40+ Looking for Fast Level Up

[ercmxr]

Welcome! I would recommend UMPI BABA Project Management and WGU MSML. Ironically, the UMPI/WGU combo can be faster than WGU BSIT/MSITM, given that WGU makes you wait until the end of your six-month bachelor's degree term before you can start your master's degree.

For CLEP, I recommend Modern States to take your exams for free with online proctoring. Maybe try to take a few Saylor credit exams to see if you can pass without studying. Then take whatever you can through Sophia to fill in the gaps. Finally, Study.com if you need a few more courses to maximize your transfers to UMPI.

You'll probably want to apply to UMPI soon to get the process going. Best case you can start at UMPI in Fall Session 2 on October 23 and be done by December!

Would you recommend knocking out transfer credits before enrolling at UMPI?

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@LevelUP, where art thou!?  You were mentioned in the title! <haha>  

@OP - Yes, for those that have an option of up to 6 credits per CLEP and having the option for Modern States to pay for your fee, why not?!  
Having said that, you may also look at Sophia.org for the lower level requirements and/or courses that CLEP is not available...  

For UMPI - Here are the CLEP exam transfers (a link within this page): https://www.umpi.edu/offices/testing-services/clep/
For TESU - The CLEP exams also show up here: https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/curre...lep-exams/
Depending on how you decide... What you can do is try to max the 90+ credits for TESU or UMPI with the same CLEP, Sophia.org or other ACE options.

Thank you! This is very helpful.

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I’m hearing a consensus of UMPI unless I want tech or need an ACBPS-accredited degree. I need to do more research on pluses and minuses of that accreditation.

I think the simplest way to say what I’m looking for is a BA/BS for credentials, with a stronger emphasis on Business, but options for CS. And then an MBA perhaps down the road.

Maybe I should forego any CS focus and just get any relevant certifications as needed or deemed necessary.

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@ercmxr, 'ageism' exists and it really depends on you what you're looking for, there are so many possibilities to get to an end goal to what you're seeking.  Here's an answer I provided just 15 or so minutes ago, my suggestion is similar: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...#pid400040

You can take up to 90 credits that may be used across multiple degrees/institutions or at least get closer to the 90 credits for transfer using CLEP/MS, Sophia.org and other recommended providers.  You have multiple options, including the ones mentioned above... You can recap those and see which one is better for you, I'll list them here:

1) Pierpont BOG AAS with an emphasis of your choice, 40+ technical credits through Coursera/TADA, UMPI BAS with a minor or two (MIS, PM)
2) UMPI Project Management & Information Systems, then ladder to the MA OL (Organizational Leadership if you plan to get a Masters)
3) WGU Accelerated BSIT/MSITM combo, you get a Bachelors & Masters after you complete the requirements, it's a 'one-and-done' option.
4) TESU BACS/BSBA CIS dual degree, ladder that up to the MBA/MSML at WGU, this is to continue on with the ACBSP business accreditation.
5) PUG, BSIT/MSIT combo, this option will take a little longer, more expensive, and not as easy as the WGU Accelerated BSIT/MSITM

Any master spreadsheets that shows safe CLEP, Sophia, etc. credits that transfer across multiple schools?