Degree Accelerator
Frequently Asked Questions
Projects
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What are the system requirements for this courSE?
You don’t have to worry about the system requirements as you will be executing your practicals on Virtual Labs which is a pre-configured environment. This environment already contains all the necessary tools and services required for this course.
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How will I execute practicals in this course?
You will be working on the virtual live lab environment that we provide which will give you the access to all the tools and softwares required for this particular course. The stepwise guide for accessing these services will be available in the LMS and University of Emerging Technologies support team will assist you 24*7 in case you have any doubts.
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Which case studies and projects will be a part of this course?
This course includes multiple scenario-based examples in-order to hands-on experience to be able to utilize the tools and prompts over an extensive period of the course. This course include multiple small projects throughout the course, 2 case studies, and one final capstone project which will hone your skills as per current industry standards and prepare you for your future career needs.
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What are the system requirements for this course?
Any computer with standard Windows and or Mac with at least 4 GB RAM and a Core-i3 processor.
Credit & Transfer
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Is University of Emerging Technologies an accredited college/university?
University of Emerging Technologies is not a college and does not confer degrees, so it can not be accredited. However, University of Emerging Technologies does offer ACE recommended courses which many accredited universities will accept as transfer credit.
Although University of Emerging Technologies does not confer degrees, University of Emerging Technologies courses can be transferred to over 1,500 colleges and universities that do.
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What is accreditation anyway, and are there different kinds?
This isn't straightforward so bear with us. The U.S. Department of Education does not accredit colleges and universities directly, but it does authorize a number of organizations to do so. Some of these are national in reach while others are regional. Regional accreditation is the gold standard and is the most widely recognized. It's important that the college or university that confers your degree be regionally accredited to ensure that your degree is recognized as widely as possible.
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If University of Emerging Technologies isn't a college, then how can I earn college credit by taking UET courses?
University of Emerging Technologies has courses that have been recommended as transferable to accredited institutions by the American Council on Education (ACE). Over 1,500 accredited institutions in the U.S. will consider accepting credit earned by passing a course that's recommended by ACE. If you pass any of University of Emerging Technologies’ credit-recommended courses, then you can request a transcript for them from ACE that you can submit to your institution as transferable credit.
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What is ACE?
ACE stands for American Council on Education. ACE is a credit recommendation body that has recommended University of Emerging Technologies courses for transferable college credit. You can learn more about them by clicking here.
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Are University of Emerging Technologies' courses equivalent to college-level work?
Yes! ACE determined that University of Emerging Technologies' credit-recommended courses meet the standards of college-level coursework at post-secondary institutions. When taking a course, you will be expected to finish all the grading material which will include quizzes, assignments, midterm exam, case studies, final project and final exam.
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Are all UET courses recommended for credit by ACE?
No, you can see a full list of UET courses that recommend for credits on this page.
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Which colleges accept credit from UET?
UET’s credit-recommended courses are eligible for transfer credit with over 1,500 universities. In addition to this, UET has partnered with a number of universities to guarantee that the credit you earn here will transfer to one of their institutions.
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How can I be sure that my school will accept credit from UET?
UET strongly recommends contacting your school's registrar or admissions office to ask if they accept ACE recommended credits. If you have been working with a personal advisor at your school, we recommend that you ask them to review the UET courses you'd like to take to see if they'll transfer to your school.
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How do I transfer the credit I earned to my school and what if my college requires a course grade?
You can transfer your UET credit to your school by sending them a UET or ACE transcript. In general, all UET partners accept transcripts from University of Emerging Technologies while some other colleges will prefer an ACE transcript. Follow the steps here to request a transcript.
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How do I request a transcript from UET?
Once you have successfully completed one of UET’s credit-recommended courses, you can request a transcript from UET or ACE. To request a transcript from UET, go to your "My Courses" tab of your LMS Member Dashboard and click the "Request Transcripts" button.
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How do I request a transcript from ACE?
To request transcripts from ACE, you'll need to create an account on Credly's Acclaim platform. Follow the instructions here to get started.
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How long does it take for a transcript to arrive at my school?
Transcripts typically arrive to schools within 1-3 weeks after you request them.
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Which transcript should I request? (UET or ACE)
Talk to the school where you're transferring your credit to see which transcript they prefer. We've found that schools typically prefer ACE transcripts.
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Is UET the right fit for my needs?
Whether you are looking for a cheaper, more flexible option to continue your college education, or a pre-requisite to satisfy a program requirement, UET provides tons of courses to fit the diverse needs of the 21st century students. Click here to check out our course catalogue to see if we offer your desired course.
Grading & Exams
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How are courses graded?
