Frequently Asked Questions

An accreditation credential indicates that a student has successfully completed an examination that covers the topics presented in one or more of our classes. Individual course credentials and course sequence credentials are available.

Each credential granted through the ACE program indicates that the individual demonstrated significant comprehension of the topics related to the credential at the time that the examination occurred. After obtaining a credential, the individual should be able to perform standard professional duties related to the topics covered. These credentials do not imply that the individual has expert knowledge in any of the topic areas.

Course credentials are available for specific courses that we offer. To receive an individual course credential, a student must achieve or surpass the minimum accreditation score on the examination for the course.

Sequence credentials indicate a student has successfully achieved accreditation in a topic that spans multiple courses. To receive a sequence credential, a student must achieve or surpass the minimum accreditation score on a comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination covers topics from all courses in the sequence.

Credentials are not offered for customized courses. To receive a credential after taking a customized course, you must take a standard ACE examination.

Refer to the examination information for information about the objectives covered by each examination. The examination information provides additional resources you can reference to learn about any topics that were not covered in the customized course.