2 portfolio questions: PLA TESU and extra credits

[Joeman200]

I found an old thread while searching and the whole issue of whether or not Saylors open course counts is still confusing.  I get that it doesn't count for credit, but can one bypass TESU's PLA courses if they've done saylors?  Even a reply I saw by Marc didn't really clarify that because of the way the question was asked.

I did find out that learningcounts is no longer NCCRS approved (I thought they were).  It appears they now just partner with colleges. In fact, it really seems TESU uses learningcounts to assess there profolios.    I just got done with saylors open 100/200 courses and I really don't want to pay $1,500 to retake them.  

Any thoughts/advice?

As I stated in a previous reply, I'm trying to take "Public Policy, Crime and Criminal Justice".   Ideally I wanted to self-study and PLA the course rather than spending $1,500 to take it from TESU.  In their course it even mentions self study:  https://i.imgur.com/wqZJHoz.png
KUJO gave me the book TESU uses for the course and I ordered a similar college textbook that Colorado State University uses on a similar course.    I don't know if that would be enough though and "proof" would be an issue.   I did some research and found Saylors MOOC public policy course.  I could do that in addition to reading the two books because I would get a certificate I can use as proof.

As you can see, I would rather spend more time and less money.


The additional courses I could PLA to get credit on my transcript (even though I won't need anymore to reach 120 with my current plan):

Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy(FIS-181)           \
Introduction to Fire Science(FIS-101)                      \
Forest Fire Protection and Management(FOR-371)       \
Beginning Guitar I(MUS-168)                                      |- 19 credits... I would only do 9 since it would be no extra cost after public policy.
Beginning Piano I(MUS-160)                                  /
First Aid, CPR, and Safety(FIT-190)                         /
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(HEA-198)             /