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Definitions

The meaning of some words used today in the fields of training and education can vary with each institution. Where an explanation for a word varies with the institution, the definition and institution will be listed. If the definition is generally accepted by most institutions, you will see one explanation for the word.

If you come across a term that you do not understand, please let us know and we may add it to our definition list.

a

Asynchronous Online Learning

c

Corequisite
Credit Course

d

Degree
Diploma

g

General Educational Development (GED) Testing

p

Prior Learning Assessment And Recognition

s

Synchronous Online Learning