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Programming Microcredentials

Technology is a wide-open field, and there are plenty of job opportunities available in computer programming. Programmers are in high demand all over the world, which should give you some peace of mind as you look to a future career.

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C/C++

This micro-credential program is a good introduction for those who have never programmed before. The program provides a thorough introduction to the basic syntax and structure of the C++ programming language. This program focuses on creating C++ applications that define variables and arrays and that use if statements, switch/case statements, for loops and while loops. Participants will also create functions and pass information into functions by value and by reference using pointers and will build applications made up of several files.

What You Will Learn

  • Compile and run a basic C++ program.
  • Write C++ code that uses numeric and string data in variables.
  • Illustrate the knowledge of variables, types, values, definition, and objects.
  • Write C++ code that uses common operator.
  • Write C++ code that uses your own functions and header files.
  • Write C++ applications that use your own classes.
  • Write C++ code that uses arrays, matrices, and lists.
  • Write C++ applications that use pointers to containers and variables.
  • Write C++ application that use conditional statement and loops.
  • Write C++ code that handles exceptions and validates data.

Participants will need access to a C++ compiler, which is available for download. Contact us. You may be eligible for the cost of the download to be paid by a Good Jobs Challenge grant through the U.S. Economic Development Admnistration.

How to Earn Credential

  1. ICC Corporate & Community Education Certificate of Completion
  2. 3.2 CEU

C#

You will be introduced to the concepts of object-oriented programming using C#. No previous computer programming experience is required. This program focuses on the fundamentals of .NET programming. Participants will create C# applications using variables, conditional statements, looping statements, arrays, and functions.

What You Will Learn

  • Compile and run a basic C# program.
  • Write C# application that uses labels, text fields and buttons on a form.
  • Write C# code that uses numeric and string data in variables.
  • Write C# application that use conditional statement and loops.
  • Write C# code that includes methods and event handlers.
  • Will write C# code that handles exceptions and validates data.
  • Write C# applications that use arrays, and other data collection storage tools.
  • Write C# applications that use date and string variables.
  • Add standard controls to their C# projects and create a mult-form application.
  • Create a final project using what they’ve learned in this course.

How to Earn Credential

  1. ICC Corporate & Community Education Certificate of Completion
  2. 3.2 CEU

Java

This micro-credential program provides an introduction to the concepts of object-oriented programming using Java 9.0. Participants will learn fundamentals of Java programming and create applications that use variables, conditional statements, looping statements, arrays and functions. Java SE 9.0 and NetBeans 9.0 may be used to follow along with the course content.

What You Will Learn

  • Compile and run a basic Java program.
  • Write Java code that uses data types such as numeric, string, and date time values in variables.
  • Illustrate the knowledge of variables, types, values, definition, and objects.
  • Write Java code that handles common errors and exceptions.
  • Write Java code that uses your own methods and modules .
  • Write Java code that uses arrays, collections, maps, and lists.
  • Write Java application that use conditional statement and loops.
  • Write Java code that handles exceptions and validates data.
  • Learn how to work with file input and output for two types of files: text files and binary files.

How to Earn Credential

  • ICC Corporate & Community Education Certificate of Completion

CIW Site Development Associate

The CIW Site Development Associate course teaches you essential Web page development skills. You will learn to develop Web sites using Hypertext Markup Language version 5(HTML5) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). You will learn to write code manually, as well as use graphical user interface (GUI) authroing tools. Students will work with images, create hyperlinks, and add tables, forms, videos and audio to Web pages.

What You Will Learn

  • Web site development using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Extensible HTML (XHTML)
  • Manual code writing, graphical user interface (GUI) authoring tools, and XHTML code validation
  • Web page development using images, hyperlinks, tables, forms and frames
  • CGI and connecting Web pages to databases
  • Internet marketing and search engine optimization (SEO)
  • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for formatting Web page content, and fundamental Web design concepts
  • Development of Web sites as managed projects
  • Introductory e-commerce solutions, and the relationship of Web site development to business goals

CIW JavaScript Specialist

The JavaScript micro-credential program, provided by CIW, teaches developers how to use the features of the JavaScript language to design client-side, platform-independent solutions. Participants will develop understanding and gain experience using the most popular applications of JavaScript. These specialized Web language skills can help you begin or grow a career in advanced web development and technologies.

What You Will Learn

  • JavaScript language essentials, including program flow control, form validation, image animation, frame targeting and cookie creation.
  • JavaScript code development, including writing programs and writing script for the JavaScript object model.
  • Web site implementation, including authoring and scripting, Web content creation, Web management and digital media tools.

How to Earn Credential

  • After completing the CIW JavaScript Specialist program, pass the CIW JavaScript Specialist exam to earn CIW JavaScript Specialist certification.

CIW Advanced HTML5 & CSS3 Specialist

Advanced HTML4 and CSS3 Specialist course tests essential HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets and JavaScript knowledge.

What You Will Learn

  • Demonstrate advanced uses of the canvas element.
  • Implement JavaScript to create interactive pages.
  • Validate HTML5 code.
  • Identify ways to determine browser compatibility for a page or device.
  • Implement HTML5 forms.
  • Use CSS3 to shape content on the page.
  • Design for mobile devices.
  • Implement HTML5 APIs.
  • Identify program flow issues in relation to JavaScript-based applications.
  • Design pages for a cloud-based storefront.

How to Earn Credential

  • The CIW Advanced HTML5 and CSS3 Specialist course prepares students to take the CIW Advanced HTML5 and CSS3 Specialist exam to earn the CIW Advanced HTML5 and CSS3 Specialist certification

CIW Perl Specialist

The CIW Perl Specialist course teaches developers how to fully use the features of the Perl programming language in Web application development. These specialized Web language skills can help you begin or grow a career in advanced Web development and technologies.

What You Will Learn

  • Perl language essentials, including syntax, regular expressions and data types
  • Perl code development, including accessing and manipulating files
  • Web site implementation, including database connectivity and debugging techniques

How to Earn Credential

  • The CIW Perl Specialist course prepares candidates to take the CIW Perl Specialist exam to earn the CIW Perl Specialist certification

AWS Foundational

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner offers a foundational understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, and terminology. This is a good starting point for individuals in non-technical roles with no prior IT or cloud experience or for those with on-premises IT experience looking for basic AWS Cloud fluency. This certification can give candidates the confidence to tackle role-based AWS Certifications.

What You Will Learn

  • Basic understanding of IT services and their uses on AWS Cloud
  • Knowledge of core AWS services and use cases, billing and pricing models, security concepts, and how cloud impacts your business

This is the foundational course. There are 11 other AWS courses for professionals, associates, and specialty certifications for future possibilities.

How to Earn Credential

  • The AWS Foundational course prepares you to take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam (CLF-C01).

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Tuition and books are paid by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. You may also qualify for additional support services.

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