Registration & Fees
Cost of Enrollment
- $70 per course (includes a digital badge for each course)
- $300 for all 5 courses (includes a digital certificate and 5 digital badges)

Registration Requirements
- There is no application or admissions requirements for the AD3 certificate. However, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry and cell biology are highly recommended prerequisites. Students who do not have these prerequisites will understand some of the course content but may have difficulty earning a passing grade on all quizzes.
- While professional experience is not required for admission to the program, it is recommended that participants are advanced in their learning and/or career.
- International participants are encouraged to apply. No formal language scores are required, but participants should be comfortable communicating in English.
How to Enroll
Start your journey today! The AD3 program offers continuous open enrollment.
Here’s what to expect during the enrollment process:
Complete a enrollment form, selecting which course(s) you are interested in taking.
Choose a payment method and submit your payment online.
You will receive an enrollment confirmation email once your payment has been processed.
You will receive a welcome email immediately following enrollment in the course.
We encourage you to register early. We recommend you enroll 1-2 business days prior to desired start date to allow adequate time for processing and preparation of log-in credentials.
If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact AD3program@vanderbilt.edu
Payment Options
Credit or debit cards are accepted. All major U.S. credit cards are accepted (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover).
If you are a company or organization that would like to bulk purchase and enroll multiple learners, please contact AD3program@vanderbilt.edu to process these enrollments.
Withdrawal, Defer and
Refund Policy
The AD3 program does not offer withdrawals, defers or refunds at this time. While deferment is not possible, please note that course registrants have 364 days to complete the course.