Certificate Program Overview

Step 1: Select the certificate program that's right for you 

Step 2: Visit https://continuingstudies.saic.edu/ace/certificate and pay the $100 nonrefundable registration fee. Please note that you must pay the fee at the start of the program in order for your courses to count towards your certificate. 

Step 3: Receive a welcome email from the Continuing Studies team. You’ll find a link to the ACE certificate website where you can:

• View certificate Student Pathways

• Download your Curriculum Guide 

Step 4: Complete your coursework and track your progress on your Curriculum Guide. 

• Note that there is no online database accessible to students where you can review your past coursework, so tracking your progress is highly recommended

• Make sure to document your work as you go and keep a folder of images of your completed assignments.

Step 5: Prepare your portfolio and attend Portfolio Review Day 

Step 6: Complete an exit survey 

Step 7: Receive your digital certificate of completion

**Below is a comprehensive timeline for each certificate program.

Curriculum and Instruction Team: saic-ace@saic.edu | 312.899.8900  //  Continuing Studies Enrollment Team: cs@saic.edu | 312.629.6170