SILA Certification Program
Frequently Asked Questions
- Each student must complete two required courses ($60 each) and one elective course ($60 each)
- A total cost for Certification is $180 for each track level.
- All students are required to progress from the Certified Level, through the Advanced and end the program at the Professional
- NOTE: The requirement to start at the Certified Level is waived for those who had previously received their SILA Certification and/or their SILA Associate Designation.
- Each course selected must be completed and the final exam passed.
- A certificate of course completion will be issued to those who pass the end-of course examination with a minimum score of 70%.
- A SILA Foundation Certificate of Achievement will be awarded as each level is completed. It is the student’s responsibility to request their certificate by submitting a SILA Certification Request Form.
- It is the student’s responsibility to request their Certificate of Achievement by submitting an application found here: https://silafoundation.org/apply-for-certification/
- It varies by course provider, amost give you 1-year to complete the online course after enrolling. We encourage you to reach out if you anticipate exceeding 1-year.
- No. The SILA Certification Program is open to the public.