Meaning of the word "academic credit" in English

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academic credit

US /əˈkæd.əm.ɪk ˈkrɛd.ɪt/
UK /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk ˈkrɛd.ɪt/

Noun

a unit of measurement for educational attainment, typically awarded for successful completion of a course or program of study

Example:
Students need 120 academic credits to graduate.
This course is worth three academic credits.