Computer Programming Proficiency Certificate

Create, Test and Debug Application Software

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    Program Duration: 2 Year Program
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    Degree Type: Short-term
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    Total Credit Hours: 16
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About This Certificate

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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Launch Your Career in Computer Programming

  • Computer Programmers est. salary $101,872
  • Web Developers est. salary $74,718*
  • Web Administrators est. salary $112,557
**EMSI Data, 2025; The Greater Philadelphia Area; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$74,718

Median Salary of a Web Developer

9,622

Number of Jobs in the Region

+5%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Web Developers

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Web Developer

Web developers design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media

Starting Pay: $39,000

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Typical Tasks

  • Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.

     
  • Back up files from websites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.

     
  • Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
  • Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
  • Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
  • Perform website tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.