Alternative-credit and university-transcribed course guides
Self-Paced Online Course Help
Get help with the exact platform and course name. This directory organizes 439 course guides across 13 self-paced providers, including Sophia Learning, Study.com, StraighterLine, Saylor Academy, Modern States, Portage Learning, Coopersmith, UND Enroll Anytime, ASU Universal Learner Courses, Outlier, Pearson, TEL Education, and Westcott Courses.
Why the provider name matters
The same course title can use different assessments and credit routes
College Algebra on a university transcript, an ACE-recommended alternative-credit course, and a CLEP-preparation course are not interchangeable. Provider pages therefore describe the correct terminology, course mechanics, transcript or recommendation model, verification source, and transfer safeguard before linking to individual course guides.
Provider-specific mechanics
Sophia uses Challenges, Milestones, and selected Touchstones; other platforms use different module, assignment, laboratory, or examination structures.
Course-name-first SEO
Every guide emphasizes the provider and full course name. Codes and ACE IDs remain secondary identifiers.
Transfer caution
The receiving institution decides whether and how credit applies. The guide never treats a recommendation or transcript route as guaranteed degree credit.
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83 course guides
Study.com Course Help
Course-name-first guidance, provider-specific assessment language, original practice, and transfer safeguards.
82 course guides
Sophia Learning Course Help
Course-name-first guidance, provider-specific assessment language, original practice, and transfer safeguards.
61 course guides
StraighterLine Course Help
Course-name-first guidance, provider-specific assessment language, original practice, and transfer safeguards.
42 course guides
Saylor Academy Course Help
Course-name-first guidance, provider-specific assessment language, original practice, and transfer safeguards.
32 course guides
Modern States Course Help
Course-name-first guidance, provider-specific assessment language, original practice, and transfer safeguards.
26 course guides
Coopersmith Career Consulting Course Help
Course-name-first guidance, provider-specific assessment language, original practice, and transfer safeguards.
26 course guides
UND Enroll Anytime Course Help
Course-name-first guidance, provider-specific assessment language, original practice, and transfer safeguards.
22 course guides
Portage Learning Course Help
Course-name-first guidance, provider-specific assessment language, original practice, and transfer safeguards.
17 course guides
Outlier.org Course Help
Course-name-first guidance, provider-specific assessment language, original practice, and transfer safeguards.
15 course guides
ASU Universal Learner Courses Course Help
Course-name-first guidance, provider-specific assessment language, original practice, and transfer safeguards.
13 course guides
Westcott Courses Course Help
Course-name-first guidance, provider-specific assessment language, original practice, and transfer safeguards.
10 course guides
Pearson Accelerated Pathways Course Help
Course-name-first guidance, provider-specific assessment language, original practice, and transfer safeguards.
10 course guides
TEL Education Course Help
Course-name-first guidance, provider-specific assessment language, original practice, and transfer safeguards.
Frequently asked questions
Self-paced course-help FAQ
Which self-paced course platforms are included?
The roadmap covers 13 providers: ASU Universal Learner Courses, Coopersmith Career Consulting, Modern States, Outlier.org, Pearson Accelerated Pathways, Portage Learning, Saylor Academy, Sophia Learning, StraighterLine, Study.com, TEL Education, UND Enroll Anytime, Westcott Courses.
How many course guides are in the roadmap?
The complete batch contains 439 individual course pages plus provider hubs.
Is transfer guaranteed?
No. Provider recommendations, partner transcripts, and course completion do not guarantee that a receiving institution will accept or apply the credit.
What help is available?
Help can include concept explanation, original practice, study planning, calculation or code review, draft or lab-report feedback where applicable, and preparation for cumulative assessments.
How do I request help?
Email [email protected] with the provider, complete course name, current instructions, attempted work, and difficult topic.
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Receive concept explanations, original practice, study planning, draft or project review where applicable, and assessment preparation.