Application Deadline
Applications are open until Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, or until the course fills, whichever comes first.
APPLICATION STEPS
You’ll apply to the course on MyContinuum, our student app. MyContinuum helps you seamlessly manage the enrollment process and more.
If you have any questions, or want to make sure this course 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 dourse’s admission requirements
- A current resume
STEP 2: APPLY
Complete the online application on the MyContinuum app. 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 course. 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 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.
RELATED RESOURCES
Admission Requirements
To apply, you must have:
- At least two years of college education
- One year of work experience in cybersecurity or adjacent roles in government, academia or corporate settings
- Experience and familiarity with cross-functional teams
OR
Time Commitment
Including time in class, you should expect to spend about five to seven 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
- High-speed internet connection
- EC-Council's CyberQ software (approximate cost: $155)
- Headset and webcam (recommended)
Completing the Course
To successfully complete this course, you must fulfill the requirements outlined by your instructor.