Computer Programming I – Application, Web and Database Development Proficiency Certificate

Create, Test and Debug Application Software

Develop professional PC and web applications, and receive an introduction to database management and administration through the Computer Programming I certificate. You will design, document and test software created with Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript programming languages. After completing the program, you can enter the workforce or pursue Computer Programming II – Algorithms and Computation proficiency certificate. The courses in this program may also be applied to the Computer Science or Computer Information Systems degree programs.

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Computer Programmers – est. salary $84,672
Computer Systems Analysts – est. salary $95,095
Software Developers – est. salary $101,520*
Web Administrators – est. salary $91,434

**EMSI Data, 2019; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Courses and Completion Sequence

The following courses and sequence of courses is designed for the optimal success and completion of the Computer Programming I - Application, Web, and Database Development Proficiency Certificate degree/certificate. Any alterations should be discussed with your academic advisor.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes
CSCI 111 - Computer Science I w/ Python and Java	4 credits
CIS 114 - JavaScript I	4 credits
CSCI 112 - Computer Science II w/ Java and C++	4 credits
CIS 205 - Database Management Systems	4 credits

The courses in this certificate may also be applied towards the Computer Science Associate in Science Degree or towards the Computer Information Systems Associate in Applied Science Degree.

Students should be ENGL 101 and MATH 161 ready.

General Education Requirements:

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College’s general education requirements is also available.

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Software Developer

Software developers develop, create and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.

Median Salary
$101,520
For Year 2014

Number of Jobs
2,664
in the region

10 Year Job Outlook
+23.3%
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Typical Tasks

Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.

How well does it pay?

New workers start around $61,682. Normal pay is $101,520 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $153,689.

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