Kaplan All-Access
Access Kaplan test prep, licensure, and microcredentials products for free through Albion College!
Albion College is proud to announce that we’ve partnered with Kaplan, a global education services provider, to offer our students, faculty, staff, and alumni access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test prep resources.
Whether you’re looking to continue your education, gain career-ready skills for the 21st-century workplace, or prepare for licensing, Kaplan resources will help you take the next step in your educational journey. Gain access to expert-led prep courses for licensure and graduate-level admissions exams including the MCAT®, GRE®, and LSAT®. Additionally, you can earn professional certifications that will help you develop in-demand skills for the ever-changing workplace—all for free.
Available All-Access Kaplan Products
Test Prep
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT®)
For those interested in careers in the medical industry, the MCAT® is a standardized exam required for admission to medical schools in the United States and Canada.
Dental Admissions Test (DAT®)
Dental schools require DAT scores as part of a comprehensive admissions process. The computerized test has four sections: Survey of Natural Sciences, Perceptual Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Reasoning.
Optometry Admissions Test (OAT®)
Required for optometry schools and colleges, the OAT is designed to predict an applicant’s academic ability and measure two skills needed by future optometrists: scientific knowledge and analytical ability. It also tests your knowledge of physics, chemistry, biology, reading comprehension ability, and quantitative reasoning skills.
Law School Admissions Test (LSAT®)
A requirement for those interested in pursuing law school, the LSAT is a skills-based exam designed to test the critical reading and analytical thinking skills needed for success in law school.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE®)
For those interested in continuing their education, the GRE could be an important step to attending graduate school. This standardized exam is often required for admission to graduate programs and graduate business programs (such as the MBA) globally.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT®)
Often required for admission to graduate business programs (such as the MBA) globally, the GMAT is an important part of the business school application process.
Licensure
PRAXIS Test Prep ®
Before they start guiding the next generation of students, future K–12 teachers may need to take Praxis tests to fulfill graduation or state licensure requirements. Praxis tests are a series of assessments that measure classroom readiness in a wide range of subject areas, from math and science to language arts, music, and social studies. This Kaplan program helps students to raise their scores on the three Praxis Core tests (Reading, Writing, and Math); the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) tests; and various subject area assessments. At the end of the program, students will be ready to take on their Praxis exams with confidence.
Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE)
Passing the FE exam is the first step to becoming a professional licensed engineer. Kaplan’s industry-leading exam prep provides everything candidates need to succeed in an easy-to-use learning platform—the PPI Learning Hub. Since 1975, PPI has helped over 4 million engineering, architecture, and design professionals achieve their licensure goals.
Business & Finance and Technology Credentials
Business and Finance
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®)
Project management is an essential part of the workplace and can be found in virtually every industry. Project managers
ensure projects are completed effectively and efficiently. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), 25 million new
project professionals will be needed by 2030.* For students who want to advance their careers in project management, the CAPM credential is a great start. Administered by the PMI, this credential is designed for students interested in entry-level project management positions. This Kaplan program helps prepare students to pass the CAPM exam and pursue a rewarding career in an in-demand field.
Securities Industry Essentials® (SIE®)
This comprehensive course prepares students for the SIE exam, an entry-level requirement for a securities industry career. Administrated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority®, the exam tests knowledge of fundamental securities industry instruments and practices.
Financial Paraplanner Qualified ProfessionalSM (FPQP®)
Kaplan’s FPQP® designation program is the perfect introduction to personal financial planning, whether you’re just starting in the profession or you’re a current planner looking for additional insights.
Wealth Management Specialist℠ (WMS℠)
The Wealth Management Specialist℠ (WMS℠) designation program, encouraged by top financial firms, offers a solution to students who would like to take a more hands-on approach to financial advising. This course is a great starting point for beginners seeking to build their knowledge and skills to better serve clients.
Career Readiness and Professional Development
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is an essential skill that can help students navigate a flood of information in today’s changing world. This program builds reading comprehension and analytical skills so students learn to make informed decisions, understand complex issues, improve performance, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Resilient Leader
In today’s rapidly changing world, leaders must maintain agility, creativity, and resilience. This Kaplan program prepares students
to lead through change. This comprehensive course helps them develop the confidence and skills they need to create a culture
of inclusion, motivation, and productivity.
Foundations in Data Literacy
Companies in every sector rely on data to make sound business decisions. By developing data literacy, students gain a valuable
skill that they can immediately apply in their careers. In this Kaplan course, students will learn what it takes to make informed,
data-driven decisions. They’ll develop the ability to read, work with, analyze, and communicate with data. This introductory
course is designed for students who are new to data analytics and those who want to strengthen their skills. It’s offered in
partnership with Metis, experts in the field of data science and analytics.
Confident New Hire
The world of work is transforming. Students must ensure they have the skills they need to thrive in their professional lives and
adapt in an ever-changing environment. This Kaplan program prepares students to launch or advance their careers in a variety
of fields. They’ll develop the confidence to create a career that helps them achieve their goals and work effectively as a valued
team member.
Python & Math Fundamentals
The Python and Math Fundamentals course is designed for total beginners who are interested in a career in data science. In this Kaplan program, students will gain basic skills in computer programming and mathematics to help further develop data science skills. Students will learn to write Python code and solve mathematical problems using linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics. They will also gain experience with commonly used software development tools such as GitHub and Command Line. At the end of the course, students will be ready to take on more advanced content in the field of data science.
Exploration of Data Analysis
This course delivers the skills, tools, and strategies needed to advance in the data science and analytics feld. Students will
learn exploratory data analysis, examine the tools used to extract meaningful insights, and take a deep dive into Python
and SQL. This course is ideal for aspiring data analysts, business intelligence analysts, business analysts, and associate
data scientists. In this short, immersive course, students gain skills they can apply right away at work, such as:
- How to explore, manipulate, and describe tabular datasets using Pandas and NumPy
- The use of Matplotlib and Seaborn to visualize variables and the relationships between them
- How to work with database tools to connect to and query from relational databases
Ready to start your journey?
Directions
Albion College students, faculty, staff, and alumni will need to create an account with Kaplan using your Albion College email address. All Albion alumni have access to an Albion College email. If you forgot your Albion College email username, send an email to Albion’s IT Helpdesk at [email protected].
Creating an Account / Logging In
If you are accessing the Kaplan portal for the first time, click “Create A New Account.” Please remember to use your Albion College email address. After signing into your account with your school email address and password, you will see your Student Dashboard.
Browse Course Offerings
Click “Explore Catalog” from your Student Dashboard to browse available courses and enroll.
Selecting the product for you
- View the courses under your Area of Interest.
- Click “View Details” under a course to view more information about what is included in the course.
- When you are ready to enroll in a course, click “Enroll Now” or “Add to Cart” depending on the course you have selected.
- Note: courses that include a live online class will have additional enrollment steps to select your seminar dates. Live online courses also include recorded versions of sessions.