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Happy news for learners: JWL is launching the new pilot Certificate in Social Work (CSW) in the upcoming intake. Explore our Academic Certificate programmes and their admission calendars.
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5 programmes accepting applications · See programme calendars below
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Mission

In a fragmented world, JWL delivers quality higher education to excluded youth — a global platform where universities and students come together in solidarity and service to marginalised communities.

Programs & Admission Updates
5 Open
Happy news · New pilot

Certificate in Social Work

A new one-year Academic Certificate pathway for learners committed to community service and positive social change.

CSW 12 Months Open
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1
Certificate in Creative Writing & Design
CWD
Open
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2
Certificate in Business Administration
BA
Open
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3
Certificate in Liberal Studies
CLS
Open
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4
Certificate in Environmental Studies
CES
Open
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5
Certificate in Social Work
CSW
Open
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6
Learning Facilitator
PLF
Closed
Closed
7
Educational Innovation & Leadership
EIL
Closed
Closed
8
Reimagining Democratic Foundations for Peace Certificate Program
RDFP
Closed
Closed
9
Interreligious Cooperation for Peace
IRCP
Closed
Closed
10
Peace Leader
PPL
Closed
Closed
11
Fundamentals of Tourism and Ecotourism
ECO
Closed
Closed
12
Youth Sports Facilitator - (Apply via SIS)
YSF
Closed
Closed
13
Ethical and Effective AI Use
AI
Closed
Closed
14
Certificate in Agroecology
AEC
Closed
Closed
15
Data Structures and Algorithms
DSA
Closed
Closed
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CLS/CES applicants receive a university essay question after English results. Business Administration, Creative Writing & Design and Social Work applicants submit Motivational and Commitment Essays with the application. Choose your programme below for the full schedule.

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JWL · PC admissions

Short-Term Professional Programmes

September 2026 intake
Application deadline31 Jul 2026 · 1–3 Aug extension if required
Classes commence21 Sep 2026
Next scheduled milestoneSee the dated milestones below
Existing September 2026 PC schedule. Class commencement: 21 September 2026. Original activities, responsibilities and deliverables are retained; step numbers refer to the original calendar. The application extension on 1–3 August is conditional.
19 PC admission milestonesTrack my application ↗
25 Jun – 29 Jun 2026Step 1

Kick-off Meeting & Admission Launch

Responsible: Admission Team. Activities: Kick-off Meeting. Deliverables: Brochures, Timeline, Process Flow, Admission Guidelines Shared.

Scheduled
29 Jun – 31 Jul 2026Step 2

Admission Open + Online Screening Test

Responsible: Admission Team. Activities: 10 Jul – 1st Coordinator Meeting Review Applications, New CLC Access Verification, Admission Guidelines. 22 Jul – 2nd Coordinator Meeting Application Progress Review & Pending Follow-up.. Deliverables: Applications Submitted, Online Screening Started.

Scheduled
31 Jul 2026Step 3

Final Admission Review Meeting

Responsible: Admission Team + Coordinators. Activities: 31 Jul Final Review Meeting. Deliverables: Pending Screening Follow-up Admission Closing Process Explained Final Reminder Before Closing.

Scheduled
31 Jul – 05 Aug 2026Step 5

Acquiring Invigilator List

Responsible: Coordinators. Activities: Daily Follow-up by Admission Team. Deliverables: Invigilator List Submitted.

Scheduled
01 Aug – 03 Aug 2026Step 4

Admission & Online Screening Extension (If Required)

Responsible: Admission Team. Activities: No Meeting (Only Pending Follow-up). Deliverables: Final Applications Closed.

Scheduled
03 Aug – 14 Aug 2026Step 7

EST Student Training

Responsible: Coordinators + GEL Team. Activities: Student Support Sessions Important Note: Aug 13 Email needs to send regarding EST. Deliverables: EST Training Completed.

Scheduled
06 Aug – 14 Aug 2026Step 6

Invigilator Training & Portal Access

Responsible: GEL Team + Admission Team. Activities: Training Sessions. Deliverables: Certified Invigilator List.

Scheduled
14 Aug – 17 Aug 2026Step 8

EST Training Verification & Portal Update

Responsible: Coordinators + Admission Team. Activities: 14 Aug Coordinator Meeting • Review EST Training Updates in SAS • Explain EST Deadlines • Pending Student Follow-up. Deliverables: EST Ready Candidate List.

Scheduled
14 Aug & 17–18 Aug 2026Step 9

EST Credential Collection

Responsible: Admission Team + GEL Team. Activities: Daily Coordination. Deliverables: Cambridge EST Credentials Generated.

