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This 18-credit-hour, stand-alone program consists of six, three-credit courses, and can be completed in less than a year.
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If you eventually choose to pursue a CSU Global bachelor’s degree, the credits you earn from your certificate can count toward your degree requirements.
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Turn Your Interest in Tech Into Your Dream Career
Computer programming professionals create the code that allows applications, programs, and computer systems to function correctly. Some specific job responsibilities might include the following:
Design and build local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets
Back-end and front-end technologies, including PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more
Develop applications that allow users to perform tasks on computers and other electronic devices
Evaluate existing systems to improve their efficiency and effectiveness
Please note: Students should have a firm grasp of basic computer skills and networking technologies prior to enrolling in this program. This includes the ability to understand new computer/networking concepts that relate to information systems and networking. Please speak to an enrollment counselor for more information.
As a computer programming expert, you will become an invaluable part of a technology-dependent enterprise. The CSU Global Computer Programming Certificate is an accelerated, six-course program that provides students with foundational skills in computer programming and an understanding of a variety of software. It is an excellent entry-point to a bachelor’s degree program, as 18 credit hours are earned with certification. Courses cover a spectrum of basic programming and software development techniques for the analysis, design, and implementation of software applications across various operating systems and platforms.
The 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 is a focused six-course, 18-credit certificate featuring 300/400-level computer programming courses. This option is suited for those who have already earned at least 12 college credits.
Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Programming with Leadership Fundamentals: This 27-credit option expands upon the base certificate by offering three additional courses dedicated to fundamental leadership skills. This path is designed for first-time freshmen, provisional applicants, and those looking to integrate their certificate with general education credits toward a bachelor’s degree.
Each pathway is tailored to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge for success in computer programming. The second option offers enhanced leadership training for a well-rounded educational experience.
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:Â
MGT200: Business and Technology Professional Studies
COM304: Academic and Career Success
ORG100: Personal Leadership and Academic Success orORG300: 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.
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.
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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