Programming Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (18 credits)
This post-bachelor certificate allows those students who completed an unrelated degree to develop the skills needed to transition into a programming degree path. Students completing this certificate can use it to secure employment in the field of programming and can also apply it to the completion of a full bachelor's in Computer Information Systems or Technology Project Management degree.
Complete this certificate 100% online through Davenport’s Global Campus. With the help of Davenport’s highly experienced faculty, who bring exceptional field expertise to your classes, you will develop the skills needed for a career in computer information systems or technology project management fields.
Your degree will carry the prestige of Davenport’s College of Technology, one of only a select number of Michigan schools designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Explore classes for Davenport's programming certificate
Classes include object-oriented programming and a mobile course where you’ll design, develop, test and deploy a mobile application.
Preadmission Requirements:
- An undergraduate degree
- Successful completion of foundations of information systems or requirement planning course work. Competency exams or CLEP exams are an option for the requirement.
Students completing the BS Computer Information Systems with the Programming Specialty are not eligible for this additional certification
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
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Why pursue a programming certificate at Davenport?
Distinguish yourself from your competition when you start to apply for computer information systems or technology project management jobs. Our College of Technology is one of only a select number of Michigan schools designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the NSA and DHS.
Davenport makes it easy for you to get involved beyond the classroom with student clubs such as Business Professionals of America (BPA) and SkillsUSA.
Experience the Davenport difference:
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Hands-on computer technology degreeGain experience through a computer technology degree with hands-on projects in your CIS classes and student competitions. |
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CAE CDE designationEarn your computer technology degree from one of only a select number of Michigan schools recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the NSA and DHS. |
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State-of-the-art technologyLearn in Davenport’s computer science lab, where you and your peers in the computer programming degree program can use state-of-the-art technology like 3D printers and the latest software. |
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Real-world faculty expertiseAdvance your computer knowledge through CIS classes taught by faculty who are actively engaged in their respective tech fields. |
Get started on your programming certificate
Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward earning your online programming certificate at Davenport.
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Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.
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Start on the road to a rewarding career in computer information systems. Request more information or begin your application now.
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Additional resources
Some programs require a student to complete a portion of their degree plan off-campus.
View a full list of those programs and courses
Sources:
Davenport University, 2023/2024 Catalog
National Security Agency (NSA) & Department of Homeland Security (DHS)