Apply by May 16

The application deadline for this self-paced program is May 16, 2023.

Application Steps

Step 1: Gather the following materials

  • A brief letter (250-word maximum) that describes your relevant experience, transferable skills, knowledge of the field and commitment to professional growth
  • A resume that highlights how your education and any applicable experience fulfill the program's admission requirements

Step 2: Apply

Complete your application and submit the materials listed in step 1.

Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee. In one to two business days, you’ll get an email with a link to pay your fee.

After Applying

We’ll contact you within seven business days of receiving your complete 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 course, including information on paying your course fee. You have six weeks to register for your first course after being accepted. After that, you'll need to reapply to the program before you can register.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal admission requirements for this program. Anyone is encouraged to apply.

RECOMMENDED

  • Fluent in file management (copying, moving, deleting, downloading and naming/renaming files)
  • Willing and able to do independent web searches to solve coding and programming problems

Time Commitment

Including time in class, you should expect to spend about 10 to 12 hours each week on coursework.

For the self-paced format, at this weekly rate you can expect to complete each course in about 10 weeks.

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.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

  • Access to a computer with a recent operating system (less than two years old); Windows, Mac and Linux are all acceptable, although a Mac or Linux platform is recommended
  • Administrator privileges on the computer to install software
  • Recent web browser
  • High-speed internet connection
  • Headset and webcam (recommended)

Earning the Certificate

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