The College Credit Program at Treehouse

The American Council on Education (ACE), established in 1918, represents over 1,700 colleges and universities in the United States. ACE helps students earn academic credit for learning and experiences outside traditional classrooms, shaping public policy and fostering innovation to support student success. Learn more about ACE transcripts.

The NCCRS, operating under the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York, evaluates non-traditional learning experiences to recommend them for college credit. Partnering with organizations such as professional associations, corporations, and training providers, NCCRS assesses programs to determine their eligibility for credit transfer to cooperating colleges and universities. Common examples of NCCRS credit use include workplace training programs, certifications from professional organizations, and specialized online or in-person courses.

ACE and NCCRS transfer credits are recommendations that allow non-traditional learning experiences, such as online courses, workplace training, and certifications, to be recognized as eligible for college credit at participating institutions. Courses are evaluated and approved by the ACE or NCCRS for transfer credits to participating institutions. Using transfer credits can help you save money on tuition costs, complete degrees or certificates faster, and enhance professional skills and job qualifications.

Over 1,500 U.S. institutions accept ACE and NCCRS credits. A few notable examples include: Harvard Extension School, Miami Dade College, California State University, Ohio State University, Michigan State University, Florida State University, University of Arkansas, City College of San Francisco, Lone Star College, University of Phoenix, Washington State University, and Texas A&M University. View the NCCRS list of colleges and universities.

Ensure that the college of your choice accepts ACE or NCCRS credits and will award your transfer credits toward a degree or certificate. Then simply share your digital transcript with the college of your choice.

Check your university's credit policy. While most international universities don't directly recognize ACE or NCCRS credits, Excelsior University, a regionally accredited institution, will recognize UPI's transcript of NCCRS & ACE recommended courses and can issue a OneTranscript to present to international universities.

You are welcome to take them all! Note that each course will require a $35 transcript fee paid to UPI.

Treehouse offers 3 credits per courses, and all credits are transferable. UPI students have transferred up to 72 credits (24 courses).

Reach out to us at help@teamtreehouse.com with questions. We're happy to help. In addition, you may email team@upistudy.com for help. UPI offers a personalized consultation and support to each student enrolled through Treehouse to ensure a smooth academic progression.

UPI is an education platform that offers government-accredited online college-level courses to students worldwide. UPI courses are recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS), ensuring their acceptance by a wide range of higher education institutions. With a global reach, UPI has supported over 100,000 individuals across dozens of countries, facilitating credit transfers to over 1,500 colleges and universities, including institutions in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Each course earns a total of 3 college credits. A final exam and final assignment must be passed in order to receive credit for each course.

If you already know the subject matter, you can skip directly to the final exam and final assignment — there is no requirement that the lessons must be completed before taking the exam.

No, the use of AI tools or assistance for exams or assignments is prohibited. All submissions are carefully reviewed for AI-generated content to ensure academic integrity. Any detected use of AI could result in disqualification, as maintaining fairness is a top priority. Always complete your work independently to uphold the standards of the program.

According to LendingTree.com, the cost of 3 college credit hours ranges from $500 at 2-year public schools to $5,000 at 4-year private colleges. The cost of 3 college credit hours with Treehouse is $35 plus the cost of a Treehouse subscription, meaning you save hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars in tuition costs!

For a $35 fee paid directly to UPI, you'll receive credits upon successfully completing the final exam and assignment. You'll receive a digital badge on Credly that indicates the number of college credit hours earned, which can be shared with professional contacts and added to your resume, social media, and LinkedIn profile. Once the badge is in your Credly account, you can send your transcript directly to colleges for earned credit. Since credit decisions vary by institution, contact your prospective colleges to confirm transcript submission details.

A digital badge on Credly is a verified credential that displays your ACE or NCCRS credit recommendation, course details, and mastered competencies. It serves as a digital representation of your learning achievement. You can share your digital badge on resumes, social media, and LinkedIn. Employers can also view the badge to verify your skills and achievements.

Transcripts are official academic records used by colleges and universities. They use transcripts to see if prior learning is eligible for college credit. Your Credly digital transcript consolidates and displays all your earned credits, including course titles, credit hours, and detailed competencies mastered. It provides an easy-to-access record of your learning achievements that you can send to colleges.

Yes, you must be either a Courses, Courses Plus, or Techdegree plan subscriber to take the UPI college credit courses.