Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get started?
If you know which courses you need, register today!
There is no application process, and you do not need to be admitted to the University.
If you are unsure which courses to register for, call Elizabeth Snyder today and create
a personal plan to earn a certificate: 503-725-8085 or email
snydere@pdx.edu.
- Do I need to go through the
admissions process at Portland State?
You do not need to be admitted to Portland State
University to take our marketing courses.
- How do I register?
There are three ways to register:
- Search the course catalog, register for courses and make an online payment.
- Download the registration form, fill it out, and mail the form with payment to PO Box 1491, Portland, OR 97207.
- Call Registration directly at 503-725-4832.
- How do I earn the Marketing
Certificate?
To receive the Certificate of Completion you must
complete the required five courses in three years from the beginning of coursework.
- How much do the courses
and books cost?
Tuition is $495 per course, which includes books and materials.
- How do I receive my certificate?
- Complete the coursework outlined in the certificate requirements.
- Make a formal request by filling out the online request form.
- Can I get University credit for
the marketing courses?
The Marketing Certificate courses are not offered for credit.
- Are courses graded?
Courses in the Professional Development Center are
graded pass/no-pass. Your Certificate of Completion serves as an indicator that you
passed the courses.
- Who teaches the marketing
courses?
Our
instructors are top
managers in local organizations,
private consultants, and Portland State University faculty members.
- What is the refund policy?
Full refunds are offered for cancellations five (5)
or more business days prior to the event. Cancellations one to four (1-4) days prior
to the event incur a $25 processing fee. There are no refunds on the day of the event
or beyond.
- How do I request my certificate?
Students who have completed the coursework and passed
the required five classes to earn the Certificate of Completion should
request
the printed certificate. We will review the classes and mail your certificate within
14 days of your request.