command System for Schools Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents | | IS-200.B: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents Exam | | | |
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Livestock in Disasters | FEMA | IS-111.A: Livestock in Disasters Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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An Introduction to Exercises | FEMA | IS-120.A: An Introduction to Exercises Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning | | IS-130: Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning Exam | | | |
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Exercise Design | FEMA | IS-139: Exercise Design Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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State Disaster Management | FEMA | IS-208.A: State Disaster Management Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance | FEMA | IS-212: Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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FEMA Risk Assessment Database | | IS-395: FEMA Risk Assessment Database Exam | | | |
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Local Damage Assessment | | IS-559: Local Damage Assessment Exam | | | |
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Fundamentals of Emergency Management | FEMA | IS-230.B: Fundamentals of Emergency Management Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Emergency Planning | FEMA | IS-235.B: Emergency Planning Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Leadership & Influence | FEMA | IS-240.A: Leadership & Influence Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Decision Making and Problem Solving | FEMA | IS-241.A: Decision Making and Problem Solving Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Effective Communication | FEMA | IS-242.A: Effective Communication Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Developing and Managing Volunteers | FEMA | IS-244.A: Developing and Managing Volunteers Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Overview of FEMA's Environmental and Historic Preservation Review | FEMA | IS-253.A: Overview of FEMA's Environmental and Historic Preservation Review Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Anticipating Hazardous Weather & Community Risk, 2nd Edition | FEMA | IS-271.A: Anticipating Hazardous Weather & Community Risk, 2nd Edition Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures | FEMA | IS-279: Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management | FEMA | IS-288: The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Radiological Emergency Response | FEMA | IS-301: Radiological Emergency Response Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training | FEMA | IS-302: Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Mitigation Planning for Local and Tribal Communities | FEMA | IS-318: Mitigation Planning for Local and Tribal Communities Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Tornado Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff | | IS-319: Tornado Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff Exam | | | |
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Wildfire Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff | | IS-320: Wildfire Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff Exam | | | |
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Hurricane Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff | | IS-321: Hurricane Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff Exam | | | |
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Flood Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff | | IS-322: Flood Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff Exam Exam | | | |
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Earthquake Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff | | IS-323: Earthquake Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff Exam | | | |
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Community Hurricane Preparedness | FEMA | IS-324.A: Community Hurricane Preparedness Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans | FEMA | IS-328: Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Introduction to Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Exercise Evaluation | FEMA | IS-331: Introduction to Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Exercise Evaluation Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Hazardous Materials Prevention | FEMA | IS-340: Hazardous Materials Prevention Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel | FEMA | IS-346: An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools | FEMA | IS-362.A: Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters | FEMA | IS-366: Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Section 508 Awareness Course | | IS-901: Section 508 Awareness Course Exam | | | |
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Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction | FEMA | IS-386: Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Introduction to Hazard Mitigation | FEMA | IS-393.A: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Protecting Your Home or Small Business From Disaster | FEMA | IS-394.A: Protecting Your Home or Small Business From Disaster Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas | FEMA | IS-520: Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics | | IS-522: Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics | | | |
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Continuity of Operations Awareness Course | FEMA | IS-546.12: Continuity of Operations Awareness Course Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Introduction to Continuity of Operations | | IS-547.A: Introduction to Continuity of Operations Exam | | | |
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Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program Manager | | IS-548: Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program Manager Exam | | | |
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The Public Works Role in Emergency Management | FEMA | IS-552: The Public Works Role in Emergency Management Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Emergency Planning for Public Works | | IS-554: Emergency Planning for Public Works Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Damage Assessment for Public Works | | IS-556: Damage Assessment for Public Works Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Public Works and Disaster Recovery | | IS-558: Public Works and Disaster Recovery Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Technical Writing | FEMA | IS-613: Technical Writing Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Introduction to Debris Operations | FEMA | IS-632.A: Introduction to Debris Operations Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments | FEMA | IS-650.A: Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction | FEMA | IS-700.A: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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National Incident Management System (NIMS) Public Information Systems | | IS-702.A: National Incident Management System (NIMS) Public Information Systems Exam | | | |
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NIMS Resource Management | | IS-703.A: NIMS Resource Management Exam | | | |
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NIMS Multiagency Coordination System (MACS) Course | FEMA | IS-701.A: NIMS Multiagency Coordination System (MACS) Course Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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NIMS Communications and Information Management | | IS-704: NIMS Communications and Information Management Exam | | | |
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NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid - An Introduction | | IS-706: NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid - An Introduction Exam | | | |
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EOC Management and Operations | FEMA | IS-775: EOC Management and Operations Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Support Annex | FEMA | IS-821: Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Support Annex Exam | $0 | 1 | |
