WGU's "core subject areas" & certs for BS-Data Analytics

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I thought the price of the udacity nanodegree was included in the tuition for WGU 

just as the price of the A+ and Oracle cert is

I did not realize that - you're right, you earn the udacity nanodegree during the process.

For my own personal knowledge, I double checked this.  As usual, Dfrecore is correct.  (In the many years Dfrecore has been advising me, she's never been incorrect.   )

To compare the cost of using WGU's terms vs gaining Certifications prior to enrolling, I made a spreadsheet which lists WGU's certifications for the BS in Data Management / Data Analytics - as of December 2018.  The spreadsheet is attached.  I hope it helps someone.  

Of course, the cost to take these certifications from WGU does not take into account the number of terms (at $3200 per term - 6 months for WGU students) you would need to be enrolled in WGU in order to complete those certifications.  That's individual to each person.

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The transfer guidelines are going to be your friend here.  WGU is ACE friendly (Study.com, Straighterline, Saylor) and takes CLEPs/DSSTs in a pretty straightforward manner.

https://partners.wgu.edu/Pages/BSDMDA.aspx

@quigongene and/or anyone who would like to answer:  Does WGU accept NCCRS courses/exams?   What if John takes a NCCRS or ACE exam for credit for SQL, or Python or Project Management (exams where WGU permits substitutes) - will WGU accept those credits?  For example: if he takes Python at OnlineDegree.com, do you think that will be accepted?