Types of ACE Learning Evaluations Reviews

​With over 35,000 programs evaluated, ACE Learn​​ing Evaluations is the national leader in the evaluation of education and training obtained outside the classroom.

Learning Evaluations offers a variety of review ​​experiences based on the content of the program, type​ of review requested, and length of the program. Our team will work to help you estimate the costs of review prior to undergoing an eligibility visit. Contact us today for more information!​​

Course and Exam Reviews

ACE Learning Evaluations works with the military, government, general education providers, and the business world to evaluate military training, organization training courses, certificates, credit-by-exams, and on-the-job training. Organizations must meet our course and exam eligibility standards and are required to participate in eligibility and review readiness meetings prior to completing their first review. Our reviews are conducted by subject-matter expert faculty from colleges and universities who teach in related academic areas. The review team analyzes materials, validates learning outcomes and competencies, and recommends postsecondary credit based on its findings. Recommendations are valid for a set period, depending on the subject area and industry standards. A re-review of curriculum is required prior to expiration in order to maintain active recommendations.

Apprenticeship Reviews (New)

ACE Learning Evaluations now reviews qualified apprenticeship programs. These programs align with the U.S. Department of Labor's Registered Apprenticeship Programs or a state apprenticeship agency and may include others that meet our apprenticeship eligibility standar​​​ds. Apprenticeship reviews are conducted by discipline-specific industry experts as well as subject-matter expert faculty from colleges and universities who teach in related academic areas. The review team analyzes on-the-job learning materials, validates skills-based learning and competencies, and recommends postsecondary credit based on its findings. Apprenticeship recommendations are valid for a set period, depending on the subject area and industry standards. A re-review of curriculum is required prior to expiration in order to maintain active recommendations.

Conditional and Technical Reviews

Results from an ACE review may require additional information or added content before qualifying for a credit recommendation. If the results of a review are conditional, a final report will be provided indicating the type and extent of changes required. Organizations may choose to make those changes to their curriculum and should request a follow-up conditional review of those changes for consideration by the faculty experts. Conditional requirements must be met within 90 days of the original review, or experiences will no longer be eligible for a credit recommendation.

During an active recommendation period, a technical review should be requested if a provider has made substantial changes to the curriculum or assessment model. Changes to curriculum can impact the level, subject area, and/or semester hours recommended. A technical review is conducted by industry or subject-matter faculty experts who will determine if the changes to curriculum justify an update to the credit recommendations.

Fees for Reviews

After many years of holding costs steady, the ACE Board of Directors approved an increase in ACE Learning Evaluations fees. 

​The cost of participating in Learning Evaluations may vary based on the type of review, length of the program evaluated, and the number of reviewed experiences. Participating involves annual fees and review fees.

  • Annual fees: These are fees for maintaining active ACE recommendations. These fees cover costs for publication and maintenance of review information in the ACE National Guide, optional badging and transcript services through Credly, and support resources for learners using ACE-endorsed credentials. These annual fees vary based on the number of experiences reviewed and participation in optional credentialing services. 
    • Payment for annual fees is due within net 30 days from the date of invoice. Annual fees may be prorated during the first year of participation in the program.
  • ​Review fees: These include nonrefundable review readiness fees for pre-review logistics and preparations, in addition to variable review fees.

Download the pricing model to review the updated annual fees and review fees​ (PDF).​​

​Please contact the Learning Evaluations team​ to learn more about fee pricing.

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