Need Advice on Degree Completion Plan

[rachel83az]

I think you're the first one to get any Kaplan credits put on your Credly page! Did you email anyone specific at Purdue Global and what did you tell them?

If you like UMPI, don't apply there until you are sure that you have enough credits in the right places. If you applied right now, you'd need permission to bring in more credits as soon as you're accepted and you are automatically enrolled.

[Adam54321]

I think you're the first one to get any Kaplan credits put on your Credly page! Did you email anyone specific at Purdue Global and what did you tell them?

If you like UMPI, don't apply there until you are sure that you have enough credits in the right places. If you applied right now, you'd need permission to bring in more credits as soon as you're accepted and you are automatically enrolled.

Thank you for you advice on UMPI. 

Alternative Credit Center | Purdue University Global
Purdue University Global
2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100
West Lafayette, IN 47906
ACC@purdueglobal.edu

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In that case, you will probably get credits for the TEEX courses and not for anything else not already in Credly. The Institutes refuses to add ACE credit to Credly if you're not a member. Not sure about the others, but the credits are probably lost. Unfortunately.

With all of your ALEKS credits, you should be able to easily get the Pierpont BOG AAS with an Area of Emphasis in Mathematics. I would start there because your Pierpont degree appears to be 100% complete - you only need to apply and send in your credits for evaluation.

For a Bachelor's degree, you say you want "anything", but what would actually suit your needs the best? With the Pierpont AAS, you could get a BAS (Bachelor of Applied Science) from UMPI easily enough. But would a business degree suit your needs better? Or a degree in something else entirely? Quickest and least expensive are in the eye of the beholder. If you can't stand doing papers, UMPI may not be the quickest and cheapest route to a degree. If it would take you 5 sessions (10 months) to complete a UMPI degree because you are slow at writing papers, you might be better off going to one of the Big3 where you can do more exams than papers.

Thank you. I will try the Pierpont AAS first.  A business degree would better in my situation. I'm still researching UMPI and the Big3. Thank you for your assistance.

[ss20ts]

Degree Services LLC - Interpersonal Communication ADS-0003 CR 3
I'm guessing you won't get these on Credly since I don't think this organization exists any longer?

The Institutes - Ethics and the CPCU Code of Profess AICP-0121 CR 2
You for sure won't get this onto Credly

Kaplan Uni Open Learning - Documenting Your Experiences KUOL-0001 CR 3
I have these courses, I could never get ahold of someone to get this onto Credly (they've since been sold)

NFA
Fire Service Supervision: Self Study NNFA-0145 CR 1
Hydraulic Calculations for Water-Based NNFA-0203 CR 1
Self-Study Course for Community Safety NNFA-0149 CR 1
Not sure if you can get these on Credly, I haven't heard that anyone has.

TEEX
These should get to Credly

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With very little RA credit and ~37cr of ACE, it looks like EC is your best option out of the Big 3 (I think it works out to be about the same price as COSC after getting the RA credit you'll need there).  Cost at EC will be ~$4000 for 7cr.

The other cheapest option is UMPI, which will probably be ~ $2800-$4200 for 2-3 terms there, which is what most people here seem to be doing (so no guarantees, but this is what the vast majority have been able to do without killing themselves in the process; so it's just very doable for most).

If you want to do competency-based, do UMPI's BLS with whatever minor you choose; if you don't want CBE, then do EC's BSL.  Both are very flexible and manageable (very easy to find the UL credits you need for EC).

Thank you,

I sent many emails in the last three days:

I received credit for my:
Kaplan University Open Learning
Documenting Your Experiences KUOL-0001 CR 3. 
The badge is on my Credly dashboard.
It is owned by Purdue University Global. They were kind and responsive to the many emails I sent. 

Alternative Credit Center | Purdue University Global
Purdue University Global
2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100
West Lafayette, IN 47906
ACC@purdueglobal.edu

I received credit for my:
National Emergency Training Center
Fire Service Supervision: Self Study NNFA-0145 CR 1
Hydraulic Calculations for Water-Based NNFA-0203 CR 1
Self-Study Course for Community Safety NNFA-0149 CR 1
The badges are on my Credly dashboard.

https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/contact/credlyBadge/


Let's not give up so easily.

I'll look at UMPI today.

Thank you so much for your help.

They're not giving up easily. People have tried since ACE transcripts moved to Credly to get some of these credits into badges and got absolutely nowhere. Many were simply told we're not doing it. This has gone on for months and months. Kaplan credits were gone. You're the first person who's gotten Kaplan credits on here. The Institutes are also gone. NFA credits have been a real struggle. The transition to Credly was VERY rocky and a nightmare for MANY people. Lots of people lost a TON of credit.

[bjcheung77]

You seem to have many ACE credits and a college course for RA credit, you're a very good candidate for the Pierpont BOG AAS using mainly Sophia.org for the remaining credit. I would suggest laddering that to an UMPI BAS with a business minor of your choice, there are several to select from. COSC, EC, TESU, UMPI, WGU are all very good options for you, you should decide on the degree and school of your choice, alternative credit friendly vs competency based...

