How to Apply
Step 1: Gather the following materials
- A typed letter of application (250-word maximum) that describes your relevant work and volunteer experience, transferable skills, knowledge of the field and commitment to professional growth, and includes a statement that you've completed the Math Skills Self-Test
- A resume listing education and applicable experience
Step 2: Apply
Apply online, or submit an application packet that includes:
- The application form (PDF)
- The materials listed in step 1
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
Application Deadline
We’re currently accepting applications and will be reviewing them in the order they’re received. We’ll accept applications until the program closes.
About the Application Process
We’ll contact you within two weeks of receiving your application materials to let you know if you’ve been accepted to the program.
If you’re accepted, we’ll send you details about your first-term course, including information on paying your course fee. Your course fee is due four weeks before the first class.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a college degree and must have successfully completed, at a minimum, a college-level calculus class and a college-level statistics class. If your statistics coursework is five or more years in the past, we would encourage you to take another introductory statistics course prior to entering the program.
Applicants must also complete the math skills self-test.
Some experience with computer programming is strongly preferred, but not required.
English Proficiency
If you're not a native English speaker, you’ll need to have at least basic 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
Students must have access to a computer, an Internet connection, and a copy of open-source R for each course session.
Earning the Certificate
You earn the certificate by regularly attending class and successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Completing Your Program.