FAQs

  • How long does it take to complete a program?

    A course takes between 10 to 15 hours to complete.

  • How long do I have the complete a program

    All new enrollments have one year of access.

  • What kind of emphasis can I earn

    You can earn your emphasis in almost any professional discipline. Take as an example the Digital Marketing Certificate Program: Examples may include discipline by industry (Emphasis in the Food and Drink Industry), focus on a skill type (Emphasis in Email Marketing), and focus on product type (Emphasis in Cosmetics Products). If you want to confirm if we can make an emphasis that you are interested in, please send us an email describing what it is.

  • What is Thinkific?

    You might have noticed the website URL is cfds.thinkfic.com. You can also access the website through centerfordigitalstudies.com. Thinkific is the Learning Management System (LMS) we use like Canvas. We choose to use Thinkific because it is easy to give students year-round access even after they graduate, it is useful for self-paced programs, and it is very easy to use.

  • How do I request an emphasis?

    If you have purchased the program with an emphasis, you will be prompted to describe what emphasis you want to receive. An explanation might include the title of the emphasis, a description of its focus, and even a job description relevant to the emphasis. Our team will ask clarifying questions and get your validation. Once it has been decided, your custom module will be assembled in the next week by our AI course builder and professional course-building team

  • Are these certificate programs through a particular college?

    These courses are independent programs that have been assembled using input from academic and professional leaders in their respective disciplines, and it is not affiliated with or endorsed by any particular college. Our credentials have been validated by many Fortune 500 company leaders.

  • When do I get my certificate

    After you have completed all the program requirements. If you took the course with an emphasis, you will get it once you have completed the base program and the emphasis module.

  • Do I need to have a relevant academic background for a certificate program?

    Programs are meant for students of any background. You can enroll in any course regardless of your major. You do need to be a current college student. Some programs have a limited number of seats reserved for students with a relevant major, but any student can enroll as long as the program is not over capacity.

  • What is your support email?

    If you have any questions or encounter any issues email [email protected]