Q&A time for OP! 1) When did you complete the 3 NFA courses?
2) What commitments do you have? Kids, volunteering, work, etc?
3) How much time do you have put aside or dedicated to study?
4) Are you into alternative credit by test-out or competency based classes?
5) Do you have tuition assistance/reimbursement? What's your budget?
6) Do you know a second or third language? Are you into labs/sciences?

[Adam54321]

Degree Services LLC - Interpersonal Communication ADS-0003 CR 3
I'm guessing you won't get these on Credly since I don't think this organization exists any longer?

The Institutes - Ethics and the CPCU Code of Profess AICP-0121 CR 2
You for sure won't get this onto Credly

Kaplan Uni Open Learning - Documenting Your Experiences KUOL-0001 CR 3
I have these courses, I could never get ahold of someone to get this onto Credly (they've since been sold)

NFA
Fire Service Supervision: Self Study NNFA-0145 CR 1
Hydraulic Calculations for Water-Based NNFA-0203 CR 1
Self-Study Course for Community Safety NNFA-0149 CR 1
Not sure if you can get these on Credly, I haven't heard that anyone has.

TEEX
These should get to Credly

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With very little RA credit and ~37cr of ACE, it looks like EC is your best option out of the Big 3 (I think it works out to be about the same price as COSC after getting the RA credit you'll need there).  Cost at EC will be ~$4000 for 7cr.

The other cheapest option is UMPI, which will probably be ~ $2800-$4200 for 2-3 terms there, which is what most people here seem to be doing (so no guarantees, but this is what the vast majority have been able to do without killing themselves in the process; so it's just very doable for most).

If you want to do competency-based, do UMPI's BLS with whatever minor you choose; if you don't want CBE, then do EC's BSL.  Both are very flexible and manageable (very easy to find the UL credits you need for EC).

Thank you,

I sent many emails in the last three days:

I received credit for my:
Kaplan University Open Learning
Documenting Your Experiences KUOL-0001 CR 3. 
The badge is on my Credly dashboard.
It is owned by Purdue University Global. They were kind and responsive to the many emails I sent. 

Alternative Credit Center | Purdue University Global
Purdue University Global
2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100
West Lafayette, IN 47906
ACC@purdueglobal.edu

I received credit for my:
National Emergency Training Center
Fire Service Supervision: Self Study NNFA-0145 CR 1
Hydraulic Calculations for Water-Based NNFA-0203 CR 1
Self-Study Course for Community Safety NNFA-0149 CR 1
The badges are on my Credly dashboard.

https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/contact/credlyBadge/


Let's not give up so easily.

I'll look at UMPI today.

Thank you so much for your help.

They're not giving up easily. People have tried since ACE transcripts moved to Credly to get some of these credits into badges and got absolutely nowhere. Many were simply told we're not doing it. This has gone on for months and months. Kaplan credits were gone. You're the first person who's gotten Kaplan credits on here. The Institutes are also gone. NFA credits have been a real struggle. The transition to Credly was VERY rocky and a nightmare for MANY people. Lots of people lost a TON of credit.

I remember three years ago when I was researching ACE, they said on their website that they would keep the records for 20 years. I'm going to hold them to it if I can. I'm preparing an email to send some of the leaders of the organization. Maybe it will work.

[rachel83az]

Yeah, people have been emailing ACE since this whole thing started in 2020. You can certainly try adding your voice to the crowd, but they've been terribly unhelpful so far.

[ss20ts]

I remember three years ago when I was researching ACE, they said on their website that they would keep the records for 20 years. I'm going to hold them to it if I can. I'm preparing an email to send some of the leaders of the organization. Maybe it will work.

That was before ACE stopped issuing transcripts. ACE doesn't hold any records anymore. Everything is now on Credly. Good luck.

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[rachel83az]

Also, I think ACE promised badges for all the lost credits (from institutions no longer ACE members) way back in mid-2021 or so. That promise never materialized.

[ss20ts]

Also, I think ACE promised badges for all the lost credits (from institutions no longer ACE members) way back in mid-2021 or so. That promise never materialized.

And Credly has now been sold to Pearson so who knows what the future holds with these badges.

[Adam54321]

You seem to have many ACE credits and a college course for RA credit, you're a very good candidate for the Pierpont BOG AAS using mainly Sophia.org for the remaining credit.  I would suggest laddering that to an UMPI BAS with a business minor of your choice, there are several to select from.  COSC, EC, TESU, UMPI, WGU are all very good options for you, you should decide on the degree and school of your choice, alternative credit friendly vs competency based...

Q&A time for OP!  1) When did you complete the 3 NFA courses?
2) What commitments do you have? Kids, volunteering, work, etc?
3) How much time do you have put aside or dedicated to study?
4) Are you into alternative credit by test-out or competency based classes?
5) Do you have tuition assistance/reimbursement? What's your budget?
6) Do you know a second or third language?  Are you into labs/sciences?

1. June 2011
2. I have no kids or work or other important obligations. I'm free until December.
3. 12 hours each day.
4. I complete the courses quickly when I start them. I completed 18 Sophia courses in one month.
5. I qualify for Peill Grants. $4000
6  I do not know a second language well enough to complete an exam. 
6. I have not done science lab since HS. 

Should i start a new thread?

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I have completed the Pierpont Community and Technical College Board of Governors AAS Degree with a concentration in Business. The transcript is below.