With our Computer Programming Specialist Certificate, you can choose to learn a specific programming language that allows you to create dynamic web content.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Computer Programmers
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
6,760
2033
6,450
Percent Change
-5
Projected Job Openings
370
Skills you learn in SPC's COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST Certificate
- SQL Database Design and Programming
AND
- Java
- JavaScript
OR
- C++ for Business
- JavaScript
OR
- C#
- APS.NET with C#
Computer Programming Specialist Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility
CPS-CT
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2020 (580)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2020 (580), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
This program is offered as a Fully Online program.
This certificate is designed to develop student proficiency in programming and to introduce the student to the variety of skills necessary to create dynamic Web content and transaction-based Web systems. On completion of the certificate, the student will be expected to enter the job market as an entry-level programmer. Also, on completion of the Java courses the student will be prepared for the Oracle Java Associate industry certification.
Graduation Requirements
Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.
Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Florida CIP Code
0511020103 - Computer Programming Specialist CCC
Federal CIP Code
11.0201 - Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
Java certification
Java courses in our Computer Programming Specialist Certificate can prepare you for industry certification.
COMPLETE YOUR PROGRAMMING EDUCATION at SPC
SPC's Computer Programming Specialist Certificate is part of and transfers to our Computer Programming and Analysis Associate in Science Degree. The A.S. degree transfers to SPC's Technology Development and Management B.A.S. Degree.
Short-term technology training
SPC also offers technology short-term training and continuing education through our Workforce Institute.
