The National External Diploma Program (NEDP) is geared towards those who prefer an alternate route to the High School Equivalency diploma. The NEDP assesses high school level skills awarding a traditional diploma so graduates can meet their academic and career goals. Here are some highlights of the NEDP.• Get your high school diploma in 6 to 12 months.• Designed for self-directed youth and adults with life and work experiences and a general familiarity with the computer.• Offers flexible scheduling and confidentiality.• Evaluates 70 competencies in ten content areas including Financial Literacy, Health Literacy, Civic Literacy, Geography, History, Science, and Twenty-First Century Workplace.• Evaluates competencies that are based on skills outlined in the Common Core and College and Career Readiness standards.