ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have one of the following:
- Two years of college and two years of relevant work experience in any field
- Four years of relevant work experience in any field
You must also demonstrate in your letter of application and resume that you are an attentive reader and practical writer with solid reading comprehension, grammar and English language skills.
If you don’t meet these qualifications but would still like to apply, we’ll consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
English Proficiency
If you're not a native English speaker, you’ll need to have advanced English language skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements.
International Students
International students are welcome to apply to an online offering of this program, which doesn’t require a visa. To enroll in a classroom offering, you 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
You'll need a laptop computer running a recent version of the Windows (7 or later) or Mac (OSX 10.6 or later) operating system, as well as recent versions of Microsoft Word (2010 or later) and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
EARNING THE CERTIFICATE
You earn the certificate by adhering to your program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. To continue in the program, participants must pass a grammar test during the first quarter. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.