Application Deadline
Applications are open until Wednesday, January 06, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, or until the program fills, whichever comes first.
APPLICATION STEPS
You’ll apply to the program on MyContinuum, our new application system. MyContinuum helps you seamlessly manage the enrollment process and more.
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 1: GATHER THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS
- A brief personal statement (250-word maximum) that describes how your education and experience fulfill the program’s admission requirements
- A current resume
STEP 2: APPLY
Complete the online application on MyContinuum. 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: SUBMIT MATERIALS
Submit the materials listed in Step 1. You’ll be prompted to complete this step on MyContinuum.
STEP 4: 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
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 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.
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
Our students are a diverse group of professionals that include experienced programmers, statisticians, applied mathematicians and data scientists. Admission requirements vary depending on your field. Review the requirements that pertain to you below.
If you are a programmer, software engineer or another kind of engineer:
- Three years of recent professional programming experience in a high-level language such as C, C++, Java or Python or equivalent ML personal projects such as in Kaggle
- Undergraduate mathematics courses covering linear algebra, calculus and probability
- Undergraduate courses in statistics
If you are a statistician, applied mathematician or data scientist, or have a Ph.D. in another quantitative field:
- Two years of experience as a statistician, data scientist or applied mathematician OR a Ph.D. in a quantitative field (ABDs — All But Dissertation people — welcome)
- Familiarity with Python
If you don't meet the requirements above, you might consider enrolling in the Certificate in Data Science first.
Time Commitment
Including time in class, you should expect to spend about 9 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.
International Students
Because this offering is 100% online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
Technology Requirements
- Access to a computer with a recent operating system and web browser
- Administrator privileges on the computer to install software
- 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.