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Certificate Program in Software Development and Programming

10.00 Academic Units Required

Iñaki Longa
is an operations analyst at Apple Maps.

Graduate, Certificate Program in Software Development and Programming
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Prepare yourself for a new career in the IT field or advance your current position with the Certificate Program in Software Development and Programming. Learn how to code, and then focus on topic areas such as the software development life cycle, databases, system administration, security, data communications and web development.

The curriculum offers a balanced mix of theory and practice so that you can build a career in information management, systems analysis, computer programming or computer consulting.

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Core Course

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150 Course(s)

Students must take one programming course and courses from at least two different topic areas other than programming. Introduction to Computers and Programming does not count as a separate topic area.

  • COMPSCI X444.4 Introduction to Computers and Programming
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

Software Development Lifecycle Courses

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  • BUS ADM X434 Software Project Management
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • COMPSCI X418.3 Software Quality Assurance
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Status

    Canceled

Data and Databases Courses

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150 Course(s)

  • COMPSCI X407.9 Introduction to Data Analytics
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • COMPSCI X409.1 Introduction to Databases
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • COMPSCI X407.1 Data Mining Using SQL
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Status

    Not Available

Programming Courses

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1 Course(s)

Maximum Allowed

150 Course(s)

  • EL ENG X429.9 First Course in Java
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • EL ENG X24 Introduction to C Language Programming
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • COMPSCI X434 Programming Python
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

Operations, Networking and Security Courses

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150 Course(s)

  • COMPSCI X401.9 Introduction to Cybersecurity
    Units / CEUs

    2

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    Online

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    Available

  • COMPSCI X433 Fundamentals of Data Communications and Networking
    Units / CEUs

    2

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Web Development Courses

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0 Course(s)

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150 Course(s)

  • COMPSCI X452.1 JavaScript and jQuery: An Introduction
    Units / CEUs

    2

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    Canceled

  • COMPSCI X443 Fundamentals of Website Development
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

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    Available

Current Topics Courses

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  • COMPSCI X405.6 Introduction to Quantum Computing With Applications
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    2

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    Not Available

  • COMPSCI X413 Blockchain Fundamentals
    Units / CEUs

    2

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On a Lifelong Learning Journey in Data Analytics

Data Science and Software Development certificates graduate Iñaki Longa in Seattle

Growing up in the Basque city of Bilbao, on the Atlantic coast of northern Spain, Iñaki Longa wasn’t envisioning a career in the technology and information management industry. He attended the... continue reading On a Lifelong Learning Journey in Data Analytics

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To contact the department office, email extension-techeng@berkeley.edu.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for the Certificate Program in Software Development and Programming.

Curriculum Requirements

The curriculum comprises 10 semester units. Students must take at least one programming course and courses from at least two different topic areas other than programming. Introduction to Computers and Programming does not count as a separate topic area. Candidates must pay a nonrefundable program registration fee.

To receive the Award of Completion, students must maintain an overall minimum 2.5 grade point average, with a grade of C or better in each course. A Certificate With Distinction will be awarded to those who complete the certificate with a GPA of 4.0 (effective to those who register beginning Jan. 2, 2018).

Students must take all courses for a letter grade. All coursework must be completed within five years.

How to Register

By registering, you declare your intention to complete the curriculum. To register online for the Certificate Program in Software Development and Programming, complete these two steps:

  1. Submit the online registration, and complete your student account if you a are a new student.
  2. Pay the nonrefundable registration fee through your shopping cart. Please allow 3–5 business days for the registration to appear in your student account.

You should register for the certificate before you complete your second course in the curriculum.

Estimated Cost

Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The certificate has an estimated cost of $5,000 (not including course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.

Certificate and Award Request

Once you have completed the certificate coursework, notify UC Berkeley Extension that you have completed the curriculum and request your certificate. Send an email to extension-techeng@berkeley.edu. After your records have been reviewed, verified and approved (usually within two to three weeks), your certificate will be mailed to you.

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