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  What is Pearson VUE? Pearson VUE is   a deliverer of computer-based tests   and is a computer-based testing company that began in 1994. They provide anything from online practice tests to proctored exams that require secure testing environments. Learn more here

  What does Zambia Qualification Authority do? The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Higher Education of the Republic of Zambia to  develop and implement a national qualifications framework to ensure that standards and registered qualifications are internationally comparable . Learn more here

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  What is credit by examination? Traditionally  credit-by-examination  (CBE) is a process for ascertaining student knowledge and awarding credit for university-level subjects—regardless of how that knowledge was gained, by taking an exam.  Examination scores are provided to your university of choice for evaluation. You could potentially receive advanced placement or credit. CBE has been in existence for more than forty years and is becoming a popular option for students of all ages. By using OCW to learn subject matter and credit-by-examination to demonstrate knowledge in a particular subject, you can save significant time and money while working toward a degree. Earning University Credit Although OpenCourseWare allows students access to university-level courses from prominent institutions, work is not graded and the institutions  do not  award course credit or provide a degree or certification. Therefore, in order to earn academic credit, a student must ta...