Application Deadline

Applications are open until Monday, December 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, or until the program fills, whichever comes first.

Application Steps

This program has an automatic acceptance process. Once you complete the application and pay the application fee, you’re in. See the steps below for more details.

You’ll apply to the program on MyContinuum, our student app. MyContinuum helps you seamlessly manage the enrollment process and more.

Step 1: Review Requirements

Before you apply, carefully read the admissions requirements on the Requirements tab above. In the application, you’ll be asked to confirm that you meet these requirements.

If you have any questions, or want to make sure this program is right for you, reach out to Enrollment Services at enroll@pce.uw.edu or 800-506-1325.

Step 2: Apply

Complete the online application on the MyContinuum app. You’ll need to create an account first. If you already have a UW NetID, choose that option. Otherwise, sign in with a Google or Apple account.

Step 3: Pay the application fee

Next, pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee through MyContinuum. Your application is not complete until you pay this fee.

After Applying

Once you’re accepted, we’ll ask you to complete a questionnaire on MyContinuum to help us learn more about you. Then you’ll get details about how to register for your first-term course and pay your course fees.

To ensure your spot in class, we recommend that you register by the priority registration deadline, which is four weeks before class begins. After that time, we may release your seat to another student. The final registration deadline is two days before the course starts.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you must have:

  • At least two years of college education
  • A passion for cybersecurity and an idea about the type of role you'd like to pursue
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
UW Bothell Students

Because this is program is offered by UW Bothell, students who are seniors at that campus and who are interested in information security and risk management are encouraged to apply. For more information, students should contact the Center for information Assurance & Cybersecurity (CIAC) at UW Bothell.

Time Commitment

Including time in class, you should expect to spend about eight to 10 hours each week on coursework.

English Proficiency

If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To see if you qualify, make sure you are at the B2 level on the CEFR self-assessment grid. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.

International Students

To enroll, international students must have a visa that permits study in the United States. This program does not enable students to obtain or maintain F-1 visa status. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.

Technology Requirements

  • Access to a computer with high-speed internet connection
  • EC-Council Labs software (free)
  • EC-Council's CyberQ software (purchase required).

Earning the Certificate

You earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.