Inexpensive Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees

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I know this post is old, but there are options for self-paced:

Penn Foster Career School - Nationally Accreditated

Ashworth College - Nationally Accreditated

Both offer non-credit certificates and diplomas, which can be done in a few days. Plus, they take ACE credit.

Blackstone Career Institute - Regionally Accreditated

Has easy diplomas and certificates, notably the certificate in leadership skills: https://blackstone.edu/leadership-skills/

It costs just $413 and consists of 5 modules and one multiple-choice exam, which I'm guessing is open book.

I don't know if they accept ACE credit. They do accept transfer credit, but it waives the cost of the transferred portion. You still have to do all the modules.

All of the certificates/diplomas from these schools look nice, especially Blackstone Career Institute.

California Coast University -

Accepts ACE credits and allows transferring in 50% for certificates. Has both undergraduate and graduate certificates.

NA and $170/credit hour. If you transfer in 2 courses, you will have 2 courses left which should amount to $1070.

You can pay upfront or unroll in a payment plan.
Payment plans - Pay $500 upfront then $150 per month, pay $300 upfront then $175 upfront.

You must be enrolled for at least 5 months before applying for graduation.

Nexford University - Nationally Accreditated

Costs $310/month

For-credit

Can do one course a month. The shortest certificate is Product Management which costs of 2 courses and the duration is listed as 3 months.

The total cost of the certificate would amount to $930 unless you are a Sophia Learning student, in which case you receive 25% off. The total cost then amounts to $697.50.

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I’ve considered Penn Foster and Ashworth College for their flexible courses. Blackstone’s leadership skills certificate seems practical and affordable, too.

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I know this post is old, but there are options for self-paced:

Penn Foster Career School - Nationally Accreditated

Ashworth College - Nationally Accreditated

Both offer non-credit certificates and diplomas, which can be done in a few days. Plus, they take ACE credit.

Blackstone Career Institute - Regionally Accreditated

Has easy diplomas and certificates, notably the certificate in leadership skills: https://blackstone.edu/leadership-skills/

It costs just $413 and consists of 5 modules and one multiple-choice exam, which I'm guessing is open book.

I don't know if they accept ACE credit. They do accept transfer credit, but it waives the cost of the transferred portion. You still have to do all the modules.

All of the certificates/diplomas from these schools look nice, especially Blackstone Career Institute.

California Coast University -

Accepts ACE credits and allows transferring in 50% for certificates. Has both undergraduate and graduate certificates.

NA and $170/credit hour. If you transfer in 2 courses, you will have 2 courses left which should amount to $1070.

You can pay upfront or unroll in a payment plan.
Payment plans - Pay $500 upfront then $150 per month, pay $300 upfront then $175 upfront.

You must be enrolled for at least 5 months before applying for graduation.

Nexford University - Nationally Accreditated

Costs $310/month

For-credit

Can do one course a month. The shortest certificate is Product Management which costs of 2 courses and the duration is listed as 3 months.

The total cost of the certificate would amount to $930 unless you are a Sophia Learning student, in which case you receive 25% off. The total cost then amounts to $697.50.

I’ve considered Penn Foster and Ashworth College for their flexible courses. Blackstone’s leadership skills certificate seems practical and affordable, too.