Which school do you think is the best for competency based program?

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At PUG you'll have 2 classes open so you can work on one while you wait for the grading in the other. Each class is broken down into 1 credit courses basically with assignments due for each 1 credit. Also PUG is on the quarter system so it's a lot more credits. They're 180 credits versus the standard 120 credits in a semester based program. Something to keep in the back of your mind.

UMass Global used to be Brandman University. I don't think I've seen anyone here do either one because there were better options.

PUG doesn't have exams. It's all writing.

Do you already work in IT or have a background in it?

It's great! But yes, the total of 180 credits makes me feel exhausted already. Maybe their 1 credit courses are easier than 3 credit ones. How fast I can complete each course would matter. 

I don't have any experience in the IT field but only web development and publishing for some years as a freelancer. I completed Google IT support, but I think not much of colleges accept it as credit.