Earn College Credit with LeaderQuest’s IT Certification Programs
LeaderQuest is proud to announce that our courses are now eligible for credit in traditional higher education.
This past month, the American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) officially finished its evaluation and recommended 14 LeaderQuest courses for college credit. That means a class at LeaderQuest could count towards a traditional degree.
After helping over 1,200 students get certified in our IT schools last year, our staff is excited about what this will mean for students.
“We strive to help qualified IT professionals enter the workforce. This new development will empower our students on their path to employment and success.”
–George Cohlmia, LeaderQuest CEO
What does this mean for you and what exactly is ACE CREDIT anyway? Keep reading to find out.
What Does This Mean for You?
When you take one of the 14 approved courses at LeaderQuest, you could be eligible for college credit. So if you’re considering getting a full bachelor’s degree or going back for some extra training, you could have a head start.
ACE CREDIT recommendation means you could get trained with an entry-level certification, start a job in IT, and still have college credit if you decide to go back to school to specialize.
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Which Courses Are Eligible?
Now that it’s been officially reviewed, LeaderQuest will offer a total of 14 courses recommended for college credit by ACE CREDIT. See the full list below.
Entry Level (Infrastructure & Tech Support)
Intermediate (Networking & Cyber Security)
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1)
- Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 2 (ICND2)
Advanced (Cyber Security & Project Management)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Network Defender (CND)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
- EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
- EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES)
To learn more about these courses, visit ACE’s page here or contact LeaderQuest at the link below.
What’s the Next Step?
If you’re interested in getting trained, certified, hired, and even potentially earning some college credit, why wait? We offer classes online, on campus, during the day, and at night through our four campuses in Denver, Jacksonville, Dallas, and Colorado Springs.
If you’re interested in learning more, reach out to our staff today. We’ll hook you up with the best certifications for your career goals. Don’t wait! Invest in your future and reach out to us today!
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About the American Council on Education
The American Council on Education (ACE), serves as the major coordinating body for the nation’s higher education institutions. Simply put, ACE CREDIT helps adults gain academic credit for courses and examinations taken outside traditional degree programs.
With a 30-year history, ACE CREDIT recommendations are considered by more than 2,000 colleges and universities in determining the applicability of coursework and exams to degree programs.
Founded in 1918, ACE is the major coordinating body for all the nation’s higher education institutions, representing more than 1,600 college and university presidents and more than 200 related associations nationwide. It provides leadership on key higher education issues and influences public policy through advocacy.
For more information, please visit www.acenet.edu or follow ACE on Twitter @ACEducation.
