Computer Programming
Language fluency for innovation
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certificate Description
Know your code¡ªthe foundation of innovation
Understanding how to write and test code has become a foundational criteria for tech jobs across most industries. In the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Silicon Valley Extension Computer Programming certificate program you learn front end and back end web development technologies, gaining a strong foundation in software development. You learn to apply coding skills across platforms¡ªfrom computers and mobile devices, to web development and the cloud.
Computer Programming certificate program objectives
- Demonstrate the ability to develop logically structured software solutions through the use of a high-level programming language
- Design object-oriented systems
- Implement optimal solutions for software systems using advanced concepts of algorithms and computer science theory
Our Computer Programming students
- Entry-level programmers or people changing careers
- Software developers who want to enhance their programming knowledge
- Non-technical professionals who want programming training to expand their career options
- Hobbyists who need to learn programming to build their own applications
- Project managers who want to communicate more effectively with programmers and better manage software projects
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Technology instructor Bineet Sharma talks about the latest developments in AI and how programmers can apply new technology to create great code more efficiently. (August ? 2023)
Program Overview
Estimated Cost: $4,530¨C$5,500 + Estimated Course Materials: $250 (You pay only for courses you enroll in.) | International Tuition Cost
Program Requirements: 5¨C7 courses (minimum 14 quarter units). Take 2 required courses (6 quarter units) and 3¨C5 electives (minimum 8 quarter units). End with certificate of completion review.
Minimum Hours of Instruction: Minimum 140 hours of instruction.
Estimated Duration: A full-time student can complete the certificate in 9¨C12 months.
Modality: You can complete this program fully online, in person, or choose a mix of course formats.
Special Programs: This program is approved for workforce and international students.
Courses
1. Required Course(s):
2. Core Course(s): (Choose 1)
3. Electives: Programming Languages
4. Electives: Scripting Languages
5. Electives: Mobile Device Programming
6. Electives: Adv. Programming and Concepts
Completion Review:
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What students are saying
"Jagadeesh really prepares for the sessions and the assignments, not letting students to lose focus during classes, engaging all. He has got a lot of examples to share and makes people think to apply what we learn in the class."
¡ª SasiKumar Arumugan
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Lead Software Engineer
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Recommended Course Sequence
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Courses are best taken in order of complexity¡ªI, II, III; Beginners, Comprehensive, Advanced. Other courses may be taken in any order. You can learn more about each course in .
Shared credits
Some Engineering and Technology courses may be listed in more than one program. However, only one course may be shared between two E&T certificate?programs unless otherwise noted.
Substitutions
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Requisite Knowledge
Please review the course descriptions to ensure that you have taken necessary prerequisites or meet the requirements through job experience or previous education.
Advisory Board
Certificate Program Chair
BINEET SHARMA, M.S.C.S.
Instructor | Program Chair, Computer Programming Certificate Program, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Silicon Valley Extension
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Certificate Program Advisory Committee
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Senior Research Software Architect, IBM Research
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Grade Requirements
Please note that only letter grades of C or higher may be applied to a certificate, and in some programs, students may have more stringent requirements. Students in most employer- and government-sponsored payment programs, such as workforce development, as well as international students on F-1 visas, need to maintain a B average to meet their requirements.
See Grading and Credits Policy for further information.