Certificate Programs (NON- ACADEMIC CREDIT)

Professional Certificates (non-credit) for Busy Adults

Designed with working adults in mind, Bellevue College Continuing Education/ Tombolo Institute professional non-credit certificate programs help you gain in-demand skills and actionable knowledge, network and exchange ideas with other like-minded professionals, and learn from industry experts with real-world insights and experience, all with an eye on helping propel your career forward or navigate a career change. Online, hybrid, in-person, evening, weekend, or accelerated options may be available.  

Business and Professional Certificates (NONCREDIT):

Spring 2025 Bellevue College Continuing Education Certificate Programs

Please note additional noncredit certificate programs may be added for the 2024-25 academic year. Watch this space for updates.

Core Translation & Interpreting Certificate Program is a 6-month certificate program designed to teach the fundamentals of the translation & interpreting fields. It is composed of four embedded courses: Interpreting Fundamentals, Translation Fundamentals, Terminology & Technology, and Professional Practice.

Designed for:  Early career interpreters and translators or interpreters with a few years of work experience, or those just starting in the industry and interested in earning a certificate to help their career. Must be proficient in English and at least one other language.

  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 22 Weeks, Evenings
  • REGISTER BY: MARCH 26, 2025
  • Next Start Date: APRIL 2, 2025
  • Cost: (NONCREDIT)

Technical Writing Certificate Looking to enhance your technical writing skills to better communicate with your audiences? With Bellevue College Continuing Education 15-week online instructor moderated Technical Writing Certificate program, we’ll cover concepts and practical applications to help you become a confident technical writer.   

  • Location: Online, Instructor Moderated 
  • Duration: 15 weeks 
  • REGISTER BY: TBD
  • Next Start Date: TBD (currently NOT being offered in Spring 2025)
  • Cost: $1,649.00 (NONCREDIT)
  • Registration details.