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Online Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Programming

Colorado State University Global’s 18-credit undergraduate certificate in computer programming can be completed in less than a year. It provides foundational programming and software development skills and is stackable toward a bachelor’s degree

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Program Details

Turn Your Interest in Tech Into Your Dream Career

Build a solid foundation in essential programming skills, from software development to systems analysis. CSU Global’s undergraduate certificate in computer programming gives you the expertise needed to thrive in today’s tech-driven world.

Students in this program:

  • Apply software engineering concepts to solve business problems
  • Develop models for accessing and updating stored information
  • Design and implement algorithms using Java
  • Write secure programs across different operating systems
  • Compare platform-based development environments

With courses in programming, data structures and algorithms, software engineering, and platform-based development, this program prepares you for various IT roles.

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This 18 credit-hour, stand-alone program consists of six, three credit courses.

For students enrolled in the 27-unit certificate that includes leadership fundamentals, the program begins with three essential courses:

  • MGT200: Business and Technology Professional Studies
  • COM304: Academic and Career Success
  • ORG100: Personal Leadership and Academic Success or ORG300: Applying Leadership Principles

Note: The choice between ORG100 and ORG300 will be determined through advising, tailored to align with each student’s individual learning experiences.



Learning Outcomes

As a student in the Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Programming program, you will gain a wealth of real-life skills to use in your IT career. Specific learning outcomes include:

  • Select and apply appropriate software engineering topics and concepts to solve a given business problem
  • Develop conceptual models to access and update stored information
  • Design, implement, and analyze algorithms for solving problems using Java
  • Write software programs that manage resources securely in different operating system environments
  • Compare and contrast different platform-based development environments
  • Analyze specific programming language requirements for multiple platforms

Affordable Tuition

As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.

Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates, and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.

One Certificate, Two Ways

The undergraduate computer programming certificate at CSU Global is offered in two distinct formats to cater to diverse student needs and goals:

Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Programming: This 18-credit, six-course certificate features advanced 300/400-level computer programming courses and is ideal for those with at least 12 prior college credits.

Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Programming with Leadership Fundamentals: This expanded option builds on the base certificate with three additional courses focused on leadership skills. It’s ideal for first-time freshmen, provisional applicants, and those seeking to integrate it with general education credits toward a bachelor’s degree.

Why You Should Earn Your Online Undergraduate Certificate

In today’s evolving and unpredictable economy, stackable credentials are an important tool you can utilize immediately, while also building credits toward a full degree. With an undergraduate certificate from CSU Global, you prove proficiency in a specific subject with your stand-alone, transcribable, nationally recognized credentials. Get promoted, switch industries, or work toward a full degree. And with our Tuition Guarantee, your affordable tuition rate won’t increase over time. Now is the time to get the career respect you deserve by increasing your market competitiveness.

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Institutional Accreditation

Institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) means your degree comes from a top-quality, trusted university.

Samuel Ellis - Alumni, 2021

I chose CSU because it was a great program for a great value. I wanted to develop personally and professionally so I could better provide for my family.

Samuel Ellis
Alumni, 2021

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