Scheduled
17 Aug – 31 Aug 2026Step 10

Cambridge EST Examination

Responsible: Invigilators. Activities: Continuous Center Monitoring. Deliverables: EST Examination Completed.

Scheduled
17 Aug – 31 Aug 2026Step 11

University Essay Evaluation (Motivational Essay & Commitment Essay)

Responsible: University Team. Activities: Internal University Review. Deliverables: Essay Scores Updated.

Scheduled
01 Sep 2026Step 12

EST Green Score Verification & Update

Responsible: Admission Team. Activities: Internal Review. Deliverables: Green Results Published.

Scheduled
01 Sep – 07 Sep 2026Step 13

Amber & Red ProView Link Verification

Responsible: GEL Team + Admission Team. Activities: Daily Verification. Deliverables: Final Verified EST Results.

Scheduled
07 Sep 2026Step 14

Pre-Selection List Published

Responsible: Admission Team + Academic Team. Activities: 08 Sep Coordinator Meeting • Explain Pre-Selection Process • Coordinator Recommendation Process • Signature Upload Process • Document Collection Process • Onsite Facilitator List Collection. Deliverables: Pre-Selected Candidate List.

Scheduled
07 Sep – 11 Sep 2026Step 15

Coordinator Recommendation

Responsible: Coordinators + Academic Managers. Activities: Continuous Review. Deliverables: Recommendation Submitted.

Scheduled
12 Sep – 13 Sep 2026Step 16

Final Admission Review Committee

Responsible: Admission Team + Academic Team. Activities: Internal Selection Meeting. Deliverables: Final Approval Completed.

Scheduled
14 Sep 2026Step 17

Final Selection Published

Responsible: Admission Team. Activities: API Generation & JWL ID Creation. Deliverables: Final Selection List Released.

Scheduled
15 Sep – 21 Sep 2026Step 18

Student Onboarding

Responsible: Admission Team + Coordinators. Activities: Student Orientation Sessions. Deliverables: Documents Verified, Student Activated.

Scheduled
21 Sep 2026Classes

🎓 Class Commencement

Responsible: Academic Team. Activities: Welcome Session. Deliverables: Academic Session Begins.

Scheduled

Date labels describe the schedule, not your individual application progress. Dates use Asia/Kolkata time. Check SAS for your personal status and any schedule updates.

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Academic Certificate

5 active programs
Certificate in Creative Writing & Design
Open
Certificate in Creative Writing & Design
St Joseph�s University
12 Months 2027-01
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Certificate in Business Administration
Open
Certificate in Business Administration
St Joseph�s University
12 Months 2027-01
Apply
Certificate in Liberal Studies
Open
Certificate in Liberal Studies
XIM University
12 Months 2027-01
Apply
Certificate in Environmental Studies
Open
Certificate in Environmental Studies
XIM University
12 Months 2027-01
Apply
NEW PILOT PROGRAM
Certificate in Social Work
Open
Certificate in Social Work
Arrupe Jesuit University
12 Months 2026-11
Apply

Short Term Academic Program

10 active programs
Learning Facilitator
Closed
Learning Facilitator
Catholic University of Eichst�tt�Ingolstadt
6 Months 2026-09
Closed
Educational Innovation & Leadership
Closed
Educational Innovation & Leadership
Catholic University of Eichst�tt�Ingolstadt
6 Months 2026-09
Closed
Reimagining Democratic Foundations for Peace Certificate Program
Closed
Reimagining Democratic Foundations for Peace Certificate Program
Catholic University of Eichst�tt�Ingolstadt
6 Months 2026-09
Closed
Interreligious Cooperation for Peace
Closed
Interreligious Cooperation for Peace
Globethics
6 Months 2026-09
Closed
Peace Leader
Closed
Peace Leader
Hekima University College
6 Months 2026-09
Closed
Fundamentals of Tourism and Ecotourism
Closed
Fundamentals of Tourism and Ecotourism
Catholic University of Eichst�tt�Ingolstadt
6 Months 2026-09
Closed
Youth Sports Facilitator - (Apply via SIS)
Closed
Youth Sports Facilitator - (Apply via SIS)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
6 Months 2026-09
Closed
Ethical and Effective AI Use
Closed
Ethical and Effective AI Use
Catholic University of Eichst�tt�Ingolstadt
6 Months 2026-09
Closed
Certificate in Agroecology
Closed
Certificate in Agroecology
Arrupe Jesuit University
12 Months 2026-09
Closed
Data Structures and Algorithms
Closed
Data Structures and Algorithms
Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuernberg (FAU)
6 Months 2026-09
Closed
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