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National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) | | IS-860.A: National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) Exam | | | |
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Critical Infrastructure Protection: Achieving Results through Partnership and Collaboration | | IS-913: Critical Infrastructure Protection: Achieving Results through Partnership and Collaboration Exam | | | |
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Implementing Critical Infrastructure Protection Programs | | IS-921: Implementing Critical Infrastructure Protection Programs Exam | | | |
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Workplace Security Awareness | FEMA | IS-906: Workplace Security Awareness | $0 | 1 | |
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Active Shooter: What You Can Do | | IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do Exam | | | |
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Emergency Management Preparedness Fundamentals | | IS-910.A: Emergency Management Preparedness Fundamentals Exam | | | |
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Retail Security Awareness: Understanding the Hidden Hazards | | IS-912: Retail Security Awareness: Understanding the Hidden Hazards Exam | | | |
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Surveillance Awareness: What You Can Do | | IS-914: Surveillance Awareness: What You Can Do Exam | | | |
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Affordable Online Courses with Affordable Credit Bearing Exams | | | | |
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Affordable Full Online Courses | Course Provider | Credit Pathway | Course/Exam Price | Credits | Notes |
College Algebra | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Business Statistics | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Precalculus | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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General Calculus I | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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General Calculus II | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Introduction to Statistics | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Introduction to Biology | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Anatomy & Physiology I | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Anatomy & Physiology II | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Microbiology | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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General Chemistry I | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Introduction to Environmental Science | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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First Aid/CPR | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Medical Terminology | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Introduction to Nutrition | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Personal Fitness & Wellness | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Pharmacology I | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Pharmacology II | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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General Physics I | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Introduction to Psychology | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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English Composition I | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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English Composition II | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Accounting I | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Accounting II | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Managerial Accounting | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Financial Accounting | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Introduction to Business | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Business Communication | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Business Ethics | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Business Law | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Organizational Behavior | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Principles of Management | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Macroeconomics | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Microeconomics | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Introduction to Religion | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Cultural Anthropology | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Western Civilization I | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Western Civilization II | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Survey of World History | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Introduction to Communication | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Personal Finance | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Introduction to Philosophy | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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American Government | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Introduction to Sociology | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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United States History I | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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United States History II | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 4 | |
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Introduction to Programming in C++ | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Information Technology Fundamentals | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 3 | |
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Spanish I | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 4 | |
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Spanish II | StraighterLine | ACE | $99/month + fees* | 4 | |
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Linear Differential Equations | EdX | ACE | $49 | 3 | Course not always open for enrollment. Check their site to see when Verified Certificate options are available |
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Nonlinear Differential Equations: Order and Chaos | EdX | ACE | $49 | 3 | Course not always open for enrollment. Check their site to see when Verified Certificate options are available |
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Introduction to Differential Equations | EdX | ACE | ? | 3 | Course not always open for enrollment. Check their site to see when Verified Certificate options are available |
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Principles of Marketing | JumpCourse | ACE | $149 | 3 | |
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Introduction to Psychology | JumpCourse | ACE | $149 | 3 | |
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Financial Accounting | JumpCourse | ACE | $149 | 3 | |
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Introduction to Sociology | JumpCourse | ACE | $149 | 3 | |
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American Government | JumpCourse | ACE | $149 | 3 | |
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Introduction to Microeconomics | JumpCourse | ACE | $149 | 3 | |
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Introduction to Macroeconomics | JumpCourse | ACE | $149 | 3 | |
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Introduction to College Algebra | JumpCourse | ACE | $149 | 3 | |
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Introduction to Business Law | JumpCourse | ACE | $149 | 3 | |
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Organizational Behavior | JumpCourse | ACE | $149 | 3 | |
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Introduction to Statistics | JumpCourse | ACE | $149 | 3 | |
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Affordable Credit Bearing Exams without Specific Free Course Match | | | |
