Course Schedules and Registration

Registration & Cancellation Information

Registration is required to participate in all Certificate Program classes. Space is limited to 25 participants per track, so early registration is encouraged.

• Beginner Track: $200
• Intermediate Track: $200
• ORA/SPAC Soft Skills Track: $100

The Beginner and Intermediate Tracks are offered during both the fall and spring semesters. The ORA/SPAC Soft Skills Track is offered in the spring.

Registrations for all three tracks may be canceled up to 48 hours before the program begins. If you are unable to attend, please email certprog@umd.edu to cancel your registration.

Important: Participants who do not attend and have not canceled their registration at least 48 hours in advance will still be responsible for the registration fee.

To register for classes, follow these instructions.

1. Sign in to Workday
   Navigate to the Workday home page and sign in.
2. Search for the ‘Track’ You Want to Take
   In the Workday search bar, enter the name of the track, Ex: “ORA Intermediate Track.” Scroll to the bottom of the search results to locate the course.
3. Select the Course Offering
   Click on the course. On the right-hand side of the screen, click the blue “Select Offering” button. Choose the appropriate course dates and follow the prompts to complete your registration.
4. Continue Through Any Alerts
   You may receive an alert when attempting to submit your registration. If this occurs, continue clicking “Submit,” and you should be able to proceed.
5. Request Manager Approval
   After submitting your registration, please email your manager and ask them to approve your request in Workday. Your enrollment is not complete until the request has been approved.

2026-2027 Beginner Track Schedule

2026-2027 Intermediate Track Schedule

ORA/SPAC Soft Skills Track Schedule