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Certificate in Research Administration

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About This Certificate

Gain a foundational understanding of research administration practices, policies and resources at the UW. This Certificate Program supports campus departments and central units to align practices, share expertise across units, and support UW learners in forging career pathways for themselves.

Who should pursue this Certificate?

The certificate can be useful to all audiences. Experienced administrators may want to refresh their knowledge in foundational areas covered by the certificate while staff who are new to research administration, or staff with experience in research administration elsewhere but who are new to the UW, can establish a solid foundation of knowledge on which to build on their careers in research administration at the UW.

Four Steps to Completing the Certificate

  1. Review the Certificate Curriculum Guide to understand the requirements for the Certificate in Research Administration.
  2. Visit the CORE learning management system.
  3. Complete required coursework. 
    • Live courses: register in advance, space is limited.
    • On-demand courses: complete at your leisure.
  4. Once required courses are complete, open the course CORE 3000: Certificate Evaluation, and submit the evaluation

Your certificate will be available for download in the CORE learning management system and emailed to you.

How much will this coursework cost me or my department?

This Certificate is offered completely free of charge! There will never be a cost associated with any CORE coursework.

How many courses are required to complete the Certificate? 

  • 13 required courses (approximately 19 hours of training)
    Note: you cannot earn the Certificate until all required courses are completed and the CORE Certificate Program Evaluation is submitted 
  • Elective courses of your choosing. See: Certificate Curriculum Guide

How do I track my progress?

In the CORE learning management system.

How long do I have to complete the Certificate?

To receive a Certificate, learners must complete the coursework within five years from the date of the first course. Courses completed prior to the five-year window will need to be retaken.

Late Arrival Policy

  • Learners who miss more than 15 minutes of  a Zoom based class will not receive course credit toward the certificate.