FAQs

• Our programs are for professionals who work directly with students in schools, after-school, or higher education settings. This includes educators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and student-support staff.

• Not necessarily. You must work directly with students (PK–12, college, or after-school). Out-of-school settings are acceptable as long as you can implement lessons.

• Yes, but note that the SSSE program focuses on direct student instruction. Administrators may benefit from understanding what staff are learning, but those primarily supervising adults may prefer our sister School Leadership Certificate (see SELinSchools.org).

• Hold a bachelor’s/associate degree (or higher) OR be enrolled in college with 60+ credits.
• Complete courses sequentially (101 → 102 → 103).
• For the Practicum (103): must be employed in a setting where you can deliver weekly action plans, plus submit a signed support letter from your school/program administrator.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Minimum 5+ years of consistent, intentional teaching of student success skills (documented via resume, administrator letter, and personal statement).
• Application review and approval required.

• Yes, 100% online with flexible unit completion due dates and mandatory live chat discussions.

• Typically evenings (EST). Dates are posted in each course. International students should discuss alternatives with instructors if needed.

• 101: 4–5 sessions
• 102: 6 sessions
• 103: 5 sessions

• You must contact your instructor ahead of time. Live chats are considered required class sessions.

• Achieve 85% or higher on all assignments and assessments.
• Participate in all live discussions.
• Complete courses sequentially (no overlapping enrollments).

• No, these are non-credit courses. Participants earn a certificate of completion after finishing the program.

• A certificate of completion for each course.
• An official program certificate after completing all courses in a track.

• Yes. The only exception is the Practicum, which runs September–June (not in summer).

• General Track: register directly online.
• Accelerated Track: submit application form, resume, administrator letter, and personal statement for review.
• Focused Programs: register directly online.

• On your official start date. A welcome email will be sent by your instructor.

• Select the next available course/section and register as soon as possible.

• No. Each course must be completed before registering for the next. However, you CAN take the General Track Program and the SEL Lab Program at the same time.

• General Track: $313, $321, and $469 
• Accelerated Track: $453 and $469 
• Focused Programs: $334 and $313 

Detailed pricing information can be found under Tuition & Payment.

• General Track: $1,103
• Accelerated Track: $922
• Discussion Strategies for Civic Participation (DSCP) Focused Program: $647
• Tier 2 Coach Support Lab for Students Focused Program: $642

The pricing breakdown can be found under Tuition & Payment.

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• Purchase order emailed ahead of registration to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (must be submitted and processed before registration is confirmed)

• No, financial aid is not available.

• Refunds or transfers allowed only within the first week of a course.
• After the first week, no refunds or transfers are permitted.

• Yes, many participants join from abroad. Live chats are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST), but instructors can help accommodate time zone differences.

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