Admission Requirements
This is an introductory program for people seeking to enter the software development field. This is not an introduction into how to use a computer. Computer literacy is required as is the ability to download and install software from a website is required. Some basic scripting or macro creation is a plus.
English Proficiency: Students who are non-native English speakers are expected to have adequate English language proficiency. For details, see English Language Guidelines.
International Students: This program does not qualify as full-time study, and therefore does not meet requirements for an F-1 visa. However, if you are an F-1 student currently enrolled full-time in another program, OR you are in the U.S. on some other type of visa (not F-1), you may be eligible to take a certificate program or course. For complete details, or to contact an adviser, see Visa Information.
Technology Requirements
You will need to have access to a computer capable of running Visual Studio 2008, Professional Edition. The software will be provided to you at no charge.
Registration Process
The Autumn 2009 program is no longer accepting applications. Click here to be notified via e-mail when complete details for the Autumn 2010 program are available online. The next program begins in Summer 2010. The following information regarding the application process may be helpful as you plan for applying to the Autumn 2010 program:
To register, please complete and submit a registration form. Upon registering for the first-term course(s), you are considered a certificate program student who plans to participate in all courses of the program. Students are registered on a first-come, first-served basis until the program reaches its enrollment limit, or until 5 p.m. on the first day of class, Oct. 6, 2009.
Earning the Certificate
Participants are evaluated in each course on the basis of standards established by the advisory board and instructors. At the end of each course, participants are notified of successful or unsuccessful completion. Because courses are arranged sequentially, participants need to successfully complete classes in the previous term before they advance to the next term. Students are required to progress through the courses in a timely fashion. Students are required to complete the program in one year (three quarters).
When the required courses are completed in this noncredit program, participants earn a certificate, which is presented at the annual UW Extension awards ceremony.
Fees and Tuition
Tuition is payable on a term-by term basis. Tuition for the entire program is $2,178, excluding certificate program and registration fees and textbooks. There is a one-time $50 nonrefundable certificate program fee due when registering for the first-term course, and a $35 nonrefundable registration fee each term. The University's tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. Fees and tuition are subject to change."
Refunds
For complete refund and withdrawal policies, please refer to Student Information & Services.
Cancellations
UW Extension reserves the right to cancel programs or classes with low enrollment.
Single-Course Enrollment
Interested in taking just one class? Some courses in this program (those courses designated by a 
) are open for single-course enrollment to those who do not wish to earn the certificate. Because some courses require prior knowledge and experience in the field, those interested in taking individual courses need to submit these materials:
- A completed application for single-course enrollment;
- A résumé listing your related experience, and a typed (250-word maximum) letter of application describing your experience/knowledge and how it was acquired.
Please note that courses taken as a non-certificate student are not automatically applied toward a certificate of completion in the program. Single-course enrollments are on a space-available basis. No certificate program fee is necessary; tuition is not accepted until you are notified of eligibility.
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