FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • eCornell is Cornell University’s executive education unit. Courses are authored by Cornell faculty members, and certificates are electronically issued by the appropriate school or unit at Cornell.
  • eCornell courses are authored by Cornell University faculty, designed in collaboration with eCornell’s instructional designers. Course facilitation is provided by our staff of industry-expert instructors.
  • Yes. eCornell certificate programs are available internationally. Our students hail from 180+ countries around the world. Please note, all courses are taught in English and all assignments must be completed and submitted in English as well.
  • Thanks for considering eCornell as an online learning solution for your professional development goals!

To enroll online:

    • Browse our catalog of professional certificates
    • Click the red “Enroll” button located on the top right of the certificate description page
    • Select your payment option, full or monthly payments
      • If you select the Full Payment option, first select the start date for your courses
      • If you select the Monthly Payment option, complete the payment plan agreement first, then move forward and select the start date for your courses
    • Submit new or returning student account information
    • Finalize payment information to complete enrollment
  • As our programs are professional development certificate programs, there are no prerequisites or formal admission processes required for enrollment. We do however pride ourselves in helping to guide our students to a program that would be a good fit for them based on their background and goals.
  • Certificate programs typically cost around $3600, though there is a range of prices for specific programs. Visit our certificate list and click Enroll Now to view all the pricing options available
  • Courses in our certificate programs are typically taught through eCornell’s online learning management system. We also offer immersion programs that may include live or on-site sessions.
  • Courses contain learning modules that feature interactive discussions, video / text lectures, quizzes, case studies, course projects, and a variety of online tools to ensure satisfactory understanding of subject matter.

No. A certificate from Cornell is a professional credential that does not carry academic credit.

Should you be interested in Cornell’s academic degree programs, please note that these programs have specific admissions requirements, including undergraduate degree completion, graduate entrance exams, and other academic prerequisites, which is not the case for the certificate programs. Professional certificates may not be represented to employers as degrees.

eCornell Guidelines for Ethical Use of AI in Courses

  1. Positive Impact:  Our AI features are here to make your learning experience better and help you succeed. We aim to use AI in ways that benefit both students and society.
  2. Transparency:  You will always know when AI is being used in your courses. We believe in being clear and honest about how and why AI is part of your learning.
  3. Safety, Security & Privacy:  Keeping your information safe is our top priority. We make sure our AI tools protect your data and follow strict security standards.
  4. Accountability & Feedback:  Your feedback matters. If you have concerns or suggestions about AI features, you can share them with us. We thoroughly test every new feature to make sure it works well before it’s released.
  5. Fairness & Inclusivity:  Our AI tools are designed to be fair to everyone, no matter their background. We work hard to avoid bias and ensure our courses are based on trusted, expert knowledge.