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Course Schedules and Registration

Registration is required to attend Certificate Program classes.

To register for classes, click on the link next to the semester of the track in which you would like to take courses. The links are located under the "Register Now" heading. The Beginner track is $200 and is limited to 25 participants. The Intermediate track is $200 and is limited to 25 participants. The ORA/SPAC Soft Skills track is $100 and is limited to 25 participants. Tracks are offered in both the fall and spring semesters except for Soft Skills track.

Registration for the Beginner, Intermediate, and ORA/SPAC Soft Skills tracks may be canceled 48 hours before the program begins. If you cannot attend class, you must cancel your registration by emailing certprog@umd.edu.

Please note that charges will still be incurred for those registrants who do not attend class and have forgotten to cancel their online registration with at least 48 hours advance notice.

2025- 2026 Beginner Track Schedule

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