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Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Technology

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Advance your future with an engineering technology certificate

If you’re wired to understand how systems work — and want to create the next generation of smart, sustainable solutions — earning an engineering technology certificate is your launch point to the career path you’ve dreamed of.

In our Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Technology program here at DeVry, you’ll gain practical experience with the tools used in the field today so you can confidently take your next step with real-world knowledge and experience:

  • Career-aligned AI skills: Go hands on with prompt engineering and machine learning — no coding experience needed — and explore the evolving role of AI in engineering tech so you can build skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

  • Program customization: Focus your studies with specializations in areas like machine learning, medical tech, or energy to prepare for the real world.

  • Tech-forward foundation: Build skills in programming, IoT, and electronics while preparing to pursue industry-recognized certifications like CompTIA A+ and CompTIA AI Prompting Essentials.

  • Future-ready pathway: Apply all qualifying credits from this program toward a related associate or bachelor’s degree when you’re ready to continue your education.1

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  • 01 Curriculum
  • 02 Specializations
  • 03 Accreditation
  • 04 Careers
  • 05 Ways to save
  • 06 FAQs

What you’ll learn in our Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Technology program

Gain a strong foundation in the systems, software, and solutions that support the connected technologies driving today’s industries. Our engineering technology coursework combines technical depth with hands-on learning to help you develop real-world problem-solving skills.

Artificial intelligence

Explore the latest AI tools used in the engineering technology industry today so you can optimize workflows, blend human skills with machine learning, and prepare for the expectations of the field with hands-on study.

Automation and control systems

Understand the core components of control system design and apply ladder logic to maintain and debug applications in automation environments.

Circuit design and analysis

Design and evaluate electronic circuits to ensure safe, accurate voltage, current, and other functionality across systems.

Computing and troubleshooting

Learn the basics of computing and understand how data and diagnostic tools are used to identify and resolve technical issues.

Connected technologies and digital tools

Discover how software, hardware, and cloud-based platforms work together in the design, automation, and deployment of smart systems.

Internet of Things (IoT)

Explore how digital devices and sensors are connected, secured, and deployed into smart systems across industries.

Problem-solving in action

Apply application design methods, project planning, and career-focused strategies to a technology-driven capstone project.

Programming fundamentals

Use algorithmic thinking and introductory programming techniques to design and troubleshoot efficient digital solutions.

Engineering technology certificate classes and credits

Classes

13

Credits

39

Semesters

32

Gain the electronics, AI, and programming skills that support today’s smart systems with courses like:
TECH112
AI in Industry
TECH110
Coding & Scripting
TECH114
Connected Digital Devices
CEIS490
Ecosystem of The Internet of Things
ECT325
Electro-mechanical Systems
ECT308
Introduction to Computer-Aided Design
SIS180
Introduction to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
ECT260
Manufacturing Techniques

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Your program perks
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Certification-ready curriculum: Depending on the courses you take, you can prepare to pursue industry-recognized certification exams such as:

  • Autodesk Certified Associate
  • Autodesk Certified User
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA AI Prompting Essentials
  • CompTIA Tech+
  • Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP™)
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
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Hands-on AI study and virtual labs: Explore simulations that reflect real-world electronic and electromechanical systems — and dive into the AI tools driving innovations in engineering tech with our career-focused AI curriculum.
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Built-in professional development: Gain resume support, project planning tools, and access to industry-informed strategies throughout your coursework.

Pick your engineering technology specialization

With our Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Technology, you can choose a specialization that reflects today’s evolving industries. Whether you’re interested in automation, clean energy, healthcare tech, or an interdisciplinary foundation, there’s a path for you.

Machine Learning and Design Techniques

Learn how systems are built and how to improve them using smart design tools and data analysis. This specialization combines core engineering principles with programming, modeling, and AI to help you explore how intelligent systems are created, refined, and optimized:

  • Solve technical problems using algorithmic thinking and basic programming methods.

  • Leverage computer-aided design (CAD) software to generate and improve 3D models.

  • Apply process improvement strategies to evaluate and enhance system performance.

  • Utilize data and analysis techniques to drive informed decision-making.

  • Prepare to pursue industry certifications like Six Sigma Green Belt and Autodesk Certified User/Associate.

