06-29-2022, 09:29 AM
(06-29-2022, 01:50 AM)PointAndClick Wrote: All very true, I should have ben clearer in my question I suppose. :p
I know UMPI is quite writing heavy but from what I gather reading through the threads some courses are downright nightmarish while others have a 2-5page paper at the end and that is it.
I hate writing and like exams so if possible would go for the degree option with the least amount of writing involved.
As for familiarity, I work on computer hardware so I doubt many if any courses subject matter I would be familiar with which is why that's not a big consideration for me.
I also plan on only transferring in Sophia and maybe a couple Instacert and a couple SDC (SDC because I need to take something with a lab) courses and take the rest at UMPI. Not sure if this is a crazy idea or not but using SDC seems like a waste of money for courses I could do at UMPI since I'm expecting to need a couple of terms there anyway.
@Ksoul is it even worth bothering with the Coursera certs? Wouldn't it be easier to just take the courses at UMP?
Fair question. If there is an added value for your career to earn the cert, it feels like an easy yes. If you are new to data analytics, there are countless more efficient ways to earn nine credits. @ss20ts has shared the difficulty in navigating BUS 245, so, there is an added bonus securing the cert, especially, if you can use 6 additional business electives and are doing the BABA in Project Management.
As for SDC, since your need Biology Lab and SDC is the most efficient way to earn it, this is an easy call. To max out the cost, make sure to secure an additional Upper-Level course that can be used in your degree. Remember, you can add three additional courses in a month for $70 each. In these example that would be:
1. SDC $200 membership, Bio Virtual Lab $69 total $269
2. SDC $200 membership, Bio Virtual Lab $69 total $269, $70 x 3 additional courses total $479
If option two helps you avoid an additional term at UMPI, the math is simple on the value for SDC.
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