Certificate Programs at SVC

The tech job market has been booming lately. And two career paths that are among the hottest of the hot are user experience and content design/UX writing. If you check out LinkedIn job listings nationally, you’ll see more than 60,000 postings for these two specialties. If you’d like to make yourself job-ready for these fields, check out SVC’s certificate programs. They’re taught live online in small expert-led classes. Join us for a free online info session or watch our info videos and we’ll tell you more.

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Our Programs

The SVC Advantages

  • All classes are live and led by true experts
  • Get a jumpstart on your job-hunting portfolio
  • Capstone project with a real client
  • Classes taught at night and Saturdays so you can still work
  • Optional mentorship available

What You Get (Besides a New Job)

At the end of the program, you’ll have a massive headstart on a portfolio that shows off your skills. And because you’ll have completed a capstone project where you’ll work with an actual client, you can say you know what it’s like to do real-world client interviews and presentations.

To show all that you’ve accomplished, you’ll receive physical and digital certificates of completion you can include in your LinkedIn profile and resume.

Along the way, you can also take advantage of SVC’s optional mentorship program. Opt in and you’ll be assigned an expert-level mentor who will help with your course work, get you moving on your portfolio, give you feedback on side projects, and work with you to develop a job-hunting plan.

How to Get Started

To learn more about SVC’s UX or Content Design/UX Writing certificate program, sign up for one of our free online info sessions or watch our informational videos. We’re also happy to answer any of your questions by email. Contact us.

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  • Learn how to conduct research, create wireframes, and build prototypes that make doing things digitally more user-focused.

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  • If you like to write, come learn how to craft the strategy and frustration-free copy to help people use websites and apps.

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  • Supplement your knowledge of UX or Content Design by learning the basics, then the advanced concepts, of visual design for digital projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you come up with some questions that aren’t answered here, give us a call at 206.623.1560 or drop us an email.

I’m interested. How do I get started?

If you're ready to take the next step, attend a live online info session or watch our informational videos to receive the application link to SVC's certificate programs.

Is this a full-time program?

No. The vast majority of classes meet at night from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time and on select Saturdays from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Classes are held in the evening and on Saturdays so students can keep their day jobs and still have a life.

All classes are currently being taught live, online via Zoom.

When do programs and classes start?

Some programs start every quarter, while others get underway once or twice a year.

You're welcome to take classes on an ad hoc basis until your cohort begins, knowing that the cost of those individual classes will be deducted from your certificate program tuition.

QUARTER STARTS ENDS NO CLASSES
Spring 2022 April 4, 2022 June 10, 2022 Memorial Day, May 30, 2022
Summer 2022 June 27, 2022 September 2, 2022 Independence Day, July 4, 2022
Fall 2022 September 26, 2022 December 9, 2022 Thanksgiving Week, Nov. 21-27, 2022

What are the requirements for graduation?

Students need to attend at least 80% of the course sessions or they will be dropped from the program and given whatever refund applies at that time.

In addition to the attendance requirement, students are expected to complete 100% of their class assignments. Students who don’t complete assignments will be allowed to retake courses or drop the program and given whatever refund applies at that time.

When is tuition due?

A $100 registration fee is due upon acceptance into the program. Then the first 50% of the tuition is due before the first day of class. The remaining 50% is due at the midpoint of your program.

Is financing available?

SVC will work with you to set up an installment plan at an additional charge of $250. With this plan, the first payment of 1/8th the program cost, plus the Registration Fee and Payment Plan fee is due before the first day of class. You’ll then make one payment on the 15th of each month for the following 7 months.

Example: If tuition was $8,000, the first payment would be $1,000 + $100 (Registration Fee) + $250 (Payment Plan Fee) = $1,350. Each additional payment would be $1,000.

Can I get permission to waive a course if I already know the material?

In some instances, yes, you may challenge a course if you already know the material. After you’ve attended an information session, we’ll help you determine if you can skip any classes based on your previous instruction or work experience. Your tuition will be reduced by a prorated share.

Do you provide job placement services?

While SVC doesn’t have an official job placement service, every student has the opportunity to be mentored by an industry professional. You will be able to take advantage of your mentor’s contacts and mentors will provide specific assistance in networking and job hunting. SVC also publishes an online listing of open jobs on our website.

Are professional organization discounts (AIGA, AAF, PSAMA, etc.) valid for the certificate program?

No, discounts associated with these memberships are only applicable to public classes.

What if I cannot finish the program?

The State of Washington spells out the exact refund policies for schools like ours, and here’s the overview: You may receive a partial refund of your tuition if you drop a class or your enrollment is terminated by SVC due to lack of progress or disciplinary problems. It’s complicated, so please read the Tuition and Fees section of our site carefully for more details.