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, and includes a statement that you've completed the SQL Self-Test
- 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, along with your $50 nonrefundable application 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. Note: You have 24 weeks to register for your first course after being accepted. After that, you'll need to reapply to the program before you can register.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
You may qualify for an income-based scholarship for this program. For more information, see the Scholarships page.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, you must have:
- Two years of college
- Two years of experience working in an organization or in the public sector
- Basic knowledge of SQL and an understanding of database applications and relational databases, as demonstrated by successful completion of the SQL skills assessment (available as a pre-assessment and also required as part of the application). Those who need help meeting this requirement should consider taking the Foundations of Databases & SQL Programming course first.
- A solid background in statistics, including a basic conceptual knowledge and familiarity with statistical concepts such as standard deviation, types of distributions, and confidence intervals.
Time Commitment
Including time in class, you should expect to spend about nine to 11 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.
Technology Requirements
Classroom students will need:
- Access to a computer with a recent Windows operating system
- High-speed internet connection (recommended)
Online students will need:
- Access to a computer with a recent Windows operating system and 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.