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Comparing LearningCounts Online Portfolio Courses
Create a Learning Portfolio that demonstrates the college-level learning that occurred outside the
classroom by taking one of two online portfolio building courses from LearningCounts.
Course Name
CAEL 100
Credit Hours
3
Course Length
Description
6 weeks
This is an instructor-led, online
course with weekly assignments. At
the end of the course is an optional 2
week facilitated portfolio development
workshop. Expect to dedicate 8-10
hours per week to finish assignments
and plan on additional hours for
building your portfolio. This course
delves into experiential learning
theory, concepts, and models.
DIY (Developing Your Portfolio for
College Credit)
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At your own pace
This is a self-paced, interactive online
“workshop” course that can be taken at
any time and from any computer or tablet
with an Internet connection. The course
consists of 8 modules that can be
completed in 4-6 hours. Expect to spend
10-20 hours to research and develop the
materials for the portfolio. The first two
modules of the DIY course for are
available online free here!
About every two weeks. Dates
available online.
Any time, open enrollment
$895
Start Dates
$129
Cost
Successful Students
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Have college-level English writing skills
Have regular access to a computer with high-speed Internet
Are self-motivated, manage their time well, and are comfortable learning online
Are willing to commit to understanding what constitutes college level learning
Will ensure the credits they request through portfolio do not duplicate credits already
earned
Work with their college advisor to ensure requested credits fit into their degree plan
Portfolio Building and Submission
Upon registration, learners have access to an online tool to build their Learning Portfolio. Upon
completion of each portfolio, learners submit it to LearningCounts for an assessment fee of $125 per
portfolio. Each Learning Portfolio covers one course.
Register Now
To register for CAEL 100 or Developing Your Portfolio for College Credit go to www.learningcounts.org.