Your course grade is calculated out of 1200 points.The minimum score required to pass and become eligible for college credit is 840 points, which is an overall course grade of 70%. You can earn points from lesson quizzes, assignments, case studies, mid term exam, final capstone project and proctored final exams. Check the course syllabus to see a full breakdown of the point distribution for each course.
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Do all courses have quizzes, exams, case studies, assignments and final capstone project?
All credit-recommended courses contains quizzes, exams, case studies, assignments and final capstone project. Check the syllabus for each course to review course-specific requirements.
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Do I have to complete all lessons, quizzes, exam, and assignments in a course?
Yes, , you will always need to complete the final exam and any required assignments to pass a course.
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What happens if I don't pass a lesson quiz?
If you do not pass a lesson quiz, you will have two more opportunities to re-take the quiz in order to improve your score; in total, you have three opportunities. It may vary course to course.
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What is a proctored exam and how does it work?
A proctored exam is an exam in which a student's activity and environment are monitored to imitate a traditional testing experience. At UET, tests are monitored virtually through our third-party partner Software Secure. UET students simply download Software Secure to their device and follow directions. For more information about how this works, click here for a helpful video that breaks down the process.
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What happens if I don't pass a proctored exam?
If you don't pass a proctored exam, you still may be able to take the exam again. Reach out to your assigned academic enabler for instructions.
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What happens if I don't pass a course?
If you have used all your exam attempts and cannot earn more points by retaking lesson quizzes or resubmitting required assignments, then you may not be able to achieve a passing score in your UET course. If you find yourself in this situation, we recommend speaking with an advisor at your school. They may be able to recommend alternative courses that you can take to fulfill the requirements for your degree plan.
Refund Policy
We offer users a three (4)- day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee on all courses.
View more info on terms & conditions and refund policy here.
How to take Proctored Exams
The final proctored exam is an essential component of the Specializations and Courses and serves to evaluate your knowledge and skills in the subject matter. To maintain academic integrity and authenticity, the exam will be conducted online through a secure platform on the LMS and has a time limit of 3 hours.
Before taking the exam, please ensure that you have granted permission for microphone and camera access, as these are necessary for the proctoring process. If you encounter any issues, please contact our support team at support@emergingtechuniversity.com.
Here's what you need to know to take the final proctored exam:
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Prepare for the exam: Review the course materials, ensure a reliable internet connection, a computer with a webcam, and a quiet, well-lit testing environment.
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Validate Your Identity: Use a webcam to validate your identity by comparing your face to a photo ID.
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Exam Setup: After validation, the exam will open in a new browser window with added security measures, including face recognition validation.
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Exam Process: Navigate through the questions using the quiz navigation section and keep track of the time using the visible timer.
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Cheating Detection: AI proctoring will monitor your attempt, flagging any suspicious activity for review.
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Submitting Your Attempt: Click "Finish Attempt" to review your answers and see the remaining time. Click "Submit All and Finish" to complete your attempt.
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After submitting your exam, it will be graded within 14 days. Cheating attempts will be discarded.
We wish you the best of luck in your exam and hope you successfully complete the program.
For questions or concerns about the proctored exam, please contact your academic enabler or send an email at support@emergingtechuniversity.com
Earn Credly Badge / Request ACE Transcript
Please follow the steps below -
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Complete the Course: To request a transcript from ACE, you must complete the course with a minimum score of 70%. Once you have completed the course, you will have access to the "Request ACE Transcript" section of the course.
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Fill out the Form: In the "Request ACE Transcript" section, you will find a form that you need to fill out. The form will ask for details like your name, email ID, etc. Please make sure to mention the same email ID that you use to access the Learning Management System (LMS).
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Wait for Processing: After submitting the form, the University of Engineering and Technologies will issue your badge via Credly within 24-48 hours (working days).
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Accept Your Badge: Once the UET issues your badge on Credly, you will receive an email from Credly. You need to accept your badge by clicking on the "Accept Your Badge" button. If you already have a Credly account, you will be redirected to the Credly platform. If you don't have a Credly account, you will be asked to sign up.
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Share Your Badge: After accepting your badge, you can share it on different platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or American employment marketplaces like ZipRecruiter. You can also publish your badge by clicking on the "Embed Code" button or email your badge by clicking on the "Email" button. Additionally, you can create a public link for the badge or download the badge image.
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Send Your Transcript: You can send your digital academic transcript with prospective learning institutions and organizations. If you need to know how to send your ACE transcript, you can follow this link: https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us/articles/360054195272-How-can-I-send-my-ACE-Transcript-
We hope that this information will help you in requesting your transcript from ACE. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reply back on this email.