ComputerPREP Courses Receive College Credit Recommendation from the American Council on Education.PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 1999-- ComputerPREP, one of the world's largest providers of learning and technology solutions, announced that 19 of its semester-length courses were recognized by the American Council American Council may refer to: In linguistics:
ACE is recommending college credit for the courses in the areas of computer information systems, management information systems, computer science, and telecommunications. Curricula reviewed by ACE include basic, intermediate and advanced courses on Office 95 and Office 97, Office 98 Learning Suite, A+(TM) Certification, Network+(TM) Certification, Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. 4.0 domains, and eight Certified Internet Webmaster See CIW. programs. "The ACE recommendations are quite a coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. honor in our industry," said ComputerPREP's president, Peter Buswell. "Not only do ACE CREDIT recommendations confirm the quality of our courseware, they also make it simple for colleges and universities to utilize our courses." To achieve ACE CREDIT recommendations, ComputerPREP was asked to submit syllabi syl·la·bi n. A plural of syllabus. and course materials for review. ACE subject matter experts then evaluate the submissions to determine whether a course warrants ACE CREDIT recommendations and if so, the subject area and number of credits that may be awarded. The group also determines the level of credit awarded -- upper or lower division, or vocational certification. "It is our mission to assist adult learners in gaining access to institutions of higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. ," said Jo Ann Robinson Jo Ann Gibson Robinson (1912-1992) was a civil rights activist and educator in Montgomery, Alabama. Born near Culloden, Georgia, she was the youngest of twelve children. She attended Fort Valley State College and then became a public school teacher in Macon, where she was married , director of ACE's College Credit Recommendation Service. "Our evaluation of ComputerPREP's curriculum confirmed that it is equivalent to the coursework found in colleges and universities throughout the United States. "We commend ComputerPREP for taking the initiative to have its training programs evaluated for college credit. We welcome them as they join us in our mission." All 19 courses submitted by ComputerPREP were recommended for college credit in lower division baccalaureate/associate degree programs. Six of these courses were also recommended for upper division baccalaureate curriculum. Three were recommended for vocational certification. About ComputerPREP: With headquarters in Phoenix and offices worldwide, ComputerPREP designs and delivers technology training products and services to businesses and educational institutions. ComputerPREP's award-winning courseware covers all PC and Windows applications (Office 95, 97, and 2000), networks, A+, Network+, programming languages, Internet Webmaster Curriculum, Oracle, SAP, Unix, and Internet-related products. ComputerPREP is a member of Drake International. For more information, visit the company's Website at www.computerprep.com or call 800/228-1027. About ACE: The American Council on Education Established in 1918, the American Council on Education (ACE) is a United States organization comprising over 1,800 accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities and higher education-related associations, organizations, and corporations. is the nation's umbrella higher education association, with a membership of approximately 1,600 accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. , degree-granting institutions from all sectors of higher education and nearly 200 national and regional higher education associations and organizations. |
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