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Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems

Explore the tools and technology behind modern healthcare. You’ll learn how biomedical devices and medical systems are designed, maintained, and used across clinical environments. Plus, get an introduction to health data security and imaging concepts:

  • Learn foundational medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiological processes.

  • Understand the design and function of common biomedical and healthcare systems.

  • Explore how medical imaging systems work and how to maintain image quality.

  • Transfer and manage medical device data across secure digital networks.

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Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power

Support the shift toward clean, efficient energy systems. This specialization introduces alternative energy sources, essential power electronics, and the infrastructure behind modern energy delivery, giving you insight into how engineers power the future:

  • Study global sustainability challenges and the role engineers play in solving them.

  • Understand alternative energy sources — like wind, solar, and thermal — and how they function.

  • Explore the fundamentals of power electronic circuits used in energy systems.

  • Analyze how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered to consumers.

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General Option

Build a foundational skillset across multiple areas — or align your program with qualifying past experience, transfer credits, or military education. It’s a flexible way to get a solid start in engineering technology:

  • Learn core principles in electronics, computing, and system automation.

  • Customize your curriculum with electives from other specialization areas.

  • Build practical skills in testing, maintenance, and support of complex systems.

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Level up your learning

Start building your skills now — and keep the momentum going. Qualifying credits earned in our Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Technology program count toward our Associate in Engineering Technology, followed by a Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology1. 

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Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. DeVry University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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Engineering technology careers

The skills you gain in our program help prepare you to pursue entry-level roles across a variety of industries — from manufacturing and energy to healthcare to automation. With a hands-on curriculum grounded in real-world applications and focused on future-ready AI skills, you’ll graduate with knowledge you can apply on the job right away.

Here are careers to consider after earning an engineering technology certificate:

  • Electrical or electronic engineering technologist or technician

  • Electro-mechanical or mechatronics technologist or technician

  • Engineering technologist or technician (excluding drafters)

  • Industrial engineering technologist or technician

Ways to save

Discover options that can help make your education more affordable.

Scholarships and grants

Save money with a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities.3

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Transfer credits

Your hard work matters: Learn how to transfer your qualifying credit hours.

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Employer reimbursement

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Military and veteran benefits

Learn about savings for veterans, active-duty U.S. military members, and their spouses.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an engineering technology certificate?

An engineering technology certificate is a skills-focused, university-level credential you can pursue after earning a high school diploma or GED. Pursuing a certificate in engineering technology can help you build practical experience in areas like electronics, automation, and connected systems. Here at DeVry, you can learn these skills and more in our Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Technology program.

What can an engineering technologist do?

Engineering technologists do hands-on work to design, implement, maintain, test, and improve technical systems, often in collaboration with engineers. They work in a wide range of industries — from manufacturing to healthcare — using applied skills to solve real-world problems and keep essential systems running smoothly.

Is engineering technology the same as engineering?

Not quite. While both fields involve technical problem-solving, engineering technology is more focused on applying what you learn in real-world settings. Engineering tends to focus more on theory and advanced math. If you’re interested in using hands-on tools; solving practical problems; or working with automation, electronics, or manufacturing systems, engineering technology may be a good fit.

Is engineering technology easier than engineering?

Engineering technology isn’t necessarily easier than engineering as it depends on your skills, interests, and experience. Engineering technology roles are often a great match for people who prefer applied learning over heavy theory and advanced math, for example. Engineering, by contrast, is more focused on complex theoretical work and design.

How do I apply to DeVry?

Applying is quick and easy: 

1. Talk to an admissions representative: Fill out a brief form, and we’ll reach out to walk you through the process.
2. Submit your application: We’ll take you through the application over the phone. If you prefer, you can apply online. It only takes 5-10 minutes.
3. Enroll in your first courses: Once you have applied and are accepted, we’ll help you build your schedule.

Learn more about admissions.

1At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit occurs, and the most beneficial outcome is applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program at DeVry. Refer to the academic catalog for details.

23 full-time semesters, assuming enrollment in 13 credit hours per semester.

3Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Click here for more information, including any requirements or restrictions. Students may participate in only one DeVry University-based scholarship, grant or group tuition benefit program at a time. Those who qualify for more than one program will be presumed to accept the program with the highest reduction per session cost, unless the student confirms their desire to participate in a different program in writing prior to starting classes at DeVry. Scholarship and grant terms and eligibility conditions are subject to change.