IT/Computer Science Path

Discover a faster path to your computer science degree designed to put your career into focus.

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A clear, supportive computer science pathway

No matter where you’re at in your career, we can help you move forward. Our IT/Computer Science path is designed to fit your busy life so you can make faster progress toward your degree.

Why choose this IT path?

Boost your momentum

Testing out of your general ed college courses with CLEP or DSST exams to earn transferable college credit. This can help you keep up the momentum of your IT/computer science education.

Find the right support

Get 1:1 tutoring for both your online test prep courses and advanced college courses, and additional mentoring throughout your journey to stay on track toward your IT/computer science goals.

Advance your IT career

Our online test prep courses will allow you to pass your CLEP or DSST exams the first time with confidence and make real manageable progress toward your college IT/computer science degree.

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Computer Science Pathway

Whats included in an Achieve Computer Science pathway

Our IT/Computer Science pathway offers a clear, step-by-step path toward your degree, outlining everything you need to finish faster and with less stress.

General Ed Prep

Every college and university has different admission requirements. We offer online test prep courses for more than 22 general education subjects that you can test out of via a CLEP or DSST exam. Your Education Advisor will help you determine which college courses you can test out of based on your past experience and choice school.

On-Demand Tutoring

Attendance at an accredited college is necessary to complete your degree, but our education support services don’t stop once you enter school. We’re ready to provide one-on-one, on-demand tutoring services for your college coursework if, and when, you need us.

See if Achieve is the right fit for you.

Discover a more flexible, less stressful way to fulfill your degree requirements.

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How it works

Our online test prep courses prepare you to test out of your general education college courses via College-Level Examination Program (CLEP®) exams. You can earn the same credits in less time by prepping for and passing one CLEP® exam so you can get ahead in your career faster.

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PLAN

Meet with our advisors to map out the required steps for your education path.

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PREP

Attend our live, online test prep sessions and be tutored to test out of college courses.

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PASS

Take your exam at one of 1,900 testing centers and receive a passing score.

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TRANSFER

Transfer your college credits to your regionally accredited school of choice.

Included with each test prep course
Free Course Materials

No expensive textbooks required. Study guide is provided at start of course.

Live, Expert Instruction

Online learning experience with live instructors to help you in real time.

Session Recordings

Recordings of every live session are made available at your convenience.

Exam Fee Reimbursement

We pay 100% of your exam fees when  course requirements are 85% complete.

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Take your next step

No matter where you are in your journey, we have options for you. Get connected with an Educator Advisor to learn more and get your questions answered.

Take the first step

Find out how to use innovative learning solutions to finish your degree requirements faster. Why not take the next step and see if you’re a good candidate for our credit by exam program.

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