Exclusive offer: 20% off your Accelerated Pathways courses!

The last day to purchase a Pearson bachelors or masters level course is January 23rd, 2026. Courses must start on or before February 16th, 2026. Pima Associate and Certificate pathways, GEDWorks and Cell-Ed are not affected.

Your high schooler is graduating soon! That’s a huge step.

Help them go farther, faster with a free customized degree plan, college advising and regionally accredited courses from Pearson Accelerated Pathways. 

Accelerated Pathways courses are already less expensive than traditional college classes — by 30% or more.  

In addition, Connections Academy and Pearson Online Academy graduates get an exclusive 20% discount! 






Pearson Accelerated Pathways provides regionally accredited college courses that are:

Flexible

Our self-paced online courses can be started anytime and give you maximum flexibility to study at your own pace.

Online

Complete your bachelor's degree from anywhere, all you need to study is a computer, an internet connection, and a webcam for exam proctoring.

Student Centered

Enjoy on-demand support, success coaching, and world-class academic guidance.

No college loans required

Follow your plan and pay as you go instead of paying large, yearly tuition payments. (1)

Our advisors will help you create a bulletproof college plan customized to their unique situation and will get you started with online college classes that are guaranteed to transfer to your desired college.

How it works

1

Free advising

After completing the form above, you will have a conversation with an advisor to discuss college options. Based on that conversation, your advisor will present you with college options based on your educational needs and goals.

2

Personalized course plan

After selecting a college option, your advisor will build a degree plan customized to your needs. This plan will show you which courses to complete, when to complete them, and will allow you to register and start studying all from one place.

3

Study on your schedule

All the courses you will take through Pearson Accelerated Pathways are highly flexible—and allow you to create your own schedule around your life.

 

 

4

Transfer your credits

When it's time to transfer your credits, the Accelerated Pathways coaches are here to walk you through the process. 

 

 

Student Testimonials

"Accelerated Pathways gave me the freedom to gain valuable experience at a young age--a huge head start on the career path I am passionate about."

Alyssa C.

"My schedule changes all the time. Regardless of what my life looks like, I can fit school in with Pearson Accelerated Pathways."

Chloe R.

The people who make this possible

Pearson Education, the world's learning company. With more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries, Pearson combines world-class educational content with personalized service and cutting-edge technology to equip students with the education they need to pursue their dreams and change the world.

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1. Accelerated Pathways’ goal is to give you the ability to pay for college without loans. Accelerated Pathways does not help you with any existing debt and is not responsible if you decide to take out loans in the future.