Yes, you can apply, however, applicants outside of the areas where the in-person cohorts are offered will be given higher priority.

The actual program cost is over $5,000, but because of generous donations from UYWI donors, the program is made available for $1,645 if paid in full or $1,735 if paid by payment plan.

You can, but you don’t have to. If it works better for you, you can pay monthly or make 3 trimester payments.

The total program cost is $1,645 if paid in full or $1,735 if paid by payment plan. The deposit amount is $100 (non-refundable). Your $100 deposit will be deducted from your total fees.

Pay In Full: $1,645 - $100 deposit = $1,545 (gives a $90 savings)

Monthly: 10 payments of $163.50 after $100 deposit (Paid on the 15th of each month)

Trimester: 3 payments of $545 after $100 deposit (Payments due months 2, 5, and 8 of the cohort calendar).

The start and end times for the cohorts are: 

Los Angeles - Start: 5:00 PM (PST) End: 9:00 PM (PST)
Houston - Start: 6:00 PM (CST) End: 10:00 PM (CST
New York - Start: 6:00 PM (EST) End: 10:00 PM (EST)

Online - Start: 3:00 PM (PST)/6:00 PM (EST)   
               End: 7:00 PM (PST)/10:00 PM (EST)

A sample breakdown of the class day:

4:50 p.m.	Arrival (Snacks & Drinks Provided)
5:00 p.m.	Class begins
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.	Session 1
6:00 – 6:30 p.m.	Dinner Break
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.	Session 2
7:40 – 7:50 p.m.	Break
7:50 – 8:50 p.m.	Session 3
8:50 – 9:00 p.m.	Closeout and look ahead to next month

*Times adjusted accordingly by cohort..

The program is a year-long certification program.  Each month's course is a unique subject and is self-contained. Leaders are expected to attend each class. Absenteeism and tardiness are strongly discouraged. Tardiness or absences may be cause for dismissal from the program without any refunds.

Your 1-year certification training will give the youth worker practical skills to operate in ministry at a higher level.  Although our program is not an accredited program transferrable to a university, we believe it is the best training a youth Pastor, Director, Leader can receive in leadership development.

No. The books and supplies you will need are all a part of the program cost.  We’ve selected three (3) books that we believe are great resources or essential to your growth as a leader. We will offer other book suggestions that you might consider to build your library of resources that and will be beneficial to you in ministry and leadership.

Applications are open now for the Fall 2023 Online cohorts. Apply now! For further information, please contact dianna@uywi.org