Western Governors University
Western Governors University, based in Salt Lake City, is an online university that moves students forward by passing assessments rather than by seat time.
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WGU's own 20-year history says its articles of incorporation were signed in January 1997, with early support from government, foundations and private industry. Its first information-technology and education programs launched by the end of 1999, so incorporation and the first classes are two different dates. [1]
WGU describes competency-based education as finishing a course as soon as a student proves competence by passing the required assessments, instead of waiting for a term to end. The page does not say how prior experience counts toward credit, so that is a question for the university's admissions staff. [2]