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Needs Course Match | Exam Provider | Exam Name | Exam Price | Credits | Notes |
| Excelsior College | Financial Accounting (ACCX-211) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Managerial Accounting (ACCX-212) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Business Information Systems (BUSX-221) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Introduction to Microeconomics (ECOX-260) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Workplace Communication With Computers (BUSX-220) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Business Law (BUSX-230) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Principles of Management (BUSX-240) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Principles of Marketing (BUSX-250) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Organizational Behavior (BUSX-315) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Business Ethics (BUSX-323) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Principles of Finance (BUSX-350) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Labor Relations (BUSX-360) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Human Resource Management (BUSX-410) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Operations Management (BUSX-425) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Quantitative Analysis (BUSX-437) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Basic Genetics (BIOX-250) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Pathophysiology (BIOX-410) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Earth Science (GEOX-101) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | General Chemistry I (CHEX-101) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Physics (PHYX-140) | $110 | 6 | |
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| Excelsior College | Science of Nutrition (SCIX-259) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Weather and Climate (PHYX-120) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Bioethics: Philosophical Issues (HUMX-310) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Contemporary Mathematics (MATX-100) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Precalculus Algebra (MATX-116) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Statistics (MATX-210) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | College Writing (ENGX-110) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Introduction to Sociology (SOCX-105) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Juvenile Delinquency (SOCX-320) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Political Science (POLX-170) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | World Conflicts Since 1900 (HISX-340) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Psychology of Adulthood & Aging (PSYX-315) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Research Methods in Psychology (PSYX-365) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Juvenile Delinquency (SOCX-320) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Social Psychology (PSYX-325) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | World Population (SOCX-330) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Spanish Language (SPAX-102) | $110 | 6 | |
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| Excelsior College | Introduction to Music (MUSX-101) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Introduction to Philosophy (PHIX-101) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Introduction to Computer Programming Using Java (ITEX-210) | $110 | 3 | |
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| Excelsior College | Introduction to Cybersecurity (CNX-1430) | $40 | 1 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | English Composition I (ENC-101-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | English Composition II (ENC-102-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Public Relations Thought & Practice (COM-210-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Introduction to News Reporting (JOU-110-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Music History II (MUS-221-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Introduction To Critical Reasoning (PHI-130-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Introduction to Political Science (POS-101-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Psychology of Women (PSY-270-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Abnormal Psychology (PSY-350-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Marriage and the Family (SOC-210-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Introduction to Sociology (SOC-101-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | The Science of Nutrition (BIO-208-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics (MAT-105-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Federal Income Taxation (ACC-421-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Business in Society (BUS-311-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Strategic Management (BUS-421-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Computer Concepts and Applications (CIS-107-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (FIN-321-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Financial Institutions and Markets (FIN-331-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Managerial Communications (MAN-373-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Marketing Communications (MAR-321-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Sales Management (MAR-322-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Advertising (MAR-323-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Operations Management (OPM-301-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Radiation Safety Officer (APS-289-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| Thomas Edison State University | Medical Terminology (APS-100-TE) | $114 | 3 | |
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| CLEP | United States History I | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | United States History II | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Human Growth and Development | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Introduction to Educational Psychology | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Introductory Psychology | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Introductory Sociology | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Principles of Microeconomics | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Social Sciences and History | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Western Civilization I | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Western Civilization II | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | American Literature | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | College Composition | $80 + fees | 6 | |
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| CLEP | College Composition Modular | $80 + fees | 3 or 6 | |
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| CLEP | English Literature | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Humanities | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Biology | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Calculus | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Chemistry | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | College Algebra | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | College Mathematics | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Natural Sciences | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Precalculus | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Financial Accounting | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Information Systems | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Introductory Business Law | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Principles of Management | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | Principles of Marketing | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| CLEP | French Language | $80 + fees | 6 or 12 | |
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| CLEP | German Language | $80 + fees | 6 or 12 | |
