Online Undergraduate Certificate in Programming Essentials
At DeVry, our 100% online computer Programming Essentials Undergraduate Certificate program is designed to provide exposure to essential coding concepts – and no prior tech experience is required.
Learning programming can be similar to learning a foreign language. Our experienced professors will teach you methods for building and testing applications in various operating systems while helping you develop a detailed understanding of the material. Courses will prepare you to write code and create applications using industry-recognized programming languages like Python.
Our Programming Essentials Certificate can be earned in as little as 10 months1 – or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits. Earning this credential can also help prepare you to pursue industry-recognized tech certifications like:
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals
Interested in pursuing a career in the evolving world of programming? We can help you plan for your future.
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100% Online Programming Essentials Certificate classes start August 30, 2021.
Quick Facts
How long is the Computer Programming Essentials Certificate Program?
- 7 Courses
- 22 minimum credit hours
- Can be completed in as little as 10 months1 — or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
Online Certificate in Programming Essentials Program – What you Can Learn
Our computer programming certificate will help you develop the essential skills needed to find your place in the field of technology and programming. You will gain the ability to develop logically structured software solutions through the use of high-level programming languages.
Our computer Programming Essentials certificate covers the following:
Information Systems
Design and implement normalized databases using reports, forms and tables.
Coding and Programming
Learn to write code for applications and develop programs to find solutions to problems.
Digital Devices and Digital Literacy
Explore digital concepts, devices and connectivity within the realm of the Internet of Things (IoT). Topics include networking, securing and deploying digital devices and applying appropriate technologies.
Operating Systems
Install and configure operating systems using Command Line Interface (CLI).
Computer Programming Essentials Certificate Admissions Requirements
Students must place in MATH062 & ENGL062 or above. To begin program coursework, you must first complete transitional studies courses2, if applicable. Please see the catalog for complete admissions requirements.
Programming Essentials Certificate and Financial Aid
At DeVry, you may be eligible for savings on your programming essentials certificate. During the 2019-20 award year, DeVry University has assisted students by awarding more than $45 Million in student financial assistance3 through partner tuition savings, institutional scholarships and university grants.
Job Opportunities in the Computer Programming Field
Graduates of our online Programming Essentials Certificate program may consider, but are not limited to, opportunities in positions such as:
- Coder
A software coder helps write and develop applications using software coding languages.
- Programmer I
This role will code and test programming for software and mobile apps, as well as develop and deploy computer applications.
- Information Systems Technician
This role requires researching and installing new systems and networks, implementing technology and assisting the work of systems and business analysts, developers and support specialists.
Program Courses
Mathematics
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
Tech Core
| CEIS101C | Introduction to Technology and Information Systems |
| CEIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems |
| CEIS110 | Introduction to Programming |
Information Systems and Programming
| CEIS150 | Programming with Objects |
| CEIS209 | Intermediate Programming |
Career Preparation
| CEIS299 | Careers and Technology |
Computer Programming FAQs
How long does it take to get a computer programming certificate?
To earn a computer programming certificate at DeVry, you will complete 7 courses with a minimum of 22 credit hours. This includes classes like Introduction to Technology and Information Systems and Introduction to Operating Systems. Our certificate can be completed in as little as 10 months1 —or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
What can you do with a computer programming certificate?
Which is more valuable: A certificate in computer programming or computer applications?
What jobs can you get with a certificate in computer programming?
Build Skills With Stackable Degrees
Earn a Credential at Every Step
You don’t have to wait four years to show a credential on your resume. At DeVry, several programs are designed to stack.
- Start with a shorter credential that takes less time so it’s more affordable
- Flexible online and on-site classes build your professional skills right away
- Every course counts toward the next degree level4
How Do Credentials Stack?
Here’s an example: When you earn an undergraduate certificate in Programming Essentials, every course you complete in the program applies to an Associate Degree in Information Technology and Networking with a specialization in Information Systems Programming or any specialization of a bachelor’s degree in either Computer Information Systems or Software Development.
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1Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
2Transitional studies coursework may affect program length and cost.
3Data includes all partner tuition savings, institutional scholarships and grants for the period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020.
4The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.
