Earn Your Engineering Technology Certificate in As Little as 4 Semesters1
If you are interested in a STEM career field exploring how technology is used to improve processes, then our Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Technology may be the right program for you.
Our Engineering Technology Certificate program arms you with fundamental knowledge of engineering principles, information technology and systems automation. Through hands-on learning, you can build the skills needed to support the maintenance, installation and testing of automated, computer-based and/or distributed systems.
Choose from courses to explore concepts and develop specialized skills in areas such as Machine Learning and Design Techniques, Medical Technologies and Healthcare Systems, and Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power or leverage the general option to tailor your program to your interests.
Engineering Technology Certificate Specializations
Machine Learning and Design Techniques
Learn to utilize computer design tools to create three-dimensional models and explore process improvements which includes training data to make predictive analysis. Study such topics as robotics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and computer-aided design, including a variety of hands-on experiences.
Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems
Study technology that powers medical equipment and enables access to healthcare systems. Learn about medical instrumentation that is specific to current medical devices used in healthcare systems, medical imaging technologies such as X-rays, computer tomography (CT), ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and position emission tomography (PET). Explore compliance for medical devices and technical fundamentals of planning and deploying wireless telemedicine systems.
Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power
Explore alternative energy techniques including photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, wind power, fuel cells, hydroelectricity, the smart grid, alternative fuels, geothermal power, waste heat and biofuels. Learn High Voltage Direct Current Transmissions Lines system and utilize cloud-based design and analysis tools to perform various power calculations.
General Option
Create a customized program that works for your unique interests in business and tech, transfer qualifying prior education credits or apply relevant military experience to help you save time.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Technology in as little as 1 year + 4 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The courses within our Engineering Technology Certificate program will help you develop skills including:
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Networking and Security
Produce, secure, operate and troubleshoot small enterprise networks. -
Digital Devices
Explore digital concepts, devices and connectivity within the realm of the Internet of Things (IoT). Topics include networking, securing, and deploying digital devices. -
Programming
Solve technical problems using an algorithmic approach, basic programming and coding methods. -
Operating Systems
Install and configure operating systems using Command Line Interface (CLI).
Why DeVry?
Work With IoT Technologies & Systems
Immerse yourself in the Internet of Things (IoT) world and obtain hands-on experience with IoT, cloud, software and security technologies and systems.
Career Opportunities
From industry-relevant insights to professional development services designed with your career goals in mind, our Engineering Technology Certificate can help you pursue your goals.
Graduates of our online Engineering Technology Certificate program may consider entry-level career opportunities in position such as:
- Electrical or Electronics Installer and Repairer
As an electrical and electronics installer and repairer, you may assist an experienced technician with AC and DC electronics, electronic devices and microcontrollers. Your work might be more theoretical or more hands-on, depending on the specifics of your position.
- Electro-mechanical and Mechatronics Technician
As an entry-level electro-mechanical technician, you may assist an experienced technologist in the operation, testing and maintenance of electromechanical or robotic equipment. You may find yourself reading blueprints, schematics and diagrams to determine the method and sequence of assembly of a machine or piece of equipment.
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
Entry-level mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, and test manufacture machines and other devices. You may also make sketches and rough layouts, record and analyze data, and report your findings.
- Entry-Level Field Service Technician
An entry-level field service technician installs, maintains and repairs equipment and may work in virtually any industry. Unlike computer use support specialists, who work mostly from a remote computer, field service technicians spend most of their time traveling to sites where the equipment is housed.
Program Courses
The Engineering Technology Certificate program consists of a minimum of 39 credit hours divided into:
- General Education (Essentials): 4 credits
- Tech Core: 18 credits
- Automation and Electronic Systems: 6 credits
- Career Preparation: 1 credit
- Specialization: 10 credits
General Education Course
Mathematics
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
Tech Core Courses
Tech Core
| CEIS101C | Introduction to Technology and Information Systems |
| CEIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems |
| CEIS110 | Introduction to Programming |
| CEIS114 | Introduction to Digital Devices |
| NETW191 | Fundamentals of Information Technology and Networking |
| NETW211 | Fundamentals of Cloud Computing |
Program Courses
Automation and Electronic Systems
| ECT226 | Electronic Device and System Foundations |
| ECT286 | Automation and Controls |
Career Preparation
| CEIS299 | Careers and Technology |
Specialized Courses
General Option
You will select applicable courses from the College of Engineering & Information Sciences and the College of Business & Management provided prerequisites are met. Courses within other Colleges may be applicable with permission from the appropriate academic administration.
Machine Learning and Design Techniques
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision Making |
Select two of the following courses:
| CEIS308 | Systems and Computer Aided Design |
| CEIS310 | Process Improvement with Machine Learning |
| CEIS312 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems
| BIOS205 | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Careers |
Select two of the following courses:
| BMET314 | Medical Instrumentation |
| BMET316 | Medical Imaging Technology |
| BMET318 | Telemedicine |
Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power
| SUST210 | Renewable Energy: Science, Technology and Management |
Select two of the following courses:
| REET302 | Introduction to Alternative Energy Technologies |
| REET322 | Power Electronics and Alternative Energy Applications |
| REET326 | Electric Machines and Power Systems |
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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. You can start with a certificate that takes less time, which is more affordable and helps you earn a credential that you can put to use now while you’re still pursuing your higher-level degree.
These credentials are gained through flexible courses that help you build your professional skills right away. Best of all, when you enroll in a qualifying program, every course counts toward the next applicable degree at DeVry.2
Our online Engineering Technology Certificate program can serve as a building block to our Engineering Technology Associate Degree program followed by our Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree program. If you choose to continue with your education at DeVry upon earning your Engineering Technology certificate, all credits will apply toward your associate and bachelor’s degrees.
The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.
Engineering Technology Certificate FAQs
What is an undergraduate engineering technology certificate program?
An undergraduate engineering technology certificate program provides students with a foundational knowledge related to engineering technology and can help them gain readily marketable skills as you prepare to pursue entry-level positions in a variety of technical fields.
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1Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
2At 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.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineering-technicians.htm (visited January 16, 2022).