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| CLEP | Spanish Language | $80 + fees | 6 or 12 | |
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| DSST | A History of the Vietnam War | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Art of the Western World | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Astronomy | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Business Ethics and Society | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Business Mathematics | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Criminal Justice | $80 + fees | 6 | |
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| DSST | Environment and Humanity: The Race to Save the Planet | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Ethics in America | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Foundations of Education | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Fundamentals of College Algebra | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Fundamentals of Counseling | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | General Anthropology | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Health & Human Development | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Human Resource Management | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Human/Cultural Geography | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Introduction to Business | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Computing and Information Technology | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Introduction to Law Enforcement | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Introduction to World Religions | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Management Information Systems | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Math for Liberal Arts | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Money and Banking | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Organizational Behavior | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Personal Finance | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Principles of Finance | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Principles of Advanced English Composition | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Principles of Physical Science I | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Principles of Public Speaking | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Principles of Statistics | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Principles of Supervision | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | History of the Soviet Union | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Substance Abuse (formerly Drug and Alcohol Abuse) | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | Technical Writing | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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| DSST | The Civil War and Reconstruction | $80 + fees | 3 | |
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Affordable Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Providers | | | | |
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| PLA Assessor | PLA Program Name | Cost | Credits | Notes |
| CAEL | LearningCounts.org | Dependent on School | N/A/ | Many schools offer LearningCounts portfolio development courses, which prepare for futher credit portfolios. |
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| American Public University | Prior Learning Assessment Portfolios | $250 | Per 3 Credits | Must first enroll in and complete 3 credit COLL200 course. |
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| Anne Arundel CC | Portfolio Assessment | $149 noncredit course fee; $125 portfolio evaluation fee | Up to 15 | |
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| Ashford University | Prior Learning Assessment | $125 per evaluation | Up to 30 | |
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| Bethel College | PLA - Written Documentation | $75 per credit | Up to 30 | |
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| Bowling Green St University | Portfolio Assessment | $70 per course | Up to 30 | |
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| Bucks County CC | Portfolio Assessment | Unkown | Up to 50% of required credits | |
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| Capital University | Experiential Learning Portfolio | No cost for first 30 credits; $10 per credit after that | 30 credits must be in class credit, remaining can be PLA | |
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| Cardinal Stritch University | Experiential Learning Essays | $75 per essay evaluation, plus $25 per credit | Up to 36 | |
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| Daytona State College | Assessment of Prior Learning Experience (APLE) | $60 per portfolio | Up to 25% of required credits | |
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| Eastern Michigan University | Prior Learning Assessment | $125 per portfolio | Up to 30 | |
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| Edmonds Community College | Prior Learning Assessment | $225 per course | Up to 25% of required credits | |
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| Emprire State College | Individualized Prior Learning Assessment (IPLA) | $350 $300 $1,550 | First 8 Add't 8 > 33 | |
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| Framingham State University | Experiential Learning Portfolio | $650 | Up to 32 | |
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| George Fox University | Life-Learning Credit | $0-$50 per credit | Up to 30 | Must enroll in the MGOL 260 Personal and Professional Assessment course (3 semester hours) |
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| Ivy Tech Community College | PLA Portfolio | $50 per portfolio | 15 credits must be in class credit, remaining can be PLA | |
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| Lesley University | Prior Learning Assessement | $100 per credit | Up to 45 | Must first compelte the AWRIT 4010 Prior Learning Assessment Preparation course (3 credits) |
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| Liberty University | Life Experience Credit Portfolio | $100 per course portfolio | Up to 30 | Must first complete GEED 205, Learning Theory and Portfolio Development course. |
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| Linfield College | Prior Learning Degree Portfolio | 3-5 credits: $75 + $40 per credit; 0-15 credits: $325 + $40 per credit; 16-24 credits: $425 + $40 per credit; 25-31 credits: $525 + $40 per credit | Up to 31 | Must enroll in IDST 250 Writing the Portfolio course (3 credits) |
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| Lone Star Colleges | Prior Learning Assessments | $60 per portfolio | Up to 50% of Associates Degree | |
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| Maryville University | Prior Learning Assessment | $100 per credit | Up to 60 | Must complete one-credit Prior Learning Assessment Workshop (ASMT 295) |
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| Northwest Christian University | Prior Learning Assessment | $100 fee + $50 per credit | Up to 30 | Must complete PLA 205 Portfolio Analysis course (3 credits) |
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| Palm Beach State College | Prior Learning Portfolio | 1 credit - $50.00; 2 credits $75.00; 3 credits and above $100.00 | Up to 75% of degree | Must have first earned at least 25% of the program credits/hours |
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| Peninsula College | Prior Learning Portfolio | $30 per submission + $24 per credit | Up to 25% of degree | |
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| Thomas Edison State College | Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio | $379 $215 | First 12 Each Add't 6 | |
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| University of Cincinnati | Prior Learning Assessment | $60 per credit | Up to 45 | |
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| University of Saint Francis | PLA Portfolio | $75 per credit | Up to 32 | |
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Description of Sheet | University of Southern Maine | Academic Portfolio Assessment | $75 per submission + $50 per credit | Based on Dept. | |